Jump to content

Installing a RX Catch Pan to block deposit buildup on the back of intake valves


enigma-2

Recommended Posts

I've been wanting to install an OCC on my 2.0 Ecoboost, but I've been waiting until someone comes up with a good location & system. I'm not too keen on having tubes running all over the engine bay like the above installation.

 

On my CX7, we just tapped into the pcv on the crankcase, ran it to the catch can & then back to the intake manifold. The above system is slightly different than what I did on my CX7. I can see the benefits of the above system, but with tubes all over the engine bay, I'm not too sure about the above system.

 

I know that there's 'crud' getting into the engine, so I'd really like to get an OCC installed to prevent that. Has anyone installed one yet? Locations? Tips? Brand? I know that some kits on ebay & other sources are just simply empty bottles that provide no baffling for the 'crud' to accumulate on.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whatever "catch can" you decide on, make sure it has sufficient baffling and some type of stainless "wool" inside. There are some really cheap cans on the market that are nothing more than trick looking, empty containers... designed to look cool, but don't function as advertised. They allow 99.9% of the blow-by fumes to pass straight through and on, into the intake.

The baffling and "wool" gives the suspended oil fumes something to condense on, then drain to the bottom of the container. Make sure to mount the can where it is easily accessible, you'll want to empty the can at each oil change... depending on your style of driving, it's surprising how much oil can collect in the container.

There's a company called Billet Tech that makes a very good catch can, but they specialize in the Chrysler LX platform. The catch can will work on any vehicle, but unless you can adapt their mounting bracket, you'll have to design and fabricate one of your own.

Cheaping out on a can is a waste... with a catch can, you get what you pay for.



  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Was reading about testing done there that found some of the cans were essentially worthless while the RX cough up to 90-95%.

Site: http://themustangsource.com/forums/f726/oil-catch-can-comparison-test-results-531966/

 

I would imagine that the location of the catch pan is important as they need to be emptied periodically.

Edited by enigma-2
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The F150 has had the "most" amount of trouble with the blowby/PCV crud, but then it also has a huge user base and people pushing it to the limits. Typically less of an issue on the Taurus SHO and other engines. I wouldn't be surprised though if the first generation 2.0 EB has a lot of issues with this also. It is a DIRTY engine.

Has anyone with the EcoBoost engine has any of the problems discussed in the video, or does it take more time for the intake valves to get coated? (According to the video, it's only a problem with the EcoBoost engine where the injector bypasses the intake valve).

And the problem is not only the sludge on the intake valves, but buildup in the intercooler, which can be ingested under the right conditions, leading to misfires etc or even hydrolock. Yup, it can get that bad, but hydrolock from the sludge is very rare, just to be clear.

Edited by WWWPerfA_ZN0W
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The F150 has had the "most" amount of trouble with the blowby/PCV crud, but then it also has a huge user base and people pushing it to the limits. Typically less of an issue on the Taurus SHO and other engines. I wouldn't be surprised though if the first generation 2.0 EB has a lot of issues with this also. It is a DIRTY engine.

 

And the problem is not only the sludge on the intake valves, but buildup in the intercooler, which can be ingested under the right conditions, leading to misfires etc or even hydrolock. Yup, it can get that bad, but hydrolock from the sludge is very rare, just to be clear.

Stuff nightmares are made of

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...