Hey all!

I was wondering if any ebay catch can can do the job, or there are quality grades.

I know that mpx is good, but its expensive and I don't see the real gain to go with that option..

 

I'm surprised no one has answered me yet.. Am i the only one that shops on eBay for this piece?

 

yes, dont shop on ebay.MPx Oil Catch Can 08-10 Cobalt SS - Oil Catch Cans

 

Ya I've seen that... It just seems that all it is is a piece of aluminum with hoses.. I don't know why I'd pay so much more for it .. some people have actually home made some..

 

Over the years experience with ebay, i stopped buying any car parts.
Its your call. quality > quantity

 

boomba if you want a good one

 

I googled them to see what they look like. They look like utter pieces of crap. There's no baffling inside them. You'd have a more useful catch can by making one out of a coke bottle and stainless steel pot scrubbers.

 

I know a lot of people running them, i personally dont have one... I know that Matt O (omiotek) is running one too.. lets ask him

ill take all the insight possible on this and i know that you know ur ****

 

I just ordered the MPX can. I figure it's worth it because it's good quality...*turnkey* mounting..and nice drain valve on bottom. What's an extra $75 if you're gonna have this for years to come?
I'm just hoping I can get that back line off! I'm pretty sure I can do it. Someone here suggested using several plastic tie wrap end to release the locking tabs. I tried only one as a *test* and it started to loosen the fitting!

 

MPX is worth the money, i got one and the quality of everything is better then i thought it would be. personally id go mpx

 

Does MPX have internal baffling?

 

I bought one from ebay for $20 and it works just fine. You have to be out of your mind to pay $100 for a can with fittings on it... unless it comes with a pony.

 

or go to lowes and make one

 

quality over quantity... i bought one just to see what it was like, the thing is horrible quality, so i bought one from jdr speed which is a local business here, its a cnc billet can with a baffle, sure its a lot more (120 total) my rate, but the quality is excellent and its a nice piece. If your interested i can get you pics, and if you want one ship one to you.

 

i made this at work for free but this is what it grabbed already

 

MPX has stainless steel mesh (not steel wool) in there to allow for condensation of oil.

 

Thanks for your feedback...

I have decided to go with the ebay one.. I'll give you feedback on it ..

It only costs me 40$ shipping included (I live in Canada)

 

I don't know how big that is.... but that seems like a lot of oil?

 

its probley about a 3 1/2 inch by 1.5 diameter, this was within a week after install too so there must of been a bunch in the VC, theres not as much collecting now but it still collects

 

The VC should not accumulate oil.
Where do you have the lines hooked up? Should be the two ports on the back line going from VC to turbo inlet.

 

i have mine hooked up to the VC to turbo, so wouldnt that oil be sittin in my VC?

 

So what IS the right way to plug it up??..

 

certain things I won't buy on eBay, like turbo kits, intercoolers, big stuff.. But for a catch can that's literally just a can, its not bad, gets the job done and is a quarter ofnthe price.. Just like downpipes.. People run eBay downpipes that are cheaper but it works fine, same concept.. Piping is piping really.. Just my opinion, to each its own, I'll be ordering one here in a few

 

there is a braided hose goin from the turbo to the valve cover, get that off, and hook up ur can, the way it flows is from the VC to the turbo

 

I have and Ebay Catch Can works great... Sorry engine bay kinda dirty