Aspect

Mishimoto OCC install done. Downsized the 1/2 fittings to 3/8ths brass fittings, got some 3/8ths fuel hosing cut to 3ft, and a bunch of zip ties complete this install. Should have known to cover my face before being sprayed with fuel when disconnecting the 12mm fuel line bolt. No codes so I hope the install went smoothly.

XSV

iTrader: (1)

where did you get the fittings from?

smitty2919

Any local hardware store should have them. Typically 3/8" NPT to 3/8" barb fitting is what you want.

You can also find 3/8" NPT to 90* 3/8" barb fitting as well depending on where you mount the can and the location of the inlet/outlet.

smitty2919

You could possibly rotate your can 90* clockwise and then shorten your hoses for a cleaner install. And or look into finding a 1/2" male to 3/8" female adapter then use a 3/8" NPT male to 90* 3/8" barb so you don't need large swooping radii in your hoses. Just an opinion. But big thing is that you got it on and it's starting to keep oil out of the intake.

Aspect

Thought about rotating it, but it seemed a little cramped. I thought there were some drawbacks to having 90 degree bends? I do have a 90 degree 3/8ths to 3/8ths that I bought but I didn't use it given that more cuts and gaps could possibly lead to more places for compression loss or something like that is what a guy at the local hardware store told me.

^^just like smitty said, I just went to the local hardware store plumbing section.

smitty2919

It's only a PCV system...you don't have high pressure or flow through thise lines. You will be fine running a 90* fitting.

Aspect

alright, I'll add it to the to-do list for another day. Thanks for the input

XSV

iTrader: (1)

So, I accidentally unplugged the entire hose. How do I reinstall it with such cramp space in the back?

test_accou

Can someone please tell me the airflow direction in those hoses from the image above? I am buying the catch can that have in-let and out-let connectors. -Thanks!

XSV

iTrader: (1)

From the original PCV hose connected to the engine, you connect another hose to it and run it to the OCC to the IN port. You then connect a hose to the OUT port on the OCC and connect it to the PCV valve on the engine. As always, refer to page one for visual reference.

test_accou

I have a chance to look at the 5th image on the first page again and look like installation were opposite to what you said. PCV valve connect to the OCC inlet and the PCV hose connect to the OCC outlet instead.

g1itchgsr

iTrader: (5)

What was in my catch can after ~12K miles (went through 2 oil changes but finally drained the can after the 2nd oil change)

XSV

iTrader: (1)

I stand corrected. I stated it wrong.

XSV

iTrader: (1)

4000k miles: 36 grams of oil (about half of the occ full). [73 g oil+bottle - 37 g bottle = 36 g.]

Aspect

Nasty, makes me afraid to see mine later