$50 DIY DUAL SIDE Catch Can + More MUST DO Mods For Reliability - Ford Ecoboost!
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2011 is when Ford finally got serious about it's engine technology.
Are you sure the catch cans are the same? In your video there is the silver button looking part but on the Amazon listing it's nowhere to be found.
@iAmJohn2004 The silver button is a different model that has an optional breather valve that he doesn't have installed. The silver button is just a cap for where the breather valve would go. I tried to link the model that he used but I guess he deleted my comment? I don't know 🤷.
I bought an engineered kit from Mishimoto for my 2016 2.7 ecoboost and put almost 200k miles on the truck with it. Best investment ever. I installed the catchcan at about 25k miles. And cleaned the throttle body and all three MAP sensors. I checked those another 2 times i owned the truck and they were clean. So absolutely worth ot on the ecoboost. Never once had an issue wirh that truck increadibly reliable. All basic maint. On the 200k miles i had it.
Just stumbled on this video. I have an F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost as well and love it. Agree wholeheartedly on the oil changes. I do mine every 5000 miles max. I also highly recommend adding MotorKote to your oil. I'm usually bot one for additives and snake oils but this is a good one that actually does what it says it does. Those turbos spin at 170000 RPM at highway speeds and generate a lot of heat. Those little micro ports can get clogged and no oil = kerploded turbo. It also does a lot to prevent that cam phaser rattle that these are known for. Also, after driving and parking your truck, let it idle for about 5 minutes before shutdown. It allows the turbos to cool properly and prevent premature failure. I learned that from our mechanic that maintains our fleet of ambulances that have turbo diesels.
The turbos in the ecoboost are also watercooled with a pump that runs after shutoff so unless you're running the engine super hard you shouldn't need to idle it, but it never hurts to err on the side of caution after a big drive.
I use the Motorkote Hyperlubricant engine treatment. Watch the demos and read the reviews. It's the only oil additive that actually does what it says it does.
I just purchased a use 2013 F150 ecoboss turbo .. I am new in this type of pickup truck.
I 2nd the coolent pumping after vehicle is shut off, but I still let it idle for a good 30 seconds to let everything get back to operational temperature.....
Coolant pump applies to the 2.3li ecoboost as well?
I just purchased a 2015 F-150 Platinum truck with the 3.5 L. It scares the crap out of me because it's so Hi-Tech. Thanks for the video. I need to learn more about this truck.
How is your truck holding up
Thank you for making this video, I just bought my first Ecoboost F-150 with 50,000 miles appreciate all of the tips!
is this truck similar to chevy 2.7 turbomax 2021?
Can you add more pics on how you mounted the catch cans and routing the hoses? Thanks! Enjoyed the video.
They put the tag over the cooler to cut down on condensation getting in the system. Now they use shutter vents. The water in the system was causing plug problems. 2018 and newer use dual injection to help clean the valves and performance. Separators are a nice thing to have should've come from the factory with it.
That's really good information. Mine has the shutters and I disconnected them. My turbo knowledge comes from the aftermarket so I was thinking; "more air, more better". I had ASSumed the shutters were for mileage/EPA issues. I'll be plugging them back in now! Thanks again Pat for the great info!
They started the newer (revised) block in 2017...dual injection, revamped oil circulation in the block and heads, dual cam chains
I just bought an '18 F150 with 160k miles. Runs perfect, completely stock. Truck literally looks like a 20k mile truck. Previous owner def took care of it. Had full records and was Ford certified which means all oil changes were done on time and at an authorized dealer.
It feels like a new truck, smells and looks like a new truck. Pulls everything I need it to. But I haven't did the mods yet, which I do plan to do.
The first thing I did was put a soft tonneau cover on, which now everything stays dry in the bed. Also installed a 2nd row seat tray, which holds all my straps, fire extinguisher, and junk under the back seat. Installed husky liners which def keep the dirt off the carpet.
Also installed a 3/4" hose on the evaporator drain pipe, passenger side firewall behind the wheel well liner, to prevent the common leak problem which hasn't appeared yet. I'm thinking about installing a programmer to remove the top speed limiter, and gain a little more power, lol. Not that it needs it, but why not...
