Challenger oil catch can

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I'm reading in the forums that this is recommended for hemi's. I want to hear from the challenger owners here about it.
 
I think it should be a standard upgrade for every vehicle. It will help keep all that sludge out of your intake tract while at the same time allow the gasses to flow through and be burnt up.

I've worked in the salvage industry and seen how gunked up they can get.
 
pdqgp said:
What mods do you currently have?
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The car has 500 miles. I haven't done anything and don't really plan on doing anything. If the oil catch can is recommended then I'll put one on
 
I don't see any inherent engineering-advantage
in having a "catch can"...except for the
monetary gain for this device's:
-aftermarket vendor,
-and perhaps, (if hired to do so), a little
extra spending money for a "can" installer.


Bob
 
After reading into it further it doesn't appear to be necessary for a daily driver
 
I have one on my 2016 Ram 1500 5.7. With all that mine catches I would think it should be standard equipment. I learned my lesson on my last Ram that I had to clean the throttle body 2 times in 60,000mi. There is a lot of debate on this topic but I will always vote for having a CC on any V8 engine. I have a Billet Tech CC and dump it every 1500 miles. Billet Tech is good people and right in my backyard.
 
If FCA intended the car to have a catch can, it would have a catch can. Many people put them on because it "looks cool". Same with a CAI.
 
frankprozzoly said:
The car has 500 miles. I haven't done anything and don't really plan on doing anything. If the oil catch can is recommended then I'll put one on
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Okay. I asked as it's not likely needed on a non-modded Daily Driver. Would it help....sure, but the stock PCV valve is likely fine for daily driving.

IF you were a track junkie or running forced induction, different story. Just punching it around town isn't going to do any harm. I've talked to many owners at our local racing events and many have gone 50-60k miles with no catch can and just a little oil build upon the front of the manifold. They've said it doesn't build up much on the other side and hasn't been a problem.

If you feel better having one, do it. Otherwise, it won't be a big deal. I ran one on my last car which ran high boost and even there it wasn't a big deal.
 
FUNX650 said:
...on any V8 engine?
Please explain. TIA


Bob
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I say this cause most cars/trucks that come with a V8 are either working truck which means pulling a load/weight or a sports car that usually will be driven as such. I am sure I do not need to explain where the fuel, oil, and water comes from that end up in the catch can. So these engines will have a higher waste in the crankcase than you average 4 cyl. Maybe if you do not plan on keeping your car long it would not be worth the cost. However for me someone who keeps his truck for more than 10 years it is more than worth it. I paid 100.00 for mine. It is not painted or polished it is not there for show. It's there to do a job and it does quite well. My theory is that vehicles do not come with them as most consumers would not empty thiers or would not want to pay to take it to a shop to have it emptied. It's hard enough just to get the average consumer just to remember to change the oil even with most cars having a oil change light.

Feel free to watch this video. I know I would not want that going back thru my engine to be burned in combustion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9klkDCItEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf6...PLL7-LI_zBIak3SjU9HJQ6n3qbaBLh7uAFPOeLsrTlCTQ

Here is one for a V6. Not as much but still worth it over the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_6V0VBrNS4

Here if you need an explanation of where the waste comes from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pzwtPv6hJk
 
I have one and I feel it was well worth it. Your intake manifold doesn't need to be lubricated so there's no reason for oil to be in there.

It's very clear that they work but only you can decide whether it's worth it. You paid a premium for a performance car so why not a little insurance that it's working optimally.
 
I put two of them on my Optima. I think with direct injected gasoline engines we don't know yet what kind of longevity to expect since they are so new. With a direct injected engine fuel never touches the underside of the intake valve so all the oil particles that recirculate through the PCV system can build up and cause significant problems in the long run.

A catch can is simple insurance against carbon build up on the backside of the intake valves. I personally feel it's necessary with a direct injected motor but it certainly can't hurt in other applications.

At least with the hemi, the backside of the intake valves gets some fuel wash from the intake charge so you have some cleaning effect. Adding fuel system cleaner will actually make contact with carbon deposits on the valves.

Bottom line is if you think it's worthwhile then do it, if you think it's hogwash then don't. There's really no right or wrong, it's YOUR car, YOUR rules...
 
I run one on my daily driver which is a 2015 Mustang GT (5.0). The can catches a tablespoon or two of oil in between oil changes.

Some say that if the can was necessary, the manufacturer would have included one from the factory.

Others say the can would be an additional cost during production, and most owners would forget to empty the can because not everyone is an enthusiast like we all are.

I use one for peace of mind. The $110.00 that I spent for the catch can is money well spent if it keeps the intake cleaner.

For the 5.0's, we only use one catch can on the passenger side since that is where the majority of the oil passes through.
 
I also wouldn't mess with it on a NA engine since it just burns off in combustion. My last na set up was a decently modified ls based 408.
Now with my lsa, I run one. Why? Because the oil that passes by pools under the sc lid and generously coats the hx brick. This does have an effect on your iat2's and performance.

Now I did find that oil choice kade a difference in the oil consumed with my ls1 and 408 (same pcv system). those engines consumed 3x the amount of mobile1 compared to other synthetics.

As for which depends on design and where you wan it to fit. They're generally universal though. If I were to get a new one I'd go with a mighty mouse can. I am running dual saikou michi right now.
 
ekennett said:
I put two of them on my Optima. I think with direct injected gasoline engines we don't know yet what kind of longevity to expect since they are so new. With a direct injected engine fuel never touches the underside of the intake valve so all the oil particles that recirculate through the PCV system can build up and cause significant problems in the long run.

A catch can is simple insurance against carbon build up on the backside of the intake valves. I personally feel it's necessary with a direct injected motor but it certainly can't hurt in other applications.

At least with the hemi, the backside of the intake valves gets some fuel wash from the intake charge so you have some cleaning effect. Adding fuel system cleaner will actually make contact with carbon deposits on the valves.

Bottom line is if you think it's worthwhile then do it, if you think it's hogwash then don't. There's really no right or wrong, it's YOUR car, YOUR rules...
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100% agree with this.
 
JoeyGT said:
I run one on my daily driver which is a 2015 Mustang GT (5.0). The can catches a tablespoon or two of oil in between oil changes.

Some say that if the can was necessary, the manufacturer would have included one from the factory.

Others say the can would be an additional cost during production, and most owners would forget to empty the can because not everyone is an enthusiast like we all are.

I use one for peace of mind. The $110.00 that I spent for the catch can is money well spent if it keeps the intake cleaner.

For the 5.0's, we only use one catch can on the passenger side since that is where the majority of the oil passes through.
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:iagree: I have a catch can in my 2013 5.0 Mustang GT and IMO I would have one for peace of mind. It's very easy to install. I paid about $110.00. I recently checked my catch can and there was less than a teaspoon of oil in it. To me that oil would be in your intake valves causing gumming. I can't tell you what to do, however, if it was me I would have one in a heartbeat. Others may disagree but I always do the better safe than sorry route for long term reliability. BTW, I really do not run my ride very hard and I travel about 10 miles total to and from work. Many times I do such short distances that my engine is not fully heated up. That alone is my reason why I have the catch can.

It's your ride, your pride and joy, give it what she deserves and it's only about $110.
 
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