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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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I'm using the method as prescribed here:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-write-up.html

Granted, he's boosted. Maybe that's my problem. I've still got all my stuff for the stock can...
Is that way worth it? It looks really nice but if it don't work as good as the one on this thread, I don't wanna get it.

Is these things worth it? I got the plenum and all fixed and I don't really want oil in my intake again.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ChillyPhil
Is that way worth it? It looks really nice but if it don't work as good as the one on this thread, I don't wanna get it.

Is these things worth it? I got the plenum and all fixed and I don't really want oil in my intake again.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Ham Bone
Wanted to post this update. After running this setup for several months

Drained It the other day, and I got no noticeable oil drainage. Either it's not catchin or my PCV works perfectly. But I would still expect at least a little oil.
It's not working right. Even if your PCV is perfect, it will still suck in oil.
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Is that way worth it? It looks really nice but if it don't work as good as the one on this thread, I don't wanna get it.

Is these things worth it? I got the plenum and all fixed and I don't really want oil in my intake again.
I think so. Mine pulls in a lot. The only thing you have to make sure of is properly sealing the bottom drain with epoxy. Mine leaks. lol
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dodge dude94
I think so. Mine pulls in a lot. The only thing you have to make sure of is properly sealing the bottom drain with epoxy. Mine leaks. lol
How much did you spend compared to 20 bucks though with all that fancy hose and all?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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How much did you spend compared to 20 bucks though with all that fancy hose and all?
Separator was $20+ tax at Lowes, about $3 for fittings, used some clamps I had laying around, $10 for 4 feet of hose and $1 for a 3 pack of copper scrubbers. I didn't even use one whole scrubber....I cut it in half. lol


For the mount I used a 2.5 in EMT conduit clamp, that was like $4 for 2 clamps. And I don't remember how much the screws were. They were stainless steel self-drilling. Either way, what I spent, about 40 bucks is still cheaper than $75+ shipping on a real catch can. Besides, it is a good trial of whether or not I needed/wanted one. If this one breaks I might buy a real one.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Maybe mines backwards, but I do only drive maybe twice a week around town
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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How do you have yours installed and what set up are you running?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I might just go ahead and get the parts that the OP posted since it's right around 20 bucks. I guess we can get all this stuff at Lowes?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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In theory.

But you know you want this setup:

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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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With a new (Airtex) PCV valve, I get ~2oz per month in my Moroso catch-can... but I'm suspect that the PCV isn't working as it should.
I'll get an OEM when I get a chance, and see if there's a difference.
 
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