Oil Catch Cans - to your Elise in 30 minutes or less - Page 12 - LotusTalk

Dave · 07-02-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny B

Dave, are you still using the ported TB?

Yep...still working great.

Jean-Paul · 07-02-2008, 12:06 PM

is there any descent diy guide for this TB bypass for our cars ? not the one celica forum ?

and i am saying descent because i know two guys who managed to break their engines by connectin them wrong or something...

EpRAnGia · 07-02-2008, 04:54 PM

Does S240 come with different hoses, in terms of length?
Tried to install and all the hoses are too long and require cutting.
Did you guys had to cut the hoses to the right length or they were in right length?

EliseAtLeast · 07-02-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EpRAnGia

Did you guys had to cut the hoses to the right length or they were in right length?

Had to cut all of them to length.

Bane · 07-04-2008, 09:02 AM

We did that on purpose to make sure the hoses would be long enough...

I've seen the little hole where you bolt the bracket to in slightly different spots on various Lotus cars. I just attributed that to the hand-built nature of the car and provided extra hose just in case

shay2nak · 07-05-2008, 11:21 PM

got mine a couple weeks ago, haven't installed them yet. They look awesome though.

LBC111 · 07-11-2008, 10:14 AM

Just installed mine last weekend! From the outside, these cans are VERY high quality - very impressed! Installation was quite easy, even for a anti-mechanic like me - until I dropped a wrench into the engine bay just as the sun was going down!

shay2nak · 07-14-2008, 06:49 PM

installed mine, it took a lot longer than I thought it'd be. the coolant hose is kind of long and is pushing the left can upward a little.

jkolb · 07-21-2008, 02:35 PM

I have the Moroso Pan. Has anyone hooked up the can draings to the turbo drain port?

Jerry

robb373 · 07-25-2008, 04:00 PM

Forgive me if this repetitive...I have not read all the posts on this thread.

Is there a specific reason for the two cans other than the fact that there are two hoses coming from the motor? Is this in case you want to place the vent hose back on the intake?

Since they both seem to pick up in the same area and do the same thing, it seems that one could be plugged and the other routed to a more mass produced can with a universal bracket for less money with better looks.

I have even seen hi-polished cans with cnc brackets to match that would fit fine in our cars in many places as it seems they don't have to be mounted anywhere specific.

Robb

darkSol · 09-26-2008, 06:31 AM

Ok here's an update.

After 3700 miles and one year of driving including 3 track days this is what was in both of my Saikou catch cans...

ONE TABLESPOON (15ml) of oil. That's it!

Remember that I'm supercharged pushing 230whp+ (260+ flywheel)...

scottyb · 09-26-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkSol

Ok here's an update.

After 3700 miles and one year of driving including 3 track days this is what was in both of my Saikou catch cans...

ONE TABLESPOON (15ml) of oil. That's it!

Remember that I'm supercharged pushing 230whp+ (260+ flywheel)...

Well if that is the case, then you can make the argument as to wether the catch can is even necessary or serves any benefit.

Dave · 09-26-2008, 07:17 AM

Dave, if that's your urine sample you may want to get your affairs in order

Johnny B · 09-26-2008, 07:35 AM

When Jay and I installed my Ronin Katana SC we were surprised at the amount of oil inside the stock intake manifold. That motivated me to order the catch cans.

darkSol · 09-26-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Dave, if that's your urine sample you may want to get your affairs in order

Ha! My wife's a physician so I'm sure she would have noticed/advised me by now if that was the case!

(shudder)

fpitas · 09-26-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Well if that is the case, then you can make the argument as to wether the catch can is even necessary or serves any benefit.

Kind of. Oil in the intake can cause detonation, so it's still a good idea, especially when boosting such a high compression engine.

FLuXeXigeS · 09-26-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Well if that is the case, then you can make the argument as to wether the catch can is even necessary or serves any benefit.

+1...i totally forgot about this...and i will still probably put one on, just in case

TimMullen · 09-26-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robb373

Is there a specific reason for the two cans

I seem to remember that it has something to do with two different vacuum sources that occur at different revs/loads. You can't connect them together and have things work properly.

Bane · 09-26-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Well if that is the case, then you can make the argument as to wether the catch can is even necessary or serves any benefit.

The amount of oil he drained out is more then enough to coat the entire inside of the intake manifold.

lt0302 · 09-26-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkSol

Ok here's an update.

After 3700 miles and one year of driving including 3 track days this is what was in both of my Saikou catch cans...

ONE TABLESPOON (15ml) of oil. That's it!

Remember that I'm supercharged pushing 230whp+ (260+ flywheel)...

