Ecoboost First Day Mods pt 2: Dual Oil Catch Cans and LP Relocation

[@WendellWade1]

Great video, brother. highly recommended to get these. I have a 2018 WRX, and it helps out a bunch. Keep up the good work, Landon.

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Yep, that’s another good example of a car that would benefit. Thanks!

[@PatrioticAhole]

Did you use all 16' of 1/2" fuel hose? I see you listed a 10' and a 6'....BTW great video and thanks for sharing!

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Hey, thanks! I want to say I had around 3-4 feet left over. I think when I measured I wanted either 12 or 14 feet, but it was cheaper to get a 10 and a 6 then just one of those other lengths plus it gave me more to work with. Just plan it all out to avoid having to splice any of them if you can help it. Also it would be a good idea to upgrade the O rings that come with the catch can. I would use green as that type is more suitable for heat and oil compared to the black.

[@PatrioticAhole]

@@GooseAutoWorks thanks for taking the time to reply. I just ordered the parts you recommended. I know you did this mod almost a year ago, do you still recommend installing the passenger side oil catch can? Is it necessary?

[@GooseAutoWorks]

So the passenger side is the side that produces the most oil. The driver side really doesn’t make that much at all and there’s a sensor on the side that can be very sensitive and give you a check engine light. I haven’t really had an issue with that except for it triggering twice after really hard acceleration but something to keep in mind. But anyway, I would probably leave that side alone unless you just wanted to do both. The passenger side will take care of 99% of the issues.

[@michaelmaxwell7871]

Can someone tell me more about the check valve? Type and cost

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Here’s what I used: amzn.to/3zSF99H

[@brandonboswell4263]

Need a goosetune on it

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Absolutely. It’s in the plans!

[@jeffnorman1303]

Why 1/2" ID hose? The specs call for 10mm OD fittings, which is 3/8" ID hose.

[@GooseAutoWorks]

If I remember correctly, my thought process was I wanted to use different hoses, something more robust. The fuel line hose I use was a ½” ID and the catch can came with a few different sized barb fittings including a ½”.

[@GooseAutoWorks]

I’ll look into it again though to confirm for you. Stay tuned.

[@dkdogs]

How are the hoses holding up? No vacuum collapsing issues?

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Not on these, no. They’re pretty solid. The ones that come with the catch can are garbage, but the fuel hoses I have linked should be good for a while.

[@waynefilkins8394]

Do you know anything about the catch cans that look like this but have a little air filter coming out the top? I'm shopping for dual catch cans for a 2014 f150 3.5 ecoboost that I just bought and want to get the best ones for the money.

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Not in the respect of having personal experience with one. But one with a breather will help with ventilation and excess pressure. The ones I used here a a baffle to help with back pressure. Someone actually gifted me a UPR system so I’ll be updating to that catch can at some point soon.

[@tommyhatfield8411]

Wear do the O Rings go on the fittings?

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Past the threads, up against the hex head of the fitting. You could probably add some thread sealant safe for petroleum products on there as well for added security. I think I’m going to do that, myself.

[@maxalvarez832]

Was it worth having the driver side catch can

[@GooseAutoWorks]

Honestly, probably not. It has nowhere near the collection amount as the passenger side. I knew it would be less, but it’s almost nonexistent. Plus there’s a sensor on that side that if you don’t transfer correctly it can throw a code. I haven’t really had that problem, but I know other people have had headaches with it.

[@bobh3891]

I Just have one oil catch can on the (dirty) passenger side… Do I need both?

[@GooseAutoWorks]

I don’t think so, honestly. Not much gets collected in mine. It won’t necessarily hurt anything to do it, but it may not be worth the extra hassle. Especially if you have the Gen2 Ecoboost in ‘17 and newer trucks.

[@michaellarson2089]

@@GooseAutoWorks Thanks for the response. Why not especially for Gen2 Ecoboost?

[@GooseAutoWorks]

The Gen2 Ecoboosts have direct AND port injection meaning fuel and the detergents inside the fuel can spray on the valves to help clean carbon buildup. Gen1’s are direct injection only so unless you run a cleaner through the intake the valves won’t get touched and can collect sludge.

[@michaellarson2089]

@@GooseAutoWorks Thanks for the explanation!

[@oldjarhead386]

Two is unnecessary.