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Install The E-Z Do-It-Yourself Snap On Engine Breather Kit

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Here is a quick vid (s) on the installation of the canister kit. Raw video so no poking fun at me ;D Sorry it is in four parts, when I tried to combine these the audio was silent, watch in order. It was also a little difficult to do while holding the camera. Anyway I don't think it came out too bad except the four parts not being one. For those getting the first set of the canisters. I did not go into the clamps near the snap fitting in depth in the video. You will need to twist these around and tighten down the clamp once it is in a position you are happy with.

The canister is a Peterson brand and compliant with many different racing sanctioning bodies. Hose is Pro-lite 350 or similar quality, fittings are Earls or similar quality, hose connectors and hose elbows are OEM Ford parts.

When finished start the car and let idle for five minutes before driving to reset the idle, no tune is needed.

Cost for the canister is $335-400 depending on how many are built at once and cost of parts which can vary. The price always includes shipping charges in the US. Canada will be $10-20 more, actual shipping charges only. There is a 3% paypal fee added if using that, I would rather a check or MO.

One change that will be made is the canister kit will come without the hoses attached, see picture one below. These hoses attach very easy, just screw on and snug in place. They do not need to be tightened hard. You can use a one inch wrench, adjustable wrench or pliers, use a cloth over the hose fitting if using pliers to avoid scratching the black finish. If you want the canister with the hoses attached, test fitted to my car and the clamps (where the hoses snap into place on the valve covers) positioned and tightened in place, it will be an extra $40 charge.

If there are any questions please let me know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2FDyRWmeLI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW0KZnY5zcI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee7GbzHu1-s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a39AiKaok5A

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OLD info .....
I will update this thread with a complete how-to on the kit that is being put together. Several people asked for detailed instructions, for now I did a quick fit on the bracket to make sure the bracket was correct. cp85gt did a wonderful job making the bracket and the shop was able to follow his instructions for a perfect fit. We all owe him a big thanks. The shop made the bracket out of aircraft grade aluminum. I am no metallurgist and just shook my head like I knew the difference, in the end they felt it was better then doing stainless like we first talked about.

Until I get the full instruction up this should show how easy the install will be, even Gary will be able to do it ::)

Here is how the bracket will come, one bolt will hold it in place that you will need to attach.
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This is how the canister and lines will come
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Where the bracket fits. I have my strap mounted very low, I did this due to the shape of the firewall. This way is actually better since the strap will be in the middle of the can and the nut that needs to be loosened will be more accessible.
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The bottom fitting is an AN6, there is no need to make a drain for the setup IMO. The hoses are made to run downhill back into the engine, that combined with the lack of pressure will not allow a lot of oil to collect in the can, it's a breather not collector.

Having said that there will always be some small amount of oil that will collect from vapor. My suggestion for cleaning is to unsnap the two hoses at the valve cover and take out the nut holding the bracket in place. You can easily work on the entire unit out of the car. The other simple way is to loosen the strap holding the can to the bracket, tilt the can forward and use a rag or paper towel to wipe out the can once the top is off.

It is a good idea to check the can after a few track days to judge the amount of oil in there. In most cases, including my can, you will find very little and a once a year cleaning will be sufficient.
 
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...unless you are a Grand-Am car, in which case this is how much you can expect to collect and you might need to run a second can. ;)

What YellowBoss says will be true for almost everyone. But, we do have bona fide racers here and if we have learned anything from this board, it is that our cars do not behave the same way from one to another, even under the exact same conditions. I helped support a Capaldi Racing WC car earlier in the year and I had to service the breather after every single run (practice, qualifying, and race) and it was a messy PITA to take apart every time. I was dying for a petcock.

Oh, dear. I could have said that better. :-[
 
YellowBoss said:
The bottom fitting is an AN6, there is no need to make a drain for the setup IMO. The hoses are made to run downhill back into the engine, that combined with the lack of pressure will not allow a lot of oil to collect in the can, it's a breather not collector.

Having said that there will always be some small amount of oil that will collect from vapor. My suggection for cleaning is to unsnap the two hoses at the valve cover and take out the nut holding the bracket in place. You can easily work on the entire unit out of the car. The other simple way is to loosen the strap holding the can to the bracket, tilt the can forward and use a rag or paper towel to wipe out the can once the top is off.

It is a good idea to check the can after a few track days to judge the amount of oil in there. In most cases including my can you will find very little and a once a year cleaning will be sufficient.
Good to know since I haven't had much oil in mine at all........of course my car has been broken more than it's been running though ;D
 

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Have mine installed two days ago. It was, as advertised easy. I have to say this is a quality piece, very nice factory quality and worth every penny imo. Good job Yellow Boss. Did this at the same time as the sound tube delete. Will be at the track tomorrow and will check the vent can. Just happy I'm not sucking oil in through the stock set any more.
Be smooth and look ahead
 
Scott are you still building these oil breather kits? If so whats the cost with shipping to Summas Wa.( Paypal )Also with the removal of the PCV valve do we see any check engine codes ect.Looks like a very good setup,my second choise would be Moroso 85485.Thanks.
 
They will be no codes or CELs with this setup, it does not require a tune. After installing the enngine will sometimes search for a new idle due to the change in vacuum, that is all. I will send you a PM.
 
Thanks Scott, installed the Breather Can on my car, I let it idle for 5 minutes on the regular key,engine never missed a beat.Very simple to install.The one thing I'am a little concern about is just how hot the Can gets being that it is right next to the Battery.The Red postive boot gets way to hot to touch,has anyone had any issues with this.
 
Pitt302 said:
Thanks Scott, installed the Breather Can on my car, I let it idle for 5 minutes on the regular key,engine never missed a beat.Very simple to install.The one thing I'am a little concern about is just how hot the Can gets being that it is right next to the Battery.The Red postive boot gets way to hot to touch,has anyone had any issues with this.

The can will not generate any heat on it's own. It will only absorb heat that is already inside the engine compartment.

I mounted mine to the firewall and never had issues with the battery. When I made these kits with the bracket that was designed by a forum member my battery was relocated to the trunk so I never had issues with the clearance to the battery. There are several people that have done things to gain more clearance and posted in this thread starting on page 2:

https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=4593.msg75372#msg75372

https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=4593.msg77116#msg77116
 

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