I am about to get a '17, what issue is there with the evaporator drain pipe? I haven't heard anything about that before....Thank You for the info...
@trentonharris5521
Where the condensate drain goes through the firewall it's poorly executed such that it's easy for the condensate to dribble back into and under the foam seal and under your passenger firewall/floor carpet. I had to do some serious remediation on mine since I have Husky mats and didn't discover it until I removed that one for a deep cleaning. They sell an overpriced elbow to fit over the drain and route the condensate clear of the wicking seal. Easy to find YT vids and accounts in forums with helpful details/mods to insure success. Would've cost Ford 29 cents to do it right.
In very cold winters, condensate in the catch can lines will freeze - unless you mount the cans so that gravity drains it into the can when you shut down the engine. My 2012 F150 (3.5L) had this trouble and oil (>1 quart) blew past a valve cover gasket. The oil leak stopped once the ice in the line melted & the crankcase pressure normalized. You southern boys won't have this problem, of course.
nh plates means it gets cold here to bud!
Had the exact same thing happen to my 2012 3.5 in the winter. Needed a new valve cover gasket. Our winters get cold enough that I will have to take the cans off for the season and replace it with the OEM hard line. Kind of defeats the purpose of the catch can setup for that part of the year, but can’t keep blowing gaskets. I am hoping that all that water condensate that forms in the winter might actually have a bit of a cleaning effect . In the summer the cans catch oil/ unburnt fuel. In the winter the amount it catches quadruples but I it seems to be 80% water.
@@justaguyinagaragewithasign3244 do you have problems in winter
I'm in the north too. If the can is located lower down and lines are ran so there are no low points and gravity will work, are there any issues that could impact gasket?
@@johannesgrimm9911 I also gave up completely on the catch cans in the winter. Some guys are drilling a small hole at the low point of the intercooler (it acts like a big catch can anyway). But, then you got that crap draining all over the place - not being captured in a can. The slight loss of boost in not significant, they say.
A demonstration on how you made the bracket would have been neat
Yes!!
Just took some 18 gauge steel and bent over the top edge to make a lip. Screwed the cans into the long part and hung the lip from the factory battery tray. Super simple.
@@Trialnerror do those can lids where the inlet/outlet connections tap into have some sort of condensation screen involved? I have the JLT passngr can system since 15k miles, but wld like to put the drvrs on now at 33k, but if there isnt a screen those things arent performing to full potential vs the pricey ones, or possibly doing anything at all. Im not ragging on it, im 100% all for dealing with this concern on my '16 2.7l EB
@@Mike_Jones68 I bought the same catch cans (Same design anyway: Evil Energy w/o breather). They have a nice compartment on the "input" side that you can put steel wool into. I paid $19 each for two of them, and they are really good quality. The fittings and hoses are "meh" but easily replaced with quality parts and it is much cheaper than "brand name" catch cans. Very happy with mine so far.
@@TrialnerrorI’m curious about something. I did the same thing on my 2017 2.7L Ecoboost. About a week after installing my trick started making a high pitched whining noise. Couldn’t figure it out so I ended up at the dealer. They told me I was not supposed to put one on the driver’s side. I removed it and reinstalled the hoses that came on the truck. Noise eliminated. How have you not had the same issue?
I have 293,456 miles on my 2011 f150 lariat 3.5 and other than the K&N drop in air filter, MSD coils and 4” MBRP exhaust the engine is bone stock and I tow large 25’-35’ yachts with it every week and this thing still has a TON of power, no catch cans, no tune.
That's crazy awesome. I can't believe the amount of hard mileage you racked up. Anything else would have been dead twice over.
Your gas milage is prob bad after all those miles. Mines also has the same milage and only.get 16-17 mpg on the highway
@@TheThecharliejolly I’ve always gotten 15-17 in town and sometimes 17-19 on the freeway since I bought it, hasn’t changed much.
KN is a joke
@@kenj.8897 KN? The air filter?
I've got an 11 3.5 eco platinum with 293,756 and no catch can... yet. But I change oil ever 5,000 and drive it like an old man 50 miles every day. Thanks for showing this mod can be done cheaply. I've got 2 in my cart now.
