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Old 04-09-2015, 07:26 AM
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Which Oil Catch Can from eBay?

Prices range from $30 - $300

Which is the one to get for the SeXima?
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Old 04-09-2015, 07:42 AM
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VMS was what I was going to run. I liked their baffled design. Price isn't bad either.
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
VMS was what I was going to run. I liked their baffled design. Price isn't bad either.
This?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VMS-ALUMINUM-...a7e0ed&vxp=mtr
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^ Yup. I think Javon had one.
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Originally Posted by george__
wouldn't the breather on that can allow air that's not metered into the intake?
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Originally Posted by 03maximaguy
wouldn't the breather on that can allow air that's not metered into the intake?
You are correct.
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I've used several of the ADD-W1 cans. You can get them on ebay. I found an auction that had an OBO option, so I made a lower offer with buying three cans. They are attractive, have proper size ports, have a "dip stick," have an internal baffle, shallow design for easy installation almost anywhere, and a collector can that unscrews for easy oil removal.

I have one on my '03 Max and on my '04 Quest. I will likely put the other one I have on my '89 Max.
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
You are correct.
What do people do - cap off the breather?
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Originally Posted by ateick
What do people do - cap off the breather?
If you're NA you just don't buy that one.
If you're FI, you buy it.
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
If you're NA you just don't buy that one.
If you're FI, you buy it.
Which one mr.Fakiee
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Originally Posted by Chris Gregg
I've used several of the ADD-W1 cans. You can get them on ebay. I found an auction that had an OBO option, so I made a lower offer with buying three cans. They are attractive, have proper size ports, have a "dip stick," have an internal baffle, shallow design for easy installation almost anywhere, and a collector can that unscrews for easy oil removal.

I have one on my '03 Max and on my '04 Quest. I will likely put the other one I have on my '89 Max.
I just bought one of these a couple of days ago. $83. Should hold a bit more oil than the ghetto Home Depot setup i have now.
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Try out SaikouMichi oil catch cans. He can custom make a catch can for you if needed. Prices are very reasonable as well.

I purchased a dual catch can: 1 for front VC and 1 for the intake manifold. If you're NA you shouldn't be seeing any oil getting in your manifold.

In addition, that oil catch can from Ebay looks like it is venting not bringing air in.

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Originally Posted by maxprivate
Try out Saikou oil catch cans. He can custom make a catch can for you if needed. Prices are very reasonable as well.

I purchased a dual catch can: 1 for front VC and 1 for the intake manifold. If you're NA you shouldn't be seeing any oil getting in your manifold.

In addition, that oil catch can from Ebay looks like it is venting not bring air in.
Came here to recommend saikou michici, customizable, welded, and about the same price as these ebay cans.
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It's way more...

They want $95 plus mods and whatnot
http://www.saikoumichi.com/s1_oil_catch_can.html
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Originally Posted by george__
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It's way more...

They want $95 plus mods and whatnot
http://www.saikoumichi.com/s1_oil_catch_can.html
I wouldn't say "way more" plus you get what you pay for. SaikouMichi also can give you optional relocation valves with hoses: you can relocate The drain valves easily. I picked those up as well.

Just passing on info of a quality product. But hey if you want EBay then suit yourself.
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What exactly do I need for optimal gen 5.5 setup from Saikou?
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Read the link Nmexmax posted. Some good info there for your knowledge.

Contact Saikomichi, he can help you set up the most appropriate system for your application. A dual catch can is best or 2 separate ones: For front VC and PCV system ( in particular for 4th gen application) this way any escaped oil is routed through both OCCs individually.
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Originally Posted by 03maximaguy
wouldn't the breather on that can allow air that's not metered into the intake?
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What do people do - cap off the breather?
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Which one mr.Fakiee
It comes with a bolt that you can use to plug the breather hole. Look at the pictures.
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Can someone post a diagram of how to install one (single not dual) on a 1998 VQ30? THANKS!!!
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Old 07-01-2015, 09:22 AM
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Bought a $60 eBay can that had an optional breather filter on it. Interior design was horrible and couldn't even fit the plastic tube in it for the oil to enter through. Didn't matter because I just capped off my intake port and left the breather filter on for the PCV. You might see them when browsing through. They vary in different colors.
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Old 07-01-2015, 08:31 PM
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If it is open to atmosphere.....breather on top.....it's worthless, and completely non functional. Must pull a vacuum to work.
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