That looks fantastic. I'm totally looking forward to the production model. Any idea on cost?
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that mount is outstanding. good idea
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Metalman Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
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Sweet.... Nice looking work...
I like the transparent bottoms... Will they stand up to the heat in the engine bay?
The small aluminum fitting in the first pic, are those set up for "O" ring sealing connections into both PCV paths in the valve cover?
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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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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)
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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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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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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.
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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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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:
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Looks good. I hope you will post here when the production models are available.
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No check valve needed, the sump is not pressurized.
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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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Any news on this? gjn25 hasn't posted since June.
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