Whats the point of a oil catch tank

[StefanLarsson]

This might be a stupid question but what is the point of a oil catch tank such as http://www.ridetech.se/Shop/Application/Article/ArtPreviewPage.php?Id=1026 ?
When should i mount one, at what level of modification?

 

[crazysupra2JZ]

from what i've learned from a buddy of mine who has an MKIV, it's used to trap gases and oil. it stops them from going back into your intake. i bought a greddy catch tank from him that he used in his mkiv, and it is working, it's amazing how much oil is going into the intake with the stock setup.

 

[starscream5000]

Google it. the search button up at the top right hand side of the screen is you friend.

I've explained this (as have others) many times already, and frankly, I'm tired of doing it. All you will ever want to know on oil catch cans (and probably more than you want to know) is already on this forum. :3d_frown:

 

[ians13]

This might be a stupid question but what is the point of a oil catch tank such as http://www.ridetech.se/Shop/Application/Article/ArtPreviewPage.php?Id=1026 ?
When should i mount one, at what level of modification?

inside of your intercooler,intake pipes,intake manifold will stay cleaner.

 

[Intothenight19]

You can use one whenever, it just replaces your old pcv system. Diverts the oil into the can and keeps it out of your intake, intercooler, manifold, like everyone has mentioned.

 

[shaeff]

yep, i made a post several months ago with the proper location to mount one, as well as how to route the lines for it. i included a large picture to show how mine's set up. it works great.

now i need to put one on my '94 toyota 4x4. the intake on that thing is all sludged up. it makes me sad!

edit: i was bored and dug up that thread for ya-

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13123&highlight=catch

-shaeff

 

[StefanLarsson]

Thanks alot! I'm getting one because my intake is pretty dirty...