$42 catch can

[yortnodnarb]

I checked mine yesterday with a little over 300 miles on it and it just registered on the dipstick, maybe a couple tablespoons of liquid. Mine was the color of cappuccino and very watery, I'm wondering since I'm still in the 20's at night if a lot of what I'm catching is just condensation from the constant hot/cold cycles under the hood. I'm thinking once it warms up this spring I won't catch as much, only time will tell.

 

[rotwiler]

Also for those wanting to buy one, don't fall for the ones that cost $69-89 they are same can with just logo change, same cheap hose etc. Get cheapest one that looks like this one, some 1/2 fuel line and 1-2 1/2 inch fittings and your good to go. Edit(if you buy the style like I have in photo a few posts back).

 

[chrisbh17]

Also for those wanting to buy one, don't fall for the ones that cost $69-89 they are same can with just logo change, same cheap hose etc. Get cheapest one that looks like this one, some 1/2 fuel line and 1-2 1/2 inch fittings and your good to go.

I think the only thing thats worth paying extra for is one with the Z-bracket, since that bracket seems to be made for bolting right to the engine itself instead of having to mount a universal bracket elsewhere. But I dont think that feature is worth 30.00 more...maybe 10 or 15 if you can find it.

 

[GottaBeKD]

I think the only thing thats worth paying extra for is one with the Z-bracket, since that bracket seems to be made for bolting right to the engine itself instead of having to mount a universal bracket elsewhere. But I dont think that feature is worth 30.00 more...maybe 10 or 15 if you can find it.

Does that z bracket fit all 5.7 engines? Some don't list 2018 as compatible. Would hate to deal with eBay returns so just trying to make sure.

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[rotwiler]

Agree, I was taking about the $25-30 style like I have. I actually kind of like placement I put it, easy to check, can't forget its there.

 

[Ramm5.7]

Ya rotwiler, normal, at least like mine! 2017 installed and drove same, about 100 miles and pretty much looked the same.
I bought mine for 68.oo, came with z bracket, 2 lengths of black rubber hose. Worth it for everything needed for install, no running out to get parts to make it work

 

[appzattak]

Hey all. I just got one in that I ordered from eBay. Quality is very good and am so far happy with it. Although mine was not $42 bucks, it was $86, including shipping. Everything installed great. Glad I could save a few bucks, I went with the black one and if I had gone that route with the Billet one, it would have been an additional $25 bucks plus a longer wait for delivery.

Here is the link to the one I got.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192317901800

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[appzattak]

Hey all. I just got one in that I ordered from eBay. Quality is very good and am so far happy with it. Although mine was not $42 bucks, it was $86, including shipping. Everything installed great. Glad I could save a few bucks, I went with the black one and if I had gone that route with the Billet one, it would have been an additional $25 bucks plus a longer wait for delivery.

Here is the link to the one I got.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192317901800

Here are some pics of the goods.













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[whetrick1]

Did you mount it with the spacer on the outside of the catch can mount.


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[appzattak]

Did you mount it with the spacer on the outside of the catch can mount.


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Yes I did, also had to had 2 washers as the engine bolt was bottoming out.

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[whetrick1]

Well on mine the spacer went on the inside between the mounting arm and the head for the wires to run between the head and the mounting arm.


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[whetrick1]

If you blow this pic of mine up you can see part of the spacer and the wire bundle that runs between it and the head.


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[David H]

Hey all. I just got one in that I ordered from eBay. Quality is very good and am so far happy with it. Although mine was not $42 bucks, it was $86, including shipping. Everything installed great. Glad I could save a few bucks, I went with the black one and if I had gone that route with the Billet one, it would have been an additional $25 bucks plus a longer wait for delivery.

Here is the link to the one I got.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192317901800

Here are some pics of the goods.







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Yes I did, also had to had 2 washers as the engine bolt was bottoming out.

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Same one I installed. Like that comes with everything and quality hose. Also had to add washers to the bolt.

Checking mine every 1000 miles. 3 to 4 oz of yuck. Cold climate.

 

[MarshRam]

$42 catch can. 1/4th full. About 4k miles.

 

[rotwiler]

Towed for first time this year, RV(4k pounds). I had just put the catch can on when I posted here, so in under a month, probably 450 miles total, caught 1/4 cup, mainly oil, but a little condensation, has been around 38-50 outside lately. Was not expecting it to catch so much.

 

[chrisbh17]

For those who have the Amazon catch can without a Z-bracket, where/how did you mount it to?

I see a couple pics where people clamped them to the A/C hard line....Im not sure I like that idea (will it cause the line to break eventually?)

Also curious if I should worry about voiding a MaxCare warranty because of the catch can.....

 

[69GWC]

Mine is mounted to the airbox.

I cant see how they could claim a CC could hurt anything to void a warrenty, I think it does just the opposite.

 

[Mossybloak]

Same here, airbox.

 

[MarshRam]

For those who have the Amazon catch can without a Z-bracket, where/how did you mount it to?

I see a couple pics where people clamped them to the A/C hard line....Im not sure I like that idea (will it cause the line to break eventually?)

Also curious if I should worry about voiding a MaxCare warranty because of the catch can.....

Clamped mine to the ac line and no it will not cause any harm to it. I think I have my writeup with pics on page 2 of this thread. I like where I placed it, as it is easy to get to, it does not budge at all and I don't even need a step stool with my 6" lift. However, the ac line location I used may not work with a K&N CAI or any other CAI that needs that area for the mounting arm. I have S&B, so no issues.

 

[McBroom]

Using the catch can no matter the brand or cost.
What’s the difference in the cpv valve system between the 5.7 and the 6.4L?
I have a can and want to put it on my 6.4


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