Oil in intake/MAF

mdb12002 · February 9th, 2012, 11:52 AM

So I just got off deployment this week, after 11 months, and noticed the car was running a little ruff. I dropped it off at the shop to do some new gauges and some little things here and there, and try to figure out what was going on. Turns out, it had a bad exhaust manifold gasket(which explains my horrible fuel economy), and oil was coming from my valve covers, into the intake, which was screwing everything up. Now im stuck with a horrific bill. Anyways, they installed a billet oil catch can to help it out. So my question to you guys, Ive seen people running just little filters on their valve covers, and that is it. I dont want to mess around with getting oil into the intake anymore, and would love to just do that. Any input on if this would be a better setup?

Im currently running an intercooled P1sc, with some head work.

cschoening09 · February 9th, 2012, 11:58 AM

I'm curious about this too. Just a breather on driver side cover

p4ndiamond · February 9th, 2012, 12:09 PM

I put breathers on both sides after i took off my pi intake and oil had crossed over every single gasket and filled it with oil .I was like F this and vent them to atmosphere. Its fine as long as its filtered. But make sure you can pass inspection like that. or save your PCV system parts for when you do go.

mdb12002 · February 9th, 2012, 12:14 PM

registered in FL, so no worries with inspection. Thanks for the input though! might just put a filter on it

cschoening09 · February 9th, 2012, 12:18 PM

Thanks for your service too!

04MidnightGT · February 9th, 2012, 12:20 PM

If you already have a catch can installed I don't see why you would change it, I'm sure the can itself will do the job.

p4ndiamond · February 9th, 2012, 12:40 PM

also never only vent one side. you introduce unmetered ait that way.

February 9th, 2012, 11:52 AM	#1
mdb12002 Regular 2002 Mustang GT 11.56@119.24 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oil in intake/MAF So I just got off deployment this week, after 11 months, and noticed the car was running a little ruff. I dropped it off at the shop to do some new gauges and some little things here and there, and try to figure out what was going on. Turns out, it had a bad exhaust manifold gasket(which explains my horrible fuel economy), and oil was coming from my valve covers, into the intake, which was screwing everything up. Now im stuck with a horrific bill. Anyways, they installed a billet oil catch can to help it out. So my question to you guys, Ive seen people running just little filters on their valve covers, and that is it. I dont want to mess around with getting oil into the intake anymore, and would love to just do that. Any input on if this would be a better setup? Im currently running an intercooled P1sc, with some head work. __________________ Just your average '02 GT Stock bottom end Slower than yours 459rwhp/415tq

February 9th, 2012, 11:58 AM	#2
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,704 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm curious about this too. Just a breather on driver side cover __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

February 9th, 2012, 12:09 PM	#3
p4ndiamond Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Pacific Green Cobra 14.80 No traction Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put breathers on both sides after i took off my pi intake and oil had crossed over every single gasket and filled it with oil .I was like F this and vent them to atmosphere. Its fine as long as its filtered. But make sure you can pass inspection like that. or save your PCV system parts for when you do go. __________________ GT ENGINE (temporary) 4.30 Gears , 31 spline Moser axles , Detroit tru Trac diff, Jmod 4r70w , Pi intake Hitech stage 2 cam, Vortech V2 3.33 pulley. Alum drive shaft. Lowering kit x2 ball joints ,screamin demon coils, LCA "

February 9th, 2012, 12:14 PM	#4
mdb12002 Regular 2002 Mustang GT 11.56@119.24 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	registered in FL, so no worries with inspection. Thanks for the input though! might just put a filter on it __________________ Just your average '02 GT Stock bottom end Slower than yours 459rwhp/415tq

February 9th, 2012, 12:18 PM	#5
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,704 iTrader: 3 reviews	Thanks for your service too! __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

February 9th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#6
04MidnightGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.9 @ 111.44 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you already have a catch can installed I don't see why you would change it, I'm sure the can itself will do the job. __________________ l Custom Hotside l TurboSmart l MHS l Hallman l On3 l BBK l Hellion l SCT l Flowmaster l Steeda l AEM l Tial l HPX l Hawk l Trickflow

February 9th, 2012, 12:40 PM	#7
p4ndiamond Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Pacific Green Cobra 14.80 No traction Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	also never only vent one side. you introduce unmetered ait that way. __________________ GT ENGINE (temporary) 4.30 Gears , 31 spline Moser axles , Detroit tru Trac diff, Jmod 4r70w , Pi intake Hitech stage 2 cam, Vortech V2 3.33 pulley. Alum drive shaft. Lowering kit x2 ball joints ,screamin demon coils, LCA "

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