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  1. Protecting the N55 - Catch Can R&D, Part 3: Test Results and Final Look

    Protecting the N55 - Catch Can R&D, Part 3: Test Results and Final Look

    The pre-sale for this kit is now live! Click here to buy the Mishimoto N55 Catch Can Kit!

    Nothing ruins a weekend drive through your favorite back roads more than an unexpected check engine light (CEL). That is, nothing except a flashing check engine light.  Having driven my fair share of Volkswagens, Audis, and more recently Subaru's, I've become quite accustomed to the warm, orange glow of a lit check engine light.  A solid CEL is something that no longer worries me; it's something that I, and most people who modify cars, have come to expect every now and then.  What does still haunt my dreams, however, is the flashing CEL. What's the difference? A solid CEL is usually a fault that's not life-threatening to the engine.  Small issues

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  2. Mishimoto 2015 Subaru WRX Direct-Fit Baffled Oil Catch Can System, Part 1: Product Introduction

    Mishimoto 2015 Subaru WRX Direct-Fit Baffled Oil Catch Can System, Part 1: Product Introduction

    Interested in purchasing our WRX catch can kit? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Subaru WRX Baffled Oil Catch Can System

    If you follow our engineering blog or are involved with any of our social media outlets, you should be well aware of the new baffled oil catch can we recently released. This new product features a much smaller footprint compared to our existing catch can, allowing for fitment in tighter engine bays.

    While developing this catch can, we wondered about using it in direct-fit kits for popular vehicles. For most drivers, a catch can is a DIY project requiring only the routing of hoses and fabrication of brackets for mounting the can. Installing a DIY setup that appears like it was made for the vehicle can be quite a challenge. This is where we come in, to take the guesswork out of a catch can installation. We are planning to provide mounting brackets, hardware,

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  3. Keep oil out of your intake - Oil Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Blow-By Introduction

    Keep oil out of your intake - Oil Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Blow-By Introduction

    The 2016 Mustang GT has arrived at Mishimoto, and we are wasting no time in developing products for Ford's newest version of the Pony car. We decided to begin with a version of our baffled oil catch can specifically designed to be direct-fit with the Mustang GT.

    Stock Mustang Parts
    Stock Mustang Parts

    You would be doing your Coyote a favor by installing some type of catch can for preventative maintenance. Some feel that a catch can is not a necessity until you introduce forced induction, which may be the case. On the other hand every ounce of blow-by collected in a catch can is an ounce that is not heading back into your intake to kill fuel mileage, buildup on valves, and increase the risk of detonation. To read more about the benefits of a

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  4. Mishimoto 2015+ Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Direct-Fit Baffled Oil Catch Can System, Part 4: Results and Project Conclusion

    Mishimoto 2015+ Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Direct-Fit Baffled Oil Catch Can System, Part 4: Results and Project Conclusion

    Interested in picking up this awesome catch can kit? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Baffled Oil Catch Can

    When we left you last time, we had equipped our Mustang up with our prototype dual-can setup, and we sent the vehicle out for some road use. Since we would be testing other components (intake and intercooler) at the same time, dyno pulls would also be conducted with this setup installed.

    After just 300 miles of road use, this is what we found.

    PCV catch can contents
    PCV catch can contents

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  5. Keep Oil Out of Your Intake - Oil Catch Can R&D, Part 2: The Driver-Side

    Keep Oil Out of Your Intake - Oil Catch Can R&D, Part 2: The Driver-Side

    Last time we took a look at the passenger-side catch can setup for our brand-new Mustang GT. We will still be making more improvements to our original design going forward, but the main location will stay the same. Now onto our driver-side catch can development!

    Driver-side Mustang catch can bracket installed
    Driver-side Mustang catch can bracket installed

    Driver-side Mustang catch can installed
    Driver-side Mustang catch can installed

    The driver-side catch can was a bit more difficult to place than

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  6. Little Caddy - Catch Can R&D, Part 4: ATS Hose Routing

    Little Caddy - Catch Can R&D, Part 4: ATS Hose Routing

    Hello to all my wonderful Camaro 2.0T and Cadillac ATS owners! In our last update, we made the big reveal of our patent-pending blow-by tap. We drilled down into the details of how we plan on mining that nasty vein of oil vapor out of your LTG and transporting it to a catch can, instead of into your intake manifold.

    Today, we're going to take it back to basics a little bit and look specifically at that whole "transport" element. To go even further back to basics, check out our technical section to see why blow-by is so bad for your engine over time. You know all about the complex, unique parts of this Camaro catch can project, but what about something as simple and ubiquitous as the hoses?

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  7. Gotta Keep em' Separated - Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

    Gotta Keep em' Separated - Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

    The Focus RS is a big hit at the Mishimoto headquarters, and we want to make sure to protect our newest addition. If you missed Kyle Mohan testing out the Focus RS drift mode, check out our Focus RS Drift Video. Luckily one of the first projects up to bat is our direct-fit baffled oil catch can. We know that the necessity of an oil catch can is a hotly debated topic among many car communities, and the Focus RS is no exception. From previous projects and research online, we've learned that blow-by is a real presence in these EcoBoost engines.

    Focus ST Catch Can R&D
    Focus RS Oil Catch Can R&D

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  8. Bye-Bye Blow-By - Catch Can R&D, Part 2: Road Testing

    Bye-Bye Blow-By - Catch Can R&D, Part 2: Road Testing

    We have had some radio silence with this F150 catch can project, but we now have some updates that we are ready to spill! This has been an interesting project from the beginning. The bulk of time has mainly consisted of road testing; we've logged thousands of miles so far, and every single mile counts.

    Let's backtrack a bit. When we began this project, we intended to see what a dual-can setup would accomplish. In the last update we explained the benefit of having a catch can as part of both the PCV and CCV systems. Also, our engineer, Dan, was in the process

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  9. Gotta Keep Em' Separated- Catch Can R&D, Part 3: Test Results

    Gotta Keep Em' Separated- Catch Can R&D, Part 3: Test Results

    Testing is complete! Although we would still like to be cruising through twisty back roads logging R&D miles, it is time to bring the Focus RS back to the stables to examine our catch can. When we test our catch cans, we try to put a wide variety of miles on the car to best replicate normal driving situations. We send one of our engineers out into the wild to put our development vehicle through its paces and ensure our products are functioning as designed.

    Focus RS catch can testing
    Focus RS catch can testing

    Blow-by Meets it's Match

    Although our compact baffled oil catch can has been tried and tested numerous times, we still want to put it through the ringer to ensure that it functions just as nicely on every application. Just like

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  10. Boots, Blowouts, and Boost Tubes: How to Build a Reliable CAC Piping System

    Boots, Blowouts, and Boost Tubes: How to Build a Reliable CAC Piping System

    So, let’s talk boots! No, were not talking about Red Wings, steel toes, or Timberlands. This article is about ensuring that your charge-air cooler boots remain intact and in place to keep your car or truck on the road and out of the garage. So what’s the big deal? You clamp the boot down, and if it blows off you clamp it a bit tighter. While this might be a quick solution, that boot blowout is likely to occur again unless you address the issue properly. If you have a modified car or truck that produces an absurd amount of boost, pay close attention to this article for tips about selecting the right products for the job and creating a reliable system. No one wants to be left on the side of the road in frigid weather when a cheap boot decides to commit suicide. Okay, let’s jump right in!

    Charge-Air Cooler Basics

    This section is for those who are completely new to turbocharged vehicles. If you have a basic understanding of the intercooler

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