Ecoboost PCV issues

[Night Hawk]

I run a JLT PERFORMACE  oil separator in the rear pcv and using a smaller one from Steeda in the front and works great..I recommend the new updated mesh screen filters from JLT too.The filter from the the steeda units I find are  restrictive and breaks down fast. The new Jlt filter fit perfect in the steeda unit. I don't get hardly any oil mist in the front.. but the rear pcv I get just about 1 tablespoon at 4000 miles..

http://jlttruecoldair.com/ZenCart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=357_359&products_id=635&zenid=bf65413fd3ae000afad590a1e73a483e

I run a similar set up as tom which I first started running in 2003 on my Cobra. Its inline compressor filters that I usually find at Walmart or Home depot for about 25 bucks plus fittings.  I plumb PCV tubing. They work pretty well.

 

[JimiJak]

^^^^^

I do love pictures! But; What exactly would you say, you're trying to say here?

 

[Night Hawk]

^^^^^

I do love pictures! But; What exactly would you say, you're trying to say here?

  I like to see the oil fill the compressor filters, it makes me smile lol

 

[JimiJak]

Ahhhhhhhh! That makes way more sense! lol

I'm still getting to know personalities around here, plus, this forum is a new experience from what I'm used to... Like the forums that post came from.

Carry on!

 

[Night Hawk]

Ahhhhhhhh! That makes way more sense! lol

I'm still getting to know personalities around here, plus, this forum is a new experience from what I'm used to... Like the forums that post came from.

Carry on!

  yea some forums are pretty disturbing

 

[adamantium]

Tracy, would there be any problems mounting it down low in the bumper? I have plenty of real estate down there for a mounting location.

Also kind of hard to tell from the install pics on the flex, but does the oil filler cap with the filter turn it into vent to atmosphere during boost or vacuum?

 

[Tuner Boost]

No problem at all....just retain vertical mount and have a way to reach the drain....appreciate all the effort your going through!! 

Also, here is another pic of intake valve coking at 30k miles:

He pulled his intake manifold off before installing and this is what he found. He did the manual cleaning.

 

[BiGMaC]

I'm impressed!... Hopefully no more gunked up manifold or turbos... and no more lower effective fuel octane rating!  Thanks for the pic... and the info.

 

[Tuner Boost]

Were still seeing on avg 1-3 MPG improvement after the install as well.

 

[kbeck59]

Were still seeing on avg 1-3 MPG improvement after the install as well.

That will be an unexpected pleasant benefit ..

 

[panther427]

How important is the clean side seporator. What exactly is it doing.. the cost of the can doesn't bother me,but im having a hard time justifying the extra 100 dollars for the clean side separater.

 

[kbeck59]

How important is the clean side seporator. What exactly is it doing.. the cost of the can doesn't bother me,but im having a hard time justifying the extra 100 dollars for the clean side separater.

It's only $60.00 more . As to why it's needed ... it's in this thread somewhere .......

 

[BiGMaC]

How important is the clean side seporator. What exactly is it doing.. the cost of the can doesn't bother me,but im having a hard time justifying the extra 100 dollars for the clean side separater.

Tracy's posts explain that it is working on the last 5% of blowby from the PCV/EGR... look at the Flex install post on the can and CSS.... How well does it work... I'll make a personal report after it's on 1000 miles or so... I bought one on faith. Hopefully others who purchased it will also report here.

 

[kbeck59]

How important is the clean side seporator. What exactly is it doing.. the cost of the can doesn't bother me,but im having a hard time justifying the extra 100 dollars for the clean side separater.

Tracy's posts explain that it is working on the last 5% of blowby from the PCV/EGR... look at the Flex install post on the can and CSS.... How well does it work... I'll make a personalreport after it's on 1000 miles or so... I bought one on faith.

painterpatt should be giving us an update with his install in his Flex as well.
He's had it on for over a month .

 

[glock-coma]

How important is the clean side seporator. What exactly is it doing.. the cost of the can doesn't bother me,but im having a hard time justifying the extra 100 dollars for the clean side separater.

I was thinking this exact same thing.
Is it just an oil cap with a 90° hose fitting in it?
An oil replacement oil cap is $6  and a metal 90° hose fitting is $2
Any downside to making your own?

 

[ShoBoat]

I am guessing that the clean side separator has some sort of check valve or filter to prevent the vapors and oil into the intake tube (during boost) to ensure directional flow. Other than that I have no idea, but you are correct $100.00 seems a little steep for that. Maybe someone from RX can comment.

Hey you guys think we can get a group purchase going? 

 

[ShoBoat]

I was just speaking to LMS and I mentioned that I was going to be installing a Catch can on the car. He said that the install manager recommends against installing it in Direct injection engines. He is going to get me the specifics on the why. But I would hold off just in case there is a good reason.


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[kbeck59]

I was just speaking to LMS and I mentioned that I was going to be installing a Catch can on the car. He said that the install manager recommends against installing it in Direct injection engines. He is going to get me the specifics on the why. But I would hold off just in case there is a good reason.


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WOW ... please let us know what Livernois  reason is .


Curious as to what TunerBoost's response to this will be and I'm also wondering why after 500 plus miles that painterpats Flex had 0 oil in the catchcan per his last post .

 

[BiGMaC]

I was just speaking to LMS and I mentioned that I was going to be installing a Catch can on the car. He said that the install manager recommends against installing it in Direct injection engines. He is going to get me the specifics on the why. But I would hold off just in case there is a good reason.

Just got off the phone with Anthony at LMS… he's gonna discuss this recommendation, which Anthony confirmed, against using a catch can with this DI engine with Dan (tuner) and Andy (shop manager).  I asked the "why?" question.  DI seems to be the root of the rec per Anthony… but we'll see what the thinking is.

 

[Joleat]

This intrigues me. I, too, would like to hear their reasoning.