Page 1 of 1
Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:08 pm
by hussar203
This spring I want to tidy up the V6 engine bay, its not bad as it is but I want it to look better. One idea I have is to install an Oil Catch Tank, apart from capturing those oily mists and preventing it from being burnt in the chamber etc, does it have an appreciable effect on the efficiency or performance of the engine.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 4:25 pm
by solo_ryder
I have a greddy one, you can see it in my worklog. It doesn't help performance at all, it just catches vapors and looks cool. That is all.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 6:11 pm
by RS_OBD'oh_2
they don't really add anything to performance. They are great for boosted cars where blow-by is an issue. As I see it, if you have EGR, it's worse than any minute traces of oil in your pvc system.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 9:17 pm
by Mooneggs
if nothing else it keeps oil from clogging up your intake... I was amazed to see how much actually gets caught!
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 5:56 am
by hussar203
Thanks for the input, I didn't think it would make a huge difference to performance. One of my unwritten rules is that if it doesn't contribute in anyway at all to the performance, handling or just the good look of my already great car, then I don't do it. Cheers guy's.
PS. Based on my criteria above I will fit one as part of my engine bay tidy.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 7:09 am
by Daninski
I thought Fowljesse had a design he was selling.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 1:07 pm
by mitmaks
Daninski wrote:I thought Fowljesse had a design he was selling.
if he is Id like to see it also
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 1:10 pm
by Evo_Spec
that was quite some time ago.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=67680&hilit=oil+catch+can" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 2:43 pm
by JWMX3
When I rebuilt my engine, I took the IM into be cleaned in their parts wash tank @ the machine shop. the PCV nipple on the IM was completely plugged with oily gunk.
thats what made me get a catch can. its about 200mL and I have emptied it once a year after I bring my car out of storage. Its usually about half full. Ive pulled the hose off my IM and its clean. for me it makes a huge difference
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 2:51 pm
by solo_ryder
I havent emptied mine yet haha! I proly should do it, but it's a pretty large catch can
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 10:19 pm
by fowljesse
Yeah, I have a bunch of Martini shakers, and stuff to make them. I just got busy doing other stuff. I want to make a bunch of them first, and then sell them off.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:42 am
by Whisper
Yeh, I got some juicy blow-by, so I was thinking of getting one as well.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:12 am
by Evo_Spec
lol i'm surprised no one has said this yet:
"yes, an oil catch tank adds like 20hp" XD
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:14 pm
by fowljesse
Only if it comes with a sticker that people can see.
Re: Does an Oil Catch tank Make a Big Difference to Performance
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:13 am
by Whisper
The HP is instantly doubled if the sticker says NOS.