K&P Engineering High Performance Stainless Steel Micronic Oil Filter w/ Machine Finished End Caps is an advanced solution for superior oil filtration in automotive applications. This filter is designed to offer exceptional protection against oil contamination, ensuring optimal engine performance and longevity.

• High-Quality Stainless Steel Construction: Made from medical-grade type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth, which filters down to 35 microns and provides a high flow rate of 1.9 gallons per minute per square inch.
• Cleanable and Reusable: Unlike paper filters, this stainless steel filter can be washed and reused, offering both cost savings and environmental benefits.
• Consistent Filtration: Delivers reliable filtering performance across the entire filter surface, maintaining engine protection.
• Superior Filtration Performance: Achieves excellent ASTMF316 filtration standards and includes magnetic prefiltering to capture metallic particles.
• Billet Aluminum Filter Case: Acts as an oil cooler (where applicable) and adds durability.
• Progressive Rate Bypass: Combined with high flow characteristics, this feature prevents unfiltered oil from bypassing the filter during cold starts and high RPMs.
• Easy Contamination Inspection: Allows for straightforward inspection of engine contamination levels.
• Proven Track Record: Trusted in motorsports, military, and aerospace applications.

Please note: For older caged-type filters, a newer filter housing is required. Ensure the larger hole insert is installed on the housing cap for proper fitment.

Optimize your vehicle's performance and shield crucial components with the Mishimoto Compact 2-Port Baffled Oil Catch Can. This innovative solution effectively separates oil particles from PCV/CCV air using a 50-micron bronze filter, ensuring defense against oil blow-by for your intercooler, intake system, and vital parts. Constructed with a patented billet 6061 aluminum can sealed with Viton™ O-Rings, this catch can guarantees both durability and effectiveness.

Equipped with a universal mounting bracket, it allows adaptable installation and comes complete with two CNC-machined aluminum 1/2" barbed hose fittings. With an enhanced 3 oz internal capacity, service intervals are prolonged, while its fully serviceable filter and can ensure enduring functionality.

Engineered for safety in pressurized applications, the internal air diverter enhances oil separation by amplifying air turbulence. Available in black, red, or polished finishes, this catch can preserves proper octane levels, reducing potential detonation and promoting extended engine life.

The product package includes the Compact 2-Port Baffled Oil Catch Can, two Aluminum 1/2" Barbed Fittings, and a Universal Mounting Bracket, all backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.

WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product.

Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to all companies selling products in California.

Prop 65 mandates listing any chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

For more information about California Prop 65 warning, visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Modern day emissions regulations require the use of a closed crankcase ventilation (PCV) system to recirculate combustion blow-by gases from the crankcase back in to the intake to be burned.  Unfortunately, these blow by gases contain water vapor (which is a byproduct of combustion) and pick up oil mist from and the windage cloud and cam lubrication system as they travel through the crank case.  Due to less than 100% effective air/oil separation in the stock PCV system, some oil mist and water vapor gets carried back to the intake tract and over time cause oil deposits in the intake manifold, intake ports, and on the back of intake valves.  All will eventually lead to poor performance and reduced fuel economy, and the presence of this oil mist in the intake charge may even increase the risk of engine-damaging detonation. 

With forced induction, track use, and/or extended high RPM usage, these symptoms increase as the factory PCV system is overwhelmed, and a catch can becomes a must for your E46 M3. This kit is a direct fit making this an easy reversal if desired as well as maintaining a clean appearance by utilizing the open "smuggler's compartment" on the passenger side of the engine bay.

ECS engineers developed a catch can that utilizes a strategically designed 4 chamber baffle plate system engineered to create multiple changes in the direction of airflow to cause oil droplets to fall out of suspension, maximizing the efficiency of the PCV air/oil separation.  A dipstick is integrated into the cap so you can monitor the oil level, and the can is easily serviced.  At each oil change simply unscrew the canister and empty the trapped oil with your regular used oil.  The ECS Oil Catch Can is CNC machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum and with a stealthy black anodized finish for lasting durability and appearance, and includes everything needed for an OEM-like fully reversible installation.  

The ECS Oil Catch Can is made from aluminum and with a stealthy black anodized finish. The location is key as heat will evaporate the oil and send too much vapor back into the engine (where cooler air will turn it back into fluid). The ECS OCC also has a factory-like appearance. Having a kit designed specifically for your E46 M3 makes for a clean looking setup that any skill level mechanic can install. 

Note: Since the crankcase vent system is considered part of the overall emissions system, installing this may be a violation of local, state, and federal laws. While exemptions are made for track/race and off-road use, check with your local state inspection facility on using this in street-driven vehicles.

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ECS Oil Catch Can Features:
+ Increases air intake efficiency
+ Promotes engine longevity
+ 4 chamber design promotes excellent air/oil separation
+ Large In/Out ports (no tapered sizes that slow flow)
+ Anodized black lightweight aluminum
+ Made in USA

This item fits the following BMWs
E46 M3 2001-2006

Modern emission regulations require a closed PCV/Breather system for cleaner operation. However, inefficient oil particle capture can lead to excessive oil vapor ingestion, causing carbon buildup, reduced performance, and fuel economy. ECS Tuning's updated ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can, now with an easy-to-empty 1/4" drain fitting, is engineered to collect toxic blow-by gases, minimize carbon deposits, and reduce oil contamination within engine oil. Recirculating oil vapor ensures emissions compliance without venting to the atmosphere.

• Key Features:
• Highly Efficient Oil Separator: Strategically positioned 4 chamber baffle system maximizes oil/air separation and minimizes oil droplets in the intake tract.
• Integrated Dipstick: Knurled and black anodized oil dipstick simplifies oil volume inspection.
• Reservoir: Available in 6oz or 8oz capacity with a 1/4" NPT drain plug fitting.
• Serviceable: Easily removable baffle plates and drain plug for cleaning.
• Easy/Customizable Installation: Combine with the ECS Universal Bracket Kit for simplified installation and adjustable mounting locations.
• Leak-Free Fittings: Machined -10AN ORB (O-Ring Boss) fittings available for secure connections (fittings sold separately).