Finally installed a catch can
10-12-2010, 09:13 AM
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Finally installed a catch can
I put my catch can on yesterday, haven't tested it but I hope it works right. I asked ten different people how to hook it up and got ten different answers so im working on trial and error right now! Its a cheap can i picked up from a local car show swap meet. If it doesn't work ill grab one from a sponsor later.....
10-12-2010, 09:33 AM
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My understanding is that it goes: valve cover => PCV valve => catch can => (check valve) => intake between the turbo and the air filter, NOT after, and cap the original PCV hookup behind the throttle body
If you have it hooked up behind the TB, then you need to put a check valve in that so you aren't boosting the valve cover. McMaster Carr check valve (P/N# 7775k52) is a popular one and won't break the bank.
I have also heard of doing both by running a T fitting and having one end go to in between the turbo and air filter, and one go to the stock location with a check valve. That way you always have enough vacuum even at idle because the turbo line won't pull enough at idle.
If you have it hooked up behind the TB, then you need to put a check valve in that so you aren't boosting the valve cover. McMaster Carr check valve (P/N# 7775k52) is a popular one and won't break the bank.
I have also heard of doing both by running a T fitting and having one end go to in between the turbo and air filter, and one go to the stock location with a check valve. That way you always have enough vacuum even at idle because the turbo line won't pull enough at idle.
10-12-2010, 12:51 PM
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my set up is as follows for now:
Pass side is vented to a open filter
Driver side rear valve cover> to can> to top of intake
using a port on the intake as well for boost ref for wastegate.
I havent driven it but it worked before, just put a catch between pcv and intake manifold, by replacing the stock hose
Pass side is vented to a open filter
Driver side rear valve cover> to can> to top of intake
using a port on the intake as well for boost ref for wastegate.
I havent driven it but it worked before, just put a catch between pcv and intake manifold, by replacing the stock hose
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10-12-2010, 12:55 PM
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my set up is as follows for now:
Pass side is vented to a open filter
Driver side rear valve cover> to can> to top of intake
using a port on the intake as well for boost ref for wastegate.
I havent driven it but it worked before, just put a catch between pcv and intake manifold, by replacing the stock hose
Pass side is vented to a open filter
Driver side rear valve cover> to can> to top of intake
using a port on the intake as well for boost ref for wastegate.
I havent driven it but it worked before, just put a catch between pcv and intake manifold, by replacing the stock hose
10-12-2010, 01:33 PM
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yep there is a part number here for a ford pcv that supposed to work, but since it has been running like this for a year with no noticeable problems i was going to see if it infact got oil in the can first!
I learned changing too many things at once could cause problems that are hard to find!
I learned changing too many things at once could cause problems that are hard to find!
