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Karim E36
12-14-2005, 09:11 PM
I was wondering if I need an oil catch can for the crankcase vent or if a small breather filter was OK for on-track DE events.

Thanks.

Karim.
Lee
12-14-2005, 10:03 PM
For DE events, a breather filter is fine. For most competitive events, a catch tank is required. If I were you, I would use a clear catch tank so that you can easily monitor the amount of blow-by. That can help you see how healthy the motor is. On what car will it be?
Karim E36
12-14-2005, 11:15 PM
For DE events, a breather filter is fine. For most competitive events, a catch tank is required. If I were you, I would use a clear catch tank so that you can easily monitor the amount of blow-by. That can help you see how healthy the motor is. On what car will it be?

Thanks for the answer.

It's for the 510!
Nano
12-14-2005, 11:29 PM
Check ebay for catch-cans. There are plenty of universal ones for very cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-UNIVERSAL-OIL-CATCH-TANK-CAN-RESERVOIR-ALUMINUM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46098QQitemZ8021214117QQ rdZ1
Lee
12-14-2005, 11:32 PM
Check ebay for catch-cans. There are plenty of universal ones for very cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-UNIVERSAL-OIL-CATCH-TANK-CAN-RESERVOIR-ALUMINUM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46098QQitemZ8021214117QQ rdZ1

On my car, the catch tank for ther radiator is a 2 litre Evian bottle, and for the oil, it is a heavier semi-clear plastic bottle.
Lee
12-14-2005, 11:33 PM
Thanks for the answer.

It's for the 510!

So, 510 for you and 2002 with S14 for Mikey?
Nano
12-15-2005, 05:55 AM
On my car, the catch tank for ther radiator is a 2 litre Evian bottle, and for the oil, it is a heavier semi-clear plastic bottle.

Bah! Carboard and plastic bottles work fine... but your 2002 is so clean, why not invest 10$ for some useful candy? :)

beside, proper catch can will last forever without ever having to be replaced
Karim E36
12-15-2005, 11:52 AM
Looks nice. But I'd be curious to see it in person...

I wonder what is the quality of the catch can and the hardware...

I made my own catch can for the radiator. I think it came out nice. I might make my own one for the oil too. I'll think about it.

Thanks for the link.



Check ebay for catch-cans. There are plenty of universal ones for very cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-UNIVERSAL-OIL-CATCH-TANK-CAN-RESERVOIR-ALUMINUM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46098QQitemZ8021214117QQ rdZ1
Karim E36
12-15-2005, 11:52 AM
So, 510 for you and 2002 with S14 for Mikey?


2002 with s14! Sounds VERY nice :)
Karim E36
12-15-2005, 11:57 AM
Why are there 2 ports on the catch cans listed on ebay?

I thought I needed only one, connected to the crankcase for the oil to go to the catch can plus a vent... but then why such a fitting on the second port?
Turbo_Bimmer
12-15-2005, 12:17 PM
Be carefull with EBay guys (and gals).

Many sellers make their money on shipping. Like this catch can, they charge $28.99usd to ship to Canada, so with exchange, it's not a $10 catch can, but a $51 catch...can.:eek:

For example, a mag wheel can be shipped from California to Montreal for $22usd and it weights a lot more.