I bought one same oil was changed every 3000 miles since runs great 👍 at similar milage .
just got a 2014 3.5 ecoboost with 100k miles. Then did research lol. It has had oil changes every 10k but I'm hoping I can do a few things to it, change oil every 5k, and not deeply regret this purchase lol. Prolly doin the catch can first and checking the intake valves for carbon.
Subscribed to the channel! I love my '18 2.7 Babyboost, that I got in Dec.' 21, with 83,000 miles on the clock.
I don't know what you do for a living, but I wish FoMoCo would pick you up as a common sense engineer! Great tips, thanks from a Texas fan.
Still running strong??
I was that guy too.. I never would buy or had purchased a new truck or car, worse financial decision ever. Then COVID hit and right now USED trucks are selling for over MSRP and if you can find the right dealer you can pick up a brand new truck at MSRP. I just picked up a 2021 F150 XLT FX4 brand new because it was at MSRP vs the older trucks selling at over MSRP. Granted MSRP of a 2018 is still lower then MSRP of a 2021 but the difference between a low mileage used F150 and a new F150 actually justified buying one new.
This is very true. About 3 months ago, just for fun I got a trade in quote for the truck in this video...it was $41,000....I paid $33,000 for it almost a ear earlier (I still have it, love it). Market has gone insane.
I bought a used 2012 f150 about 5 years ago. I got a scorching good deal. It had a few items of neglect. sticky valves was one of the issues. I solved that and have no issues. I read about catch cans and opted to generate something Simler for NO cost. It is called a weep hole in the inner cooler. I leave it unplugged for the bypass gunk to drain. The weep hole serves as a port of entry for intake cleaning. It cleans the residue from the remining bypass gunk from the valve stems without messing with the downstream sensors.
Drilling into the intercooler? Wouldn't that cause a boost leak?
@@chiingythao570 not if it is small. Mine is a tight fit for a straw from an injector cleaner. If you are still worried use a small screw to plug it. Just drain it often
Yes..buying an unplanned 2013 F150 EcoBoost is what I did also as I past a Ford Dealership and the sticker price and truck caught my eye. Of course I had to buy a small economy car to go with it.
About the plate location.... on previous gen 3.5's it was mounted on one of the bumper pads. However, there was an issue with the intercooler cooling the air TOO much. If I recall, this sometimes resulted in excess condensation buildup which led to water vapour entering the combustion chamber and reducing engine performance.
Ford's fix for this was to install a plastic shroud that partially covers the intercooler! I'm not sure if that shroud is still present in later models but I could totally believe that they would relocate the plate back to center to act as a shroud. This would save them money on two fronts.
I have 100k on my king ranch already, only have changed the cam shaft rear seal and the check valve and solenoid valve other than that its been regular maintenance. Runs like new.
Thanks for the video
I catch can every vehicle I have... I use a see-thru bowl though, so I can just glance at it while checking the oil. yours looks nicer though =)
Agreed. I'm going to put one on my 17' F150 2.7L and my 14' Honda Odyssey. Great video, tons of value for $50!
Thanks for the tip on the OE ends would have never thought to use them 👍
That open in the bumper. Makes a great step to be used to get in the engine bay or cleaning the center part of the hood
You can add a bull bar and just step on that as well
Can you explain more about the bracket you used to attach the catch cans, the size and how you attached it?
No response huh?
@@george5697 I responded to half a dozen of the same question in these comments already. At a certain point I need to manage my time.
Would like to see a long term comparison of the valves with and without a catch can setup and how much differece in performance and mileage it makes. 218,000 on my 2013 3.5 ecoboost , rough idle on startup, but fine after about 1 minute.
Oh so that's why the car shakes at startup while cold especially?? Rough idling from carbon?!
@@DominiAeternum That is my guess.
@@mevmevmev I've heard even newer ecoboost's suffer from this, & dealer shops tell owners it's just normal for these
I just got a 3.5 ecoboost the exact way your introduction stated lol. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
Congrats! Enjoy the new ride man. They are fantastic trucks.
Hey- loved your video. I've only ever had F-150's and is my fourth (2016). It has 68000 on it now and I Love it!!! I drove other brands, and they can't compare to these. If you would put up your paint correction videos that would be great. I don't know if you do anything with door ding removal... That would be great too.
