Catch tank

[stainesy]

Which ones you looking at Stainsy?

i was looking at this one mate
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=370072335486

so basicly i get a catch tank, put the pipe from the air pipe to it,
another pipe coming from the tank going out under the car.
what do i do with the tiny hard plastic pipe going to the air pipe?

[t5 pete]

could you run the pipe to the catch tank then a pipe from the tank to the air intet where it is originally stiuated to stop the oiley smells or would it be better to get the catch tank in the pic also i think there is two pipes leading to the air inlet pipe isnt there do they both come from the pcv
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALUMINIUM-OIL-...1%7C240%3A1318

[dangerstevie]

The whole idea behind the catch tank is not to plumb it back into the intake as the oil vapors lower the effective octane of the fuel. Better to run from the crankcase to the catch can, then from to catch can to atmosphere via a small breather filter if you want to minimise the oil smell, or you can just run the outlet pipe under the car and ignore the oil smell.

[p fandango]

could you run the pipe to the catch tank then a pipe from the tank to the air intet where it is originally stiuated to stop the oiley smells or would it be better to get the catch tank in the pic also i think there is two pipes leading to the air inlet pipe isnt there do they both come from the pcv

i think you'll find on yours the little pipe comes from the inlet manifold, mine was plumbed different & had that pipe going to the vac tree, then another going to the air inlet). I've just removed it, but as i say mine was different anyway

[stainesy]

on mine i have the big pipe then a smaller one coming from the vac tree that sucks air. and i tiny white plastic pipe. the vac pipe on mine is constantly hissing as i can not get a good seal on it no matter what i do and the big pipe is constanly pulling the hole rubber bung out of the air pipe as its at a stupid angle.

[t5 pete]

i think you'll find on yours the little pipe comes from the inlet manifold, mine was plumbed different & had that pipe going to the vac tree, then another going to the air inlet). I've just removed it, but as i say mine was different anyway

Now you said that i do remember it does come from the inlet manifold i geuss i should just leave it where it is also did you blank the opening off where the pipe originally went

[850twr]

Great info guys, didn't realise the stock system compromises all that lovely v-power fuel i use, lol! sounds a well worth while investment.

[p fandango]

Now you said that i do remember it does come from the inlet manifold i geuss i should just leave it where it is also did you blank the opening off where the pipe originally went

i made up a new larger intake pipe while i was doing the larger reverse flow so haven't got any openings. You don't want air escaping from anywhere, you should block all pipes off you remove


top pipe is the intake, the collar is for the MAF sensor. The bottom pipe is the reverse flow pipe from the bottom of the intercooler to the throttle body (for those interested)

[dangerstevie]

If one of your vac pipes is hissing stainsey i wouldnt drive it till i got that sealed, it will be causing the motor to run lean by letting in unmetered air.

One other question. The oil separation tank under the inlet manifold, can this be removed when the catch can is fitted.... i would have thought you could remove it, but is it recommended?

[t5 pete]

Ive just had a brain storm i mite be wrong tho but is the tank better being fitted the same level as the pcv or lower due to all the **** having to travel upwards if the taank is higher if the tank is lower than the pcv wouldnt its make it easier to flow

[dangerstevie]

That is a very ver nice setup you have there, my mind is made up on what i am going to do. i just want all the silicone black and all the pipes powder coated black to match. its a bitch of a job to keep everything shiny.

[p fandango]

One other question. The oil separation tank under the inlet manifold, can this be removed when the catch can is fitted.... i would have thought you could remove it, but is it recommended?

not that i know of, it has other pipes venting to it so think its best to keep it in place

[t5 pete]

i made up a new larger intake pipe while i was doing the larger reverse flow so haven't got any openings. You don't want air escaping from anywhere, you should block all pipes off you remove


top pipe is the intake, the collar is for the MAF sensor. The bottom pipe is the reverse flow pipe from the bottom of the intercooler to the throttle body (for those interested)

That is one hell of a set up you have done, how did you manage to secure the MAF sensor into the round opening or did you use long screws that screws into the main piping i am really considering making one now the only thing that would put me off its the open filter do you think it makes any difference from a closed filter
cheers pete

[BruceT]

P Fandango, your pics are not working for me.

I think who ever does should take pics so we can all follow and give constructive critism with pictures so we all know/see what each other mean.

[dangerstevie]

Keep the filter sealed from the engine bay hot air. It WILL be making a difference. Although a decent cone filter that flows enough for the motor at peak boost and RPM when sealed from the hot air in the engine bay will out perform the panel filter, it may shift the torque up the RPM range slightly making the car feel more sluggish low down.

[dangerstevie]

Ill be gettin my catch can from my mums over xmas so i can do a how to shortly after, and i also have to do my RIP setup so i can do that one too. but that will be as funds allow after xmas.

[t5 pete]

P Fandango, your pics are not working for me.

I think who ever does should take pics so we can all follow and give constructive critism with pictures so we all know/see what each other mean.

I dont under stand what you mean the top piping in the pic is for the air flow the bottom pipe just desgard it its for the i/c piping i think this pic is very good and help full and has also gave me other ideas on what to do

[BruceT]

Not working as in, it doesnt display a picture - just a link to some hosting website mate

[p fandango]

That is one hell of a set up you have done, how did you manage to secure the MAF sensor into the round opening or did you use long screws that screws into the main piping

i was going to get an machine shop to make a flange the same as the MAF that could be welded onto the (40mm diameter) collar, in the end i just siliconed the sensor in

i am really considering making one now the only thing that would put me off its the open filter do you think it makes any difference from a closed filter
cheers pete

i've never noticed any difference between open or sealed

[t5 pete]

Not working as in, it doesnt display a picture - just a link to some hosting website mate

OHHHHHHHHH i get what you mean it seem to be working for every one else i havent got a clue why it isnt for you