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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SooperCuperErik
Has anyone who put on the caps and the catch can noticed blue smoke when the car is cold (specifically when taking off from an extended idle, aka a stop light)...?

I get a plume of blue out the exhaust when the car is cold and I sit at a stop light for 20+ seconds.. after that... nothing. All is good.

Power/Boost is all there... can't imagine why this would happen suddenly after installing...

Unless.. during production somehow the in/out ports were swapped and I have the valve cover hose going into the outlet of the can... I've heard some of their cans were made without baffles... so who knows.

I do plan to remove the can and see if it smokes.. but then I have to put the IM pcv hose back... which is going to be a PITA since I pulled the hose out already.
No problem here, and as far as I know the OCC does not have an in/out designation for the 2 ports.
OK, just checked the BSH site and their new can does have IN / OUT designated in their mounting instructions PDF, I could not find the paperwork that came with mine so I sent them an email asking about that. My OCC has the dipstick on the top of the can, their new can does not.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Their new can doesn't? I got this can two weeks ago...

The left port is supposed to be in/right port is supposed to be out. Maybe it was mixed up. I may try swapping them
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SooperCuperErik
Their new can doesn't? I got this can two weeks ago...

The left port is supposed to be in/right port is supposed to be out. Maybe it was mixed up. I may try swapping them
Did you get it directly from BSH, resellers may have still the "older" cans in stock.
Does the can you got have the dipstick?
If so you may have gotten one of the older models.
Are you saying that your paperwork/instructions indicate an IN/OUT for the ports?
By pure chance that is how I installed mine, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good!
 

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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This is whats on their website
http://www.bshspeedshop.com/bshstore...Catch-Can.html
Afaik, it didn't used to come with a dipstick, then it was added.

http://www.bshspeedshop.com/bshstore...ons/n14cc1.pdf
Look at #8, the caption explains the ports
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SooperCuperErik
This is whats on their website
http://www.bshspeedshop.com/bshstore...Catch-Can.html
Afaik, it didn't used to come with a dipstick, then it was added.

http://www.bshspeedshop.com/bshstore...ons/n14cc1.pdf
Look at #8, the caption explains the ports
That is just wrong, if they have upgraded their product then their instructions should be updated as well! I had looked at those instructions/pictures, and linked to them in my first reply, to you, and made the mistake of thinking that they were the newest set. So color me , I know better than to assume, at least I thought I did!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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I'm selling my BSH catch can along with the boost tap w/ plug and a syringe. The instructions are also included. All pieces are in good condition.
This set-up is over $200 new.
I'm selling mine for $100 including shipping.
DM if interest
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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This is the one I just got direct from BSH and installed and what I can see on their site, it is the only one they are offering for the N14 R56. I did not get a syringe. I got the Boost Tap, but that was an add-on. The only instruction I got was here on NAM and from their site. I thought I was buying the latest and greatest for the application, no?

http://www.bshspeedshop.com/bshstore...Catch-Can.html
 

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Yep, you got the right stuff!

This syringe works well, it's the one I have.

http://www.harborfreight.com/battery-filler-96571.html

Dave
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by countryboyshane
Finally someone did it right and did a little show and tell! I have the plugs but am not ready to pony up for the ridiculous cost of a BSH catch can.
Hey Countryboyshane,

Where did you get the caps or plugs? Can you provide a link to where you purchased them or where you can get them. I want to order the plugs the same time I get the BSH OCC. I don't mind spending $179, when the NM Engineering OCC is $339., which by the way is ridiculous. I mean it is a nice looking can, but for almost $350.00, that is a no go.

The Billet OCC, that I saw somewhere is nice to, and M7 OCC, is good as well, they even have a gauge to see how much is in the can.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Speedracer0212,

Just posted this on another thread, but the caps are available at ECS tuning....$10 ea(need 2 plugs), plus $15 in shipping ..so your BSH can is $180 plus $35 for plugs. Personally I like the redesigned NM Oil Catch can....yes it's N14 only right now - BUT it comes with the rear PCV block plug, allowing you to keep the hose attached for Seafoam treatments. I'll take the NM quality any day and pay a few extra bucks....and the NM oil catch can for the N18 should be released this fall just in time for when engine goo really accumulates. I found the best price on the NM catch can at:

http://shop.MiniDynamics.com/NM-Bill...n-NM498855.htm
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottG
Speedracer0212,

Just posted this on another thread, but the caps are available at ECS tuning....$10 ea(need 2 plugs), plus $15 in shipping ..so your BSH can is $180 plus $35 for plugs. Personally I like the redesigned NM Oil Catch can....yes it's N14 only right now - BUT it comes with the rear PCV block plug, allowing you to keep the hose attached for Seafoam treatments. I'll take the NM quality any day and pay a few extra bucks....and the NM oil catch can for the N18 should be released this fall just in time for when engine goo really accumulates. I found the best price on the NM catch can at:

http://shop.MiniDynamics.com/NM-Bill...n-NM498855.htm
So basically, NM Engineering makes a plug for the valve cover connection as well as a plug for the hose the leads to manifold if I am not mistaken, is that right? If this is what your are saying then, this is alright in my book. As I do perform sea-foam treatments.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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They only block the PCV at the passenger side valve cover with one of their cool blue aluminum connectors....it snaps in perfect, the hole is blocked, then the hose slips back in the plug and is clipped in place like new. The hose stays connected at the manifold location....If you go the BSH route with caps, you have to remove the manifold cap and valve cover cap then re-install the hose for Seafoam treatments.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottG
They only block the PCV at the passenger side valve cover with one of their cool blue aluminum connectors....it snaps in perfect, the hole is blocked, then the hose slips back in the plug and is clipped in place like new. The hose stays connected at the manifold location....If you go the BSH route with caps, you have to remove the manifold cap and valve cover cap then re-install the hose for Seafoam treatments.
BSH offers a Dual Boost Tap that plugs the opening at the passenger side that allows you to keep the hose connected for Sea Foam treatment plus vacuum hose connections.
Here is a LINK
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Love the SS lines and finishers. I'm getting superknock codes on my accessport so I pretty much need to seafoam and add an occ and even possibly take everything part and clean it from what I've heard.

Anyways I was curious what the length & diameter of the hoses and finishers were used. Or if you have direct links that would be awesome I know they're from jegs and I want to order them when I order my occ. Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 710Ryan
Love the SS lines and finishers. I'm getting superknock codes on my accessport so I pretty much need to seafoam and add an occ and even possibly take everything part and clean it from what I've heard.

Anyways I was curious what the length & diameter of the hoses and finishers were used. Or if you have direct links that would be awesome I know they're from jegs and I want to order them when I order my occ. Thanks!
10AN, I ordered a 3' coil of the aluminium braided hose since I had already relocated my OCC twice, depending on where you are mounting your CC will be the determining factor.
BTW, be careful when working with the hose, those aluminium wire ends are sharp and will bite!
The JEGS clamp/finishers won't work due to the flared ends on the CC, be sure to order the Russell units, they are available from JEGS.
Good luck!
 

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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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what are these pcv adapters and where can you get them since the pictures are all gone now
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JVG
what are these pcv adapters and where can you get them since the pictures are all gone now
Right here in the BSH Speed Shop:
http://www.bshspeedshop.com/bshstore...Boost-Tap.html
 
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