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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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From what I've heard, I need a catch can!

Is there any vendors here who can help me?

How difficult will it be to install?

And how much do they typically run?
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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AMW is a sponsor here but the price is extremely high. I got one before the price increase and it works so, so. Still having problems with oil getting by it. You can get one on Ebay for cheap.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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easiest thing in the world to make. go to home depot and get a small air compressor filter and housing and some hose and clamps. looks just like those over priced catch cans, and mine worked amazingly
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ricethis98
easiest thing in the world to make. go to home depot and get a small air compressor filter and housing and some hose and clamps. looks just like those over priced catch cans, and mine worked amazingly
To tell you the truth.........I don't even know where to hook it up to or what exactly one looks like.

I've heard about one once a long time ago on a turbo import car. I really didn't pay much attention either because it was an import car. I'm not really a fan of the imports if you know what I mean.

So, EXACTLY what parts do I need to get to make this?

And how do I make one?

Lastly, how do I install it?

You guys are gonna have to educate my ignorant ***!!!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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you pretty much replace your PCV valve with the can I believe, you just extend the lines to a place where you can mount the can
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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You can get our products from the following sponsors:
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Our oil/air separators can be made to order to fit a variety of applications.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Cstraub
You can get our products from the following sponsors:
SDPC
Thunder
Futral
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West Coast Cylinder Heads
TEA

Our oil/air separators can be made to order to fit a variety of applications.
How much do they typically cost for the LS1? (I have a 2000 C5)
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 00Vette
How much do they typically cost for the LS1? (I have a 2000 C5)
Jon, the cost is determined by the size. We have many variation and can custom fabricate anything thaty you may need to fit your engine compartment constraints. $$ range from $87 to $130.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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ebay is where i got mine, its a really nice unit for the price, was about $40 when I got mine

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NRG-O...spagenameZWD1V
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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quoted from the guy that told me how to make mine:
After the PCV and before the intake I used a 3/8 fuel line with a Sears/Home Depot/Wal-mart purchased inline oil separator (Campbell ? ) that is found in the air compressor section and is priced at $7-9. I plumbed it in with brass barbs and 3/8 line, made sure the bowl was pointed down, zip-tied it to something, and she was good Total cost @20 and the capacity isnt that big, but hey, you can empty her a little more often rather than pay $160. PS, i didnt have mine long enough, but the white stone like filter element MAY stop up in time. heck, $9 every 15Kmiles and replace it
peice of cake
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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good info but can u remove the filter inside?ahh wat the heck 10 bucks is nothing
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Jegs $39.95 can't beat it for the money just installed one on my Vette..

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=84458
JEGS High Performance - JEG'S Air Oil Separator

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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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This is just what I needed. I will compare the one on e-bay with the one from Jegs.

This will definately help!

Can anyone provide a picture of where they installed it on there LS1? That way me and others will know where EXACTLY to install it?
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Really just any spot that you have room or care to put it. Some people run the hose all the way to the other side of the car. Just depends on how long of a hose you buy and where you want to put it.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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I just bought this one. From the diagram it looks like some thought went into it. Haven't installed it yet.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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damn that last one was nice but i go with the cheap little one
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 00Vette
Can anyone provide a picture of where they installed it on there LS1? That way me and others will know where EXACTLY to install it?

Ditto....this would be very helpful..

John
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