Billet Oil Catch Can
Posted by capital-ga1nz@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Hey guys, we're a small team in Canada working on stuff we like on the side. Trying our hand at a better catch can - let us know what you think!
MetaphysicalEngineer@reddit
Very cool! I like the configurable ports. Will the flow direction be reversible or will there always be an inlet and outlet side? What type of filter or baffles can be installed? Will there be a provision for a dipstick for checking the level?
Been doing a lot of PCV experiments lately. What started as trying a cheap a Amazon catch can kit sent me down a rabbit hole of troubleshooting why my car's PCV system was haunted. Solved that particular issue but one thing led to another and now I got a manometer plugged into the dipstick tube, testing how different PCV configurations or malfunctions affect crankcase pressure.
capital-ga1nz@reddit (OP)
Hey u/MetaphysicalEngineer, saw your deep dive on the Evil Energy catch can - a lot of great knowledge there! To help answer your questions:
There’s an insert with a divider to ensure incoming airflow is forced to travel through the filter media and down into the catch can before going up through more filter media and out of a port. Inlet and outlet are reversible there’s no directionally, just has to be either both ports on top or both on side, can’t just use one of each or it skips the baffle. The filter media is stainless steel wire mesh, and there’s a perforated disc that holds it in place. All this is in the top half, pre assembled you won’t really see it. The filter media can be removed and easily cleaned if need be. No dipstick in this design yet, though I'm sure we can work it in (may do a sight glass on the canister instead). Some more info on our site if you're curious: https://works.intelline.ca/products/billet-oil-catch-can
MetaphysicalEngineer@reddit
Thanks for taking the time to respond!
I like the reversible design- makes it easier to plumb in without spaghetti hoses. I'll definitely keep it in mind to try in the future- other things on the project are demanding money now, as it tends to do!
capital-ga1nz@reddit (OP)
Thank you for the feedback and questions! Would love to have you try (and review!) our catch can when you get the chance.
A lot more revisions/updates to the design based on all sorts of feedback we've heard from others as well - will make sure to post an update with the final design once complete. Also, always looking for new things to build, so let us know if there's something you would want us to try our hand at!
https://works.intelline.ca/pages/about-us
capital-ga1nz@reddit (OP)
Hey guys, FYI this is just the prototype (3d printed clamp, etc.) - will make sure to update with the final version (anodized, nicer clamp); feel free to comment/DM if interested!
superdude4agze@reddit
What's the baffle setup in the top look like to actually get the air to separate from the oil?
capital-ga1nz@reddit (OP)
Hey u/superdude4agze just going to copy-paste my comment from above : )
There’s an insert with a divider to ensure incoming airflow is forced to travel through the filter media and down into the catch can before going up through more filter media and out of a port. Inlet and outlet are reversible there’s no directionally, just has to be either both ports on top or both on side, can’t just use one of each or it skips the baffle. The filter media is stainless steel wire mesh, and there’s a perforated disc that holds it in place. All this is in the top half, pre assembled you won’t really see it. The filter media can be removed and easily cleaned if need be. More info on our site: https://works.intelline.ca/products/billet-oil-catch-can
Will make sure to include pics of the extras (filter mesh, baffle) when we get a chance!