New Induction Pipe and Oil Catch Tank

[JohnnyN]

Fitted an induction pipe from a Vectra C and also an oil catch tank for the cam breather to vent into.

The Vectra C part# is: 9231937. I had to order this in specially from Germany. It took 7 days. The oil catch tank I bought from a chap on ebay. I've still to fit the small filter to the oil tank as it hasn't been delivered yet.

I had to cut a hole for the air temp sensor.

Routing the new breather pipe.

All back together.

Catch tank in situe in front of the bulkhead.

 

[Daz]

How uch that little lot set you back john..

 

[JohnnyN]

The Vectra C pipe was £11 thru trade club. The 1/2 inch bore breather pipe was £5 for 2 mtrs. The oil catch tank was £41.99 off ebay. The small stainless steel filter (not yet delivered) £7.50 from Regal's Motorsport(ebay).

I suppose you don't have to have the oil tank but I didn't fancy oil dripping out of the pipe if it did ever pass oil from the cam cover.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/9-15mm-OIL-CATCH- ... dZViewItem

 

[Daz]

How much bigger in dia is the vec pipe?...and has it made a noticbale diff

 

[JohnnyN]

I would say it feels a little bit more attentive in mid power. The acceleration felt better too. The pipe is 70mm diametre bore. Our original pipe is very flat and is seperated into 2 channels then goes round a sharp 90 degree bend into the T/B. This new pipe is round throughout the length and even though it still has to turn 90 degrees, its a smoother flowing bend at full diameter as opposed to being flat into a sharp bend.

what..

 

[Daz]

For £11 u cant grumble tho...will ring our vx dealer 2moz and get meself one of them..
Howd u stick the sensor in the pipe?

 

[JohnnyN]

Cut a hole in the pipe near to where the original hole would be in the standard pipe. 20mm dia. will be okay. The sensor is only a push fit into a rubber grommet, so pull out the sensor, remove the grommet, push it into the new pipe and refit the sensor. Have a look at my piccy above to see. I would put the hole in a bit nearer the bend than I did because when I fitted the engine cover back, the corner of the cover catches the sensor wiring. I had to modify my cover slightly.

 

[Daz]

Might be diff for me...i got the astra cover...so i'll suck it and see..not literally tho

 

[vocky]

that's excellant work

I like the oil catch tank, very neat, might have to invest in one :wink:

 

[JohnnyN]

that's excellant work

I like the oil catch tank, very neat, might have to invest in one :wink:

Thankyou very much.

:wink:

 

[2.2berfurno]

nice job mate 8)

 

[Andy]

good work, might have to get myself one of them vec c pipes when i get paid next

 

[blue se2]

nice job johnny
Stuff courteny sport we want johnny sport.

 

[Daz]

Ordered my veccy c pipe this morning...5 to 7 days wait...

 

[JohnnyN]

nice job johnny
Stuff courteny sport we want johnny sport.

rofl.. rofl.. rofl..

 

[Daz]

Got my vec c pipe thru today..

Howd u manage with the small outlet on the pipe john..

 

[JohnnyN]

If you mean the small vacuum pipe, I removed the grey coloured rubber bit, it just pulls off. I then pierced a small hole in the same position as the outlet of the OE pipe and then pushed the vacuum pipe into the new hole. Remember, the hole has to be a bit smaller than the vacumm pipe.

:wink:

 

[Daz]

Cheers m8ty..

 

[Daz]

heres mine... cost me £13 wid the vat..

 

[JohnnyN]

Righty oh then!! I got another pipe thru' from Germany today. Part# 9177095 (courtesy of pxc150). This is very similar to the other pipe but it comes with the oil breather outlet if you are not doing the cam breather mod. The pipe is a bit more expensive at £23 inc. VAT @ trade.

I cut off the breather outlet and drilled out the hole that was left to 20mm dia. and then glued in a grommet. I then drilled the hole for the air temp sensor. This time I got as close to the first bend as possible and made sure the hole was not too big this time. The vacuum pipe goes into a small hole that I made right at the mouth of the T/B - pipe connection.

I made a much better job this time around.