What does a Mighty Mouse Catch Can Do?

MIGHTY​​ Solutions The PCV can is the max effort bells and whistles fix for people who want a PCV system and high HP. Clean air still comes into the crankcase to filter out particles/fumes/moisture during regular driving and is constantly scavenged back out by intake manifold vac (just like stock).

How Oil Catch Can works?

Oil catch cans are simple devices that can greatly benefit direct-injected engines. They prevent oil and other contaminants from causing buildup inside your engine’s intake manifold. An oil catch can acts as a filter, plugging into this hose line to “catch” the contaminants before they can reach the intake.

Do naturally aspirated engines need a catch can?

Naturally aspirated cars (in general) don’t need a catch can on the vent side and can usually just run a breather.

What does a JLT oil separator do?

JLT 3.0 Oil Separator Multi stage filter system designed to collect the finest of vapors and drop them into the easily removable bottom while allowing clean air to pass through to the intake.

What is a PCV fitting?

Home | What is a PCV valve (and what does it do?) Many cars come fitted with a PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve as part of the breather system – especially those systems with a pipe connecting the breather to the inlet manifold.

Are oil catch cans a gimmick?

Jason cites a study from the Society of Automotive Engineers that showed buildup on intake valves significantly decreased when contaminants were routed away from the intake manifold. So, yes, a catch can isn’t a bad idea. At a minimum, it’s not a scam.

Does a catch can add horsepower?

An oil catch can doesn’t add any power or make any cool noises so it is often overlooked when modifying vehicles. However, a catch can will ensure you always have a cleaner intake tract free of oil, and help keep your engine running better for longer.

Do oil catch cans increase performance?

An Oil Catch Can is an important component for the turbocharged and naturally aspirated vehicles. It not only keeps the intake clean and improves the engine life but also refines the performance. Due to its useful application, every professional driver with a tuned vehicle installs an Oil Catch Can.

Do you really need an oil separator?

If you have a direct injection engine, you should have an AOS. When you go bigger on horsepower, you should have a quality AOS. Even if your vehicle is otherwise stock, and AOS can greatly improve performance and economy over time. They work well when installed correctly, it’s the right product for your engine.