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Opinions on installing a catch can? I've seen a few posts where it's very 50/50. Is it really needed for the 2.7 or should I save my money?
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Which brand did you go with?I installed the Mishimoto on my 2.7. Yes, because of the configuration of our engines a catch can is not required, but even with relatively few miles so far mine has caught enough oil to make it worthwhile. It requires no modifications whatsoever because it bolts right to the firewall in locations where there are already studs, and it comes with hoses that clip onto your factory fittings (and can be easily removed if you have to put yours back on for emissions). Even though the way our engines are injected it does dilute oil that makes it into the intake, that is still a diluted mixture with oil in it...and that can affect octane rating and combustion. Any oil that I can drain from a catch can instead of having it go through the system makes it worthwhile for me. The only negative is that on one side of the system when you remove the factory hose you have to break the little plastic retainer because it was meant to not come off. I ended up just buying a replacement one from Ford in case I have to put it back to stock. It arrived quickly and cost about 20 bucks.
I'm just going to do it for my 2.7l once it comes. Going to keep it forever so might as well protect it.Opinions on installing a catch can? I've seen a few posts where it's very 50/50. Is it really needed for the 2.7 or should I save my money?
Mandatory? I wouldn't say so, however I would never run without one. I have one on my 2022 F-150 5.0L and from a maintenance standpoint, wouldn't be without it. Just such a minimal cost to save you potential headaches in the future, performance etc.. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!Opinions on installing a catch can? I've seen a few posts where it's very 50/50. Is it really needed for the 2.7 or should I save my money?
Mishimoto...both sides.Which brand did you go with?