Ford Performance Air/Oil Separator

[Njones1205]

Does anyone have experience with the Ford Performance Air/Oil Separator? I was thinking about a catch can when I saw this and thought it might be better suited since it was designed by Ford.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6766-B23.

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[PWillette]

Interesting, I thought I had read somewhere here that the 2.3 came from the factory with an air/oil separator but as I remember it is mounted on the side of the engine.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

The installation photos show an engine bay with corroded aluminum and rusty metal parts

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Interesting, I thought I had read somewhere here that the 2.3 came from the factory with an air/oil separator but as I remember it is mounted on the side of the engine.

I recall reading the same thing. Interesting that the listing shows the part type as being "Engine: Dress-Up Kits". Nothing screams performance like "Dress-Up Kit", LOL.

 

[RagnarKon]

Interesting, I thought I had read somewhere here that the 2.3 came from the factory with an air/oil separator but as I remember it is mounted on the side of the engine.

It does.

Not sure what's different about this kit, BUT... I shall investigate.

 

[Bruno]

looks spendy compared to the aftermarket - but it has that cool "Ford Performance" logo embossed on the top...

+ how do you clean it out? Most catch cans are a cylendar that you unscrew the bottom of

 

[WhiskeyCity]

It does.

Not sure what's different about this kit, BUT... I shall investigate.

...subscribing...

A catch can is next up on my mod list.

 

[PWillette]

According to instructions remove hoses, remove AOS and dump it out vs. the factory one being a fix d unit.

 

[Bmadda]

looks spendy compared to the aftermarket - but it has that cool "Ford Performance" logo embossed on the top...

+ how do you clean it out? Most catch cans are a cylendar that you unscrew the bottom of

You unbolt it and drain it, then put it back...that's really what it is, a relocate kit

 

[RagnarKon]

According to instructions remove hoses, remove AOS and dump it out vs. the factory one being a fix d unit.

Yeah this is a "traditional" catch can while the factory oil/air separator drains the oil back into the oil pan to be filtered/reused.

I'm mostly confused about the pictures they have in the instructions, because it looks nothing like the Bronco engine bay from what I can tell. I'm assuming the pictures are from the Ranger and that's the reason why I just don't recognize it. Once I'm done with work I'll have to put eyeballs on my Bronco's engine to see if I can figure it out and align myself.

 

[PWillette]

...subscribing...

A catch can is next up on my mod list.

As far as I can see this is basically a catch can...it separates/captures/collects the oil that can than be discarded. It's certainly a much easier install than typical catch cans on the market.

 

[Njones1205]

I saw that too. I actually think it’s Ranger engine as the instructions make a comment about the Ranger and Bronco being

 

[Gluestick]

What’s the expected benefits of this or a catch can? I’ve never taken steps to add this in any vehicle config I’ve had before.

 

[Bmadda]

What’s the expected benefits of this or a catch can? I’ve never taken steps to add this in any vehicle config I’ve had before.

Mostly snake oil. In cold climates they fill up w/water for half the year and freeze.

 

[Helomech73]

Installed on my 23 Everglades

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