GavinL Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 I have been thinking about getting one of these for a while, (see the article below) so I tracked down a supplier in the US that does a cheap but effective catch can that is confirmed to work successfully with the Supra. http://cjsupra.kendra.com/PCV-Can.html I will be ordering one early next week unless anyone gives me a good reason why I shouldn't (not being all shiny is not a reason) tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 Gavin Hang on till my supplier has sent me the prototype of our new one - yes it's shiny! Week I think Cheers paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 31, 2003 Author Share Posted May 31, 2003 Originally posted by Paul E Gavin Hang on till my supplier has sent me the prototype of our new one - yes it's shiny! Week I think Cheers paul I don't like shiny stuff, I can't be arsed with all the cleaning. This can is about £40.00, how does yours compare? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 Looks good dude , can you get an exact price ??? John:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 Sounds pretty convincing Gavin, let us know how you get on. I wonder if condensed oil may play a part in low efficiency levels re Chris's thread about old stock IC's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 31, 2003 Author Share Posted May 31, 2003 I did ask about bulk purchase discounts but they weren't very interested Just a saving on the shipping. I will double check but I'm sure they will come to £40.00 each plus a couple for the postage if anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 Im interested, i will probably get one of those, looks better than most in my opinion. Please let me know how you get on. I have filters fittted at the moment and cant stand the smell of oil that sometimes comes out and gets sucked into my fan intake. Are you going to modify your PCV vv as it operates on vacumn, i stripped mine down and removed the spring and plunger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 31, 2003 Author Share Posted May 31, 2003 Originally posted by mos Are you going to modify your PCV vv as it operates on vacumn, i stripped mine down and removed the spring and plunger. errr...no idea, I just give it to Leon and he installs it Hopefully CW will comment on the whole subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 hmm, ive been considering one for a while... i may be interested if you go ahead.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted June 1, 2003 Author Share Posted June 1, 2003 Where is CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Picture of shiny oil catcher! Price TBC - but obviously more than £40.00 for a hand made polished piece of work! (strange that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Have you got a smaller pic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 i agree, we need a smaller pic. Paul, thanks for the upper rad pipe, fitted it yesterday along with my Veilside TI. :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Sorry Guys LOL! I know you old ones need your reading glasses on! Posted Bigger pic - but awaiting actual here with me! Wez - Finally...glad it's cool Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Originally posted by GavinL Where is CW Chris you thoughts please. Is this worth doing or is it just another way of lightening the wallet for no gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 I was told by some guy with a big power gtr, that only cars running big boost, and big hp only need it, it wont be necessary on ceramic/BPU cars, as they dont spit out oil as much as heavily modded engines..... Dont know meself, just pure advice I was given from another owner at Option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 All i know is from my own experiance i stripped down my intake and it was thick with sludge, after fitting my filters you can actually see the smoke coming out so i wouldnt say its only big boost (im N/A). Its not only the oil its the vapour cooling down again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Mos, dont know much on the subject,just thought Id say what I was told by another person. Which by coincidence (sp) was about oil catch cans...although a very interesting topic, good to see the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Originally posted by mos All i know is from my own experiance i stripped down my intake and it was thick with sludge, after fitting my filters you can actually see the smoke coming out so i wouldnt say its only big boost (im N/A). Its not only the oil its the vapour cooling down again. Mine were pretty messy too! Cant really see an arguement against using one - apart for a few quid for a trick look - and another preventative measure just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted June 1, 2003 Author Share Posted June 1, 2003 I will be ordering one of these for myself on Wednesday, it will be a one off order as I am not a trader and have no financial motivation for doing this or plan on holding any stock. If you would like me to get one or more for you please contact me at my email address below, I believe they come in black or translucent, hopefully I can get your choice. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 There's Greddy bling bling ones for ~£80 here http://members.lycos.co.uk/getgreddy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Originally posted by mos All i know is from my own experiance i stripped down my intake and it was thick with sludge, after fitting my filters you can actually see the smoke coming out so i wouldnt say its only big boost (im N/A). Its not only the oil its the vapour cooling down again. All engines with closed breather systems (i.e. all modern engines) are designed to have a certain amount of oil recirculated into the intake. As undesirable as this sounds it is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. It does sound like you had a tad more than the average (a coating on the inside of the manifold / intake tube) but now you have fitted your filters, where is the smoke coming out of, exactly? Where do the filters fit. IMHO an external oil catch can is something to be avoided unless you know you are having oil surge / carry over problems (a puff of blue smoke from the exhaust on lift off, hard cornering, braking or accelerating. Just playing advocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Filters are fitted directly over the crank covers where the breather hoses normally sit, when the engine is hot after hard driving its directly out of the filters the smoke comes from, in fact i have to clean the filters regulary as they get really dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted June 3, 2003 Author Share Posted June 3, 2003 ordering tomorrow, if you want one contact me by 7:30 am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 i have been given the number of their u.k. supplier and will try them in the morning i will also ask about discounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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