Catch Can install

[06_footy]

Some more advice on particular mods....


RelentlessRpm Catch Can install.

Normally I dont take the time to post how-to's on any forum but my home spot (formats differences make it time consuming) but I think what RelentlessRPM (Brad) is doing for us is great so I am posting this to promote his efforts.... Thanks Brad!

Why a Catch Can?


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PCV systems at best is pretty ineffective. This allows oil mist to enter the intake manifold causing undue carbon buildup on the piston tops and valve surfaces and detonation from the contaminated air charge. The catch can goes in-line in you OEM system and due to its design and surface area, condenses these vapors and mist droplets that then fall to the bottom of the can so only the water vapors, unburnt fuel, and combustion blow-by gasses enter as designed. The Result? Little or no oil contamination in the intake air charge and more consistant power and fuel economy. This can is a full one quart capacity, anything less is not as effective due to the surface area cooling needed for the vapors and mist to condense efficiently, and the perforated down tube that evenly disperse the vapors to contact as much surface area as possible. Draining is easy and no tools required.



This install is very easy and Brad at RelentlessRpm ships everything you need for the install except extra hose.. After talking with Brad and asking some questions, I decided to take this easy modification to another level.. My modifications to this mod are not necessary but I decided to put my own twist on it..

1- I decided that I would put an additional “T” in and run a second vacuum line to the intake manifold.
2- I also decided to do away with the drain **** and add a full port ball valve with a drain tube on it to allow for easy draining every time I change my oil..
3- I added some “T’s” and “elbows” for a custom fit.. Not needed but I wanted to do it..

Tools needed:

Flathead screwdriver
10mm wrench or socket or both
Blade to cut hose
Pliers

Optional Tools

1/4" socket to tighten clamps
Pneumatic wrench to make tightening clamps less tedious

Much faster...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqzIk5kzv6g&feature=player_embedded

[krh2]

Let me see if I can add to this thread.. ;)

RelentlessRpm Catch Can install.

Normally I dont post how-to's on any forum but my home spot but I think what RelentlessRPM (Brad) is doing for us is great so I am posting this to promote his efforts.... Thanks Brad!

Why a Catch Can?


PCV systems at best is pretty ineffective. This allows oil mist to enter the intake manifold causing undue carbon buildup on the piston tops and valve surfaces and detonation from the contaminated air charge. The catch can goes in-line in you OEM system and due to its design and surface area, condenses these vapors and mist droplets that then fall to the bottom of the can so only the water vapors, unburnt fuel, and combustion blow-by gasses enter as designed. The Result? Little or no oil contamination in the intake air charge and more consistant power and fuel economy. This can is a full one quart capacity, anything less is not as effective due to the surface area cooling needed for the vapors and mist to condense efficiently, and the perforated down tube that evenly disperse the vapors to contact as much surface area as possible. Draining is easy and no tools required.

This install is very easy and Brad at RelentlessRpm ships everything you need for the install except extra hose.. After talking with Brad and asking some questions, I decided to take this easy modification to another level.. My modifications to this mod are not necessary but I decided to put my own twist on it..

1- I decided that I would put an additional “T” in and run a second vacuum line to the intake manifold.
2- I also decided to do away with the drain **** and add a full port ball valve with a drain tube on it to allow for easy draining every time I change my oil..
3- I added some “T’s” and “elbows” for a custom fit.. Not needed but I wanted to do it..

Tools needed:

Flathead screwdriver
10mm wrench or socket or both
Blade to cut hose
Pliers

Optional Tools

1/4" socket to tighten clamps
Pneumatic wrench to make tightening clamps less tedious

Much faster...

YouTube - clamp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqzIk5kzv6g&)

Modification parts, not needed but with this install I did:

14 hose clamps
7’ of 3/8” fuel line
2 T’s
3 Elbows

Shortly before this install I replaced my PCV valves and OEM clamps…

http://www.titanspot.com/Titan/index.php?a...icle&id=236 (http://www.titanspot.com/Titan/index.php?autocom=ibwiki&cmd=article&id=236)

Assembly… However, the red vacuum line I T’d off and sent a second vacuum line to the intake manifold..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/howitworks.jpg

The goods… Not pictured is another “T” and more clamps…

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0062.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0091.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0093.jpg

I removed the drain **** supplied and replaced it with a full port ball valve and hose for easier draining..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0118.jpg

Start by taking off your engine cover (10 mm, then lift the back)

Removing engine cover...

YouTube - Engine cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xjsUuhUXgs&)

Then find a place where the catch can will fit and not rub, hit or impede with the hood.. Because of my AMP Research power step module I could not mount the CC on my CAI housing so I had to mount it on the other side.. Worked out good in the end.. LOL

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0096.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0097.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0098.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0099.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0101.jpg

Video of hood closing to be sure there is enough room..

YouTube - catch can 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWJRop5exlw&)

Now remove the OEM crank case breather tubes…
Passenger side..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0102.jpg

Driver side…

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0104.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0135.jpg

Removing OEM hoses….

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0129.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0130.jpg

[krh2]

Notice the oil on the PCV valve?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0131.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0133.jpg

Some have opted to cut the top of these hoses as to not risk breaking the plastic nipples on the IM. I decided to just take my time and remove them carefully.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0137.jpg

IM vacuum hose removed..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0138.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0139.jpg

Run a hose from the top of the can to the opposite PCV valve and attach. Then splice in a T to allow for a second hose to go to the nearest PCV. Leave enough slack in the hoses so they can run under the edge of your engine cover if you plan on re-installin the cover.

Top of Catch Can...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0173.jpg

Driver side PCV Valve...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0176.jpg

"T"

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0175.jpg

Passenger side PCV valve connection...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0177.jpg

From the side stem on the can run a hose to the opposite side IM vacuum line. I used an elbow here for a clean install and so the hose would not be crimped... Oh, that side stem on the can is also a one way valve, it lets the vacuum of the IM suck out the vapors but the valve will not let vapors to enter the catch can...

Side stem...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0178.jpg

Driver side IM vacuum line hooked up...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0179.jpg

"T" installed for installation of passenger side IM vacuum line...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0180.jpg

Passenger side IM vacuum line installed. I used an elbow again...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0182.jpg

Drain line... Very convenient for draining while doing an oil change...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0121.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0188.jpg


Some final thoughts... I was on the fence about this mod but I saw River Rat's picture of the crud he drained out of his catch can after 4,000 miles...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/RRCC.jpg

That convinced me. I found catch cans on ebay for 1/2 the price but they where small and to allow for proper condensation you need a large vessel.... Not only that but the ebay guys are doing nothing to supply after market modifications for our trucks like RelentlessRPM. So I decided to support them (Brad) as he is doing for us..

Also, If even though I had slack in the hoses I had to notch out my engine cover to allow for proper clearance for the hoses.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0159.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0184.jpg

Sticker shots..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/krh2/misc/Titan/Catch%20can/IMG_0186.jpg

[von]

These things really work.

[06_footy]

^Thats way more detailed than the one i sourced. Thanks for posting that up man. Expecially for those that learn better from pictures...Nice Job!

[tat2titan]

Mine work's great too!