Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: Billet Tech DUAL OCC PROTOTYPE IS IN!!!

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  1. cop1406

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    #2 cop1406, Jun 1, 2011
    That looks fantastic. I'm totally looking forward to the production model. Any idea on cost?
     
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    #3 gjn25, Jun 2, 2011
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    Till all the fittings are done and tested they have no clue but they are doing everything they can to make the cost as low as possible and they are going to set up a group buy right off the bat as long as they can see there are people out there that are interested :postcount
     
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    #4 iwashmycar, Jun 2, 2011
    that mount is outstanding. good idea
     
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    #5 Metalman, Jun 2, 2011
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    #6 TheMadDane, Jun 2, 2011
    I dont suppose there will be any alternative mounting for those of us that have CAI that fill that entire space?
     
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    #7 TGS91, Jun 2, 2011
    I'm not really interested in one of those NAM like group buys, they're generally a train wreck of whining

    If they go production, please let us know, I'd very likely purchase (assuming their gonna clean up the Prototype look for a little cleaner appearance)

    Thanks for the post!
     
  7. gjn25

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    #8 gjn25, Jun 3, 2011
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    Yeah, It will be very clean install. What you see in the pics is a very ruff prototype.:biggrin5:
     
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    #9 gjn25, Jun 3, 2011
    Just posted a youtube vid of the set up. Please remember this is just a very ruff PROTOTYPE the real production set up will be a very clean and easy install. Here is the [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvM4PL6SRdM"]link[/ame] I m also adding it to the OP
     
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    #10 gjn25, Jun 3, 2011
    the transparent cups you see are special order only it will be make of all solid billet. as for them handling the temp yes with out a problem.
    and yes the fitting in the pic you are asking about is set up for O-rings but they are being changed a lill for better and easer install.
     
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    #11 gjn25, Jun 4, 2011
    Yes the will be a way to mount it for those with CAIs in the way of that spot, against the back wall were your old air box would have been. the motor bay as we all very well know dose not leave much space for us to do much for mounting options... this is what the guys at the billet shop and myself looked like trying to find a good mounting place for this can set up :mad2: :cryin: :deadhorse:
     
  11. Metalman

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    #12 Metalman, Jun 4, 2011
    I think you picked a great mounting spot for the dual OCC. I don't think you could have found anywhere else to get it to fit in the engine bay. And the fact that the spot works with OEM and CAI is even better.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #13 gjn25, Jun 5, 2011
    Yeah, it was a happy day when they saw that place to mount it. we were all losing it looking for just the right spot. Thank to all of you for the positive feed back, its always nice to hear that people like the work you have put into something

    :postcount
     
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    #14 Rixter, Jun 5, 2011
    Looks very impressive. I really like the mounting point as well. I haven't had a chance to look inside my engine bay yet, but if what your saying is true about how sturdy it is, it will be a good thing
     
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    #15 Batrugger, Jun 6, 2011
    I just bought a catch can kit for my VW and something that it has is a flange that fits between the oil return line from the turbo and the oil pan. The flange has a threaded hole in it that you screw a barbed fitting into to attach a thin silicone hose to that attaches to the bottom of the can. The can then drains straight to the sump and never needs to be emptied. You might want to see if they could look into that for the MINI. It would be a huge selling point. Here's a link:

    Flange, Catch Can Oil Drain Flange Adapter - 034 MOTORSPORT
     
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    #16 gjn25, Jun 6, 2011
    thanks for the link that is crazy simple and sweet
     
  16. Robin Casady

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    #17 Robin Casady, Jun 23, 2011
    Looks good. I hope you will post here when the production models are available.

    The drain system seems interesting, but would it need a one-way check valve?
     
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    #18 Batrugger, Jun 23, 2011
    No check valve needed, the sump is not pressurized.
     
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    #19 Robin Casady, Jun 23, 2011
    Isn't there vacuum at the other end? Wouldn't the same forces drawing the oil vapor from the sump be acting on the return tube?
     
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    #20 Batrugger, Jun 23, 2011
    None of the big motor high horsepower VW tuners use one with their kits. The way it is set up in my VW is if there were forces that would push the accumulated oil, it would push it down into the sump. After the engine is shut off, then it would be gravity that would have it drain into the sump since the can is positioned above the engine and sump. I haven't even seen any accumulation in my can since it drains into the sump, but I guess someone could add a check valve for reassurance.
     
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    #21 Robin Casady, Aug 5, 2011
    Any news on this? gjn25 hasn't posted since June.
     
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