06Limited
11-15-2008, 11:55 PM
So I just installed an IXIV A/O seperator on my buddy's 04 WRX. I was pretty much sold on this part after talking to DuckStu at a meet a few weeks ago.
The produt is great, the installation was easy as hell and it just plain works. And it works well. It costs about $235. (Almost $100 cheaper than Crawford's) Plus it fits with a TMIC.:banana:
Unfortunately I didn't take any pics, but I'll try to get some up soon. I recomend this to anyone with a built motor or larger turbo.
CynicX
11-16-2008, 09:21 AM
Is this just one of those things that go in with the PCV valve to prevent oil from going back to the intake tract? Or is this something else, because you can get one of those for 40 bucks at jeg's...
Do you have a link to a webpage or something?
Bad Noodle
11-16-2008, 09:28 AM
yeah what does this do that a catch can doesn't? How's does this improve performance?
indytruckboy
11-16-2008, 11:37 AM
It keeps oil out of your intercooler and such. Thusly, aiding the effects of the intercooler. Not to mention keeping oil from the rest of you induction system.
jcbluescooby
11-16-2008, 03:23 PM
i just bought one of these too but still yet to install..im about to start in a hour or so...no more oil residue in your intake components, no more oil loss from oil blow by therefore no more adding a half a quart of oil in between oil changes
sleepyS14
11-16-2008, 07:08 PM
it's IXIZ btw
and hes very popular with us saabaru guys
i can vouch.. Ming makes excellent products for the 9-2x and WRX.. quality work at a great price
http://ixizconcept.com/
Bad Noodle
11-16-2008, 07:31 PM
It keeps oil out of your intercooler and such. Thusly, aiding the effects of the intercooler. Not to mention keeping oil from the rest of you induction system.
Isn't that what catch can does?
The only difference I can see is that the condensed oil is sent back into the oil pan rather than just kept in the can.
I'm just wondering why a catch can is $80 and this is $240. What does this do that makes it worth the extra $160
rwm10
11-16-2008, 08:46 PM
Isn't that what catch can does?
The only difference I can see is that the condensed oil is sent back into the oil pan rather than just kept in the can.
I'm just wondering why a catch can is $80 and this is $240. What does this do that makes it worth the extra $160
There is your $160 difference. ;)
You're paying for the convenience of not having to empty a catch can and add more oil. All the blow-by oil is just routed back into the system. I don't know where the IXIV A/O separator plumbs it back in though. Care to enlighten us 06Limited?
I do plan on buying this however.