Hi folks. We are continuing to develope new and exciting things. The T-Handle final design will be ready this weekend, and we are brining some special suprises to the ShinDig in Georgia next weekend that will be for sale to everyone then.
The shift bezel inserts are also finished and we are awaiting a batch to come back from anodize so we can show you all the options we will have available for you folks to purchase.
Now onto what this title indicates.
We are getting ready to begin production of a catch can that will fit our rides. We will provide all brackets and hoses essential to your install. The price will be under $100 and you will not need to do any modifications as many are doing to products currently out there today
Within the next week or two I will be posting a picture installed on the car and then we are probably going to set this up as a group buy. I'll keep everyone posted.
Again, many thanks for your business, and support.
I am defiantly interested, but I would like to first see where it will be located.
One question that has been rolling around in my head is will the catch-can increase the pressure (back-pressure) in the pcv hose? It would appear the catch-can will restrict/reduce the air flow in the pvc hose, and possibly create some kind of back-up/restriction in the pcv valve, or between the pcv valve and the catch-can. Are you testing pcv hose/line pressure before and after the catch-can, and comparing it to the stock pcv line/hose pressure?
I am defiantly interested, but I would like to first see where it will be located.
One question that has been rolling around in my head is will the catch-can increase the pressure (back-pressure) in the pcv hose? It would appear the catch-can will restrict/reduce the air flow in the pvc hose, and possibly create some kind of back-up/restriction in the pcv valve, or between the pcv valve and the catch-can. Are you testing pcv hose/line pressure before and after the catch-can, and comparing it to the stock pcv line/hose pressure?
I talked to BT about the design of the catch can a week ago. They are planning on using stock diameter tubing and fittings and the can itself will, of course, be larger than 1/2" inside diameter. There should not be any back pressure created by this part.
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"The 5.7L engine was designed to be a balance of cost, weight, and power. The SRT 6.1L engine was designed to kick ass." - Team SRT
Under normal engine operation, small amounts of oil vapor leave through the PCV valve. Many years ago, this vapor was directed straight to the ground. Environmental concerns now mandate that the vapor be run through the engine. This vapor is directed into your intake manifold where it condenses back into liquid oil and enters your cylinder with your air charge. It is burned during combustion and then evacuated with the exhaust. The downside is that you now have oil in your intake manifold and on your valves and your air charge is less combustible. This phenomenon is present in stock vehicles, but increases with WOT driving and with mods, especially those mods that increase compression. This is a known problem on high compression engines and the LS1 motor, which the 5.7 and 6.1 are similar to.
A catch-can is a small collector vessel that goes in line between the PCV valve and your intake. It allows the oil vapor to condense in the can before entering the intake. You then empty the oil out of the can every few thousand miles, trip to the track, etc. It keeps your intake and valves cleaner, presumably gives you a cleaner air charge, and preserves your valve seals.
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"The 5.7L engine was designed to be a balance of cost, weight, and power. The SRT 6.1L engine was designed to kick ass." - Team SRT
Last edited by 1fastsedan : 07-31-2007 at 01:20 PM.
I talked to BT about the design of the catch can a week ago. They are planning on using stock diameter tubing and fittings and the can itself will, of course, be larger than 1/2" inside diameter. There should not be any back pressure created by this part.
Glad to hear this has been looked at. The most likely place for the air restriction/backup is in the catch-can, where the air has to change direction, and pass through any filters/steel wool.
I have seen some catch-cans that are located far away from the pcv value/intake manifold, which requires a much longer pvc hose. The longer hose could also cause back-up/restriction. That is why I am curious to see where the can is located. The shorter the hose the better, IMO.
I don't know how much pressure is running through the pcv and hose. I just wonder if any slow down in air velocity/pressure leaving the PCV value could eventually clog up the PCV, or further back.. I am no gear-head and don't know much about this stuff.
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