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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ breather box vs. catch can

Posted by: nebreitling Dec 1 2004, 01:32 PM

does it matter?

i was either going to do a standard 3-port bugpack type box,

or tee everything off to a quart-sized catch can with mini filter.

what are the pros/cons for each?

i've heard that once oil leaves the heads to a breather box it should be considered dirty and not reused.

in either case, i'd prefer not to modify the carbs for vaccuum fittings.

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 1 2004, 01:38 PM

Call CSP and order their 1.8L unit. All the rest are Cjhinese toys. This one actually has enough volume to control a puke and drain it back to the case- and its baffled inside so you can run it to the carbs if you want..

Posted by: nebreitling Dec 1 2004, 01:46 PM

thanks jake. how would you plumb this (with 6 ports)? each head high to either side, drain to oil filler low, and block off the unused ports?

Posted by: nebreitling Dec 1 2004, 01:59 PM

looks cool

IPB Image

"High polished breather box with six 1/2' tube fittings.
1-1/2-gal capacity.
Baffled to stop oil slosh."

http://www.csp-shop.de/cgi-bin/shop2/shop_main.cgi?func=dlink&wkid=189964600&artnr=13816a

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 1 2004, 02:01 PM

58 euros

Posted by: nebreitling Dec 1 2004, 02:05 PM

not too bad at all (although the exhange rate SUCKS) -- considering that aircooled.net is selling their race-model breathers at $190.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 1 2004, 02:07 PM

nothing wrong with my 20 buck bugpack breather... cool aluymium mount i made... mounts it to the rear of the case...also holds fuel lines

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 1 2004, 02:09 PM

CSP has a US agent... 626 445 0108

His name is william, tell him I sent you.

Posted by: nebreitling Dec 1 2004, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Dec 1 2004, 12:07 PM)

mounts it to the rear of the case...

i thought you needed to elevate the box (excuse me, i mean "chinese toy"!) for proper drainage and avoidance of oil pooling in the lines

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 1 2004, 02:23 PM

its above the heads..... so it drains back into the heads...

Posted by: JmuRiz Dec 1 2004, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(nebreitling @ Dec 1 2004, 11:46 AM)

thanks jake. how would you plumb this (with 6 ports)? each head high to either side, drain to oil filler low, and block off the unused ports?

Cool, so you just need to use 3 of the ports? I just got a CB style one and was wondering if I needed to run the 4th port to a catch can/bottle or something. Just going to mount it to the firewall. Hell I could make a little baffle in mine if I wanted, easy enough to take apart, has a screen and foam in there now. Thanks for any tips on connections etc. BTW got it for $20