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Originally Posted by jeepmor
Boy these things are overpriced. It's only an air/oil separator, a basic part. The key engineering aspect of the part is to slow down the incoming air stream and let the oil fall out of suspension into the can while the air keeps moving and heads to your intake. Media of some sort could assist in the separation. $200 price tags on these is a bit over the top. I'm all for capitalism, but these could be crafted from a sturdy solo cup and lid and a few fittings if needed.
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Considering people pay $100 for an injection molded sharkfin antenna that's basically a sturdy solo cup, $200 for a CNC machined/anodized assembly + mount and fittings isn't much of a stretch IMHO.
I do agree, it's a very basic part, but it depends on whether you want something that's made of metal, or just an injection molded piece of plastic (which also won't be cheap as they have to recoup the cost of the mold).
i myself cringe at paying some prices, but i have a decent idea of what it takes to get a part made vs. selling something. if you have the fabrication skills and access to equipment, then that's going to be the cheapest route. paying for shop time with your own design might be next. now, if you want to get into selling your part, then you'll have to mark up your cost to wholesale/retail to cover all your overhead etc. it adds up quick.
i installed the radium this past week:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...48#post2677248
while i wish it'd have cost substantially less, i can see how it can command at $200+ price tag once everything is factored in, and for the company to make a normal profit in it. it's a very basic part, but it's a darn well-made basic part.