*Riss Racing Catch Can Finally Installed*

Mr. 5 · 09-07-2008, 12:45 PM

I've been procrastinating on getting a catch can for a while now.
I was seriously contemplating the fact about whether or not it works or why we even need the thing.

I mean, come on. Why would we put this thing in? BMW would have installed one if they felt like we needed one, correct?
Well, this is the way that I've been thinking about things lately, the argument about BMW not installing things in the first place depends on some factors.
Did BMW plan on this engine being run off of 8 psi or 14?
What about free flowing mods like catless DPs and dual cone intakes?
Now, I'm talking about all of things that I did to make my engine work harder but there are reports of this with completely stock cars.
Here's a great link with a bunch of experiences:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=catch

I'm running Catless DPs, JB3, AA IC, AFE intake, bla bla.
I don’t' run the pis out of my car all the time, but I definitely like to have some fun (you can see that judging by the mods that I have

).
Along with having the extra power, I need to focus on the reliability of my engine and consider the components that are being affected by the performance mods.

So, why the catch can?

After about 4 months of owning my car, I noticed that I was a quart of oil low. That's pretty quick. I've noticed that I'm adding oil about every 6k miles. I knew that I wasn't burning this oil. There was no smoke coming from my exhaust and the oil looked fine, so I was thinking, "Where does this oil go?"

A while back, I installed the Active Autowerke Intercooler. When I was taking off my OEM IC, I noticed that there was a bit of oil in the bottom of my IC.
I figured that it was somewhat normal, but after reading about how much oil is being blown into our intake manifolds and air management tubing, it's made me really think about how gunked up my system could possibly get.
I've seen it in a couple places. The IC was one place and I also saw the oil around the OEM DVs when I added the Forge valves.
Now, I've had the AA IC on for a while now and I'm seriously considering popping off the air tubes so I can clean the inside of the IC. I've had the AA IC longer than I had the OEM IC, so I can just imagine all of the oil in there.

I've talked to other people about their experiences, and some were pretty severe.
Harold from HP Autowerkes tracks his car quite a bit. He was telling me how he would get black flagged in the practice runs because his car was blowing smoke. This was happening since there was so much oil in his intake system that it was making its way into the engine, combusting, and blowing smoke. He was explaining that about a month after he installed the catch can, the smoke went away and never came back. The catch can was doing its job by effectively catching all of the oil that was clogging his system.
Maybe Harold can chime in here and explain his story a bit better since this is what I got from him telling the story.

To sum up, I'm happy that I've done what is necessary to keep my system free from sludge.
I think about the reasons to get this:
-It's Inexpensive ($75)
-Extremely easy to install (It took me about 30 minutes total)
-Helps keep the passages clean from oil and sludge

I really appreciate that Riss Racing was able to provide such a great product for such a great price.

e90AW335i · 09-07-2008, 01:23 PM

Looks good. I was about to sell mine but when I took it off and drained out the oil I realized I should keep it. I have had it on for about 2 months and there was a decent amount of oil in it. I am not sure how bad it is for the motor to have oil in the intake track but I would imagine the less the better.

1clean335i · 09-07-2008, 01:47 PM

I've been contemplating on getting one as well... I had one on the previous turbo car, I guess ill get one for the 335 too...

BuLoOoSki · 09-07-2008, 02:00 PM

congrats on the new mod. I've had mine for quite some time and never got to install it. I was planning to have it installed today actually. But I have to agree about needing to add a quart of oil after about 6000miles. I really believe that this is an essential mod!

BMW_TT · 09-07-2008, 02:16 PM

How many miles did you have on the motor before putting on the can?

Mr. 5 · 09-07-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_TT

How many miles did you have on the motor before putting on the can?

I have around 29k now.
It should have been installed long before.

BMW_TT · 09-07-2008, 02:34 PM

Did you check your charge pipe to see how bad it is in there?

Mr. 5 · 09-07-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_TT

Did you check your charge pipe to see how bad it is in there?

No, but I added the Forge DVs with the yellow springs. I changed them out to the green springs a week later, and I already saw build up on the Forge valves.

addy85 · 09-07-2008, 04:02 PM

nice write up

Hunter399 · 09-07-2008, 05:00 PM

Installed mine today as well

Nice product

e90AW335i · 09-07-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter399

Kyle Installed mine today as well

Nice product

Fixed....

Good seeing you today Hunter, I got some of your stock parts at the house that you left by accident as well.

