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Koshin
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whats the best catch can for the money?? I know they are all the same, pretty much just wanted some user feedback. Getting some blowby and I think its time. Thanks in advance...


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Circuit sport's mini oil catch can. Those things shouldn't be filling up anyways. If they are you're probably having more problems than just blowby.

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I'm not running any catch can now. Think Im getting the typical high boost high rpm blowby, lol. Actually havent seen the circuit sports mini. Gonna check it out.

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X-MAN510
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Hey just curious what exactly is the purpose of a oil catch can?

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relieves pressure from your crank case and catches blow by

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when is it really necessary to have one, Or is it just one of those things thats good to have?

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X-MAN510 wrote:when is it really necessary to have one, Or is it just one of those things thats good to have?
Its only important to have one if you have a lot of blowby, I for one do not, and Ive put 60,000 miles on my SR.

I have heard that they help keep your intake cleaner, though I cannot say as mine is not dirty.


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