Prototype Fitment - Catch Can R&D, Part 2

Prototype Fitment - Catch Can R&D, Part 2

Published: April 07, 2016 Updated: June 01, 2026
Honda Civic Catch Can 2016+
# vtec, turbo, team mishi, spoon, oil catch can, OCC, mishimoto, honda, featured, boost, 2016, 1.5L

Key takeaways

    • Oil catch can for the Honda. Captures crankcase blow-by before it contaminates intake, PCV system, and engine components with oil sludge.
    • Extends engine longevity and cleanliness. Collects harmful blow-by vapors that damage direct-injection fuel systems and reduce peak performance over time.
    • Easy installation and maintenance. Bolts into position, features removable canister for regular drainage, and requires no complex fabrication or modifications.
    • Engineered and tested by Mishimoto USA. All catch cans are designed at our Pennsylvania facility with materials tested for reliability and backed by the Lifetime Warranty.

We are moving fast with this project! We have now talked about the differences and significance between two types of fuel injection, evaluated the stock system and began designing a bracket with our neat waterjet. We have also dived into the specifics of how our catch can works. Now, we have a working prototype that we have mounted onto our loaner Civic.

We decided to go ahead and use the open space right behind passenger side of the motor that would conveniently place our catch can around the PCV ports. This will lighten any complexities in the hose routing.

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Area where we will place prototype Civic catch can


Area where we will place prototype Civic catch can
Area where we will place prototype Civic catch can


The bracket has been fabricated so all we needed to do was give it a little bit of paint to match the color of our can.

2016 Honda Civic parts
2016 Honda Civic parts


Our prototype design will have the bracket attach directly behind the pictured bracket that is holding an oil line. Check it out installed below!

Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts installed
Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts installed


Prototype parts installed
Prototype parts installed


Side view of the catch can installed
Side view of the catch can installed


That just about does it for the design process for our catch can! Here is one more view of it installed in the bay!

Final install shot of the catch can
Final install shot of the catch can


What's Next?

Now that we have a working prototype on the car, we will be launching a presale very soon so we can get this kit on the market. Details are on the horizon.

Thanks for reading!

-Diamaan