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You mean "Or God"....there is no such thing as "climate change"
Gotta speak to the other side’s gods too. I drive a RAM.
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You mean "Or God"....there is no such thing as "climate change"
It’s definitely going to be more as you are taking off your manifold at a minimumHere's a question... What is the maintenance alternative if you don't run a catch can? When build up occurs, how can it be cleaned and is that cost/energy/time more or less than running a catch can?
I believe you could "suck" or introduce seafoam into the intake? I did this on an old MB I owned but I haven't looked at my intake on this truck to see if an available vacuum line exists. I bet someone in the 4th gen world or other hemi sites has a write up on this.Here's a question... What is the maintenance alternative if you don't run a catch can? When build up occurs, how can it be cleaned and is that cost/energy/time more or less than running a catch can?
So is it just the air intake tube and throttle body that get build up? If so I think it would be pretty easy to take both of them off and apply some spray cleaner. If the build up occurs on the inside of the engine I assume it would be more difficult to clean and I would not know how to go about that.Catch cans are cheap. The alternative is a full throttle body/air intake cleaning which cost >$150 if done properly and professionally.
The valves are the biggest issue, but only for DI engines that do not get a gasoline overwash to keep the valves clean. As I stated, an OCC is cheap and worth it if you plan to keep the truck for a while. Are you hung up on cost? If you bought a $50K+ truck, I would think you have a $100 or so to buy a decent catch can.So is it just the air intake tube and throttle body that get build up? If so I think it would be pretty easy to take both of them off and apply some spray cleaner. If the build up occurs on the inside of the engine I assume it would be more difficult to clean and I would not know how to go about that.
Thank you for the info. I have no problem buying a catch can I'm just trying to weigh my options. It sounds like I could get the can to keep things clean and empty around twice per oil change. Or I could clean my throttle body and add fuel system cleaner now and again to get the same result. Its just a matter of which is more effort for the desired effect.The valves are the biggest issue, but only for DI engines that do not get a gasoline overwash to keep the valves clean. As I stated, an OCC is cheap and worth it if you plan to keep the truck for a while. Are you hung up on cost? If you bought a $50K+ truck, I would think you have a $100 or so to buy a decent catch can.
Honestly, Seafoam is more fun!Thank you for the info. I have no problem buying a catch can I'm just trying to weigh my options. It sounds like I could get the can to keep things clean and empty around twice per oil change. Or I could clean my throttle body and add fuel system cleaner now and again to get the same result. Its just a matter of which is more effort for the desired effect.
There are a few companies that make them as a custom install kit. The best designed custom installation kit is the Mishimoto.So where can you get a catch can for the 5.7?
You might violate HOA regs from all the smoke generated I honestly forgot about seafoam and got caught up in the catch can craze. I'm happy with the catch can though. Quick install and you can actually see what is being prevented from going into your intake. I get a sense of satisfaction from that just like changing furnace filters... which i am doing tomorrow. Hurray!Honestly, Seafoam is more fun!
I believe you could "suck" or introduce seafoam into the intake? I did this on an old MB I owned but I haven't looked at my intake on this truck to see if an available vacuum line exists. I bet someone in the 4th gen world or other hemi sites has a write up on this.
The alternative is do nothing because the oil passing through is harmless. If it was necessary to 'catch' it, then the OE would provide.Here's a question... What is the maintenance alternative if you don't run a catch can? When build up occurs, how can it be cleaned and is that cost/energy/time more or less than running a catch can?
tell that to the 2004 5.3 suburban's intake I pulled off that had a ton of oil in it from blow by. I actually poured it out because it was in the valleys of the intake. Nothing else wrong with motor. Had 187,000 miles on it. Was fixing a knock sensor code, Bottom line catch cans do work, and they do help. Is it going to kill your motor not to have one....no but for the money i'll take the piece of mind that extra crap like condensation and oil are not going where they were not intended to due to emissions standards now.The alternative is do nothing because the oil passing through is harmless. If it was necessary to 'catch' it, then the OE would provide.
I usually leave things bone stock however that’s not because I believe that OE has thought of everything. Usually the bean counters will negate something that is needed.The alternative is do nothing because the oil passing through is harmless. If it was necessary to 'catch' it, then the OE would provide.
I respect your opinion but still don't see the harm caused by the oil.tell that to the 2004 5.3 suburban's intake I pulled off that had a ton of oil in it from blow by. I actually poured it out because it was in the valleys of the intake. Nothing else wrong with motor. Had 187,000 miles on it. Was fixing a knock sensor code, Bottom line catch cans do work, and they do help. Is it going to kill your motor not to have one....no but for the money i'll take the piece of mind that extra crap like condensation and oil are not going where they were not intended to due to emissions standards now.
I respect your opinion but still don't see the harm caused by the oil.
agree to disagree bud. No worries.I respect your opinion but still don't see the harm caused by the oil.