Oil Catch Can&pcv System

[SNOWBIRD]

Which Company Sells The The Most Effecient Catch Can To Control Oil Consuption Thru Pcv System

 

[TKGN1]

AMW catch cans
Accurate Machine Works
American Racing Technology is the distributor.

 

[SNOWBIRD]

Thanks

 

[BlackMetal]

It mentions running a check valve if using it on forced induction applications, any recommendations of an exact valve to purchase for it?

 

[TKGN1]

I have used Kirbans piece ( https://secure.mysuperpageshosting.com/kirbanperformance.com/index1.htm ) as well as one from McMaster-carr( McMaster-Carr p# 7933K33). The use of one WITH the catch can is not important, its mainly to help prevent pushing boost back into the crank case through the PCV.

 

[BlackMetal]

Would a vented catch can just be a huge vacuum leak? Or would it still be the same "controlled" leak since it'd still be using the same 3/8 line??

 

[TurboBuRick]

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/212776-p-c-v-oil-catch-can.html

 

[TKGN1]

Would a vented catch can just be a huge vacuum leak? Or would it still be the same "controlled" leak since it'd still be using the same 3/8 line??

Some what of a controlled leak. The PCV valve itself is more of the controlled restrictor than the 3/8 line.
With a vented catch can you would be pulling vacuum from the "vent" on the catch can and not on the crank case. Kinda defeats the purpose.

 

[BlackMetal]

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/212776-p-c-v-oil-catch-can.html

Yeah I saw those but not ready to spend $160 on a can with two fittings on it!

I think I'll do the ol' compressed air line filter trick. Might not be the most effective piece but better than nothing...

 

[vacuum 6]

Yeah I saw those but not ready to spend $160 on a can with two fittings on it!

I think I'll do the ol' compressed air line filter trick. Might not be the most effective piece but better than nothing...

I agree ($160) Why not vent the PCV hole and move the system to the valve cover...https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_13392_-1

This chrome plated breather cap is ideal for race car vacuum balance systems, as well as OEM applications with positive crankcase ventilation. The breather features a 1'' O.D. neck and a 5/8'' O.D. breather tube, and an integral metal baffle/foam element combination. It fits all factory and aftermarket valve covers with a 1-1/4'' diameter hole. Grommet included.