$10 Harbor Freight Catch Can - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

solidONE · 08-14-2013, 01:26 AM

MacGuyver status!

6speed_Sam · 08-14-2013, 10:03 PM

Thanks ML. I bought and put together two of these this morning. Went in Harbor Freight with the intention of spending 10$ on one and two fittings. Walked out spending 54$ worth of stuff...damn that place!!!!!

Fast_Freddy · 08-14-2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philly758

This is pretty trick. It looks clean enough and functional to me. What would the advantage be to buying a real catch can? Aesthetics and capacity?

Real catch cans are much more effective, they don't restrict the PCV system as this one does and of course, they offer better aesthetics and much more capacity.

Still, some people have been running these modified air compressor filters for years now. I chose to make my own Saikou Michi knock-off from a $25 ebay catch can instead. Took 2 hours and $5 in extra materials.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/show...69&postcount=1

Yruyur · 08-14-2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

Real catch cans are much more effective, they don't restrict the PCV system as this one does and of course, they offer better aesthetics and much more capacity.

Still, some people have been running these modified air compressor filters for years now. I chose to make my own Saikou Michi knock-off from a $25 ebay catch can instead. Took 2 hours and $5 in extra materials.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/show...69&postcount=1

Nice. Thats the one I ordered last night with the intent of modifying it. It was one of a few cheap ones that could be opened up.

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

Fast_Freddy · 08-14-2013, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yruyur

Nice. Thats the one I ordered last night with the intent of modifying it. It was one of a few cheap ones that could be opened up.

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

Thanks. It's a nice starting point for a top-notch DIY catch can.

mwjcyber · 08-15-2013, 12:46 AM

Opinions on this one available on Amazon for $29.99 shipped (prime 2-day).
Godspeed Universal Racing Oil Catch Can Tank Oil Reservoir Tank Silver Color

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Godspeed-Universal-Racing-Reservoir-Silver/dp/B003ZX92F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1376537545&sr= 1-1&keywords=oil+catch+can"]http://www.amazon.com/Godspeed-Universal-Racing-Reservoir-Silver/dp/B003ZX92F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1376537545&sr= 1-1&keywords=oil+catch+can[/ame]

6speed_Sam · 08-15-2013, 01:49 AM

I'm pretty sure this will work..there was a bit of oil inside the oem hose. I left in the brass filter but drilled a lot of 1/16 holes on one side of it facing away from the inlet tube. I do believe there needs to be some sort of screen/filter in there. I also sealed up the bottom drain so that no oil can drip from it.
Anyway, super-simple mount. One zip tie at the eyelet on the intake manifold.

Yruyur · 08-15-2013, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

Opinions on this one available on Amazon for $29.99 shipped (prime 2-day).
Godspeed Universal Racing Oil Catch Can Tank Oil Reservoir Tank Silver Color

http://www.amazon.com/Godspeed-Unive...=oil+catch+can

This is the same one for 17 shipped buy it now or best offer. I didnt get this one because it cant be opened to modify.

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=190626546819

Just do a search for universal catch can

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

JDKane527 · 08-15-2013, 04:18 AM

Completed my HF air-oil separator and mounted it to the triangular bar.

6speed_Sam · 08-15-2013, 10:06 AM

Looks good! I was thinking about doing the 90 degree fittings.

Ghost 86 · 08-15-2013, 11:58 PM

I tried one of these a while ago. You can put stainless mesh on the inside to help give the oil some thing to stick too

6speed_Sam · 08-20-2013, 10:49 PM

It's working

charged86 · 08-20-2013, 11:24 PM

Or if you want some bling go to to Lowe's and get the kobalt one

IceFyre13th · 08-22-2013, 05:41 PM

many "cheap" eBay options

http://www.google.com/#fp=8aa4b18412...s=vw:l,p_ord:p

08-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#44
6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks ML. I bought and put together two of these this morning. Went in Harbor Freight with the intention of spending 10$ on one and two fittings. Walked out spending 54$ worth of stuff...damn that place!!!!! __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

08-15-2013, 01:49 AM	#49
6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm pretty sure this will work..there was a bit of oil inside the oem hose. I left in the brass filter but drilled a lot of 1/16 holes on one side of it facing away from the inlet tube. I do believe there needs to be some sort of screen/filter in there. I also sealed up the bottom drain so that no oil can drip from it. Anyway, super-simple mount. One zip tie at the eyelet on the intake manifold. __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

08-15-2013, 04:18 AM	#51
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Completed my HF air-oil separator and mounted it to the triangular bar. Attached Images __________________ Asphalt Build

08-15-2013, 10:06 AM	#52
6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good! I was thinking about doing the 90 degree fittings. __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

08-20-2013, 10:49 PM	#54
6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's working __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

08-14-2013, 01:26 AM	#43
solidONE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 791 Times in 611 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	MacGuyver status!

08-15-2013, 12:46 AM	#48
mwjcyber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Limited SWP 6MT Location: Albuquerque, NM (5923 ft) Posts: 465 Thanks: 515 Thanked 307 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opinions on this one available on Amazon for $29.99 shipped (prime 2-day). Godspeed Universal Racing Oil Catch Can Tank Oil Reservoir Tank Silver Color [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Godspeed-Universal-Racing-Reservoir-Silver/dp/B003ZX92F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1376537545&sr= 1-1&keywords=oil+catch+can"]http://www.amazon.com/Godspeed-Universal-Racing-Reservoir-Silver/dp/B003ZX92F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1376537545&sr= 1-1&keywords=oil+catch+can[/ame]

08-15-2013, 11:58 PM	#53
Ghost 86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Maineville OH (Landen) Posts: 104 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I tried one of these a while ago. You can put stainless mesh on the inside to help give the oil some thing to stick too

08-20-2013, 11:24 PM	#55
charged86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: whiteout gt86 2015 IS350fsport Location: northern kentucky. cincy Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 697 Times in 437 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Or if you want some bling go to to Lowe's and get the kobalt one __________________ INSTAGRAM @Rcf_700 www.youtube.com/boostindub

08-22-2013, 05:41 PM	#56
IceFyre13th Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Mazdarati Location: Arizona Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 608 Thanked 1,369 Times in 675 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	many "cheap" eBay options http://www.google.com/#fp=8aa4b18412...s=vw:l,p_ord:p __________________ It's only impossible if you stop to think about it.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Freight charge on Scion FR-S?	euroshowoff	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	7	04-25-2013 11:36 AM
Oil Catch Can.?	Cjs_	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	18	03-01-2013 12:58 AM
Remember Pearl Harbor today	ML	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	1	12-07-2012 10:40 AM
Aluminum 1.5 Ton Racing Jack on sale at Harbor Freight	Foobar	Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)	22	11-22-2012 02:42 PM
Museum and Harbor Panaromas (caution wide)	Dadhawk	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	0	04-08-2012 06:20 PM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password