Hilarious bro. And that is my exact truck. Have had it five years without a single problem. Love it and recommend it. Used or new.
What’s hilarious??
@@poopstain5216 Have you seen my face?
Trial N' ERROR WHAT THE FUCK
You can do this with a pair of check valves and a tee. Tee the drivers side turbo inlet port to the manifold inlet with check valves on either side of the tee, and the tap of the tee to the outlet of the catch can. The inlet of the can connects to the passenger side valve cover PCV port which has a factory check valve. Put a filter on the drivers side valve cover port and you're done. Do use good hose clamps on any tubing on the manifold side of the check valve as that side gets boost pressure. Everything else will only ever see vacuum (or no) pressure.
Buy them used and save $$ and enjoy blow by & blow bye. you just like to say blow bye 😁. Great catch can set up. This guy knows the value of a dollar
If you can, mount the catch cans in front of the radiator so the cooler air aids condensing the vapors.
In 2017 Ford added port injectors. So they are both direct and port injected which greatly helps clean the oily crap.
Damn that's a beautiful truck...I can see why you would be lured into purchasing it driving past the lot! Just gorgeous.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I just installed this catch can setup and it works great. There is a sensor on the driver’s side PCV tube. It needs be installed on the hose coming off of the turbo pipe, not the valve cover or you will get an engine light.
More videos on the f150 please, paint correction polish wax. That's a gorgeous truck
so glad i found this, i have a 2015 king 3.5 king ranch, runs amazing and its gonna run better thanks to you👍🏼
Never had an issue with oiled filters... alot of people over oil them in my experience. Good video
Well it depends, if you like fisheye's then the oil is a great choice ;)
@@Trialnerror I'd be more worried about Armor All, and aerosols outside my engine compartment... but then again, I might beat a person if I caught them with either of those in my paint booth. LOL
Great video! I will be adding the catch cans just like you did, thanks! I don't believe in anything but paper air filters on turbo engines. You don't need extra flow, it is going to boost to a max pressure(15ish psi in this case) and then dump the rest via the waste gate. I've been through the aftermarket world on my cummins and can tell you with certainty that none of them filter as well as a high quality paper filter. If you or anyone is in dusty conditions I strongly recommend stock paper filters.
As a diesel technician I stand by oem filters are far superior for all stock vehicles and most mild builds
I have a 2016 F150 with the 3.5 boost. I just replaced a leaky valve cover on the passenger side. I was very interested to see how the topside of the head looked after 140,000 miles. I do have 2 UPR catch cans on the engine, I run the Amsoil Signature Series 0w20, change it every 5000 to 6000 miles. Upon inspection, it is absolutely spotless! I was able to inspect the primary chain tensioner as well, showing 3 teeth, which equates to little chain stretch. I am very pleased with this engine but to make it live, you have to take care of it!
I have a 2017 ford expedition xlt ecoboost with 223k still going strong is all about how u take care of your cars and trucks
Thank you for the straight talk and helpful info, I have just recently purchased a 2018 F150 w/ the 2.7L and want to keep it running well as long as I can. Any other advice you give on maintaining an ecoBoost F150 would be much appreciated , thanks again!
i want 300,000 miles on mine.
I just got a 2020 F150 V6 eco boost twin turbo, i see you’ve owned yours for almost a year now. Any tips?
In 2018 the 2.7 got dual injection so u don't get intake valve coaking. A catch can is not as important if u have port and direct but would still run one if u can.
Great video, I'm thinking of doing this to my 2.7, and glad to see how cheap this is and how good it looks under the hood. Not sure who put your license plate frame on your truck but the ecoboost's that my buddy and I have both had them mounted on the passenger side black plastic on our bumpers from factory (probably would've made it easier to drill into the bumper for you lol)
My previous gen had the plate mounted there too. However, my current truck has a sensor behind that plate (forward collision or cruise distance monitor I think). As he has a Platinum I assume he's got one there as well.
Biggest problem with these engines is carbon build up change oil alot. Do the tune ups when required. Run top tier fuel and do an intake cleaning and the throttle body
Great video… only a 1,000 miles per year? My 2015 3.5 is almost to 300k miles. No catch can and all oil changes were 10k intervals. Maybe half million miles if I wouldve installed a catch can.
