So, why would one even need an oil catch can?
The main reason is blow by, which is the term used for the fuel air mixture that blows past the piston, and into the crankcase. The system used to control and correct this problem is called a PCV system, which is a crankcase ventilation system. The PCV system removes the pressure from the crankcase and reverts it back through the intake tract through the crank case vents. This pressure or “blow by” isn’t made up of 100-percent air, it also contains a very small amount of oil. This air and oil mixture is then entered somewhere after the intake system, passes through the intercooler (if you car is turbo- or supercharged) and then re-enters the combustion chamber (cylinder) through your intake valves to be re-burned. The oil will actually coat everything on its way back to the combustion chamber; it will leave deposits in the intercooler, boost hoses, intake manifold and intake valves. Without a catch can the “blow by” can cause a lot of issues. Caking on intake valves is only a problem with direct injection engines, as in the Ecoboost Mustang.
Having oil caked onto your intake valves can cause the following symptoms:
- Knocking
- Pre-ignition
- Loss in power
- Loss in fuel economy
The purpose of a catch can is to control any oil ingestion that happens at the inlet of the clean side and it catches or prevents the oil from re-entering the intake tract. A catch can is placed right after the PCV and before the intercooler. This means that a more pure (sometimes 100-percent pure) air mixture will go through the intercooler and intake valves. A more pure air mixture entering the intake valves means no caking, no loss in power and no smoking issues out of the exhaust.
We decided to go with the UPR Catch Can Plug N Play from UPRProducts.com. The simple Plug N Play system that UPR has designed made install really quick and easy. The quality of the entire product is top notch and bolts into place using an existing bolt in the engine bay. All lines are fitted with UPR’s custom Plug N Play fittings which allow you to run the lines and snap the fittings into place. Install took just about a half an hour after getting everything into place. Before installing the catch can from UPR, we had a little blow by and smoke coming out of the exhaust, now its smoke free and everything is running perfectly. The product is well designed and looks great. We would definitely recommend the UPR Catch Can if you are in the market for one.
UPR Catch Can Product Features
» Show Quality Finish
» UPR VPS Line Upgrade
» UPR Plug N Play ™ fittings
» Prevents Oil from Entering Intake
» High Quality CNC Machined Billet Aluminum
» 5/8″ Oil Resistant Goodyear Braided Hose included
» Improves Fuel Economy, Throttle Response & Performance
» UPR Quick Release Billet Catch Can Bracket Mounting Assembly
» A True Clean Side Catch Can System that will not interfere with engine cover or oil changes
» The Best Improvement you could ever install for a True Fresh Air to enter the Clean Side of the PVC System
» Available in Satin or Black
Manufactured from Domestic T-6 6061 Aluminum bar stock and finished off using only the best Diamond cutters to exceed your expectations of what a superior product should fit and look like.
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http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-billet-plug-n-play-clean-side-catch-can-ecoboost-15.html
“UPR is the largest aftermarket catch can manufacturer in the country. Continually improving our designs to stay ahead of the competition and give you the cutting edge technology of tomorrow today. We are so confident we offer an unconditional warranty on our products to let you know you can always count on UPRproducts.”
Special thanks to Sharad and everyone over at UPR Products that assisted and supplied us with their UPR Catch Can.
