Rx Catch Can Install on Explorer Sport

[glock-coma]

In your opinion,  do you think re-routing CSS over the top is the optimal placement? Easily enough to do but I don't have enough miles on the installed system to know from experience. Thanks for the input.

When I first installed the system I was trying out different configurations. At one point I was venting the css hose to the atmosphere with a breather filter on the end.
That filter got soaked with oil when the hose was going down toward the radiator.
With the current setup the hose is completely dry. I actually spliced in a butt connector near the css so I could periodic inspect it.

I also installed a check valve in the css hose near the air filter box. When the car was parked I would get pretty strong oil vapors smell sneaking out through the hose into the air box opening at the front of the car.

 

[Roadkill]

Appreciate the insights, especially the checkvalve idea which I'll probably go ahead do as well.  My SHO is definitely not my daily driver, she's my baby which means she'll  often be parked for weeks depending on weather (never even been in rain) so your check valve idea is great for keeping my garage free of noxious odors.
Where do you find the best selection of different hose adapters/fittings? I generally have to look at Lowe's,  HD, Ace, etc. They only have white for the few  nylon fittings they actually carry and brass, neither of which matches all the hardware I used installing the kit.

 

[JimiJak]

Anyone else ending up with oil in their air box from the oil cap "return" line?
What do you guys think about that??


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[glock-coma]

Anyone else ending up with oil in their air box from the oil cap "return" line?
What do you guys think about that??


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i had oil in the air box BEFORE I added the check valve and rerouted the css hose.

 

[glock-coma]

Appreciate the insights, especially the checkvalve idea which I'll probably go ahead do as well.  My SHO is definitely not my daily driver, she's my baby which means she'll  often be parked for weeks depending on weather (never even been in rain) so your check valve idea is great for keeping my garage free of noxious odors.
Where do you find the best selection of different hose adapters/fittings? I generally have to look at Lowe's,  HD, Ace, etc. They only have white for the few  nylon fittings they actually carry and brass, neither of which matches all the hardware I used installing the kit.

I wouldn't use plastic fittings from Home Depot or any other hardware store. They won't be rated to handle the high temps under the hood.
Any auto parts store should sell the black plastic fitting kits.

Brass would be OK to use also.

 

[JimiJak]

i had oil in the air box BEFORE I added the check valve and rerouted the css hose.

I did not. But I have found a puddle in the bottom of the airbox and an oil soaked air filter after having the CSS installed.
I have the monster can here and I've been tinkering with two different CSS's, but so far no change. :


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[Roadkill]

Maybe I will try NAPA because AZ, O'Reily's, and Advance had literally nothing.  May just end up with brass since I can find it and it will last forever. 

Anyone else ending up with oil in their air box from the oil cap "return" line?
What do you guys think about that??

i had oil in the air box BEFORE I added the check valve and rerouted the css hose.

How many miles did you have on the system before you saw the first signs of oil in the CSS making its way into the airbox?  Are you running a CAI or a aftermarket panel filter in the OE airbox?  I am interested in knowing what to look for.  I credit Glock for his suggestion; I am re-routing the CSS line upward under the vanity cover instead of straight down into a 90 degree elbow then to my CAI as a precaution.

 

[JimiJak]

Stock airbox. K&N filter.
Probably the fourth oil change is when I noticed it. It's not a lot. Pretty small really, but it's definitely there.


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[glock-coma]

I noticed the before the first oil change. Running k&n panel. I always keep the vanity cover off now.

 

[ZSHO]

Anyone else ending up with oil in their air box from the oil cap "return" line?
What do you guys think about that??


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JimiJak are you using the Motorcraft oil filter(FL-500S)found many aftermarket filters to be restrictive,the oem Motorcraft just flows better with the built in diaphram that keeps the oil pressure up,Fomoco all the way,just a thought.  Z

 

[JimiJak]

Anyone else ending up with oil in their air box from the oil cap "return" line?
What do you guys think about that??


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JimiJak are you using the Motorcraft oil filter(FL-500S)found many aftermarket filters to be restrictive,the oem Motorcraft just flows better with the built in diaphram that keeps the oil pressure up,Fomoco all the way,just a thought.  Z

I've been using a wix premium...good thought. I'll try the fomoco next change.