Hunter399 · 09-07-2008, 05:10 PM

hahaha

Gen_E92 · 09-07-2008, 06:43 PM

Mr.5 why did you change out the oiled filters for the dry ones?/

Mr. 5 · 09-07-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

Mr.5 why did you change out the oiled filters for the dry ones?/

I didn't.
The blue tint just went away.

I hope the oil is still there.

Nate@IND · 09-07-2008, 10:10 PM

Congrats

Nice write up and photos.

JoeyFiasco · 09-08-2008, 08:06 AM

nice write up, thanks for taking the time to explain everything

MikeM5 · 09-08-2008, 10:28 AM

very nice! great write up for sure. for modded E9x, it's definitely a well-made, no brainer mod to order

Zeph · 09-08-2008, 10:43 AM

I bought this mod before my car even arrived (but was on order)... this was July 23rd I was hoping to install it basically as soon as I got my car home. Still waiting on my CC to arrive

I now have almost 1500 miles of oil in my intake

Riss Racing · 09-08-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

I bought this mod before my car even arrived (but was on order)... this was July 23rd I was hoping to install it basically as soon as I got my car home. Still waiting on my CC to arrive

I now have almost 1500 miles of oil in my intake

They have been in stock for weeks! I'm not sure how you can still be waiting? Please contact me ASAP! Thanks!

JoeyFiasco · 09-08-2008, 11:14 AM

jeez.. back ordered that bad? I should order mine pretty soon..

Riss Racing · 09-08-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyFiasco

jeez.. back ordered that bad? I should order mine pretty soon..

They are in stock!

PS great review Mr. 5!

MrZippy · 09-08-2008, 12:23 PM

Mr. 5, you planning on removing all these add-ons when going into BMW service each time? Seems like lots of work.

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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 758 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	*Riss Racing Catch Can Finally Installed* I've been procrastinating on getting a catch can for a while now. I was seriously contemplating the fact about whether or not it works or why we even need the thing. I mean, come on. Why would we put this thing in? BMW would have installed one if they felt like we needed one, correct? Well, this is the way that I've been thinking about things lately, the argument about BMW not installing things in the first place depends on some factors. Did BMW plan on this engine being run off of 8 psi or 14? What about free flowing mods like catless DPs and dual cone intakes? Now, I'm talking about all of things that I did to make my engine work harder but there are reports of this with completely stock cars. Here's a great link with a bunch of experiences: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=catch I'm running Catless DPs, JB3, AA IC, AFE intake, bla bla. I don’t' run the pis out of my car all the time, but I definitely like to have some fun (you can see that judging by the mods that I have). Along with having the extra power, I need to focus on the reliability of my engine and consider the components that are being affected by the performance mods. So, why the catch can? After about 4 months of owning my car, I noticed that I was a quart of oil low. That's pretty quick. I've noticed that I'm adding oil about every 6k miles. I knew that I wasn't burning this oil. There was no smoke coming from my exhaust and the oil looked fine, so I was thinking, "Where does this oil go?" A while back, I installed the Active Autowerke Intercooler. When I was taking off my OEM IC, I noticed that there was a bit of oil in the bottom of my IC. I figured that it was somewhat normal, but after reading about how much oil is being blown into our intake manifolds and air management tubing, it's made me really think about how gunked up my system could possibly get. I've seen it in a couple places. The IC was one place and I also saw the oil around the OEM DVs when I added the Forge valves. Now, I've had the AA IC on for a while now and I'm seriously considering popping off the air tubes so I can clean the inside of the IC. I've had the AA IC longer than I had the OEM IC, so I can just imagine all of the oil in there. I've talked to other people about their experiences, and some were pretty severe. Harold from HP Autowerkes tracks his car quite a bit. He was telling me how he would get black flagged in the practice runs because his car was blowing smoke. This was happening since there was so much oil in his intake system that it was making its way into the engine, combusting, and blowing smoke. He was explaining that about a month after he installed the catch can, the smoke went away and never came back. The catch can was doing its job by effectively catching all of the oil that was clogging his system. Maybe Harold can chime in here and explain his story a bit better since this is what I got from him telling the story. To sum up, I'm happy that I've done what is necessary to keep my system free from sludge. I think about the reasons to get this: -It's Inexpensive ($75) -Extremely easy to install (It took me about 30 minutes total) -Helps keep the passages clean from oil and sludge I really appreciate that Riss Racing was able to provide such a great product for such a great price. Attached Images __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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MrZippy Private First Class 16 Rep 185 Posts Drives: :sevirD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Mr. 5, you planning on removing all these add-ons when going into BMW service each time? Seems like lots of work. __________________ had an '08 335i e90
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