Hey guys, I know I made a previous OCC post, but this is for a different reason. My OCC has been leaking and even after putting silicon and tightening lose bolts, it still leaks...
So for the guys who have had successful OCCs, which ones did you buy? Could you give me a direct link or at least the name and brand of the OCC? I know the billet one is good, but it's somewhat pricey. If this is the only OCC available (meaning all people recommend it for not leaking and other fantastic characteristics), I might just suck it up and buy it.
which catch can were you running?
i have an ebay one that i stuffed steel scouring pads. recently i've been looking into catch cans again also because i just got a job offer and can afford pretty things now. after reading alot about this, these were some of my personal ideal characteristics of a OCC
- air/oil tight - for reasons cbrmale listed
- easy to drain - personally i don't think the drain on the bottom is easy to drain. and i would have to double check the teflon tape that i put on to ensure a tight seal each time to make sure it's ok. if i were to empty the can without removing the can, i would have to find a way to get a cup or pan or something underneath it which, depending on where you mount it, might not be possible and rather messy. i would rather have the can come apart somehow in place with just the reservoir removed and be able to dump
- has a filter - necessary. possibly removable/replaceable
- has a mounting point
- inlet and outlet separated by the filter - maximum efficiency. this is a benefit that just baffling an empty can doesn't have
that being said, these are some that i personally have been looking at in no particular order. most are going to be in the $100+ range
1) billet technology original catch
price 100-120? pretty ideal. o-ring seals. reservoir unscrews off to empty the can. blow by goes through the inlet directly through mesh. the mesh has a guard. inlet and outlet clearly separated. mounting point is a little awkward because it was designed for other makes. inlet and outlet are on the sides of the catch - depending on where you mount it, may be a bit wide.
2) Elite Engineering PCV Oil Catch Can
price 160? also pretty ideal. reservoir unscrews off. gas goes through the inlet directly through mesh. mesh is in its own separate can that mounts inside the catch (pretty neat). o rings. mounting point is also weird because it was designed for other makes. the way the inlet and outlet is set up, the occ can fit in narrower spaces than the billet tech, but more expensive
3) 42 Draft Design Stealth Oil Catch Can
price 130? one solid piece that doesn't unscrew open. has a drain on the bottom. gas goes through inlet directly through their own designed filter (not a mesh, probably costly to replace). has a pretty convenient mounting point which allows for vertical or horizontal mounting bracket. comes in wrinkle black powdercoat which makes it seem more OEM
4) Radium Engineering Universal Catch Can
Dezoris did a very good
DIY about this can
price 180-200. NOTE this can does NOT come with barb fittings. must buy separately (
)? reservoir unscrews as well as drains on bottom with optional drain kit. have the option of putting as many SS screens in as you want depending on hose length. blow by goes through SS screens. o rings everywhere, dip stick.
5) Saiko Michi
price $60+ depending on size. one solid piece that doesn't screw open with drain on bottom. inlet and outlet separated by the baffling mesh. honestly, probably one of the best bang for buck
there are probably a bunch of other designs that are cheaper and just as effective. all personal preference. i prefer pretty things so the homemade cheapo one is not going to cut it for me. just my 2 cents /end rant