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[MiWiAu]

Also, MY MONSTER CAN CAME IN TODAY!!! Complete with larger diameter hose, etc. SO, my plan is to remove the front facia again and make a few changes. I would like to switch to the larger can, plus try to remount the vacuum hoses closer to the turbos...Not sure yet whether I will try to tap into the intake pipes pre-turbo, or if I will tie into the open BOV ports since I'm VTA.

Not sure when I'll be doing this, but I have it tentatively slated for some time within the next two weeks.

I'll advise.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread (for the second time), but I have a quick question for those of you that have completed the Monster can install on the Explorer. Does the large can fit behind the bumper cover on the X? I saw JimiJak's plans to refit the larger canister, but I didn't see any follow-up posts with any definitive confirmation of whether or not it fit.

I have a can on order from TeamRXP, and I'm trying to plan out my install. Their 2011-14 instructions still call out the location aft of the radiator near the CSS, but I like JJ's bumper/fender install idea.

Thanks, fellas!
Mikey

 

[MiWiAu]

I answered my own question. The Monster RX can fits nicely in the void in front of the left front wheel.

I'll get some pics posted of my install in the next few days.

 

[avidmotion]

I have been reading over several forums and am confused for the RX can intall on a 2013 PP SHO. Most installs on different vehicles with the 3.5 Ecoboost motor. Finding a place for the can on the SHO is really hard. Not sure where exactly to put the holes as using the T is no longer valid. My system did not come with directions, just a go to website where Tracy putting on the can on a F150, similar but really not like my car.
Has anyone put this system on a 2010-2014 SHO, have any directions for install or any insights? Thanks

 

[ZSHO]

Here is a very useful thread that might shed some light on the install,hope this helps any.  Z        https://www.fordflex.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11866

 

[MiWiAu]

Has anyone put this system on a 2010-2014 SHO, have any directions for install or any insights? Thanks

Check out glock-coma's post #75 in this thread. Looks like he put the monster can on his 2010 SHO in front of the driver's side fender.

Also, I'm not sure from where you ordered your RX, but I got mine from TeamRXP, and they were able to e-mail me a 6 page word doc noting the install procedure for the Explorer. It couldn't hurt to call/email and ask. All I got in the box was a note basically saying "go look on youtube", so I'm glad I had the supplemental instructions handy. I did my own custom install, but I used their instructions (and JimiJak's tips) as reference to make sure I was plugging into the correct areas.

I've attached an image of the plumbing provided to me by RXP for the Explorer. I imagine the SHO would be similar.

Remember to install the check valves pointing away from the can.

 

[glock-coma]

I installed the standard size not the monster.
It did fit quite well behind  the drivers side front bumper right next to the horn.
I actual utilized part of the horn bracket assembly to mount the can. 

 

[avidmotion]

I purchased from same place Team RXP.Hopefully I have the updated version, just got it labor day weekend. I did not get instructions for install just a little piece of paper to hp to YouTube see install on a truck.

 

[MiWiAu]

I just got mine last Friday and installed it this past weekend on my XSport. Nice can. There were several parts I did not end up using, since I didn't really follow their instructions to the letter. In addition, they provided me one 90-degree PCV connector and 2 straight connectors. The straight connectors didn't work for me, so I ended up hacking up an OE hose from the clean side to the charge pipe.

Here are some instructions for fascia removal for a 2010 SHO. I used the X version for my install to get to the void behind the drivers side front fender.

http://blueox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BX2643-3.pdf

Any idea how similar the SHO plumbing is to the XSport? I was going to post up some pictures of my install in the next day or so to show some of how I did mine. Not a full-on "how-to" per se, but should give a pretty good overview. JimiJak and glock-coma did a nice job on their write ups on earlier pages here. I used many of their suggestions.

 

[avidmotion]

Ok, nearly done....I used the horn spot in front fender. I didn't want to drill. I didn't want to hack the stock hoses.
The right port goes to rear valve cover with check valve inline. I have the CSS . So hose off front valve cover to charge pipe.  Valve cover capped.
So RX CSS oil filler cap hose has check valve and goes to T on fitting coming out of charge pipe. Other side of T goes to other outside fitting on the can. I used the vacuum from the intake manifold to the middle port on the can. I needed 4 ft of hose and got clamps for the check vales and T....I love have pics and better write up later when my mechanic finishes up and gives me the pics.