Here are a couple of photographs of my Campbell Hausfeld catch cans. They are actually air tool filters. I have one on the "Ventilation" hose and one on the "Breather" hose. Total cost including hose, filters and hose barbs: under 50 bucks

Note: this idea was stolen from the SRT forums... thanks guys.

First pic: Breather side

 

Second pic: Ventilation side

 

Diagram of PCV system on an Evo VIII

 

A lot cleaner than my disposable $3 Fram fuel filters...

 

looks awesome! Thanks for the diagram and instructions!

 

My friend has you beat! By a long shot!

Noxema bottle! I wish I had a picture...

 

you guys are the best!

 

Where can you get all that kits? It looks awesome...

 

You can get the filters from Tractor Supply Co at 12.99 a piece. They are made by Campbell Hausfeld. See their website for more dealers www.chpower.com . The rest of the stuff you can get at any auto parts store; Hose barbs, hose, teflon tape and zip-ties.

Lowes sells the same filters in black for 19.99. It's a Campbell Hausfeld sub-brand called IronForce. For all you non-BBY guys.

 

Very nice AutoXer! Now here's a question that I've been wondering for the longest time... don't we only need a catch can by the pcv valve side? and not the turbo inlet side. That's because the turbo side is actually the breather inlet. Well, anyways just keep an eye out on both air dryer glass. I'm pretty sure the PCV side will be the dirtiest. Once again, pretty cool Idea! I think I'm gonna go try it too

 

While under boost the PCV valve closes. Blow-by causes a slight pressure in the crankcase and valve cover. That pressure is vented through the "breather" hose. I'm not sure how much "stuff" come out that hose. I'll keep you posted. I may end up taking it out myself if it dosen't catch anything.

Heres a thought; how would the intercooler get oil in it through the PCV side? It looks to me like the only place it could come from would be the "breather" hose.

 

that's true, usually the collection of oil in the intercooler is caused by the turbo seal leaking. Or not Well anyways just keep an eye on both the glass and keep us posted

 

All I know is that when I replaced my intake, I noticed that the inside of the oem intake tube was slick with engine oil leaked by the crank case ventilation hose.

And with the pretty CH pneumatic tool moisture trap set up above, you get to see all the oil as it is collected! Eww.. :P

SC~

 

I'm getting about 1-2 ounces per oil change in the breather side. I get a considerable amount more in the PCV valve side. I empty the PCV side about 3 times per oil change cycle. I'm definatly keeping both filters/catch cans. I don't want no stinkin' oil in my intercooler!

 

Are those filters inside the cans? I suppose we need to replace those every once in awhile?