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Billet Technology catch can - Final verdict on hose replacement?

8.4K views 26 replies 16 participants last post by  kcb10029  
#1 ·
I just got and installed the Billet tech catch can today with the startup heater hose. In reference to the issue with this hose, how long do you think ill get out of it before it needs to be replaced realistically?

Also, I remember various opinions on what hoses to use to fix the oil bleed / vaccum problem such as PCV, Fuel line, etc...any word after trial and error what the propper hose to get would be? Is there any hose option that will work without future problems or do all of them need to be checked from time to time?

Thanks
 
#2 · (Edited)
1-2 months before you'll see your hoses sweating if you got the start-up heater hose ...


I've been using the 15/32" Autozone PCV hose on the "dirty" side of the catch can (the PCV valve to catch can route) for about 2 months now I think and no issues ... the hose is staying dry and not collapsing.

On the "clean" side of the can (can-to-intake-manifold) I'm still using the heater hose BT originally supplied to me when I got the can at about 5900 miles, and now at about 10500 miles, the hose is still fine ...
 
#3 ·
1-2 months before you'll see your hoses sweating if you got the start-up heater hose ...


I've been using the 15/16" Autozone PCV hose on the "dirty" side of the catch can (the PCV valve to catch can route) for about 2 months now I think and no issues ... the hose is staying dry and not collapsing.

On the "clean" side of the can (can-to-intake-manifold) I'm still using the heater hose BT originally supplied to me when I got the can at about 5900 miles, and now at about 10500 miles, the hose is still fine ...
do you mean 15/32?
 
#5 ·
Yes you know he does!! I also have the 15/32 Crankcase Ventilation hose on mine and haven't had any problems with it. I know myself and AWD GABE have been following multiple threads about this on different forums and so far this has been the best cheap solution. I don't think anyone with a 5.7 has had a problem with it. If you have the 6.1 it works fine as well but you have to watch the 90 degree bend as it can cause it to collapse.
 
#8 ·
I laos just installed one of these, but i shouldn't ever have the isues with hose collpase, do you think?

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#10 ·
thanx did them Friday moring while i was at school.
 
#13 ·
lol very true
 
#12 ·
you SHOULD be able to go to PepBoys, Advance, or any of the other chain stores and give them the part #65816, thats Goodyears part number for the hose.

BUT thats also saying that everyone has Goodyear hoses, given that sometimes certain Corporations will get exclusive rights to carry a certain company's brand.
 
#16 ·
No they look and feel exactly the same but something in the PCV hose stops the oil from sweating through like the heater hose. They must be made out of different material. Sounds like you got the right stuff so don't worry about it!
 
#15 ·
I switched to the Autozone 15/32 PCV hose a couple of months ago and haven't had any issues.
 
#20 ·
i made them when i was bored in class the other day. just soem 5056 ALUM tubbing, and soem an6 fiting , bent them up, flared them and put them on. So far so good lol
 
#22 ·
the trickiest part was jsut getting the AN fittings into teh stock intake ports lol. thats theonly thing i have left to realyl finishm but not too bad
 
#23 · (Edited)
I did mine this week, I used the starter hose on both sides.. Guess I'll need to upgrade the dirty side at some point this week. Anyone know the length for the dirty side? What temp are these good till?