DIY: Radium Single Catch Can Installation

[swannyu78]

Yes I thought it may do pressure would probably cross over . Thought I’d check

 

[_w_]

Thanks for this @kitkat, really easy to follow

 

[kitkat]

Optionally: I am releasing a 3D printable model that raises the catch can higher and allows you to use the same 3 holes you drilled for the Radium catch can bracket. It also allows you to install a single screw to then quickly release the entire catch can assembly from the battery box wall in order to get to any maintenance items down below such as the transmission oil fill hole.

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Hardware Needed
- 3 x M6 x 15mm button head socket cap screws (for the base to battery box interface)
- 3 x M6 x 10mm button head socket cap screws (for the radium to extension interface)
- 1 x M6 x 20mm button head socket cap screw (to lock the two parts together)
- 7x M6 Nylon Locking Nut

3D Printing Requirements
- PET-CF or better heat resistance
- Failure to provide a sufficiently temperature resistant can lead to failure and possibly a fire. No PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA etc.
- 6 walls with 100% infill just make it solid
- Make sure you have supports

3D Models & 3MF Files
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FYI even in PET-CF this has started deflecting at temp, on the really off chance one of you printed this, go back to the bare metal bracket alone. Apparently a heat deflection point of 200C isn’t enough for the engine bay.

 

[kchildre]

My install went smoothly today. Decided to route the OEM hose a little differently keeping the clip/bracket and reusing some natural bends in the hose. Greg's kit comes with the drain installed, but he also includes the plug for the bottom if you would prefer to drain manually instead.
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[crestima]

My install went smoothly today. Decided to route the OEM hose a little differently keeping the clip/bracket and reusing some natural bends in the hose. Greg's kit comes with the drain installed, but he also includes the plug for the bottom if you would prefer to drain manually instead.
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This is exactly how I installed it on my Emira.

 

[FlyNavy01]

Forgive my ignorance here but aren't the benefit of oil catch cans mostly useless in our port injected 2GR engines? The valves are constantly cleaned by the fuel, which is a natural solvent.

Unless folks are worried about oil vapor getting re-routed into the supercharger housing, I'm failing to see the point of installing one?

 

[crestima]

Forgive my ignorance here but aren't the benefit of oil catch cans mostly useless in our port injected 2GR engines? The valves are constantly cleaned by the fuel, which is a natural solvent.

Unless folks are worried about oil vapor getting re-routed into the supercharger housing, I'm failing to see the point of installing one?

Check out the first paragraph of the product's description on GRP's catch can (by Rodium) product description. It effectively explains its purpose and benefit. When I performed my first oil change at only 1500 miles, I emptied the can and it did have oil residue in it for about 1/4 of the can.