aaronc7

The complete kits that are offered prices seemed a bit steep to me, so I decided to come with something on my own.

Home Depot Racing (Husky) 3/8" NPT air compressor filter - $24
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8...03AV/100040942

Strip of aluminum - $ I don't know, already had it lying around

3/8" Fuel hose, a couple brass fittings, bolts/washers - ~$10

Misc tools, you'll need something to drill and tap the can so you can attach a bracket to it. I used M10 x 1.50 since there was enough space for this size of bolt and that's the bolt/thread you need to attach the other end of the bracket to the head.

The can that I got at Home Depot didn't look exactly like the one in the link I posted. What they had in the store was very similar, but had a few slight differences and there was a removable top section, which I decided to use to mount to the bracket.

I am going to pull the bracket off again here soon and paint it black (valve cover crinkle black paint) and round off the edges a bit etc.

Pretty happy with how it came out considering how much I've put into it. The valve at the bottom of the can part does appear to seal in both positive pressure and vacuum, but I JB welded it shut anyways, it's easy enough to remove the collection can in its entirety anyways.

Just thought I'd share. I didn't find a whole lot of DIY type threads for catch cans on this site when I was searching earlier.

gunluvS14

cool good job.
how do you drain yours?

aaronc7

The whole can lower portion unscrews. Easier than trying to drain it from that location

amlarson2001

Nice diy

bob22z06

I bought one on eBay for like $49 to give it a shot ...because I noticed im getting alot of oil inside the in

bob22z06

I bought one on eBay for like $49 to give it a shot ...because I noticed im getting alot of oil inside the intake ..very easy to install ....for some reason I didn't put that check valve back on ,that was there originally I looked online and couldn't fine any info if that needs to go back on ....about the catch can so far I emptied out like twice will see what happens

aaronc7

The pcv valve does serve a purpose, I would install it back between the intake manifold and catch can if you still have it lying around.

Shane1974

There are 4 catch cans on my car. All were installed be the previous owner. Not sure why. Kinda makes me laugh.

bob22z06

4 cans ...lol...what did the previous owner put all that oil that he collected ...back in the engine ? Lol...
No ..i usually dont throw any parts away.. so I still have that valve on my shelf , now I have to put that thing back on there some how theres not that much room left