How many PCV catch can users out there?

ablexus · 09-24-2008, 02:21 PM

I'm about to invest in some 3/4" nylon hose and a second catch can and I was wondering who else, if anyone had these on their trucks.

Anyone?

rtc1184 · 09-24-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ablexus

I'm about to invest in some 3/4" nylon hose and a second catch can and I was wondering who else, if anyone had these on their trucks.

Anyone?

sorry im dumb, but what are you talking about?

ablexus · 09-24-2008, 02:29 PM

It's a catch can that filters the air returning from the crankcase so you don't sludge up your intake manifold and head. I had one in my car and I would empty it out every two weeks because it caught so much disgusting **** that would ordinarily have ended up back in my engine.

rtc1184 · 09-24-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ablexus

It's a catch can that filters the air returning from the crankcase so you don't sludge up your intake manifold and head. I had one in my car and I would empty it out every two weeks because it caught so much disgusting **** that would ordinarily have ended up back in my engine.

o ok. i know what a pvc is, just didnt catch the whole catch can thing sorry

ablexus · 09-24-2008, 10:17 PM

PCV not PVC. One is positive crankcase ventilation and one is a type of piping.

Anyone have this setup or are all the threads on this site about PCV catch cans simply theoretical?

pinoytitan · 09-25-2008, 01:34 AM

i beliee you would need two. one on each side of the throttle body. both are in opposite locations... tell me how this works... ive been thinking of doing this...

USN HM 350Z · 09-25-2008, 03:31 AM

are you using a real catch can or a home made one like this one? Homemade Catch Can - MY350Z.COM Forums

I have an extra greddy catch can sitting in my garage and I was thinking of installing it, but honestly I don't think there would be much benefit since Im not running any sort of forced induction yet. I have never noticed much of a problem on any NA vehicle.

ablexus · 09-25-2008, 08:40 AM

Yes, you need two. And yes, it's "homemade", although there is nothing "fake" about it. It's as real as the 80 dollar ones on Ebay.

paper1122 · 09-25-2008, 11:05 AM

I have one built sitting in the garage but have not hooked it up yet, it was for my old F150.

*roy365* · 09-25-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ablexus

PCV not PVC. One is positive crankcase ventilation and one is a type of piping.

Anyone have this setup or are all the threads on this site about PCV catch cans simply theoretical?

First i've seen anyone ask about on the Titan. I know they are common on tracked cars that see alot of high revving and g forces.

So do you have this on your truck currently or planning it?

ablexus · 09-25-2008, 01:10 PM

I was just seeing what people's setups were. You never know if an issue came up with something so simple. Remove engine cover, pull hoses, attach catch cans, zip tie to something solid, replace hose. It's about as simple as the TB bypass.

I had no idea that there was so much talk on this and literally no action. Hard to believe that the truck's been out for 5 years and nobody is doing this.

*roy365* · 09-25-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ablexus

I was just seeing what people's setups were. You never know if an issue came up with something so simple. Remove engine cover, pull hoses, attach catch cans, zip tie to something solid, replace hose. It's about as simple as the TB bypass.

I had no idea that there was so much talk on this and literally no action. Hard to believe that the truck's been out for 5 years and nobody is doing this.

I think it's because no one regularly drives their Titan to the point of this actually benefitting them. You have to check them often to make sure your hose doesnt kink or get clogged, that is IF it works on our applications.

ablexus · 09-25-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roy365

I think it's because no one regularly drives their Titan to the point of this actually benefitting them. You have to check them often to make sure your hose doesnt kink or get clogged, that is IF it works on our applications.

A) If you have a PCV system and drive any distance at all, a catch can benefits you.

B) You have to drain the can every couple of weeks, but that's the name of the game. There is no more likelihood your hose will kink or clog than without the can.

C) We have a PCV system. It works on our trucks.

pinoytitan · 09-25-2008, 02:59 PM

there was a guy F-16 who had the stillen S/C. used one and nothing came out. but, he only had it on for one day than his motor blew. so, id say go for it.