Thanks Kevin for showing us another option. I may look into this one and Killer B is top notch. I loved my holy header in my EJ. They make great parts.
Love your content Kev - is this catchcan/aos needed for even the most 'gentle' of WRX drivers? I don't race, don't track, just a daily driver grabbing groceries etc. 😅
Yes, I would recommend it for a stock car that's not driven hard. To be honest, I have not even driven my car hard and it only has less than 3000 miles on it and it still had oil residue in there.
Great info thanks so much with this info on a great catch can kit. Now I can get the right one installed before I even hit 100 miles even on the clock, just like I always did with my Honda's. I just bought my first WRX a 2023 limited with many xtras for 4k under MSRP after 20+ years as Honda fan boy. After buying the 2023 Integra 6 speed last year I found the quality absolutely terrible so I decided to move to a true made in Japan car since Type R is so overpriced and sold my Integra. The new WRX is amazing only thing I wish my manual WRX had was Eye Sight Driver assist. I loved my adaptive cruise...😂
I'm waiting for you to make black antenna covers for the gr86! Instead people wrapping it or some may not want the carbon fiber antenna cover. You should make it though :)
Hey Kevin - wondering if you could update with your experience on emptying these? I went to empty mine after 3000 miles and later after 5000 miles and absolutely nothing came out... wondering if your experience was similar. I ended up just getting a small Dixie cup to put underneath the valve then unscrewing.
I’ve heard that the FA24 motor is very good with blow by compared to older generations. This is definitely a “insurance” mod for “just in case” … I’m not surprised you haven’t seen anything and glad.
@@waybach I mean that the engine is not burning oil or otherwise burning it off anywhere because I've done monitoring of the oil level for months on-end and the oil level never changes, even at 5,000 mile interval. Now, I do change my oil every 3k. The 5k was only for testing. Therefore, since the oil level doesn't change, then the PCV system, etc. isn't sending oil into combustion. The old engines def. had oil burning problems.
Dealers could give you a hard time about it, but at the end of the day a properly installed catch can system should have no ill effect on the performance of your car.
Essentially he’s stating yes it’ll void your warranty however the product is very reliable so the product won’t damage your car. Ultimately, Yes & no. Perfect example, by virtue of federal law (Magnuson Moss Act) "an automobile manufacturer cannot void your vehicle warranty due to the installation of aftermarket parts. Unless the aftermarket part that caused the vehicle failure or contributed to it (15 U.S.C. 2302 (C))." This is how/why things like aftermarket exhaust wont "void your warranty." The problem is the barrier for the warranter isn't that hard to climb, it's not hard to point the finger at something as intrusive as a AOS. Key words in the law above being "contributed to". far from automatic void, but tread carefully. Very similar to let’s say installing a CAI.
There is nothing wrong with subaru engines. The problem is when guys do modifications and go beyond what the engine can produce without replacing internals. Of course will be a timing bomb waiting to blow.
It looks like this wouldn't be compatible with thicker TMICs? That PCV valve is just barely underneath the stock TMIC making me think this wouldn't fit with my ETS TMIC.
does anyone know why they move the pcv im still trying to wrap my head around it.. in theory the pcv could be inline anywhere in the system..only thing i can think of is there trying to put the pcv as far back in the process has possible to catch as much oil vapor has possible before the pcv...but in reality its going to be the same if they leave it on the block...
How the hell are you supposed to easily empty the CCV can?! By removing the entire assembly each time? Oh, lol, and the the PCV one. You have to remove the intercooler each time to empty that one? Excellent install video though dude. :)
There is room to empty both cans without the removal of anything. The PCV can sits very far from the intercooler. It was only removed for installation of the lines. The CCV can is in an open space in front of the intake manifold where there is an opening.
@@KevinVo Awesome, thanks man. Just waiting to hear back from Killer-B if their unit will fit a RHD model (I'm in Japan), specifically the two mounting studs on the firewall. I suspect they'll be in a different location on a RHD.
