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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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How much do we really need a catch can??

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If you get a chance pull off your intake and open up throttle blade. Grab a flashlight and take a peak inside of your intake manifold. Most will find a nice oil buildup. A catch can will help keep the oil out of your intake. Its an easy install and you can drian it out every oil change from below if you add a drain tube to the petcock.

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If you get a chance pull off your intake and open up throttle blade. Grab a flashlight and take a peak inside of your intake manifold. Most will find a nice oil buildup. A catch can will help keep the oil out of your intake. Its an easy install and you can drian it out every oil change from below if you add a drain tube to the petcock.

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Although a catch can is not 100% effective, it will keep oil puddles out of your intake. I usually get 1 oz of oil out of the can in 1500-2000 miles of driving. This oil will eventually coat the piston and valve tops creating carbon, which can cause hot spots and detonation in the combustion chamber. Here are some photos of the can installed and a good place to get one..http://www.mikenorrismotorsports.com...atch_Cans.html
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Thanks looks like I should pick one up
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