ZRBE Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hey guys, sorry to dig this thread up but just bought myself a 'Drift' oil catch can from autobarn. (Not sure if these are any good brand wise..) It will be going on an rb20det when she is running again. This is an installation guide for a rb25? I believe? My question - Is it the same size hoses etc. to install this onto an rb20? And really $80 for the catch can and over $400 for hoses/connections? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-6920943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickleNick Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) Hi bud, I am far from an expert on rb20dets as i have only worked on my rb25det but as best i understand they are the same for this DIY mod. as far as oil catch cans are concerned that one you have bought is fine..... however the overkill in this instance with the $400 on all the speed fittings etc is not necessary as the catch can has very little pressure. so you could use just braided clear hose if you like, however its probably not the best material. Now you can get proper braided oil hose from Repco or a local hydraulic supplier as long as its oil resistant other wise it may deteriorate over a long period of time. as for nifty fifty fittings to replace your stock cam cover outlets contact this bloke on the forums - (to be advised 'waiting on a mate' to get back to me) Depending on your budget you can have the catch can plumbed back into your sump so you never have to drain it when it gets full. Good luck with the mod. THIS GUY!!! ------> http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/user/1619-interloper/ Edited July 9, 2013 by PickleNick 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-6921094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hi bud, I am far from an expert on rb20dets as i have only worked on my rb25det but as best i understand they are the same for this DIY mod. as far as oil catch cans are concerned that one you have bought is fine..... however the overkill in this instance with the $400 on all the speed fittings etc is not necessary as the catch can has very little pressure. so you could use just braided clear hose if you like, however its probably not the best material. Now you can get proper braided oil hose from Repco or a local hydraulic supplier as long as its oil resistant other wise it may deteriorate over a long period of time. as for nifty fifty fittings to replace your stock cam cover outlets contact this bloke on the forums - (to be advised 'waiting on a mate' to get back to me) Depending on your budget you can have the catch can plumbed back into your sump so you never have to drain it when it gets full. Good luck with the mod. THIS GUY!!! ------> http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/user/1619-interloper/ Sweet! Cheers for that man, also wasn't aware I could also plumb in back into sump. I will be shooting that guy a pm shortly, I gather just tell him what I'm doing and what I need? Thanks again Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-6921518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickleNick Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Yeh bud just tell him they're the cam cover breathers. couldn't think of the term when i wrote this up the other night. And also if you are in brisbane looking for hoses try Powell behind Repco at coopers plaines. Edited July 13, 2013 by PickleNick Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-6925738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj_Ott Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 my 32 has previously had a catch can (was SUPPOSED to be still on there when i bought the car) and im having trouble locating the pcv, is it supposed to be at the top of the engine or bottom? curently have a hose from the passenger side cam breather just hanging free currently, so will be hopefully installing a catch can in the near future, but as said, having trouble with the pcv. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-6950901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shifty33 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hey guys I just put a catch can in just wanted to get your thoughts on how I have done it. I did read all the threads regarding this install but I just want to be sure. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7060541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Rb 20 det: note: pcv is located on the inlet plenum. Can $40, hose $12 Edited October 11, 2013 by D.I.Y. Mik 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7060990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Rb 20 det: note: pcv is located on the inlet plenum. DSCF2903.JPG Can $40, hose $12 Hey, with your GK-Teck cooling panel.. Did it look to you as if the flange thingo where you put the bolts through, where bent very unprofessionally? Lol got mine the other day and it was scratched, and where it's bent looked like someone took to it with a hammer. Was very unimpressed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7064642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nardo-R33 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Can u set it up this way an still legal ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7074928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nardo-R33 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Like this ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7074932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hey, with your GK-Teck cooling panel.. Did it look to you as if the flange thingo where you put the bolts through, where bent very unprofessionally? Lol got mine the other day and it was scratched, and where it's bent looked like someone took to it with a hammer. Was very unimpressed. Ha, yes they are dodgy, but its cheap and saves me making my own. I had to give mine a bit of a tweak to get it to fit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7075103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ha, yes they are dodgy, but its cheap and saves me making my own. I had to give mine a bit of a tweak to get it to fit. Lol, mines just sitting there in a corner.. I don't even wanna put it on hahaha.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7075107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Like this ?image.jpg Looks legal, as long as that hole in the top of the can is blocked off. Lol, mines just sitting there in a corner.. I don't even wanna put it on hahaha.. A can of flat black paint hides all. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7075901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nardo-R33 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 There are 2 types one is 9mm an the other is 15mm what is the better one to get ? Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7076146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni646 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 15mm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7079921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 some inspiration, this is my engine bay & how I've set it up... simple Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7093716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmo90 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) some inspiration, this is my engine bay & how I've set it up... simple Plazmaman intercooler? My pipework hits the bonnet in the same place too Edited November 4, 2013 by kosmo90 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7094272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 yezzz I <3 Plazmaman piping though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7094456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 some inspiration, this is my engine bay & how I've set it up... simple So is that both cam breathers joined, one hose from that to the can and then back to the intake pipe? Forget the PCV? Like this? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7095165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 ^ factory breather joined, factory PCV still connected. With the above setup, the catch can will only "catch/breathe" when there's positive pressure in the plenum. On VAC/idle/off boost the plenum will pull nearly all of oil vapours. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309239-oil-catch-can-diy-installation/page/2/#findComment-7095918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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