Has anyone ran or recommend the Mishimoto catch can for the BRZ platform? Their hoses are already pre-cut and easy to install. Been looking at Killer B, Radium and Mishimoto lately. Thanks!
I bought the Radium kit last fall and I does not fit on the second gens. Subaru rerouted the AC lines from first to second gen, and now they interfere with the AOS. I informed radium of the issue and returned my kit but haven't heard anything since. Seems like it just needs a updated bracket.
Just what I was looking for haha and I just opened UA-cam! Good work Kev.
Glad I could help!
@@KevinVo looking into getting a limited for the wife and you’ve been a great research source bro
Thanks Kevin for showing us another option. I may look into this one and Killer B is top notch. I loved my holy header in my EJ. They make great parts.
You're welcome!!
Please make a video on how to empty the catch can, thanks bro
Love your content Kev - is this catchcan/aos needed for even the most 'gentle' of WRX drivers? I don't race, don't track, just a daily driver grabbing groceries etc. 😅
Yes, I would recommend it for a stock car that's not driven hard. To be honest, I have not even driven my car hard and it only has less than 3000 miles on it and it still had oil residue in there.
Great info thanks so much with this info on a great catch can kit. Now I can get the right one installed before I even hit 100 miles even on the clock, just like I always did with my Honda's. I just bought my first WRX a 2023 limited with many xtras for 4k under MSRP after 20+ years as Honda fan boy. After buying the 2023 Integra 6 speed last year I found the quality absolutely terrible so I decided to move to a true made in Japan car since Type R is so overpriced and sold my Integra. The new WRX is amazing only thing I wish my manual WRX had was Eye Sight Driver assist. I loved my adaptive cruise...😂
love killer b, but i still wouldve went with an iag aos instead. not a fan of catch cans unless you're running big power!
Why aren't you a fan of catch cans?
i want to see a chasis mounted rear wing. battle aero maybe
Do you need to tune for the aos? Does it mess with the airflow?
Great question, anyone?
I'm waiting for you to make black antenna covers for the gr86! Instead people wrapping it or some may not want the carbon fiber antenna cover. You should make it though :)
It's probably not likely as there isn't going be much of a demand for it 😔
Hey Kevin - wondering if you could update with your experience on emptying these? I went to empty mine after 3000 miles and later after 5000 miles and absolutely nothing came out... wondering if your experience was similar. I ended up just getting a small Dixie cup to put underneath the valve then unscrewing.
I’ve heard that the FA24 motor is very good with blow by compared to older generations. This is definitely a “insurance” mod for “just in case” … I’m not surprised you haven’t seen anything and glad.
I’ve already did testing on this, and over 2 yrs, my FA24 has not used any oil whatsoever
What do mean by “ not used any oil “ I’m new to these catch cans and aos’s
@@waybach I mean that the engine is not burning oil or otherwise burning it off anywhere because I've done monitoring of the oil level for months on-end and the oil level never changes, even at 5,000 mile interval. Now, I do change my oil every 3k. The 5k was only for testing. Therefore, since the oil level doesn't change, then the PCV system, etc. isn't sending oil into combustion. The old engines def. had oil burning problems.
@@RobHTech okay got it thanks for the clarification my fam
Looks a lot better than the IAG ones
Guys, can we all agree on a name for the beautiful white bucket Kevin is sitting on during all videos ? I think it’s very important
Taking name suggestions.
Buckey the bucket
@@olivierst-yves5742 lmao i was thinking « boby » but buckey is way better
Not gonna lie, buckey is really catchy. Lol.
Bucky for sure
I Thought about Kevin Vo and Kevin Vo answered
Ask and you shall receive!
Do you know if adding this would affect warranty?
It’s not a warranty supported mod. But they’d have a hard time proving you had problems caused by a properly install AOS
They could give you a hard time about it, but if you install this correctly it shouldn't effect the performance of the car whatsoever.
