e70 xdrive35i n55 catch can?

[Tritan84]

I'm interested in installing a catch can for MY13 e70 35i. I've searched but haven't had any luck finding info on a specific kit or DIY. Has anyone successfully installed one on their e70?

[protecon]

There's some pictures of one fitted to the S63 in this thread.

ECS sell generic ones for the 35i > https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ine/ES2500608/

Otherwise check fleabay for universal kits - they're all pretty similar (just check for installation clearances, hose fitting sizing and choose one that has internal baffles).

[mitch808]

What do you think you'll gain from one? There are so many other things you could do with more quantifiable benefits/gains. catch cans while serving a purpose, seem to be the new "nos," or BOV bling item to get.

Otherwise, a catch can is a catch can, and you just install what fits. "kit specific," only means more expensive.

[Tritan84]

Originally Posted by mitch808

What do you think you'll gain from one? There are so many other things you could do with more quantifiable benefits/gains. catch cans while serving a purpose, seem to be the new "nos," or BOV bling item to get.

Otherwise, a catch can is a catch can, and you just install what fits. "kit specific," only means more expensive.

I'm not looking for a performance gain. I'm looking to prolong the life of the engine by reducing the amount of valvular oil sludge that develops exponentially with direct injection engines.

[mitch808]

Im at 65k miles with no appreciable issuee and never cleaned via bmw. I scoped the intake and saw little build up as is. The n55 is much better than the n54. But direct injection will always have this issue but not ne a burden till you reach high miles or have poor maintenance schedules (eg pcv etc)