09-13-2019, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
These "catch cans" are one of the biggest auto scams ever invented. You understand that the amounts being spoken of amount to "drops per 100 miles", are insignificant in any sense of the word and well within the capacity of the intake system to deal with it. If you are collecting MORE than that then you have a significant problem that needs to be addressed!!! Seriously, if it were a real problem don't you think the auto manufacturers would include them in the car?
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Yes, the catch can is unnecessary. So is the Wagner adjustable PCV valve, no arguement. In fact, the entire car is unnecessary which is one of the things I love about it.
On a more serious note, since I decided to install the Wagner PCV valve and have unbaffled valve covers, I'll actually get some utility out of the catch can. I will be able to see if I've created a problem since this PCV valve is known to suck up oil without baffles. My first approach was to try baffled grommets but that's probably too easy. If I'm not happy with the amount of oil collected, I'll make baffles. Wagner did an oil consumption test with two different baffle designs and pretty much took the guesswork out of it.
http://mewagner.com/?p=1221
So, one unnecessary project may very well lead to another 
Kevin
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