Does everyone who has a VF II have catch cans? - LotusTalk

rstutts · 08-11-2009, 05:10 AM

I am getting my car back this weekend, and going to drive it around 800 miles home. If a catch can in necessary, the car is going to be drove home without one. I will put one on when I get home, if need be.

fpitas · 08-11-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rstutts

I am getting my car back this weekend, and going to drive it around 800 miles home. If a catch can in necessary, the car is going to be drove home without one. I will put one on when I get home, if need be.

"Necessary" is probably not the right word; after all, Lotus didn't put catch cans on the Exige S. "A really good idea" is more like it. The amount of blowby is a function of boost and rpm, so if you're worried just take it easy until you install the cans.

Jean · 08-11-2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fpitas

"Necessary" is probably not the right word;

After 12,000 km with a Katana SC and 8,000 km with a VF II (same car same engine), just a few drops in my catch cans.

Jean · 08-11-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fpitas

"A really good idea" is more like it.

If your engine has been broken in properly and doesn't have much blowby, you could install it when you're gonna be home...

stinkyonion · 08-11-2009, 09:35 AM

I dont have catch cans. Have had the vf2 for about 6 months. Took off intercooler last week. A thick oil coating on inside of pipework. Will be adding catch cans. I dont think it does any damage not to have, you just have to clean everything once a year or intercooler performance will be affected.

ZTEC · 08-11-2009, 02:24 PM

short term you are fine but I would install one and Vent to Atmosphere in the near future!

LordZ · 08-11-2009, 02:29 PM

You will be fine. Just drive it home then look at the back of your car. If covered with oil then you need a catch can.

Mine is much cleaner with it. Just make sure to check them and your oil level if you are getting blow by.

sleepe · 08-11-2009, 09:58 PM

I have catch cans with my vf2, had them since na.
Every oil change I get ~1/2 cup....more if tracked.

I drive pretty hard on the street though.

08-11-2009, 05:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
rstutts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Martin, TN Posts: 244	Does everyone who has a VF II have catch cans? I am getting my car back this weekend, and going to drive it around 800 miles home. If a catch can in necessary, the car is going to be drove home without one. I will put one on when I get home, if need be. __________________ 2005 Solar Yellow Elise touring package, star shield, hard top, soft top, ACT HDSS clutch, Saikou Michi catch cans, LED tail lights and VF II, 288 whp () 2001 Green Toyota Tacoma, 4 x 4 2008 Red 5455 Massey Ferguson, 6 x 6, cab, ipod, GPS navigation, regular beer holder 2001 Yellow Cat D3G-LGP, custom made beer holder

08-11-2009, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 243 Images: 2	I dont have catch cans. Have had the vf2 for about 6 months. Took off intercooler last week. A thick oil coating on inside of pipework. Will be adding catch cans. I dont think it does any damage not to have, you just have to clean everything once a year or intercooler performance will be affected. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

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ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,738 Images: 3	short term you are fine but I would install one and Vent to Atmosphere in the near future! __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

08-11-2009, 09:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 1,050	VF2 BLOWBY I have catch cans with my vf2, had them since na. Every oil change I get ~1/2 cup....more if tracked. I drive pretty hard on the street though. __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC/r888-Ultradiscs-Larini 8"-Braille-Saikou Michi cans-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-widened undertrays-manly's motor inserts-FF engine damper VF2

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08-11-2009, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,318	You will be fine. Just drive it home then look at the back of your car. If covered with oil then you need a catch can. Mine is much cleaner with it. Just make sure to check them and your oil level if you are getting blow by.

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