BT PCV Oil Catch Can Install

[MADDOG`]

BT PCV Catch Can Install – 6.1L:

In your kit you will receive the catch can, two hoses, and a jamb nut. I had a few small hose clamps as well in case I wanted to install them.




Open Your Hood






For you 5.7L folks, remove your engine shroud.

If you have the stock intake, the resonator at the inlet pipe elbow will be in your way. Remove it. Have something handy to plug it with as you may experience clearance problems and you will not be able to reinstall it. It is suggested that you either 1) measure the hole in the intake pipe, or, 2) purchase a cold air intake. I have a Volant CAI. No clearance issues here.

Unlock, unclip and remove the IAT sensor wiring.




Locate your water pump. On the upper left hand corner you will find a stud. It may, or may not, have a bracket, nut and washer affixed to it. Remove them. Keep or discard as you please.




Locate your jamb nut and separate the two halves of the catch can.




Install the jamb nut, loosely, on the stud protruding from the upper left hand corner of the water pump. Thread it all the way back but do not tighten.




Thread the upper half of the catch can onto the stud and turn at least 4 full turns. If you are having trouble clearing your intake inlet tube, remove it from the intake manifold and move it slightly out of your way. Check for clearance after one or two turns until you can reinstall your intake inlet tube. I left approximately ½” of stud thread showing. Tighten the jamb nut up against the catch can mounting tube.



Here’s the final orientation of the can. It works best if it is vertical or no more than 20 degrees of tilt. Install the lower half of your catch can. Remember, the thread is down so you will tighten it counter clockwise! Continue to thread it on until secure. (Note: Heidi’s instructions say to “Screw until secure.” Kinda kinky, eh?)



Remove your stock PCV hose. Remember, this is a 6.1L and the 5.7L hose orientation is different. If you have a 5.7L, you may require some additional PCV hose. It is available at your local NAPA, Schuck’s or Krager’s auto parts store.






OOPS!!! A gratuitous pic of my special cover decal!!!




Lay out your hoses, measure twice, cut once. Attach your hoses to the PCV fittings on the top and base of the intake manifold.











At the barbed fitting end on the catch can, I used hose clamps to secure the hoses to the can. No hose clamps are really needed at the other ends. The barbed fittings will rotate which makes it easier to route your hoses. I routed mine under the IAT sensor wiring.




Reinstall your IAT sensor wiring. Make sure you lock the clip.

5.7L owners, secure your intake inlet tube and engine cover.

Put away your tools, clean up and have an adult beverage. You’re Done!

[Tbird100636]

Where did the pictures go???

[scoot13]

They dissapeared in 2007 lol

[rbenkemeadow]

I'm just going to buy a air compressor filter and make a catch can out of it. Since this thread is from the stone ages would someone post a pic of the hose I need to tap into please?

Thanks

[moaugust88]

Some of us, namely me, have done that air compressor catch can. Not worth it. Yes it will filter some of the oil but it has a small container and isn't the best at it and you have to seal the plastic drain valve as it will leak. Don't do it yet and just save your pennies and get a BT or equivalent catch can. Do it right the first time. There are usually some for sale in the Parts for Sale sub-forum at a decent price.
Here's my thread on that DIY catch can: Budget Catch Can

I regret not getting a proper one, hindsight is always 20-20.

But I'm happy with the one I have now and no more worries.

[rbenkemeadow]

I still have a couple different sizes I had on my srt 4 that worked perfect. I had to empty almost every fill up or less so it required constant attention which I wasn't a big deal since I was changing things on the new motor. This won't cost me a thing and I have everything besides fuel line. My only concern is the openings on the fittings compared to the pcv valve opening.

So I saw that braided stainless look that you slide over the fuel line and I want to do that. Anyone give me some pointers

[Mindslayer]

I still have a couple different sizes I had on my srt 4 that worked perfect. I had to empty almost every fill up or less so it required constant attention which I wasn't a big deal since I was changing things on the new motor. This won't cost me a thing and I have everything besides fuel line. My only concern is the openings on the fittings compared to the pcv valve opening.

So I saw that braided stainless look that you slide over the fuel line and I want to do that. Anyone give me some pointers

I did the air line filter mod for now. Don't have the funds for a BT can right now. They have a quality product and are definitely worth it from what I have seen here on the forums. What I did with mine was get 1/4" brass quick connect fittings that had a 3/8" hole on one side and 1/4" on the other. I drilled it completely out to 3/8". I know the regular system itself is 1/2" so for now it's close enough. And yes you will have to empty it out quite a bit until you get a bigger can. As far as the hosing is concerned, any autoparts store should have the size you need.

[rbenkemeadow]

I found my answer on the challenger forums. I had a pretty positive idea on which line to split, just wanted to make sure. Sorry if my post was confusing but I just needed clarification on which line to tap into.

So throwing this out there. I want to buy those metal braided covers for fuel lines with the end caps to go with it. Pepboys, autozone?

[NM08SRT8]

Anyone have these pictures or can we update this thread? I'm going to be getting mine tomorrow.. So I can make a new one if need be.


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