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  • kamotors
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2007
    • 7102

    #16
    I've run
    vent to atmosphere-good, simple and works
    Scavenge to exhaust system-too picky, causes check valve issues with too much heat
    Catchcan-too much effort and cost
    re-route to intake-strongest vacuum, but allows all oil vapor back into the charge pipes just ike a factory car does.

    The only 2 I'll ever do again are vent to atmosphere or just hook up pre turbo.

    Catchcans are prone to leaks and still allow oil vapor by.

    Preturbo style does have benefits, as it creates a nice vacuum and stops the turbo from smoking if your oil drain line is too small.

    If your running a 12an drain line (which I do) Just have around 16" of line and use a 1" filter to vent the valve cover to atmosphere, it will drip oil onto the floor but its not a big deal. Its the most cost effective and removes oil vapor from the intake air.


    7speedshop.com

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    • jules325i
      Grease Monkey
      • Jul 2011
      • 353

      #17
      If i were to buy the pro-vent then it i saying ill need to buy the prevent 400.
      Due to cars power.


      329i

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      • whodwho
        E30 Mastermind
        • Jun 2008
        • 1547

        #18
        Unless you are going 600+ the 200 will be fine, do some searches and what motors they have been run on.
        My M20 Frankenbuild(s)
        4 Sale - Fully Built TurnKey Megasquirt Plug and Play EMS

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        • theKrampus
          Banned
          • Jul 2014
          • 96

          #19
          If you're dumping straight to atmosphere, how much oil will you lose? Like, how frequently would you need to "top off"? Or are we talking like one full drip a day here?

          I'm saying worse case scenario, wide open tube straight down beneath the car

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          • Nick_08
            Advanced Member
            • Apr 2010
            • 165

            #20
            I just wanted to report that I have been running a provent 200 recirculated for over 2 years. There is 0 oil residue in my charge pipes. Well worth the money.
            -Nick

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            • TheTacoMan
              R3VLimited
              • Nov 2011
              • 2308

              #21
              Originally posted by theKrampus
              If you're dumping straight to atmosphere, how much oil will you lose? Like, how frequently would you need to "top off"? Or are we talking like one full drip a day here?

              I'm saying worse case scenario, wide open tube straight down beneath the car
              Ive experience about a quart every 1200-2000 miles with open atmosphere.

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              • jules325i
                Grease Monkey
                • Jul 2011
                • 353

                #22
                Originally posted by TheTacoMan
                Ive experience about a quart every 1200-2000 miles with open atmosphere.

                Thats a fair bit, thanks ill be checking mine after each track day.


                329i

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                • theKrampus
                  Banned
                  • Jul 2014
                  • 96

                  #23
                  Thanks for the feedback gents.

                  I'll be dd-Ing mine once its completed. I'll have to keep a case in my trunk lol

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