I just checked mine after about 6 months......had about the same amount. did you notice any rubbin between the catch can and the coolant hose that runs by it? I will have some pictures tomorrow......just wondering

07-02-2008, 12:06 PM	#222 (permalink)
Jean-Paul Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Greece, Athens Posts: 213	is there any descent diy guide for this TB bypass for our cars ? not the one celica forum ? and i am saying descent because i know two guys who managed to break their engines by connectin them wrong or something... __________________ I have the simplest tastes... I am only satisfied with the best !!! "Simplify & Add Lightness" J.P

07-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#223 (permalink)
EpRAnGia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 203	Does S240 come with different hoses, in terms of length? Tried to install and all the hoses are too long and require cutting. Did you guys had to cut the hoses to the right length or they were in right length? __________________ 2008 Exige S240 - Aspen White, Touring pack, LSD, Titanium Arqray Single Tip Exhaust, Von Hep rear panel eliminator, and more to come 2004 ChilliRed Mini Cooper

07-04-2008, 09:02 AM	#225 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: RanchoSahuarita.com, AZ Posts: 2,440 Images: 4	We did that on purpose to make sure the hoses would be long enough... I've seen the little hole where you bolt the bracket to in slightly different spots on various Lotus cars. I just attributed that to the hand-built nature of the car and provided extra hose just in case __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (#499) - PPE stainless race header \| Larini SE \| Euro grills \| Green air filter \| Saikou Michi catch can \| HID kit \| CF console \| CF shift knob \| B&M shifter \| PC625 \| Hardwired V1 \| Rota 15/16" black wheels \| Stebel Nautilus \| rear tow hook un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider

07-05-2008, 11:21 PM	#226 (permalink)
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07-11-2008, 10:14 AM	#227 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,303	Just installed mine last weekend! From the outside, these cans are VERY high quality - very impressed! Installation was quite easy, even for a anti-mechanic like me - until I dropped a wrench into the engine bay just as the sun was going down! __________________ 07 Exige S: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, W2A IC to come??, 1965 lbs total weight (est) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

07-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#228 (permalink)
shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,744	installed mine, it took a lot longer than I thought it'd be. the coolant hose is kind of long and is pushing the left can upward a little. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

07-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#229 (permalink)
jkolb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bend, OR/Austin, TX Posts: 368	Drain to Pan I have the Moroso Pan. Has anyone hooked up the can draings to the turbo drain port? Jerry __________________ 2007 Laser Blue Exige S 1965 Elan (26r clone) vintage race car 2005 Audi S4

07-25-2008, 04:00 PM	#230 (permalink)
robb373 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 437	Forgive me if this repetitive...I have not read all the posts on this thread. Is there a specific reason for the two cans other than the fact that there are two hoses coming from the motor? Is this in case you want to place the vent hose back on the intake? Since they both seem to pick up in the same area and do the same thing, it seems that one could be plugged and the other routed to a more mass produced can with a universal bracket for less money with better looks. I have even seen hi-polished cans with cnc brackets to match that would fit fine in our cars in many places as it seems they don't have to be mounted anywhere specific. Robb __________________ 2005 LOTUS CHALLENGE ELISE 2008 Ford F250 TT SD Tow Monster 2000 540i Sport Project to reach 450 hp soon 1977 Porsche Targa "S" w/ '83 SC motor www.lotuschallengeseries.com

09-26-2008, 06:31 AM	#231 (permalink)
darkSol The Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,169	Ok here's an update. After 3700 miles and one year of driving including 3 track days this is what was in both of my Saikou catch cans... ONE TABLESPOON (15ml) of oil. That's it! Remember that I'm supercharged pushing 230whp+ (260+ flywheel)... Attached Images __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 230whp, 1854lbs. 12.41 @ 112.1 mph. 300whp @ 1799lbs. or bust!

09-26-2008, 07:17 AM	#233 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,618	Dave, if that's your urine sample you may want to get your affairs in order __________________ Mod Maniac: '05 SY - Supercharged (3.2") TVS soon! . EFI Engine Management . ACT HD Clutch . FF Cold Air . Center Fed Fuel Rail . Catch Cans . PPE FI Headers w/ 2Bular 6" . FF Damper . Ported Throttle Body . Black LSS . Braille 9.5lb B129 . Boot Lid Pin . LED Tail Lights . CF Console . CF A/C Surround . CF Diffuser . FF Half Lip Spoiler . Custom Gut Wing . B&M Shifter . Painted Stripes . Rubbertite Mats/Buttons . S111 Booty. HIDs . LED Lighting . VonHep Dash Bag . Tinted Glass . Tesprit Mirror

09-26-2008, 07:35 AM	#234 (permalink)
Johnny B No, it's not a Ford Lotus Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,611	When Jay and I installed my Ronin Katana SC we were surprised at the amount of oil inside the stock intake manifold. That motivated me to order the catch cans. __________________

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