[ncblack]

Borrowed some technology from the GM guys and put together a crankcase evacuation system. The vacuum pump is an electric air injection pump used on many late 90s GM cars, it's plumbed into the cam cover, and on to a catch can. Had an adapter welded to the driver's side cam cover nipple so an oil separator/breather could be screwed on, plumbed a pcv valve on the other cam cover nipple and on to the catch can. Racetronix makes a plug and play fused/relayed wiring harness, it also includes an adjustable Hobbs switch to turn on the electric pump at 3-7 lbs. of boost. Reducing crankcase pressure produces 20-30 hp on GM engines, hopefully it will do as well on my built 4.6. I'll be installing the wiring harness tomorrow and will get the car dynoed later this week. I'll keep you posted.

 

[2007redgt]

So how does this produce more horsepower?

 

[Hollowtip429]

Yeah let us know how it works on your car. I have seen these before so maybe you will have the next must have kit for sale for our cars!

 

[mvon919]

It's a good idea improving the PCV, but please elaborate how this will help the motor make more power??

 

[daniels2005]

Basically you are looking for better ring seal, as opposed to running straight breathers or a catch can. My questions would be is this pump sufficient for a FI setup (how do you deternime if it is a restriction and not causing excess pressure to build in the cylinders), and why not run it all the time as opposed to just under WOT. I would love to see a dyno number against open breathers as well to see if any additional ring seal is helping power at WOT.

 

[ncblack]

Blowing fuses!

It's all wired up, but it keeps blowing the harness fuse. Got a call into the harness vendor.

 

[mvon919]

replace fuse with nail

 

[NOLAGT]

I want to see how this goes....

 

[ncblack]

It's all wired up, but it keeps blowing the harness fuse. Got a call into the harness vendor.

The vendor told me to put in a bigger fuse!

Been raining here all day, I'll test drive it again tomorrow.

 

[daniels2005]

Its a GM part, so essentially its working as designed....

 

[ncblack]

Its a GM part, so essentially its working as designed....

Actually there are Ford pumps that can be used as well. I just happened to get a good deal on a new GM pump.

 

[jtcstrat]

my car is an 02 mustang, but i was going to plum my crank case into my power pipe, the blower would kind of act like a pump and suck evetything out. Same idea?

 

[05xgt]

Has anyone done any tests between open breathers, and pumped system? Any dyno #s?

 

[ncblack]

The vendor told me to put in a bigger fuse!

Been raining here all day, I'll test drive it again tomorrow.

Replaced the 20 amp fuse with a 25, that did the trick. Unfortunately I won't be able to get it dynoed for a couple of weeks, going on vacation tomorrow.

 

[ncblack]

Basically you are looking for better ring seal, as opposed to running straight breathers or a catch can. My questions would be is this pump sufficient for a FI setup (how do you deternime if it is a restriction and not causing excess pressure to build in the cylinders), and why not run it all the time as opposed to just under WOT. I would love to see a dyno number against open breathers as well to see if any additional ring seal is helping power at WOT.

The pump won't last if it runs all the time according to the GM guys.

 

[androdz]

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  Universal Application
• Virtually maintenance free
• includes, bracket,-12AN fittings
  P/N SLPM30002 $ ---.--

• Moroso Vacuum Pump Kit
  Universal Application
• Virtually maintenance free
• includes, bracket,-12AN fittings
  P/N SLPM30002 $ ---.--

• Moroso Vacuum Pump Kit
  Universal Application
• Virtually maintenance free
• includes, bracket,-12AN fittings
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I asked about this a while ago and got no replies. the s2000 comes stock with a vacuum pump it must work somewhat after all you can't get much more efficient than a s2000's engine.

Andrew

 

[jtcstrat]

anyone know my question?

 

[ncblack]

Has anyone done any tests between open breathers, and pumped system? Any dyno #s?

I had my car dynoed a few weeks ago with both breathers plumbed to a catch can like the one shown below. When I get my car dynoed again in a couple of weeks, it will be with the crankcase evac system I installed.

 

[androdz]

I really dont know the answer I know it expells a lot under FI. But I dont know if that happens after you let go of the throttle and the psi on the intake tube lowers while the crank still has some residual psi. I dont think so because if anything it would also push back while it is boosting dunno thats a good question. Probably someone else will chime in.

Andrew

 

[ncblack]

Here's the three types of pumps Racetronix makes wiring harnesses for:

http://www.racetronix.com/product/RX-CEPH/RX-CEPH.html

The pump I used is one of the 3 wire types, it's a GM 24505066. Like I said, I got a good deal on it and it is new. The Ford pump is MOTORCRAFT Part # CX1567 I don't know if it will connect to the Racetronix harness. It looks very similiar to the two wire GM pumps.

There is a bit of modding required to use these pumps for this application, I didn't take any pictures so I borrowed these from the turbobuick forums. Here's how I did it:
Open the tall side of the pump housing, this is a pita. I used a box cutter and a hammer to break the seal. No need to open the ribbed side of the housing.
Remove all the foam.
Cut and cap the wires going to solenoid.
Remove the solenoid by cutting the tabs holding it on with a Dremel, no need to remove the disk on the top of the solenoid.
Reinstall pump housing using RTV.

The two wire pumps do not have a solenoid but still contain foam which must be removed. There are plenty of used pumps on ebay, you should be able to pick one up for under $30. Here's one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-Co...spagenameZWDVW
Try and get one with all the hose elbows and rubber mounts, they'll make the install go easier.