DIY: Dual Catch Cans with Air/Oil Separators... On the CHEAP!

Chuck33079 · 06-13-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Ah, it's only rated to 10psi @ room temp, though I HIGHLY doubt you'd have any issues with it coming apart.

That's the concern. If it's 10psi at room temp, what can it handle in the engine bay? It gets HOT in there. I'd rather do it right the frist time.

Sh0velMan · 06-13-2013, 12:09 PM

Oh, and "Crush-Resistant White Silicone Rubber Tubing" on that same page is semi-clear white and rated to 35 psi. (the other stuff is rated to like 150 psi haha)

Chuck33079 · 06-13-2013, 12:10 PM

It doesn't look like the majority of those that Mcmaster sells are fuel and oil safe.

Sh0velMan · 06-13-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It doesn't look like the majority of those that Mcmaster sells are fuel and oil safe.

That's an industrial rating.

Meaning you can run fuel and oil through them at pressure 24/7. Silicone is silicone. It's not going to degrade from the oil and fuel residue your PCV system will have in it.

McMaster rates their stuff based on the certified industrial ratings, ISO and OSHA and all those other agencies and organizations. Don't take them too literally for our hobby work, a large majority of the aftermarket parts people out there are using these same components and charging 2-3 x's as much and just leaving off their official ratings info.

Chuck33079 · 06-13-2013, 12:15 PM

You're right. I doubt it would see the concentrations required to degrade the hose, but better safe than sorry.

Sh0velMan · 06-13-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You're right. I doubt it would see the concentrations required to degrade the hose, but better safe than sorry.

I agree, but I'm telling you, the silicone tubing that everyone uses for automotive stuff would be rated the exact same on those scales. It's just that no one is telling you that it'll degrade if you put 50 psi of gasoline through it for a year, even though it definitely will.

Anyway, post up what you end up going with!

Chuck33079 · 06-13-2013, 12:27 PM

I'll probably end up with something like this -
Silbrade® Braid Reinforced Silicone Tubing | U.S. Plastic Corp.

It's complete overkill, but I'm partial to overkill.

Sh0velMan · 06-13-2013, 12:35 PM

Dude, that's exactly the same stuff that I linked lol

Chuck33079 · 06-13-2013, 12:41 PM

You're right. I was looking at the Crush-Resistant White Silicone Rubber Tubing, not the High=pressure with the braid. Doh.

takjak2 · 06-14-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Godspeed Universal Racing Oil Catch Can - Godspeed Universal Racing Oil Catch Can Tank Oil Reservoir Tank Gold Color : Amazon.com : Automotive
... Color is meh.

Note: I like to flush them out with some brake cleaner, just wipe it off of the exterior pretty quick, dunno how the finish will like brake cleaner. You can use isopropyl alcohol if you prefer to play it safe.

The cans are billet aluminum, so if you prefer that color to the yellow just go to town with the brake cleaner.

Great DIY!

Sh0velMan · 06-14-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

The cans are billet aluminum, so if you prefer that color to the yellow just go to town with the brake cleaner.

Great DIY!

Haha, they're definitely not billet aluminum!

Looks like aluminum tube with end caps epoxied on, actually. Like I said, they're stupid cheap and functional. :P

Good point though, I could totally strip that paint off and paint them something else... I honestly never thought of it... sad, I know!

Niztalgic · 06-16-2013, 08:12 PM

I will be definitely doing this soon. Great write up. Thanks

Sh0velMan · 09-27-2013, 11:26 PM

Bumped for new photo and info.

Nut_N_Much · 04-18-2014, 11:15 AM

Good job, doing mine now, got my cans and tubing yesterday.. Great DIY.. +1 Rep....

Jordo! · 04-18-2014, 11:25 AM

Are the slotted pipes intended to act as a filter so it's not just blow through?

It's pricer, but I also saw a filtered Jegs separator on there too as another option.

Nice DIY -- thanks!

06-13-2013, 12:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Oh, and "Crush-Resistant White Silicone Rubber Tubing" on that same page is semi-clear white and rated to 35 psi. (the other stuff is rated to like 150 psi haha) __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

06-13-2013, 12:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It doesn't look like the majority of those that Mcmaster sells are fuel and oil safe. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-13-2013, 12:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You're right. I doubt it would see the concentrations required to degrade the hose, but better safe than sorry. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-13-2013, 12:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'll probably end up with something like this - Silbrade® Braid Reinforced Silicone Tubing \| U.S. Plastic Corp. It's complete overkill, but I'm partial to overkill. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-13-2013, 12:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Dude, that's exactly the same stuff that I linked lol __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

06-13-2013, 12:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You're right. I was looking at the Crush-Resistant White Silicone Rubber Tubing, not the High=pressure with the braid. Doh. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-16-2013, 08:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
Niztalgic Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mckinney TX Age: 42 Posts: 43 Drives: 10 370z nismo prl Rep Power: 13	I will be definitely doing this soon. Great write up. Thanks __________________ Hks hi pwr cbe - z1 cats - gtm stg1 sc - hks spark plugs - innovative afr gauge - defi boost gauge - Jwt oil pan spacer - 25 row oil cooler w/ spal fan and vented fender liner - z1 silicone hoses - uprev - specialty z clutch - 180 custom - VLEDS -ISS 20" complex 5 20" 275/325. Powertrix Coilovers

09-27-2013, 11:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Bumped for new photo and info. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

04-18-2014, 11:15 AM	#29 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Good job, doing mine now, got my cans and tubing yesterday.. Great DIY.. +1 Rep.... __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

04-18-2014, 11:25 AM	#30 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Are the slotted pipes intended to act as a filter so it's not just blow through? It's pricer, but I also saw a filtered Jegs separator on there too as another option. Nice DIY -- thanks! __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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