So this kind of just happened to me, I been looking for a truck for a bit, my wife and I had several criteria that it needed to meet, and stubbled across a 2013 3.5L ecoboost, that only had 18000 miles on it. Needles to say it is now in my driveway.
Great video. For the drivers side connections, I'm assuming the connection on the crankcase by the oil fill goes to the "in" side on the catch can?
Sorry, just saw this and yes you've got it right!
That's is one awesome looking truck!! 👍, I have a 17 Lariat, one day I want to buy a platinum!
I guess my biggest question is why Ford wouldn’t add catch can(s) from the factory if the motors do such a bad job with blow by. Thanks for the vid!
Ford answered that in later models with a factory catch can that would auto purge.
@Trialnerror what advice do u have for owners of 2019 and up models
I have a Lincoln MKS Eco-boost vthe 1st thing I did when I bought it was install the catch can.
Any direct injection engine should have one on it.
Very nice Vlog. I’m looking at a ‘16 Expedition tonight with a 3.5 and 95k miles. If we get it I’ll be doing some of these fixes.
6:44 You say you used 1/2 in vacuum tubing but the gas can only comes with .24, .39, and .31 fittings. Did you have to also get the correct size fittings separately because you used a much larger hose that was originally supplied?
Hmm I have a 2013 ecoboost mkz with 246,765 miles on I use mobil one 5w30 and mobil 1 oil filters I change my cabin and air filter every 10 k and trans fluid every 30k I also use mobil or chevron gas and if I can't find those shell
Thanks dude! Just picked up a used 2.7 so this was very helpful. New toy to obsess over and learn how to safeguard for the long haul.
Great to hear! Congrats on the new ride!
I just bought a 19 F150 XLT Sport yesterday, in Ruby Red with the 2.7
Thanks for video could not install in the same place as you did. I put them on the back fire wall. Still wondering about the check valves though, anyone else not install them or did install them?
Does 2011 Ecoboost F-150 have auxiliary gear
Not sure what year ford started doing this but direct injection engines theoretically could benefit from them I’ve run them on high horse power engines, never on my trucks and have gone hundreds of thousands miles with no issues, however these newer fords I have a 21 ecoboost have direct injection as well as port injection hence the valves would stay clean vs a regular direct injection.. non direct injection engines have gone billions ( collectively of course) without a catch cans. Port injection is saving valves and feeding engines similar to the good old days, but I’m not going to say you are wrong or wasting money by installing them.. to each his own, I do believe in 3-4K oil changes
I think 2017 and later have direct and port injection, so blow by not an issue for intake valve fauling.
Correct, that solves the intake runners but not the piston sleeve wear and tear so I'd say it's still worth running a catch can.
Just got a 2017 XLT and I have a lot to learn...thanks for the heads up
No problem 👍 Congrats on the new truck!
I bought a k&n filter for my 15 expedition and you dont have to use the oil on the filter, It says on the box just wash and replace filter after drying no oiling required. I got the filter at walmart for $40 bucks
I seen the oil less K&N filter at Walmart. I thought eh. No more oil
How did you mount the catch cans? Looks like you somehow mounted to battery bracket?
Catch can is a great idea . I did a similar set up . I change out my filters once or twice a year . Ford filters . I use a product yo clean out the motor . Probably did it twice in 7 years . The cooler protection isn't a must . 160k o issue on my cooler .
I did drill a tiny hole into the plastic side of the cooler to let oil out years before the catch can mod. Worked great . Still have that hole .
Can you make a video on that
Ok thank you ,mine is a 2018 3.5 not sure about the drivers side it looks different than yours, I only did the passenger side today
Why can’t the combustion process consume the blow by products in recombustion or in the Catholic Converter?
Good video and useful information. I'd like to see how you installed the catch cans, or, if you can share it in a written response it would be great. Thanks!
I installed these catch cans as described, drove 400 miles, and without me knowing these cams were full of mocha colored foam. Long story short, the intake sucked up this gunk, and my turbos went bye bye. Just spent 5 grand on new turbos. Did these cans ruin my engine, or am I missing something? Some other issue? Why did the cans fill up so fast?
I've heard that can be an issue with catch cans.
