RB External PCV system :Review and DIY

RCB · 09-28-2016, 12:27 AM

I have added Part 2: cylinder head port plug instructions to post #1

E92 420 · 09-28-2016, 01:31 AM

Nice comprehensive but easy to follow Wright up. Will certainly be following this when I come to do mine. Repped!

specialist · 09-28-2016, 08:49 AM

great write up i wish i found this before i started. oh well i got it done. Good job on write up!!!!

Petrolhead3010 · 09-29-2016, 01:10 PM

What's the difference between this kit & the BMS OCC?

09-29-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Giggling_Donkey

What's the difference between this kit & the BMS OCC?

High side vs low side

Petrolhead3010 · 09-29-2016, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCobra94

High side vs low side

Ok. And if I understand correctly, a high side kit collects better under low/no boost, while the low collects more during high load/boost?

09-30-2016, 09:30 AM

It's the other way around.

Also, the systems are completely separate; the efficacy of catching fluid on one side has no effect on the other.

Petrolhead3010 · 09-30-2016, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCobra94

It's the other way around.

Also, the systems are completely separate; the efficacy of catching fluid on one side has no effect on the other.

Gotcha. I appreciate the info. Thanks

Bme30 · 02-21-2017, 07:26 PM

Is there a way to get all this done with a single catch can vs 2

02-22-2017, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bme30

Is there a way to get all this done with a single catch can vs 2

no

NoQuarter · 02-22-2017, 12:24 PM

A pic of how mine turned out in my Z4:

victor247 · 03-24-2017, 01:53 PM

Did mine last night. Any particular reason blue loctite was mentioned over red? I used the red loctite.

NoQuarter · 03-24-2017, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor247

Did mine last night. Any particular reason blue loctite was mentioned over red? I used the red loctite.

Blue means you intend to take it apart again.
Red does not

victor247 · 03-24-2017, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoQuarter

Blue means you intend to take it apart again.
Red does not

Ok, thanks. I would have no reason to take it apart again.

Makeuwunder · 04-10-2017, 12:24 AM

Can you use the same mishimoto CC for both sides?

SONO_N54 · 04-10-2017, 10:36 AM

I just installed this last Thursday. The installation and results of the external PCV kit are impressive. my car feels a lot smoother under WOT and more responsive into boost. I will update with how much oil I catch after 1,000 miles.

Makeuwunder · 04-10-2017, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makeuwunder

Can you use the same mishimoto CC for both sides?

You could, but it's a bad idea to use the "low flow" design on the high side.

Makeuwunder · 04-10-2017, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCobra94

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makeuwunder

Can you use the same mishimoto CC for both sides?

You could, but it's a bad idea to use the "low flow" design on the high side.

Thanks for the reply. Guess I'll have an extra one. I should have read the whole thing before I ordered them.

victor247 · 04-11-2017, 07:30 PM

My set up after the RB PCV kit install.

Gohan335i7 · 04-11-2017, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor247

My set up after the RB PCV kit install.

This is tits!!🤘🏻

Tim603 · 04-26-2017, 03:19 PM

Was there ever a final consensus on just plugging the low pressure side pcv and if thats a good solution?

It seems people did this in the past and just pushed all pcv through the high pressure side > OCC > rear turbo inlet pipe (which would be the vacuum source).

m5james · 05-06-2017, 05:21 PM

Installing this today on the GF's 08 535xiT. Mind you that this location is only a temporary install. The solid red lines are visible hose, checkered lines are where it's not visible. Seems no matter what routing I do without doing custom bracket will require removing the rear DCI to drain the catch can. Is this really what people are doing?

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