CCV mod variation?
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Thats what I figured and why I asked haha...
I got a metal strap that i was going to use with existing holes...
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From: Gary,Indiana
Nice 
When did you do that Rob? And how oil is it trapping (guess) ?
When did you do that Rob? And how oil is it trapping (guess) ?
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I did it last yr and it works great. I did notice that when I switched to synthetic oil that I have to drain it more often. My last drain was about 2oz.
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Rich I'll measure it tomorrow for you. And if you are going to go that route I would say make it with a few improvements over mine with maybe making it a little longer, 3", S.S. scrub pads and a baffle at the top just below the output line. What I mean by baffle is alot of the fancy store bought ones use baffles (plates with holes or fine mesh screen) instead of scrub pads. But I would use both.
Also I don't know if you can tell from the photo the inlet from the doghouse is lower than the output to the intake. You want to make sure your outlet is higher. And I also wanted the inlet from the doghouse to be alittle higher than the doghouse incase the catch can ever got to the point it had oil up to the inlet then when the truck was off it would run back into the valve cover. Now for me to be able to place the output higher than the input I had to cut about 1/2" off the top cap before putting it together. The higher you can get the output the better. I'll post how long it is tomorrow.
Also I don't know if you can tell from the photo the inlet from the doghouse is lower than the output to the intake. You want to make sure your outlet is higher. And I also wanted the inlet from the doghouse to be alittle higher than the doghouse incase the catch can ever got to the point it had oil up to the inlet then when the truck was off it would run back into the valve cover. Now for me to be able to place the output higher than the input I had to cut about 1/2" off the top cap before putting it together. The higher you can get the output the better. I'll post how long it is tomorrow.
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Not to hijack but i was actually thinking about this the other day. I did the ccv mod years back, even built the catch can. I never installed it after building it.
Now i am interested in ditching the can all together and routing it into the exhaust. Has anyone done this ?
Im curious as to the effect of the exhaust flow what it might have on venting the cc properly.
a. could it creat a suction if tapped in at a 45* angle causing it to suck more than just cc gas out
b. could it potently push exhaust gas back up into the cc
Just quick little thoughts. Im really interested in doing this but would need suggestions on materials to use and where about in the exhaust i should put the fitting. Also what type of hose should i use. I would be afraid of it melting.
Any ideas or suggestions I'm open for. If we need so start a new thread on doing this let me know
Now i am interested in ditching the can all together and routing it into the exhaust. Has anyone done this ?
Im curious as to the effect of the exhaust flow what it might have on venting the cc properly.
a. could it creat a suction if tapped in at a 45* angle causing it to suck more than just cc gas out
b. could it potently push exhaust gas back up into the cc
Just quick little thoughts. Im really interested in doing this but would need suggestions on materials to use and where about in the exhaust i should put the fitting. Also what type of hose should i use. I would be afraid of it melting.
Any ideas or suggestions I'm open for. If we need so start a new thread on doing this let me know