How To: Custom Catch Cans Install (Diary) - Page 2

**WolfPlayer** · 12-05-2004, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esemes

looks great!!

wonder if you'd be interested in making me one??

(bracket, that is).... i like the clean and oem fitment/look ALOT

I guess I could make a couple at the same time. Only problem is ... this is extremely specific. It is specifically setup for two AMW catch cans. The cans are like $96 a pop ... so figure like $192 just for catch cans. Think about it and then let me know. I'm open to the idea of making a couple more ... however, please realize that I am not a company nor am I a professional fabricator. I'm just filling a need that I have for a neat/clean/functional catch can setup.

t

**WolfPlayer** · 12-07-2004, 11:05 AM

Aluminum plate/bracket finished.

http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca...cket/complete/

I'll attach the cans to the car and get some pics as soon as the rain stops. Then the hose routing begins!

t

esemes · 12-07-2004, 03:58 PM

looks great!

cant wait for the final design.....

my worry is fitment of a larger turbo in that area....

maybe i should wait on asking a favor from you on this... (hope its okay)

ese

**WolfPlayer** · 12-07-2004, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esemes

maybe i should wait on asking a favor from you on this... (hope its okay)

That's totally cool. Truth is ... who in their right mind would spend $200 on a catch can system anyhow? I might have overdone it ... but, at least I did it the safest best way that I know of.

t

esemes · 12-07-2004, 07:32 PM

i like this approach, TBH

please do include your hose routing schematics too, as im veru interested in this setup.

thnx

ese

**WolfPlayer** · 12-08-2004, 03:51 AM

Bracket and cans installed on the car ...

http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca...stall/bracket/
http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca.../install/cans/

I might either a) try my 1/2" spacers or b) create 0.75" spacers from the 1" spacers just to make things a little tighter. However, it's totally cool exactly the way it is right now. Still not sure how the nipples will be facing once I start the hose routing (heh heh, he said nipples).

w00t. Up next is hose routing.

t

technica · 12-08-2004, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

Bracket and cans installed on the car ...

http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca...stall/bracket/
http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca.../install/cans/

I might either a) try my 1/2" spacers or b) create 0.75" spacers from the 1" spacers just to make things a little tighter. However, it's totally cool exactly the way it is right now. Still not sure how the nipples will be facing once I start the hose routing (heh heh, he said nipples).

w00t. Up next is hose routing.

t

Excellent. I really like the location and the OEM look. Can't wait to see the finish product, I'll place my order than.

donmei · 12-08-2004, 10:27 AM

Wolf,

Nice work. Your work complements the quality of the cans.

One (probably dumb) question though. Why do you need 2 cans??

Are you running them in series to make absolutely sure all the oil condenses out, or are there 2 "loops" that you want to dry?

Thanks,

Don

**WolfPlayer** · 12-08-2004, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donmei

Wolf,

Nice work. Your work complements the quality of the cans.

One (probably dumb) question though. Why do you need 2 cans??

Are you running them in series to make absolutely sure all the oil condenses out, or are there 2 "loops" that you want to dry?

Thanks,

Don

Don,

I have not been satisfied with any explanation presented thusfar for combining the two systems. Yes, the stock 2 systems dump into the same area. However, this is completely different than the system where both are routed together (IMHO). Stock, both dump into a stream of air rushing to the turbo. Stock, there is a lot of cross sectional area for airflow across both tubes. Stock, there are times when the tubes won't have the same directional airflow. A lot of people do it because Perrin said it is OK. However, if they read all of Perrin's posts they will also see that he is running 2 cans too. I just wanted to be 100% safe and this was the only way that I could 'be sure'. The systems will remain separate and still be fed back into a moving airstream ... separately. Furthermore, the amount of cross sectional area in the hoses will remain the same so flow won't be hurt due to running hoses that aren't the appropriate size. Right now people are taking two 1/2" tubes and collapsing them down to one.

Well, there's my explanation. Lots of people won't agree ... some will ... but, this is still the absolute safest way if you want to be 100% sure. Is it necessary to do what I did? I really don't know. Will it hurt? No. Could the single catchcan cause problems over the long haul? Maybe ... there is more of a chance of that causing problems then my setup.

t

ej25lvr · 12-08-2004, 02:54 PM

would it be possible to use the measurements that you have on that pic of the cardboard to make a duplicate or have you made other changes since then? i really like your setup those cans look much cleaner than the greddy can im using now. im definatly gonna order two of those catch cans.

12-08-2004, 10:27 AM	#18
donmei S204 Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Trailer Hitch Location: CT, U.S.A. Posts: 3,138 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004	Please help me... Wolf, Nice work. Your work complements the quality of the cans. One (probably dumb) question though. Why do you need 2 cans?? Are you running them in series to make absolutely sure all the oil condenses out, or are there 2 "loops" that you want to dry? Thanks, Don

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12-07-2004, 11:05 AM	#12
WolfPlayer Moderator & ECU Tech Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 05 CGM STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: mo boostaz Location: Fredneck, MD Posts: 4,110 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004	Aluminum plate/bracket finished. http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca...cket/complete/ I'll attach the cans to the car and get some pics as soon as the rain stops. Then the hose routing begins! t

12-07-2004, 03:58 PM	#13
esemes S204 Racer Feedback Score: 12 reviews Car: 996TT Location: clearh²o, FL Posts: 4,755 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004	looks great! cant wait for the final design..... my worry is fitment of a larger turbo in that area.... maybe i should wait on asking a favor from you on this... (hope its okay) ese

12-07-2004, 07:32 PM	#15
esemes S204 Racer Feedback Score: 12 reviews Car: 996TT Location: clearh²o, FL Posts: 4,755 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004	i like this approach, TBH please do include your hose routing schematics too, as im veru interested in this setup. thnx ese

12-08-2004, 03:51 AM	#16
WolfPlayer Moderator & ECU Tech Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 05 CGM STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: mo boostaz Location: Fredneck, MD Posts: 4,110 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004	Bracket and cans installed on the car ... http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca...stall/bracket/ http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/ca.../install/cans/ I might either a) try my 1/2" spacers or b) create 0.75" spacers from the 1" spacers just to make things a little tighter. However, it's totally cool exactly the way it is right now. Still not sure how the nipples will be facing once I start the hose routing (heh heh, he said nipples). w00t. Up next is hose routing. t

12-08-2004, 02:54 PM	#20
ej25lvr Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: My STI and working on cars in general Fav Mod: Mechanic Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 63 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004	would it be possible to use the measurements that you have on that pic of the cardboard to make a duplicate or have you made other changes since then? i really like your setup those cans look much cleaner than the greddy can im using now. im definatly gonna order two of those catch cans.