Hello to all,
I've been around for a while and have some decent basic automotive knowledge. I've lost track of the performance world of car and pickups when it come to the more modern engine technology and the modifications some folks are doing on their trucks, IE; late model Dodge RAM 5.7L Hemi.
Does anyone know if there is a technical or valid reason for having a catch can. This is an aftermarket container that goes between the crankcase ventilation (PCV) and the intake manifold. The only thing I can get from the guys that are using these CATCH CANS is that it keeps the throttle body and intake clean of excessive oil that comes from the crankcase ventilation. After a few thousand miles the bottom portion of the catch can is removed and emptied of a few ounces of oil that would otherwise be sucked into the intake. Part of it getting burnt with fuel combustion with some residue on the inside of the intake manifold and throttle body.
So far I have labeled it, "Just Another Gimmick." What say you?
http://billettechnology.com/bt/videos/catch-can-standard-installation/
I've been around for a while and have some decent basic automotive knowledge. I've lost track of the performance world of car and pickups when it come to the more modern engine technology and the modifications some folks are doing on their trucks, IE; late model Dodge RAM 5.7L Hemi.
Does anyone know if there is a technical or valid reason for having a catch can. This is an aftermarket container that goes between the crankcase ventilation (PCV) and the intake manifold. The only thing I can get from the guys that are using these CATCH CANS is that it keeps the throttle body and intake clean of excessive oil that comes from the crankcase ventilation. After a few thousand miles the bottom portion of the catch can is removed and emptied of a few ounces of oil that would otherwise be sucked into the intake. Part of it getting burnt with fuel combustion with some residue on the inside of the intake manifold and throttle body.
So far I have labeled it, "Just Another Gimmick." What say you?
http://billettechnology.com/bt/videos/catch-can-standard-installation/
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