Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours!
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Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours!
I'm in progress of doing mine out of a 3" exhaust pipe. If you have fabbed before, please show what you did. I might have to get some steel fittings from ACE.
Modified by thermal at 6:42 PM 4/24/2005
Modified by thermal at 6:42 PM 4/24/2005
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Re: Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours! (thermal)
I used a 3.5" aluminum pipe and cut out two circular pieces (out of a 1/8" sheet) for the endtanks. I don't have pics of the catchcan, but I have pics of an aluminum box reservoir which is pretty much the same type of deal
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Re: Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours! (thermal)
here is my prototype
Mountain Dew bottle.used this to decide if i wanted to spend time/money making a nice one.no pics of the replacement.
Chris
Mountain Dew bottle.used this to decide if i wanted to spend time/money making a nice one.no pics of the replacement.
Chris
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Re: Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours! (k00lt1nt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tony the Tiger »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I used a 3.5" aluminum pipe and cut out two circular pieces (out of a 1/8" sheet) for the endtanks. I don't have pics of the catchcan, but I have pics of an aluminum box reservoir which is pretty much the same type of deal
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clean job
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clean job
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Re: Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours! (thermal)
i use rolled aluminum sheet and hammerformed the ends, i make this to practice on tig welding aluminum..
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well i was gonna do the ghetto filter on the breather hose technique for my turbo... but after seeing that ghettofabulous mountain dew bottle, i think i may change my mind
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Re: Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours! (TeamNextGenChris)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TeamNextGenChris »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here is my prototype
Mountain Dew bottle.used this to decide if i wanted to spend time/money making a nice one.no pics of the replacement.
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Ha ha ha.... I saw somebody do that on a race event.... That **** inspired me...lol
........ and Tony, that is a sick *** fab!!!!!!!
Mountain Dew bottle.used this to decide if i wanted to spend time/money making a nice one.no pics of the replacement.
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Ha ha ha.... I saw somebody do that on a race event.... That **** inspired me...lol
........ and Tony, that is a sick *** fab!!!!!!!
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Re: Custom fabbed oil catch can... show yours! (thermal)
Air compressor filter from home depot. Even has a valve at the bottom so if you get anything in there it can empty out the bottom. Works really well. Not Custom fabbed, but different i guess.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90blackcrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Whats the dipstick for ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
was thinking the same thing... i hope there isn't going to be that much buildup.
was thinking the same thing... i hope there isn't going to be that much buildup.
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was thinking the same thing... i hope there isn't going to be that much buildup.</TD></TR></TABLE>
it's a very clever way to make it easier to see when/if you need to empty the can.
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was thinking the same thing... i hope there isn't going to be that much buildup.</TD></TR></TABLE>
it's a very clever way to make it easier to see when/if you need to empty the can.
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dipstick serves the same purpose as the side level indicator on most aftermarket catch-can. I wanted a more rigid set-up instead of flimsy clear hose on the side....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thermal »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dipstick serves the same purpose as the side level indicator on most aftermarket catch-can. I wanted a more rigid set-up instead of flimsy clear hose on the side.... </TD></TR></TABLE>
good thinkin
just never thought there would be that much inside the can to use a dipsitck, maybe ive just never seen a catch can after plenty of useage
good thinkin
just never thought there would be that much inside the can to use a dipsitck, maybe ive just never seen a catch can after plenty of useage
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Just wondering: What's in the can? is it hollow or is it filled with steel wool?
And what does baffle means? I hear that alot in catch can, just never really know what it means.
And what does baffle means? I hear that alot in catch can, just never really know what it means.
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What's in the can are either or both baffles and steel wool. They both do the same thing, which prevents excessive "splash" inside the can when fluid is present.
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Re: (EH2_pReStO)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by clean90Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A guy on the DSM forum did this by using the receiver/dryer from an A/C system. I will try to find the link and post it later.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I plan on fabbing mine up from one of these very soon actually. The receiver dryer is made to remove moisture and should be of good size too. I'll post pics in a couple days or so.
I plan on fabbing mine up from one of these very soon actually. The receiver dryer is made to remove moisture and should be of good size too. I'll post pics in a couple days or so.
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I got so fired up from this thread I went out and made mine today. It is an accumulator for an AC system, I believe it's for some GM product. Cost me $50 so... One line goes to the black box, the other line goes to my filter tube pre-turbo. We'll see how it works.