Catch Can Hookup

[madtrucker2016]

Did I hook this up correctly, or does it matter? I didn't think twice about it when I installed it, but I've watched videos and looked at other installs and I've seen it hooked up this way and with the hose connections swapped. I've only had it on for a couple days and it's already starting to collect oil, so I know it's working, just don't know if it's hooked up backwards..

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I like the hose Made in the USA thats a good install

 

[JayLeonard]

To me crossing the hoses just looks wrong.

 

[chrisbh17]

To me crossing the hoses just looks wrong.

Never cross the streams.

 

[Dapk]

Im curious. Do we really need this? From what I was. Told the tube runs back into the intake goes back directly to the pan.
Just didn't want to spend $ if I really didn't need to. Thanks

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[Scotts Ram]

Wouldn't they have put gozinta and gozouta arrows on it if it was important? Just asking here.

You gotta watch it for the Gozinta's and especially the Gozouta's....

 

[polock48]

Same on mine, but I installed a drain petcock on the bottom.

 

[UPRjoe]

Either way will work fine with the internal diffuser as it's not just a small screen that allows the two chambers to draw oil across them. That is the reason for the patented split level diffuser we designed for that catch can. For supercharged or heavily modified vehicles you will want the extend longer side of the diffuser on the inlet side. We have tested it on engines with minor modifications and it works great either way. The diffuser can easily be unscrewed and you can turn it to either side to fit however you like the hoses the best on your vehicle.

Joe

 

[Matts175]

I crossed mine, as per the instructions that came with mine (random Ebay brand). Also, looking at the design of mine, I see why it made sense to cross them.

BTW: I just drained mine yesterday. First time since October (oil changed). Good God!!! I filled up 2x 4oz. "Dixie" cups. I can't believe that that would have been "injected" into my intake.

Lastly... anyone installing any of these... do yourself a favor and run up to the hardware store and install a ball valve at the bottom. Makes life much easier.

 

[Toolman]

Either way will work fine with the internal diffuser as it's not just a small screen that allows the two chambers to draw oil across them. That is the reason for the patented split level diffuser we designed for that catch can. For supercharged or heavily modified vehicles you will want the extend longer side of the diffuser on the inlet side. We have tested it on engines with minor modifications and it works great either way. The diffuser can easily be unscrewed and you can turn it to either side to fit however you like the hoses the best on your vehicle.

Joe

Thanks @UPRjoe !
So, if I understand correctly, it was designed with the intent of hoses being swapped, and I should (but not necessary) rotate the diffuser?

 

[UPRjoe]

Check out this picture it shows how we advertise it. I prefer the way you have it installed for the look. Also, if you want to swap the diffuser you can as it's not necessary. If you are catching a decent amount of oil then I would swap the diffuser and you will collect even more since your PCV system is seeing a lot of intake vacuum. Vacuum is good as it will evacuate the positive pressure even better and result in improved ring seal similar to a small vacuum pump. Oil vapor getting sucked through PCV air is more of a vacuum signal strength issue than the commonly mislead engine blow-by claim everyone makes.

Newer vehicles have very high vacuum signals to help overall performance and efficiency which result in oil consumption. That is where the necessity of a solid performing catch can comes into play and will deliver the benefits listed below.

Your overall MPG will continue to creep up and your throttle response will also keep improving as the intake tract cleans up from the previous oil consumption and no more degrading of octane. Share some pictures once you have collected more oil and let us know how your running. BTW, thank you for sharing in the first place as many users just install our catch cans and are very happy with the performance and benefits and are so busy they never get time to share.

Thank you, Joe

 

[KPMH]

Either way will work fine with the internal diffuser as it's not just a small screen that allows the two chambers to draw oil across them. That is the reason for the patented split level diffuser we designed for that catch can. For supercharged or heavily modified vehicles you will want the extend longer side of the diffuser on the inlet side. We have tested it on engines with minor modifications and it works great either way. The diffuser can easily be unscrewed and you can turn it to either side to fit however you like the hoses the best on your vehicle.

Joe

I just ordered the UPR catch can and I looked at the instructions on the UPR web site. I found this comment regarding the installation.

https://uprproducts.com/09-20-dodge-ram-5-7l-billet-oil-catch-can-z-mount/

Scroll down to the Description and read the first paragraph. It kinda told me it's directional but can understand that that would apply more to modified engines.

One question I did have was from the installation instruction showing the engine mount locations for the 5.7 Hemi catch can



What is the difference between the 5.7 Hemi Ram - 194 and the 5.7 Hemi -186-188. I have a 2015 Ram Tradesman with the 5.7 Hemi and 6-speed RWD setup. Just curious which one I have. I couldn't find any info online.

Thanks,

Pete

 

[NJMOPAR]

Just did my UPR today on my 2010, had to use the lower mounting hole.
You can see the upper one to the right of the can. Would've been way too high.

 

[KPMH]

Just did my UPR today on my 2010, had to use the lower mounting hole.
You can see the upper one to the right of the can. Would've been way too high.

Thanks for the photos. I kinda figured the lower one is the one to use. Just curious about the designations of the Hemis.