Aftermarket company uses my FGT for R&D

[Sinovac]

If they were essential don't you think that the manufacturers would put them on in the factory?

I hear this often and each time I’m reminded how many car enthusiasts don’t understand automobile engineering and manufacturing or, for that matter, manufacturing in general.

Without getting into a debate over the merits of a catch can (I use them on the passenger side of all my modular motors), your statement is completely at odds with the realities manufacturers face. They are required to meet numerous benchmarks, many at odds with each other, and you cannot simply say that the omission (or inclusion for that matter) of a part is an optimal solution.

You intuitively know this. The most obvious examples are the trade offs between performance, durability and emissions. If you are making a car and are required to warranty the emissions system 4x longer than the powertrain, which system are you going to favor over the other in terms of performance and durability? Cost considerations are another huge trade off. How many new trucks don’t have a differential drain plug? Is the absence of the plug indicative of a “best” design or perhaps a $1 cost saving measure. You be the judge.

The examples showing why your statement is incorrect are numerous.

 

[Simon]

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I have Shadow´s catch can ( believe made a few for us years back); what I like about the product is that it blends in well with the coolant tanks. Blow-by is also a function of pulling high revés. I found more than just drops of oil. The can has a quick release at the bottom.View attachment 61841

This looks like Guyett’s product.

 

[Sinovac]

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This looks like Guyett’s product.

That’s it. I have the same one.

 

[Art138]

I went back to my messages in 2011; paid 535.00 dollares. Same manufacture Guyett.....I presume Shadowman sold thru Discover Auto.

 

[fjpikul]

I believe it was purchased directly from Evan in Fresno. Are they not stainless steel?

 

[Specracer]

This is why I was curious how much the UPR piece is.....

 

[kiko1]

This is why I was curious how much the UPR piece is.....

I would call them and inquire. Not sure how much it goes for.

 

[B. West]

FYI, I’m not versed enough on catch cans to have an opinion but, if I’m not mistaken, we (Ford) provide a catch can in the supplied equipment for GT 500’s equipped with the track pack.

 

[TACHY]

I added this years ago purchased cheap from Jegs. Added a billett bling cap later

 

[shesgotlegs]

Years ago I had a built 5.4 equipped with a big KenneBell blower that I beated regularly and once had reason to remove the blower for service. i was surprised about the amount of oil film on the internals.

 

[2112]

Evan still has several of his units in stock if interested. I just bought one.

I like the OEM appearance of his. I am assuming they all work.
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[The Grey Ghost]

Another thumbs up for Evan's unit. Really like how it looks original in the engine compartment!

One of the earlier mods we did.

Drain about 1/4 cup every oil change with 1000-2000 miles of aggressive/spirited driving.