To the best of my knowledge, Ford has not approved after market catch cans and that may be why.
Just got around to installing these two catch cans on a 2018 F150 2.7L per this vid. Good video but a few things I ran into.
1) 12' of 1/2" ID hose worked out perfect for install, Thank You
2) 10 min. for hose install? nota unless you have every thing laid out, cut right, and have your stop watch and are ready to sprint to action assembly line style. On you mark get set GO!
3) There was another tee on the driver side boost hose that had an electrical connection that also needed installed.
4) I mounted my 2 catch cans on the inbrd. side of the air filter box, that was the only place that made sense and had enough room to stay out of the way of other components.
This by far took the most time for layout/drilling/ shim fabrication and installation.
5) The engine fittings were reused but I just carefully cut the the old plastic tubing off with one vertical slice being careful to not cut the oring that's on the connector.
6) With the engine running there is serious suction coming from the dipstick on R/H side catch can after unscrewing it and also a good way to check your hoses for blockages and kinks.
7) Good call, 5000 miles is a good number for oil change as you are getting rid of the contaminants that are being dumped into your Oh so wonderful synthetic oil.
How did you mount the catch can bracket? Did that bracket come with the catch can kit? Thx for the video very helpful.
I saw your video and used your link to buy two catches for my f150
How do you attach it to the battery tray?
Unfortunately you don't drive it enough to trust your analysis. Hard to say something cheap works just as good as the more expensive when you drive it so little. Good luck tho. That's great it's stood up to your light usage.
Have you thought about doing an engine oil flush after your catch can install to make sure your not gummed up?
I'm guessing that you can use 1/2 inch i.d. hose and maybe using some kind of lubricant and forcing the hose over the barbs so you won't need a hose clamp. Is this correct?
The stock 3.5L gaskets are weak. I swapped CRperformance full bore polished manifolds , with NEW stud kit and Stainless gaskets. I'll never have an exhaust leak again and the performance was increased.
Your red catch cans are different from one another. One says oil catch can and the other has writing on it. Which ones specifically do I need? I have a 2016 F150. There are several ones on Amazon, and I don't want to make a mistake. Thanks greatly for responding back! THUMBS UP!!!
Either one is fine, they are both the same exact thing aside from the writing. The only thing you want to ensure is that it's a sealed unit and that it has a steel wool style "filter".
I've had no problem with K+N air filters, problem is people put way too much oil spray on them, the 1st time they cleaned them
I questioned the need for spark plug replacement if you're using proper iridium plugs.
If you use the Autolite plugs they are only iridium coated which is a farce. Get true iridium fine wire plugs and put them in the engine then they should last a minimum of a hundred thousand miles period when I first started using Platinum plugs Everlasting over a hundred thousand miles. But in a boosted application Platinum is not indicated because Platinum is a much softer metal. Iridium is mined out of the residue of meteorites believe me it can take the heat, the only other plug that might work well is there are some inconel plugs out there. The problem with the plugs is more that they get fouled because of the Boost system and the fact that some more on it for doesn't like to put port injection in it which would keep the valves clean in the first place. Ford is once the dogs get dirty their recommendation is to replace the cylinder heads... duh?
As for the mass airflow sensor is getting spoiled by the K&N oil. I don't know what moron thought that mass airflow work any better than speed density sensors and manifold absolute pressure sensors what you're more than capable of metering are and telling the engine how much air is coming in which is also metered in the oxygen sensors.
Was driving a 99 f250(7700) in a 14 ecoboost limited...night and day
Most people don't even know what the 7700 was...but do. Cool/rare truck but yes, the Eco put's it to sleep!
I think the word Platinum was more of a reason for buying this truck over your 2000. Nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't touch an Eco-Boost myself, favoring the 5.0 litre for towing. You are right in saying blow-by is a horrible thing to leave in your truck engine.
Do you have a video or any instructions you can provide on installing the lower intercooler grill? Thanks!
Is this engine a GDI ?? If its not, you do not need a oil catch can
Where did you get the mounting bracket to mount them beside the battery?
Shit now a used truck with 30-40k miles is still like 30-40k$.
That’s why I went new.
I got the 2021 2.7 STX.
