Catch Cans
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Catch Cans
Going to supercharge soon and was wondering if anyone is running a catch can. I come from the turbo word where these are necessary lol.
Any other mods I should be looking at before supercharging?
Any other mods I should be looking at before supercharging?
Burning Brakes
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A lot of people (me included) run catch cans even without F.I., because of direct injection and potential valve coking. Probably a really good idea to run one with F.I. as well, for the other reasons that you used one previously.
This thread will now turn into a debate over whether catch cans are needed or not, and if they actually help or not, like the 50 other threads before it. I will get blasted for endorsing the use of a catch can without having F.I., because GM would have thought of that, blah blah blah, and it will go on for pages and pages.
This thread will now turn into a debate over whether catch cans are needed or not, and if they actually help or not, like the 50 other threads before it. I will get blasted for endorsing the use of a catch can without having F.I., because GM would have thought of that, blah blah blah, and it will go on for pages and pages.
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Run one for sure in these cars, plus if me would look at running 100% meth m1 on the car also. This will help feed the motor and also cool down you IAT temps. Robert
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Both have available with a clean side oil separator for the dry sump models.
If you have a supercharger, it seems the breather tank setup is more popular. The two most popular I have seen discussed are the Lashway Motorsports (LMR) version, and the Florida Speed and Power (FSP) version. I think FSP may be out of business now though... not sure.
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I'm supercharged, running meth and I do not run a catch can. I considered it and spoke with someone that makes a few different setups. His car was really bad and he needed one. I took a few things apart and sent pictures and he agreed my car looked much cleaner then his did. There is not one spot of oil showing any where in the pics I took. Not sure why some are worse then others. I'll keep an eye on mine and see if I have any coking from time to time but I would investigate your setup a little more before adding one just because some think it's nessasary. I'm in a dry sump setup.
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As far as my experience goes, the only reason to not run a catch can is for emissions.
Otherwise there is no reason to be putting positive crank pressure and more likely then not oil, back in to your intake.
Going to check out the LMR catch can, brb
Otherwise there is no reason to be putting positive crank pressure and more likely then not oil, back in to your intake.
Going to check out the LMR catch can, brb
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There are a few vented setups i see floating around here, like the LMR.
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They have improved it since that design, the new one extends the vents down in front of the box, instead of in the back by the cabin air inlet
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Its a federal crime to mod a emission control part or parts.
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Adding a splash of color to this thread; I see talk of sealed / closed cans and open venting cans.
My cans are a hybrid design and are both closed an open. Complete crankcase pressure control and stock like pcv function. They are also designed, manufactured, built, and shipped in the USA, usually less than a week from order to delivery.
If that sounds interesting or useful to you please check out the website or feel free to give me a shout. I build single can systems for stock to 1500hp on an individual basis based on your specific needs, and I also have complete turn-key systems depending if your build is 'Mild or Wild'
www.mightymousesolutions.com
My cans are a hybrid design and are both closed an open. Complete crankcase pressure control and stock like pcv function. They are also designed, manufactured, built, and shipped in the USA, usually less than a week from order to delivery.
If that sounds interesting or useful to you please check out the website or feel free to give me a shout. I build single can systems for stock to 1500hp on an individual basis based on your specific needs, and I also have complete turn-key systems depending if your build is 'Mild or Wild'
www.mightymousesolutions.com
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Adding a splash of color to this thread; I see talk of sealed / closed cans and open venting cans.
My cans are a hybrid design and are both closed an open. Complete crankcase pressure control and stock like pcv function. They are also designed, manufactured, built, and shipped in the USA, usually less than a week from order to delivery.
If that sounds interesting or useful to you please check out the website or feel free to give me a shout. I build single can systems for stock to 1500hp on an individual basis based on your specific needs, and I also have complete turn-key systems depending if your build is 'Mild or Wild'
www.mightymousesolutions.com
My cans are a hybrid design and are both closed an open. Complete crankcase pressure control and stock like pcv function. They are also designed, manufactured, built, and shipped in the USA, usually less than a week from order to delivery.
If that sounds interesting or useful to you please check out the website or feel free to give me a shout. I build single can systems for stock to 1500hp on an individual basis based on your specific needs, and I also have complete turn-key systems depending if your build is 'Mild or Wild'
www.mightymousesolutions.com