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Old 03-11-10, 10:11 AM
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Exclamation Air/Oil Separator for LEX? No Blow Thru?

Just curious if the make something like this for the lexus sc's. Its an awesome product that I wanted for my suby before I got the Boss. Anyways, heres the link:http://www.rs25.com/forums/f14/t1261...t-release.html


Let me know what you think.
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that looks pretty nice actually. might have to look into that.
Not a big fan of the traditional catch can, didn't even know this existed.
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whats the difference between this and the traditional catch can?
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A catch can doesnt really do anything compared to this. This has a filter inside of it. I was thinking of making one for us SC guys. Just basically finding a manufacturer that can copy our oil cap and use the same design on top. Then figure out the pcv valve routing.

There is in depth article on grimmspeed.com about this and the difference between an oil catch can. Also if you read through that thread grimm answers questions about it. I would love to have one of these just for peace of mind.
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its like a fancy catch can with a baffle already in there and minus the reservoir part.
instead of having to drain your catch can when it gets full, this is always draining the oil from the crankcase right back to the pan.
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Originally Posted by Ali SC3
its like a fancy catch can with a baffle already in there and minus the reservoir part.
instead of having to drain your catch can when it gets full, this is always draining the oil from the crankcase right back to the pan.

That is exactly it. Much better than having to empty your catch can. A lot of catch cans dont come with baffles also. Im gonna hit up grimmspeed and see if they can make some for us SC people cause it looks clean.
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does anyone own an impreza and a 2jz??
maybe they have the same size oil cap.
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This looks damn good. pricey..
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pricey but peace of mind and clean is the key objective here.
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Originally Posted by Ali SC3
does anyone own an impreza and a 2jz??
maybe they have the same size oil cap.
I do, I'll check today
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I like the idea but wouldn't it make the engine bay look so much more busy?
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Originally Posted by TheBosSC4
I do, I'll check today
awesome!! what are the chances.

Originally Posted by TLDriver
I like the idea but wouldn't it make the engine bay look so much more busy?
it would make it busy around the oil cap but no more catchcan.
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^^yupp...group buy!
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Originally Posted by TheBosSC4
I do, I'll check today
did it fit?? i need to knowz
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