Does anyone have any experinece in using the RACOR 4500 inconjunction with the CCV mod? And yes, I've read the tech article and it is darn good. Just wondering about the RACOR.

 

I'm interested in the same - where did you find a tech article on this?

Tks,

Mark

 

There's an article written in this section (or it was at one time) on how to reroute crankcase ventilation system to keep it from "gumming" up your intake system. It didn't involve the Racor 4500 system, which although a little pricy for some is really the way to go if you can afford it rather than the alternative method.

I went and looked after posting the first paragraph--it's listed in the tech folder of this section of the forum. I think the Racor shows a totally different way to do it with their system. However, either is effective at preventing oil buildup in your intake system.

 

I did this on mine because I was tired of dripping boots all the time so mine dumps out back by the rear axle and I can't be happier.

 

Yea, I did mine first thing after I bought it. I got about 2 12' sections of 1" automotive hoses. Ran one hose from the crankcase plastic elbow connector down the drivers side frame and crossed over the tranny to the CCV4500. And the other hose the same path but it connects up to the turbo intake. I also cut the turbo intake nozzle so it didn't stick up in the middle of the intake path.

As far as mounting the CCV4500, I mounted on the passenger side frame so it didn't interfere with the emergency brake cable on the drivers side. I only had to drill one hole in the frame because I used another existing hole.

I also bent a piece of sheet metal for a shield to protect from rocks and road debris. Again, I didn't have to drill any holes in the frame as there is already lots to chose from.

I have the check valve out the bottom of the CCV4500 to drain any captured oil. But it turns out that the filter absorbs all my oil vapors so far. After 8k miles, I haven't had a drop of oil come out yet. The filter is just starting to become discolored due to the oil vapor. The specs on the CCV4500 say the filter is good for 700 hours of operation.

I also had to stop by a hydraulic connector shop for connectors to the CCV4500 and the 1" hoses (with clamps of course). Those hydraulic connectors aren't cheap.