Does The EcoBoost Need A Catch Can?

[Mishimoto]

Like most, I've been doing a lot of research on catch cans and it seems that having check valves and a positive vacuum source are essential for it to work properly with the Ecoboost or turbo cars in general.

Does your design incorporate these two features?

Thanks!

Jim

Hey Jim,

At this time, our prototype does not include a check valve or positive vacuum source. Our current configuration has been tested on a variety of turbocharged vehicles with great success.

As mentioned earlier in this thread, we are still working out the details of our design and performing road tests to check how effective our prototype is.

At this point, we have yet to obtain actual data that identifies the need for a positive vacuum source for this particular vehicle.

Thanks
-John

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[Mishimoto]

Check out the final results from testing!

Mishimoto 2015+ Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Direct-Fit Baffled Oil Catch Can System, Part 4: Results and Project Conclusion

When we left you last time, we had equipped our Mustang up with our prototype dual-can setup, and we sent the vehicle out for some road use. Since we would be testing other components (intake and intercooler) at the same time, dyno pulls would also be conducted with this setup installed.

After just 300 miles of road use, this is what we found.

PCV catch can contents

PCV catch can contents

It’s Interesting that our breather-side catch can looked fairly empty after our road testing.

Breather catch can contents

The can above was bone dry. We continued to accumulate miles, and strangely enough, this can still did not collect any fluid. Although it had a scent of fuel and oil, accumulation was nonexistent.

With our results in, we came to the conclusion that our kit would include only the PCV-side catch can. We would never want to sell a product that does not function or does not provide any benefits to your vehicle. Sure, it is possible that some high-powered applications might produce blow-by in the breather line. If the need arises to launch a dual setup, we have all the prototypes ready to go for mass production. For now, Mishimoto will offer a single, proven catch can kit.

So what does this kit now include?

• Mishimoto two-port compact baffled oil catch can (anodized black)
• Two oil catch can fittings
• Powder-coated steel catch can mounting bracket
• Silicone catch can lines with OEM-style quick-disconnect fittings
• Four worm-gear clamps for hose connection points

Prototype kit components

A look at the OEM-style quick-disconnect fittings we will be including!

Quick-disconnect fitting

Our renderings of the hoses and bracket to be included with this kit.

Catch can bracket 3D model

Catch can silicone hose 3D model

So that’s it, the project is complete and we have an effective catch can system for the EB Mustang. We were able to remove oil and fuel byproduct from the PCV system without modifying the factory hose routing or system design. We should have images of our finalized and assembled hoses soon, along with the production-quality brackets.

Thanks for following along with the progress of our kit. Would anyone be interested in a pre-sale discount for this kit? Let us know!

Thanks

 

[neodark]

Definitely, I would love to know pricing.

 

[e30og]

checked this thread after several weeks and you guys just so happened to update it haha. Sweet, all down to the pricing at this point

 

[ECOKN815]

Absolutely down for this kit!!

 

[sandpiper]

I would be interested.

 

[Herr Squid]

Definitely interested in pricing!

 

[WatchSquid]

I'm also interested in pricing/availability/preorder.

 

[leszek]

At this time, our prototype does not include a check valve

Hi John,

So does that mean that you are pressurizing the crankcase during boost?

 

[Barret72]

I am interested in pricing/availability/preorder as well

 

[wireless]

Interested.

 

[Mishimoto]

Definitely, I would love to know pricing.

checked this thread after several weeks and you guys just so happened to update it haha. Sweet, all down to the pricing at this point

Absolutely down for this kit!!

I would be interested.

Definitely interested in pricing!

I'm also interested in pricing/availability/preorder.

I am interested in pricing/availability/preorder as well

Interested.

Thank you for all of the interest guys! Basic details for our pre-sale are listed below. Let us know what you think!

Price: $140.00 + Shipping
Pre-Sale Start Date: Monday 1/26
Estimated Ship Date: 2/6

Thanks!

Hi John,

So does that mean that you are pressurizing the crankcase during boost?

Great question! During boost our can will be pressurized. Our catch can is a completely sealed unit that utilizes o-rings on the sealing points to form a leak-free catch can design. We have not modified the PCV system in any way. This means the PCV valve will still be in place. By design, the valve will not allow substantial boost pressure to reach the crankcase. At boost, the PCV valve will close, which will obstruct pressure from reaching the crankcase. This system has been thoroughly tested and has proven to function flawlessly during all forms of engine operation. We were able to capture a significant amount of fluid during our road testing, this fluid would have ended up coating the intake and valves of our EB had it not been captured.

Thanks for the inquiry, let us know if you have any additional questions!

Thanks
-John

 

[SloS14]

I'm down.

 

[ECOKN815]

How would we pre-order?

 

[bislag]

Still interested as well.

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