My Procharger PCV Setup Okay?
My Procharger PCV Setup Okay? So I've been researching tons of threads on how to route the PCV lines with a catch can for a boosted application but almost all of them are in regards to vented catch cans and not with a closed one (Norris Motorsports) like I have.
Would it be okay to run it as followed:
1. Drive side valve cover to top of catch can. (PCV valve inline)
2. Side of catch can to Intake Manifold
3. Breather Filter Oil Cap
4. Cap passenger side back valve cover stem
5. Cap TB vent stem
6. Front passenger side valve cover stem to small breather filter (rather than to Procharger intake tube)
My biggest questions is whether or not I can just run a small breather filter instead of routing the line to the Procharger intake tube? If so, would I need a one-way check valve in that line?
I made a quick diagram in Paint.
Would it be okay to run it as followed:
1. Drive side valve cover to top of catch can. (PCV valve inline)
2. Side of catch can to Intake Manifold
3. Breather Filter Oil Cap
4. Cap passenger side back valve cover stem
5. Cap TB vent stem
6. Front passenger side valve cover stem to small breather filter (rather than to Procharger intake tube)
My biggest questions is whether or not I can just run a small breather filter instead of routing the line to the Procharger intake tube? If so, would I need a one-way check valve in that line?
I made a quick diagram in Paint.
Last edited by Camarokid327; May 12, 2016 at 03:04 PM.
Do not run a hose to the procharger inlet tube. You don't want any oil back in the intake system.
The purpose of the non-vented catch can is to keep vacuum on the crankcase while still separating the oil from the air. That's great for n/a cars. Once you go into boost, the PCV valve will close, blocking the passenger side valve cover from doing any venting at all. And if the PCV valve fails, you will pressurize the crankcase.
So...ditch the non-vented catchcan. Ditch the PCV valve.
Cap the manifold port. Put a breather on the pass. valve cover stem and on the capped driver's stem.
If you get oil mist in your engine bay, buy a vented catch can and run your lines to the can.
You want whatever air that gets past the rings to easily escape the crankcase before it builds any pressure. As simple as that.
The purpose of the non-vented catch can is to keep vacuum on the crankcase while still separating the oil from the air. That's great for n/a cars. Once you go into boost, the PCV valve will close, blocking the passenger side valve cover from doing any venting at all. And if the PCV valve fails, you will pressurize the crankcase.
So...ditch the non-vented catchcan. Ditch the PCV valve.
Cap the manifold port. Put a breather on the pass. valve cover stem and on the capped driver's stem.
If you get oil mist in your engine bay, buy a vented catch can and run your lines to the can.
You want whatever air that gets past the rings to easily escape the crankcase before it builds any pressure. As simple as that.
Do not run a hose to the procharger inlet tube. You don't want any oil back in the intake system.
The purpose of the non-vented catch can is to keep vacuum on the crankcase while still separating the oil from the air. That's great for n/a cars. Once you go into boost, the PCV valve will close, blocking the passenger side valve cover from doing any venting at all. And if the PCV valve fails, you will pressurize the crankcase.
So...ditch the non-vented catchcan. Ditch the PCV valve.
Cap the manifold port. Put a breather on the pass. valve cover stem and on the capped driver's stem.
If you get oil mist in your engine bay, buy a vented catch can and run your lines to the can.
You want whatever air that gets past the rings to easily escape the crankcase before it builds any pressure. As simple as that.
The purpose of the non-vented catch can is to keep vacuum on the crankcase while still separating the oil from the air. That's great for n/a cars. Once you go into boost, the PCV valve will close, blocking the passenger side valve cover from doing any venting at all. And if the PCV valve fails, you will pressurize the crankcase.
So...ditch the non-vented catchcan. Ditch the PCV valve.
Cap the manifold port. Put a breather on the pass. valve cover stem and on the capped driver's stem.
If you get oil mist in your engine bay, buy a vented catch can and run your lines to the can.
You want whatever air that gets past the rings to easily escape the crankcase before it builds any pressure. As simple as that.
So like the diagram below? Should I run the OEM oil cap or can I run a vented valve cover oil cap in this case?
After re-reading the thread below, I believe this is the proper way to route my PCV setup using a closed catch can for boost. Am I missing anything?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...outing-ok.html
Note: Valve cover Oil cap is the OEM cap, non-vented.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...outing-ok.html
Note: Valve cover Oil cap is the OEM cap, non-vented.
After re-reading the thread below, I believe this is the proper way to route my PCV setup using a closed catch can for boost. Am I missing anything?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...outing-ok.html
Note: Valve cover Oil cap is the OEM cap, non-vented.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...outing-ok.html
Note: Valve cover Oil cap is the OEM cap, non-vented.
Setup has worked thus far and even after 30 miles (good bit highway) and lots of high vacuum idling Ive already collected oil in the separator.
