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ImPuLsIvE.ca
05-01-2008, 06:41 AM
As some of you may or may not know, my engine bay is about as tight as an 80yr old nun's cooch. Therefore, I have limited options as to where to mount an oil catch can. The only spot I could fathom a mounting point is near one of my headlights (where the cruise control hardware used to be). Would it matter if the catch-can is mounted flat instead of standing up-right? Or do the mechanics of the catch-can require gravity to bring the oil deposits to the bottom to bring back out?

Any useful input would be appreciated.

Thanks.
III76
05-01-2008, 06:43 AM
protect it in your bumper.
ImPuLsIvE.ca
05-01-2008, 08:16 AM
Infidel!!


Seriously... Does mounting angle matter?
xenon
05-01-2008, 10:38 AM
Some catch can's can be mounted vertical or horizontal.

Example: http://www.roadraceengineering.com/inst ... tchcan.htm (http://www.roadraceengineering.com/instructions/greddycatchcan.htm)
ImPuLsIvE.ca
05-01-2008, 11:32 AM
Some catch can's can be mounted vertical or horizontal.

Example: http://www.roadraceengineering.com/inst ... tchcan.htm (http://www.roadraceengineering.com/instructions/greddycatchcan.htm)

That's the exact can I was looking at. I've received mixed statements if it were possible to mount horizontally, but clearly it can as the mounting bolts are there.

Thanks!
613B6
05-01-2008, 07:06 PM
My friend is building a catch right now, he is going to mount it just infront of the overflow coolant jug.

cardboaard mock up...camera phone pic

simple box shape, will have 3 -10 lines coming in, internally baffled, track use only.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g100/ELSpool/catchcan2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g100/ELSpool/Catchcan1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g100/ELSpool/catchcan3.jpg
turbocrx
05-02-2008, 06:12 PM
your buddy did a good job with the cardboard. Will look good when finished.
Jdc
05-02-2008, 07:01 PM
Man....... An 80 year old nuns cunt would be looser then a 45-50 year olds. Don't ask me how I know :oops:


GL with the catch can! Relocate to the interior beside the shifter, easy access style!
ImPuLsIvE.ca
05-03-2008, 07:44 AM
Man....... An 80 year old nuns cunt would be looser then a 45-50 year olds. Don't ask me how I know :oops:


GL with the catch can! Relocate to the interior beside the shifter, easy access style!


Yeah, Oil + Interior = Problems waiting to happen.

I've picked up a catch can from MFactory. It can't be mounted horizontally like I initially wanted, but it's a really good product that actually has baffles/filter to keep air-born oil molecules out of the intake chamber.

http://www.teammfactory.com/images/products/tmb_oilcatchcan.jpg

I'll figure out a mounting option when it comes in.
dwarrick
05-03-2008, 09:41 PM
take out the washer jug and find a smaller one to fit both in the same place?
ImPuLsIvE.ca
05-05-2008, 07:02 AM
take out the washer jug and find a smaller one to fit both in the same place?

The windshield washer container/pump have already been removed, same with the cruise-control equipment. I'm sure I'll figure a way of mounting the can in that area as it's currently the only free space in the engine bay.