No need for catch cans either :)
Loving the twin turbos and 10 gears I’ll never drive anything without turbos again that’s for sure lol
How would I know if I don't need these catch cans? I have a 2018 2.7
Should People add that catch can System to all Ford eco-boost engines? If so should it be to any newer vehicles like 2021 and newer?
What size of hoses did you buy again??
There is a license plate holder designed to fit on one of those black panels either side of your cooler grill
Yes, on the driver's side. They come on the 3.5 but not the 5.0 spec.
I have a Gen 2 Raptor,,,,, I just don’t use a front license plate. As for a catch can, only have the passenger side installed and not worrying about the other side as I see very little oil on the bad side. IE about one OZ or less every oil change at 3500-4000 miles.
Yea I get about the same out of the drivers side. My passenger side sure does collect a lot though. Congrats on the Raptor man, sick rig.
Did your boost side have a sensor? How did you bypass that or how did you connect your hose to it? Thank you
I don't even think you can get this vehicle in the UK but found it really interesting. Keep the content coming and look forward to the next project car video 👍
Thanks Rich I really appreciate the support man!
Question. Do you empty the catch cans? How? And when do you empty them?
Yes, at each oil change I empty them both into the container for my used oil.
Cheers! Thanks for posting this video and saving me the money!
GLAD to hear that!
Hi, I just bought a new 2024 Raptor that comes with the 3.5l Ecoboost. It's my first Ecoboost truck and all new to me. Have they done anything to the newer engines to improve or nullify blow by? Should I do the same upgrade now or wait for a certain amount of break in miles before I do so? Thanks
Did it pop any codes when you put on the cans? I’ve heard the driver side cans can cause codes to constantly pop on.
Nope, only people that have that issue are the ones that remove the check valve on the drivers side. That has to stay in the line.
Great video. I am in the market for a 2018+ F-150 XLT (or Lariat) SuperCab 4x with the 3.5L EcoBoost and max towing package. Thank you for sharing! - New Subscriber
Catch can only needed on ecoboosts prior to 2018 after that direct dual injection was introduced witch reduces the buildup
I'd argue you're only partially right. Port injection only works part time on 2018+ and even with it, pumping oil and water through your engine isn't a great idea even if the intake valves get a fuel wash. 2018+ will still see clogged IAT, MAF, boost sensors if you don't run one. Just my .02c!
Did you use a check valve to limit flow in one direction?
Yes, I kept the factory check valve in place.
Why didn’t you just use the bracket from ford that installs your plate in one of the black plastic spaces? You have blanks installed in both for some reason. My truck has a OEM plate bracket on the driver side.
That only works on base models without the radar. Can't use on a Platinum or Limited
@@Trialnerror oh, isn’t the sensor module on just one side? Could you do passenger side instead?
@@lucky644 Yes, it's on one side but my ADD makes me want to center the plate lol.
on 2018 models of the 3.5 they say you don’t need one for the drivers side because they claim almost no blowby passes through that side is this true?
You'll get about 3 ounces out of it every 3k miles so it's better but it's still a problem IMO.
catch can is must i have one on my 2017 2.7 but the fillter K@N an all the gause type fillters buy pass fine dust which deposits in side the intake
I just bought my 16 2.7 F150 and doing this ASAP. Thanks for the info. Also I live in Florida so I think taking my front plate completely of is a good idea.
Congrats on the new truck! Enjoy it man, the 2.7's are the most reliable of the Ecoboost series so you made a great choice.
What bracket did you use on those catch cans, or did you fab one up? Thanks.
I bought the same year truck and same size engine. I’m thinking of doing the same thing because I was just told it’d be a good idea. I already took my front plate off. Also. Another thing mentioned to me was to perform my own induction service every 30K. Because the engine is a direct injected engine and produces carbon build up on the intake valves. Anyone do this with theirs using Sea-Foam?
Did you create a plate to mount them to your battery? If you purchased one, where did you get it?
Just a L shaped piece of metal and I mounted it to the lip of the factory battery tray.
Excellent video, I am preparing to do the double can install on my '17 F150 with the 2.7 ecoboost, my truck is currently in storage (damn those Canadian winters), but is there not an inline sensor in the pipe on the left side side of the engine?