DIY Catch Can

[monster1213]

After much research, I decided that these engines can benefit from a catch can and that I could make an effective one while saving a few bucks. A lot of credit to guys on LS1tech and Morphs on the Grrrr8 forum. I purchased an Ebay 'catch can' and modified it with parts from my local Lowes store. All said and done, I have right around $50 bucks invested in this set up including the purchase of the catch can.

 

Here's the Ebay can I purchased:

 

Not much to see on the inside:

Edited March 22, 2017 by monster1213 (see edit history)

[monster1213]

I then made a template out of cardboard to get dimensions:

 

And then turned that into the buffer/baffle using .025" steel:

 

Added an inlet tube using copper pipe attached to the inlet port:

 

Used the ole trusty JB weld to install and seal buffer/baffle in the can:

 

And added stainless steel scrubber material in the outlet side to promote condensation of oil vapor:

I attached my catch can with some spare brackets, nuts and bolts I had laying around to the alternator bracket and ran my 3/8" PVC hose.

 

Pics of catch catch can installed:

Edited March 22, 2017 by monster1213 (see edit history)

[houston05tx]

that's a great DIY. Nice work!