I believe I would do this now..

Bad news:

After visiting an auto parts store today.. my engine stalled...
It started, pumped to around 1k rpm... then dropped to below 500 rpm..
and stalled...

I am trying to find out what is causing this, since I dun think it is because of the fuel injector hose.. but probably the filter element (even tho I have already drilled an 1/4" hose at the bottom

I will let everyone knows what I find out.. and at the same time, any advice is greatly appreciated .

 

Several people told you to remove the filter and you haven't yet. That is most likely your problem. If it gets clogged there could be a problem.

 

I have removed all the filter element, redone all the fittings with teflon tape, ensure the hose is not collapsing under idling

Yet, my car still stalls under warm start up (where the rpm will drop below 500rpm..and then stall); I have to bleep the throttle during those startups to prevent stalling

Does anyone know what is causing this? or have anyone experienced this?

Any advice is appreciated

 

Thank you for your comment Russ, however, I have just removed the filter element 15 mins ago (with the sprial thing still there to act as a baffle; I think that's how most of you guys didi it, right?) and my car still stalls on warm startup...

Any suggestion?

 

When you drilled the 1/4" dia. hole at the bottom of the white filtering element, were you careful to see that there were no loose pieces that might possibly come loose?

 

I was very careful with that; moreover, I have checked tonite that the hole and the surrounding area seems unchange.. which means there is a very low chance that the pipe is clogged

from what I am seeing here.. (from search)

there are usually two reasons behind stalling

1) fouled MAF sensor from oil (filter oil mist)

2) air leak in the plenum or loose vacuum hose.. (I made sure my fuel injector hose is mounted properly...)


Can someone please shine some light on this? I just can't explain why is it stalling..

is it too much air? too little air or what...

Btw, maybe someone can also please check if there is anything wrong with my setup:

 

Moreover, as of today (shortly after ~30 miles), with some spirited driving, I have around 2 drops of oil in my catch can already

 

The install looks good. It looks very similar to the 4 that I recently did. Just to be on the safe side . . . Based on your pic . . . Is the arrow at the top of the bowl assembly pointing from the left to the right?

 

Did you try reconnecting the old vac line to see if the problem goes away?

 

Andy: it is definitely pointing to the right (indicating direction of flow aye?)

Intr: I would probably try tonite.. I am too frustuated yesterday night to try this..

Moreover, I would also try to reset the ecu this morning..even tho it seems that i can never get it works..well, let's try !

 

Godmans

Have you disconnected any cooling lines?

Air trapped in the cooling system could cause hot start problems.

 

I didn't remove any cooling lines, all I did was removing the vacuum line and adding the oil catch can + a 3/4 feet fuel injector hose to connect it to the lower intake plenum

So the arrow on the husky air filter should be pointing TOWARDS the plenum aye?

 

To top this off... it should be named as: "Stupid Godmans Catch Can"...who can't get this to work properly

Once again, I really appreciate you guys' suggestions and advices
"kudos"

 

Updates:

After:

1) Removing the oil catch can and reinstall the original vacuum hose to the lower intake manifold

2) Cleaned the MAF sensor with MAF sensor cleaner (coz I was suspecting a fouled MAF might cause stalling)

3) popped my stock air filter on, to make sure the MAF won't be fouled because of oiling from air filter

...
My car still stalls during warm startup..

I am frustuated... will bring to Dealer... but dunno when will they take a look at this

 

IM sure its something simple.

Please" check for a vacuum leak. This with a high plenum temp could cause a problem.
Remember, we all are brothers here.

I have made a few friend here in Utah with the tech at the infiniti dealer here.
In many cases here we have found that coolant temps and air pockets in the coolant system have caused the problem you are talking about. It could be this simple.
Understand that your buddies here will get this figured out.