FS: 318ti Catch Can/ Oil Separator Complete Kit!

[chunkysause7]

Hi, I'm interested in getting just the standard black catch can, think you said $75 for it.

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ChunkySauce7's new catch can!

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[Jean H.318TI]

they look really really nice, i have a question tho, would this work with a turbo TI and would they keep idle and blow by stuff all in order and still let the engine create some vacuum?

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Originally Posted by Jean H.318TI

they look really really nice, i have a question tho, would this work with a turbo TI and would they keep idle and blow by stuff all in order and still let the engine create some vacuum?

They can be made one of two ways; with or without the check valve inside the catch can.

I am still not 100% sure on how the stock BMW PCV works, but if its like any other car its just a one way valve. The nice thing about the ti PCV valve is that its NOT attached to the valve cover like some cars. This means the catch can is able to go in between the valve cover and the PCV.

So short answer is yes! This is a sealed system that only catches the crap between the valve cover and stock PCV.

I also started making a PCV eliminator that gets rid of the stock PCV and adds a billet block with a 3/8" npt port. This allows any type of fitting to be installed in place of the stock PCV (for example AN style fittings). Since the catch can is fitted with an optional check valve at no extra cost, it can be configured to keep the air flowing in one direction (toward the intake manifold spacer). The check valve is nice because is can help prevent boost from over pressurizing the crank case. In most cars this is a big benefit since their PCV is very weak.

Like I said, I dont know about the stock ti PCV and its capabilities, but I know this system works fantastic on my 450whp Protege5. I am daily driving my ti with the PCV eliminated and the catch can has the check valve in it. It is catching more crud than when the PCV was left in place. But I do not have a turbo so I couldnt tell you for 100% sure.

If you want to be the first to give a testament, let me know. Maybe we can work something out?

[maverick]

Originally Posted by signature sound

Thanks for your input! The part is going to be outsourced and will have a natural machined finish. I agree it wont be seen, but I still want it to look nice. I did away with the adapter matching the contours of the plenum spacer to cut down cost. My thoughts are people still need to be attracted to the product when its displayed in a picture. I would hate for any one little thing to take away from the overall quality of the kit. I have to play many roles in this business... engineer, marketing, sales.... Running the gammut of the operation by myself has those rewards and I love every bit of it! Thanks again for your insight!

Any word yet on cost and availability of the PVC eliminator?

Dave

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Originally Posted by maverick

Any word yet on cost and availability of the PVC eliminator?

Dave

I have a few ready now and price will be just $15 for the eliminator when purchased with the catch can.

[hotmilk400]

so if you were to sum up in a few sentences what this does, it would be great. haha.

i gather from the info that this goes on the vacuum lines and cleans out the air as it goes though it to protect the fuel injectors? is that right? haha, sorry for the questions.

is it hard to install? like will i be taking apart half the motor to get this connected, or does it pretty much plug and play with the motor with minimal work?

also, your prices kind of jump around. it is hard to follow the price - tank that you have.

shoot me some basic info in a nice readable format, and i will probably grab one.

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Originally Posted by hotmilk400

so if you were to sum up in a few sentences what this does, it would be great. haha.

i gather from the info that this goes on the vacuum lines and cleans out the air as it goes though it to protect the fuel injectors? is that right? haha, sorry for the questions.

is it hard to install? like will i be taking apart half the motor to get this connected, or does it pretty much plug and play with the motor with minimal work?

also, your prices kind of jump around. it is hard to follow the price - tank that you have.

shoot me some basic info in a nice readable format, and i will probably grab one.

Thanks, I now realize how much there is to go thru in this thread. I updated the first post. The reason for the prices jumping all over is because the tanks keep evolving and the material prices keep going up and down.

Bottom line: This tank will purify your combsution. It will keep the oil that comes out the valve cover from going into your intake. Helps keep injectors from getting gunked up, valves clean and spark plugs last longer. In turbo cars its even more important. The carbon build up can hide fuel molecules and the heat can ignite them at the wrong time (aka detonation).

It simply hooks up between the valve cover and the PCV to purify combustion.

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I have a powder coating system now! The catch cans will be done in any color you choose. you can visit www.powderbuythepound.com to see what is available. just send me the link to the photo of the color you want.

Here are just a few examples of recent work:

[maverick]

Originally Posted by signature sound

I have a few ready now and price will be just $15 for the eliminator when purchased with the catch can.

Still have not had time to get the little jewel you made me installed yet

Dave

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for just a few bucks extra, you can have the entire unit customized to taste. unlimited color selection and combintaions.

This one is waiting for some fittings for completion, but for visual reference it shows the gloss black with translucent blue together. The drain handle, bracket, stainless nuts, and billet head are all done in the blue which will match the tanks' blue fitting once installed.

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