Oil Catch Can
05-12-2009, 11:22 PM
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I wouldn't. The bottom of that valley cover contains a form of PCV valve, the only one for that engine. Driver's side has a plug, passenger's side goes to t-body. Ideally you would install 2 catch cans. One between the valley and manifold and another between the valve cover/s and t-body.
05-13-2009, 07:09 PM
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I wouldn't. The bottom of that valley cover contains a form of PCV valve, the only one for that engine. Driver's side has a plug, passenger's side goes to t-body. Ideally you would install 2 catch cans. One between the valley and manifold and another between the valve cover/s and t-body.
09-24-2009, 11:26 AM
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does anybody know the part number? the catalog is not separated by engine makes, models, etc.... it makes it tough trying to figure out the correct ones
09-24-2009, 11:43 AM
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I just talked to Smith Brothers and in 5/16 inch guide plate oil flow restricting pushrods, their thickest wall is 0.083 inches.
Their part number for the 5/16 x .083" oil flow restricting pushrods is 581R - followed by the length you want.
Their toll free order number is (800) 367-1533
09-24-2009, 12:46 PM
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I installed a 1 quart catch can and "T"ed the crankcase and valve cover vents hoses entering the can. I likewise "T"ed the can's outlet line into the two throttlebody inlets in order to maintain the suction, although I like Pumba's double can solution too.
These engines do *not* vent properly by just opening them to the atmosphere, they require the intake suction to properly pull the nasty gases out of the crankcase and valve covers, and the proof is in the oil you will catch in the can. My crankcase oil, after three full race weekends, is hardly readable on the dipstick because it is still so clear, but the oil that collects in the can is black as night. Running hard, I used to burn about a quart a day on the track, and now I catch that much in the can. I also no longer have oily soot splattered all over the back end of the racecar from what was coming out of the exhaust. I've joked that this is the easiest way to do an oil change, because I dump the nasty black stuff and top up with fresh oil, but it's definitely keeping my oil less tainted.
These engines do *not* vent properly by just opening them to the atmosphere, they require the intake suction to properly pull the nasty gases out of the crankcase and valve covers, and the proof is in the oil you will catch in the can. My crankcase oil, after three full race weekends, is hardly readable on the dipstick because it is still so clear, but the oil that collects in the can is black as night. Running hard, I used to burn about a quart a day on the track, and now I catch that much in the can. I also no longer have oily soot splattered all over the back end of the racecar from what was coming out of the exhaust. I've joked that this is the easiest way to do an oil change, because I dump the nasty black stuff and top up with fresh oil, but it's definitely keeping my oil less tainted.
09-24-2009, 12:54 PM
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I installed a 1 quart catch can and "T"ed the crankcase and valve cover vents hoses entering the can. I likewise "T"ed the can's outlet line into the two throttlebody inlets in order to maintain the suction, although I like Pumba's double can solution too.
These engines do *not* vent properly by just opening them to the atmosphere, they require the intake suction to properly pull the nasty gases out of the crankcase and valve covers, and the proof is in the oil you will catch in the can. My crankcase oil, after three full race weekends, is hardly readable on the dipstick because it is still so clear, but the oil that collects in the can is black as night. Running hard, I used to burn about a quart a day on the track, and now I catch that much in the can. I also no longer have oily soot splattered all over the back end of the racecar from what was coming out of the exhaust. I've joked that this is the easiest way to do an oil change, because I dump the nasty black stuff and top up with fresh oil, but it's definitely keeping my oil less tainted.
These engines do *not* vent properly by just opening them to the atmosphere, they require the intake suction to properly pull the nasty gases out of the crankcase and valve covers, and the proof is in the oil you will catch in the can. My crankcase oil, after three full race weekends, is hardly readable on the dipstick because it is still so clear, but the oil that collects in the can is black as night. Running hard, I used to burn about a quart a day on the track, and now I catch that much in the can. I also no longer have oily soot splattered all over the back end of the racecar from what was coming out of the exhaust. I've joked that this is the easiest way to do an oil change, because I dump the nasty black stuff and top up with fresh oil, but it's definitely keeping my oil less tainted.
Great post! I am pleased to read that you see the benefit of two catch cans.
