Ecoboost blowing up

[Mopper]

Ok. So I currently have been seeing alot of posts, videos, aaand threads about ecoboost mustang blowing up. Does that show how unreliable the new engine is? Or is there any other reason that causes the blow up?? I was planning on buying the ecoboost but this blowing up problem concerns me. Thank you.!

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[Rohammers]

Keep the engine stock you'll be fine. Tune and you run the gauntlet. 25k miles stock engine not one problem.

 

[Mopper]

Keep the engine stock you'll be fine. Tune and you run the gauntlet. 25k miles stock engine not one problem.

I see so modding and tuning could be causing the blowup?

 

[Rohammers]

Right. You can mod the rest of the car fine, I just wouldn't mess around with the engine. Catch can is also highly recommended.

 

[Mopper]

Right. You can mod the rest of the car fine, I just wouldn't mess around with the engine. Catch can is also highly recommended.

what is catch can?

 

[minjitta]

what is catch can?

The Can that can Catch oil.:cheers:

 

[stevelp99]

what is catch can?

It's a can that connects to the PVC system and catches oil vapors (oil blow by) that settle on the intake manifold, intake valves. It helps prolong engine life by reduce the carbon build up. This is particularly important on turbocharged engines due to increased pressure within the engine.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/mishimoto-oil-separator-kit-black-ecoboost-2015-2016/p/OILSEP30/

 

[Mopper]

It's a can that connects to the PVC system and catches oil vapors (oil blow by) that settle on the intake manifold, intake valves. It helps prolong engine life by reduce the carbon build up. This is particularly important on turbocharged engines due to increased pressure within the engine.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/mishimoto-oil-separator-kit-black-ecoboost-2015-2016/p/OILSEP30/

Where can you get one of them? And is it expensive?

 

[StoplightWarrior]

catch can is like $100 and (on my GT, at least) was literally the easiest to install mod I have EVER done on a car

 

[Mopper]

catch can is like $100 and (on my GT, at least) was literally the easiest to install mod I have EVER done on a car

Is it necessary to have it? Or leaving everything stock is fine?

 

[stevelp99]

Is it necessary, only if you plan to keep you stang long term in my opinion. Ecoboot engines, like all direct injection engines and turbocharged engines have carbon buildup. If your a spirited driver and reving it high I would recommend the catch can. Its cheaper than cleaning valves prematurely, and dealing with misfires later on. Here is my catch can results on my 5.0 GT after about 1000-1500 miles daily driving, moderate revving, no track days, stock engine, just an axle back exhaust. On my old Nissan GTR I was pushing 19lbs on the turbos and I would easily see twice or three times that much oil in the catch cans in the same period of time.

 

[Mopper]

Is it necessary, only if you plan to keep you stang long tern. Ecoboot engines have been know for heavy carbon buildup. If your a spirited driver and reving it high I would recommend the catch can. Its cheaper than cleaning valves, and dealing with misfires later on. Here is my catch can results on my 5.0 GT after about 1000-1500 miles daily driving, moderate revving, no track days, stock engine, just an axle back exhaust. On my old Nissan GTR I was pushing 19lbs on the turbos and I would easily see twice or three times that much oil in the catch cans in the same period of time.

I will be leasing one do I still need it? Wouldnt it be against to keep the warranty?

 

[stevelp99]

If leasing then I'd pass unless you plan to buy and mod it it afterwards as you would have to return the car to stock when returning it. As for warranty, it would only be against the warranty if it specifically caused an issue. It installs and is removable without any permanent modification as they generally have oem style fittings for where the hoses connects to the pcv system. I just find them cheap insurance like using good quality top tier fuel. Oil separators are generally 100-150$, but I plan on modding my GT and keeping it long term.

 

[Smarz1018]

Mod it properly, tune it accordingly, will run better and be much more enjoyable than stock. Facts. :cheers:

 

[tcman54]

Most of the ecoboost engines that had problems were one's on older cars, 2015's and such, newer models have less issues.

If one is installing an oil catch can be aware that on an ecoboost it is a pain in the butt to install especially without a lift, on a gt it is much easier.

The engine can be modded but use common sense and don't go to extreme lengths and it will be fine.

Just my opinions.

Terry

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