New VTT Product Release BMW F8X Catch can kit

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

VTT is proud to announce our F8X Series S55 engine catch can set up. This kit uses our already extremely popular modular catch can, and couples it with a custom CNC 6061 bracket, VTT CNC banjo fittings, VTT 5 ply silicone hose, and Push lock fittings. Installation is simple, takes about 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your skill level, and requires removing one factory hose to install the VTT hoses. Giving an OEM fit and finish when installed. Our kit stands out from others on the market by using high-quality AN fittings, and VTT Banjo adapters. This is the ONLY catch can kit that is plug, and play with our CNC Billet Valve cover. Fits all F8X M3/M4 BMW vehicles with the S55 engine. This catch can fits all known intake variations we have seen, including stock intake.

Kit Breakdown is as follows:

• 1 VTT Catch can
• 1 VTT Catch Can Bracket
• 2 Silicone Hoses with -10AN female hose ends
• 1 VTT -10AN Low Profile Banjos
• 1 -10ORB to -10 AN Male Fitting
• 2 Worm Clamps
• 1 -6 Drain fitting (optional)

Can be found here: https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt-...ine-catch-can/

[mike@x-ph.com]

[Sublimeside]

Curious. How necessary is an OCC? I'm stage 1 bootmod3. I don't track it tho. I've been going back and forth about installing one.

[TopJimmy]

Originally Posted by Sublimeside

Curious. How necessary is an OCC? I'm stage 1 bootmod3. I don't track it tho. I've been going back and forth about installing one.

You could disconnect the bottom of the PCV vent tube and see if it's loaded with crud or just a light coating of dried oil vapor. When I installed my OCC the tube was pretty clean and so was my charge pipe, so when I didn't catch any vapor I wasn't surprised. When I switched from 93 to E85 then I got an f-ing TON of catch liquid from the alcohol vapor blow by. An OCC is important to keep E85 from thinning your engine oil.

[Sublimeside]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

You could disconnect the bottom of the PCV vent tube and see if it's loaded with crud or just a light coating of dried oil vapor. When I installed my OCC the tube was pretty clean and so was my charge pipe, so when I didn't catch any vapor I wasn't surprised. When I switched from 93 to E85 then I got an f-ing TON of catch liquid from the alcohol vapor blow by. An OCC is important to keep E85 from thinning your engine oil.

Cool. Thanks. I changed my chargepipes about 8 months ago and there was very little residue at in the end of one of the chargepipes. I don't run e85 tho. This kit seems pretty nice tho so I may install one for peace of mind.

[Jim45678]

what is this for?

[Tdog86]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

You could disconnect the bottom of the PCV vent tube and see if it's loaded with crud or just a light coating of dried oil vapor. When I installed my OCC the tube was pretty clean and so was my charge pipe, so when I didn't catch any vapor I wasn't surprised. When I switched from 93 to E85 then I got an f-ing TON of catch liquid from the alcohol vapor blow by. An OCC is important to keep E85 from thinning your engine oil.

A catch can does not keep E85 from thinning your your engine oil. A catch can helps capture oil/water/fuel vapor in the engine oil. If there was no catch can the the vapors would go in the intake tract and coat it in the vapor and burn it in the combustion chamber. The reason you want a catch can is to keep the vapor from going in the intake tract and coating valves sensors, whatever and clogging them up. Also burning oil vapor can cause engine knock. You get E85 in your oil from blow by plus you use about 30% more fuel. The pcv system is to alleviate some oil/water/fuel vapor by drawing a vacuum in the crank case when you not in boost and putting it in the intake. So all you doing is capturing some of the vapor with the catch can instead of burning it in the combustion chamber.

[TopJimmy]

Agreed. An OCC doesn't keep E85 from thinning oil from blow-by but it shows you how much it's happening.

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Originally Posted by Jim45678

what is this for?

It's to separate oil mist, condensation, etc from your crankcase gasses being ingested into the front turbo inlet, then into the engine. It helps keeps your intake tract clean, and your valves.

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

If you're on the fence, now is a good time to pick one up:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1851343

[slaughter.mode]

It captures a lot of gunk that would otherwise be sucked back into your front charge pipe. With this, the only thing you'll see in your front charge pipe is oil (that's unavoidable by design). It's not so important for a stock vehicle but anything tuned past 'stage 0' it's a no brainer-get one.

The only time you'll not want it is during the winter if you live in an area where it snows or is very cold. Should it freeze inside, you'll have a big problem, you need this vacuum or your engine will choke. I made a u bend port and most OCCs come with caps so you can just pull off the tubes and connect the U bend during the cold season. Problem solved.

[Shubacca]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

If you're on the fence, now is a good time to pick one up:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1851343

How's the clearance under the strut brace once installed? Any modification needed to the stock engine cover?

[MR RIZK]

Finally one with a sight window!

Looks nice however would of looked cleaner if the bracket bolted to both the radiator support bracket bolts like the competition. Well that's my opinion anyway.

Might need to swap out the mishimoto one for this one.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by MR RIZK

Finally one with a sight window!

Looks nice however would of looked cleaner if the bracket bolted to both the radiator support bracket bolts like the competition. Well that's my opinion anyway.

Might need to swap out the mishimoto one for this one.

[slaughter.mode]

Originally Posted by MR RIZK

Finally one with a sight window!

Looks nice however would of looked cleaner if the bracket bolted to both the radiator support bracket bolts like the competition. Well that's my opinion anyway.

Might need to swap out the mishimoto one for this one.

I have never had mine fill to the point of where a sight window would be useful but even if I did, how is one supposed to effectively see this? Using a small telescoping mirror? It's not really a very visible area and not sure I'd want to see a bunch of brown gunk anyway.

[MR RIZK]

Originally Posted by nv_f82

I have never had mine fill to the point of where a sight window would be useful but even if I did, how is one supposed to effectively see this? Using a small telescoping mirror? It's not really a very visible area and not sure I'd want to see a bunch of brown gunk anyway.

My mishimoto has been pretty dry but it is annoying that I have to undo stuff to then find it is dry. If I could check with a inspection mirror I would still be happy with that. Alternatively I could just install a drain pipe. Honestly first world problems.

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Originally Posted by Shubacca

How's the clearance under the strut brace once installed? Any modification needed to the stock engine cover?

Clearance with strut bar is a non-issue. Fits nice with it installed. Slight modification of the engine cover may be required

[Shubacca]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

Clearance with strut bar is a non-issue. Fits nice with it installed. Slight modification of the engine cover may be required

Thanks!

[Sublimeside]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

Clearance with strut bar is a non-issue. Fits nice with it installed. Slight modification of the engine cover may be required

Have you made an install video yet? One to come?

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Nah, we have a guide, it's a pretty simple install.

[Sublimeside]

Anyone installed this yet? Curious as to the interference with the engine cover. On the fence about installing mine.

[spdrcrgtr]

Originally Posted by MR RIZK

My mishimoto has been pretty dry but it is annoying that I have to undo stuff to then find it is dry. If I could check with a inspection mirror I would still be happy with that. Alternatively I could just install a drain pipe. Honestly first world problems.

Ya, just got my Mishimoto installed and it's going to be a PITA to service when the time comes. Oh well ... first world problems