I appreciate the response! love the content bro.@@KevinVo
How does these impact your warranty?
Dealers could give you a hard time about it, but at the end of the day a properly installed catch can system should have no ill effect on the performance of your car.
Essentially he’s stating yes it’ll void your warranty however the product is very reliable so the product won’t damage your car. Ultimately, Yes & no. Perfect example, by virtue of federal law (Magnuson Moss Act) "an automobile manufacturer cannot void your vehicle warranty due to the installation of aftermarket parts. Unless the aftermarket part that caused the vehicle failure or contributed to it (15 U.S.C. 2302 (C))." This is how/why things like aftermarket exhaust wont "void your warranty."
The problem is the barrier for the warranter isn't that hard to climb, it's not hard to point the finger at something as intrusive as a AOS. Key words in the law above being "contributed to". far from automatic void, but tread carefully.
Very similar to let’s say installing a CAI.
Why does the PCV get relocated?
Should have went iag aos xD. But hey do they have an oil pick up too for the vb?
Didn't want to deal with messing with the coolant haha
@KevinVo true true. Still great content though!
Great vid❤
Thanks 😁
Seems like it would be a pain to empty the cans
Not at all, everything is very much easily accessible.
There is nothing wrong with subaru engines. The problem is when guys do modifications and go beyond what the engine can produce without replacing internals. Of course will be a timing bomb waiting to blow.
It looks like this wouldn't be compatible with thicker TMICs? That PCV valve is just barely underneath the stock TMIC making me think this wouldn't fit with my ETS TMIC.
I actually just went out and checked. You can actually zip tie that line down further to gain more clearance.
Awesome man Ty!
does anyone know why they move the pcv im still trying to wrap my head around it.. in theory the pcv could be inline anywhere in the system..only thing i can think of is there trying to put the pcv as far back in the process has possible to catch as much oil vapor has possible before the pcv...but in reality its going to be the same if they leave it on the block...
so maybe I'm missing something but some GR86/BRZs have oil starvation issues. they're using the same motor, is this mod helpful to them too?
This mod doesn't have any effect on oil starvation. Also, the motors are actually different between the two cars.
@@KevinVo I thought the WRX used the same FA24 engine just turbocharged, but alright thanks for clarifying that!
Did you purposely void your warranty for that?
Or putting that will not void warranty?
How the hell are you supposed to easily empty the CCV can?! By removing the entire assembly each time?
Oh, lol, and the the PCV one. You have to remove the intercooler each time to empty that one?
Excellent install video though dude. :)
There is room to empty both cans without the removal of anything. The PCV can sits very far from the intercooler. It was only removed for installation of the lines. The CCV can is in an open space in front of the intake manifold where there is an opening.
@@KevinVo Awesome, thanks man. Just waiting to hear back from Killer-B if their unit will fit a RHD model (I'm in Japan), specifically the two mounting studs on the firewall. I suspect they'll be in a different location on a RHD.
Has anyone ran or recommend the Mishimoto catch can for the BRZ platform? Their hoses are already pre-cut and easy to install. Been looking at Killer B, Radium and Mishimoto lately. Thanks!
For the BRZ platform, I'd add Verus Engineering's AOS to the list as well.
I bought the Radium kit last fall and I does not fit on the second gens. Subaru rerouted the AC lines from first to second gen, and now they interfere with the AOS. I informed radium of the issue and returned my kit but haven't heard anything since. Seems like it just needs a updated bracket.
This is much cheaper and easier install than the AIG V3 series in my opinion..
Both are great options! Since the IAG unit taps into the coolant system it is certainly more involved, but it has it's own benefits.
No one asking me, passing by, worthless mod.
Wish you would have said, bought and paid for by killer bee. Any oil catch can or a oil & air separator will work just as good.
I wasn't paid to make this video... and I never said any other catch can or AOS wouldn't work.