Oil Catch Can? - LotusTalk

alexandertg4 · 09-22-2007, 02:43 PM

So the other day I took off the intercooler pipes to get to the ECU for the gotham tune and noticed a smell of motor oil. I looked inside the pipes and low and behold, oil in the pipes. I thought perhaps, that an oil catch can would help this. Anyone else experience this issue?

25psi_Elise_Killer · 09-22-2007, 03:00 PM

Yes it will help

charliex · 09-22-2007, 03:02 PM

i plan to fit one too.

codymac · 09-22-2007, 03:04 PM

What - you guys don't want to have to drain the intercooler when doing an oil change?

alexandertg4 · 09-22-2007, 03:12 PM

where would you hook up the catch can?

25psi_Elise_Killer · 09-22-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by codymac

What - you guys don't want to have to drain the intercooler when doing an oil change?

Oil inside intercooler=not a very effecient intercooler.

codymac · 09-22-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 25psi_Elise_Killer

Oil inside intercooler=not a very effecient intercooler.

Not a very efficient oil cooler either.

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Originally Posted by alexandertg4

where would you hook up the catch can?

I'd do it in my garage, maybe my driveway if I needed more room to work.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 09-22-2007, 08:57 PM

In my car, i run a small,non-blingy one which cost a wallet breaking $54:
Overall height is 7 1/2", Body dia. is 2 1/2". Filter is 1 1/2" tall by 2" dia..

kaz · 09-22-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandertg4

where would you hook up the catch can?

there ya go...same setup Frank has as well

luxige · 09-23-2007, 09:12 AM

Nice billet oil cap. Source?

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 09-23-2007, 11:07 AM

Superchargers will get blow by and when oil turns to sludge look out for the impellars.
Sector111 really should include a can and a pcv valve with the "Katana" kit.

alexandertg4 · 09-23-2007, 02:07 PM

Hmmm, where do u hook it up though?

smokin orange · 09-23-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 25psi_Elise_Killer

In my car, i run a small,non-blingy one which cost a wallet breaking $54:
Overall height is 7 1/2", Body dia. is 2 1/2". Filter is 1 1/2" tall by 2" dia..

Where did you get it...i like & need one just like it

Bruce Hutson

jkolb · 09-23-2007, 03:52 PM

Could someone diagram the plumbing? Do you just plug the MAF end and vent only to the can? Obviously this would alter the emission system, but could readily be converted back for inspections. Am I correct in assuming this would not foul up any ECU readings?

Jerry

Buz · 09-23-2007, 04:26 PM

It is a very good idea for any car that has boost or gets track use.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 09-23-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jkolb

Could someone diagram the plumbing? Do you just plug the MAF end and vent only to the can? Obviously this would alter the emission system, but could readily be converted back for inspections. Am I correct in assuming this would not foul up any ECU readings?

Jerry

You can simply just put 2 pcv valves in or 1 can and a pcv valve. 2 cans and it will be tough to fit so be warned.

In the picture circled in red are the 2 hoses. Follow them and they go to the TB. Just remove the hoses then put new hose on and stick the cans in the middle. That simple.
If you have a supercharger then put a can and a pcv valve in. If you are naturally aspirated just put a couple of valves in.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 09-23-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin orange

Where did you get it...i like & need one just like it

Bruce Hutson

You got PM

Kevin M · 09-24-2007, 08:43 AM

Pardon my ignorance, but what does an oil catch can do?

I did a search, but it seemed to take the word "oil" without the rest of it and returned about 1,000 results.
Kev

RoadDad · 09-24-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Pardon my ignorance, but what does an oil catch can do?

I did a search, but it seemed to take the word "oil" without the rest of it and returned about 1,000 results.
Kev

Oil Catch Tanks/cans collect the oil, moisture and blow-by gas that causes carbon and sludge build-up in the intake system and engine to keep them clean. A catch can is a good way to keep oil from being blown back into your intake manifold. The factory setup is just a loop of tubing to blow the oil into the intake. A catch can will catch this oil.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 09-24-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Pardon my ignorance, but what does an oil catch can do?

I did a search, but it seemed to take the word "oil" without the rest of it and returned about 1,000 results.
Kev

A catch can is a good way to keep oil from being blown back into your intake manifold. For forced induction applications, The vent hose that runs from the valve cover to the turbo inlet hose puts a lot of oily blow by into the intake tract and intercooler and piping. When oil builds up inside the intercooler, it drastically reduces the intercooler efficiency.

09-22-2007, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
alexandertg4 King Alexander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 892	Oil Catch Can? So the other day I took off the intercooler pipes to get to the ECU for the gotham tune and noticed a smell of motor oil. I looked inside the pipes and low and behold, oil in the pipes. I thought perhaps, that an oil catch can would help this. Anyone else experience this issue?

09-22-2007, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-22-2007, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,130	In my car, i run a small,non-blingy one which cost a wallet breaking $54: Overall height is 7 1/2", Body dia. is 2 1/2". Filter is 1 1/2" tall by 2" dia.. __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering(Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU) Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors, AVO exhaust,RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband,Zeitronix Ethanol Content Analyzer, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com

09-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
alexandertg4 King Alexander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 892	where would you hook up the catch can?

09-23-2007, 09:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,187	Nice billet oil cap. Source?

09-23-2007, 11:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
2-Y-CHROMOSOMES Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,043	Superchargers will get blow by and when oil turns to sludge look out for the impellars. Sector111 really should include a can and a pcv valve with the "Katana" kit. __________________ 2005 Elise 250 whp \| Forcedfed Custom Intercooled Supercharger \| EFI \| Forcedfed Street Header \| Fujita CAI \| TB Bypass \| Toda flywheel \| ACT HD Clutch \| Forcedfed Prototype Exhaust \| Micromirror \| Forcedfed Half Carbon Splitter \| Greddy Catch Can \| ForcedFed Engine Damper

09-23-2007, 02:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
alexandertg4 King Alexander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 892	Hmmm, where do u hook it up though?

09-23-2007, 03:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
jkolb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bend, OR/Austin, TX Posts: 374	Could someone diagram the plumbing? Do you just plug the MAF end and vent only to the can? Obviously this would alter the emission system, but could readily be converted back for inspections. Am I correct in assuming this would not foul up any ECU readings? Jerry __________________ 2007 Laser Blue Exige S 1965 Elan (26r clone) vintage race car 2005 Audi S4

09-23-2007, 04:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Buz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,920	can It is a very good idea for any car that has boost or gets track use.

09-24-2007, 08:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Kevin M Kevin Menshik Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 157	Pardon my ignorance, but what does an oil catch can do? I did a search, but it seemed to take the word "oil" without the rest of it and returned about 1,000 results. Kev __________________ Kevin Menshik 07 Storm Titanium Exige S. Larini de-cat and SE exhaust. Braille B2015 Battery. Green filter, CF splitter, CF side scoops, CF shifter console, CF Access panels. Black wheel and horn badges.

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