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  1. Road Test Results – Baffled Oil Catch Can for 2024+ Mustang V8

    Road Test Results – Baffled Oil Catch Can for 2024+ Mustang V8

    We’re entering the fourteenth year of production for Ford’s 5.0L Coyote V8 engine, and in that time the Coyote has made a name for itself. It’s a powerful, throaty engine that’s been in the Mustang GT since the 2011 model year. Since its inception, the folks at Ford have managed to squeeze an extra 68 horsepower out of the Coyote with the new 2024 Mustang GT boasting 480 horsepower. Despite these gains, one issue the Coyote has had for years still persists—excessive blow-by.

    What is Blow-by?

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  2. Meet our New and Improved Compact Catch Can

    Meet our New and Improved Compact Catch Can

    "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This colloquialism is a phrase we've all heard before. It translates to, "If it's still working, why put any effort into improving it?" But that doesn't sit well with us here at Mishimoto, especially when referring to keeping your engine running at peak efficiency. So with that in mind, it's time our tried-and-true compact catch can got a refresh, and we're stoked to show it off. 

    Since 2014, our compact catch can has been filtering out harmful blow-by from CCV systems around the world in its universal form and has starred in tons of direct-fit applications. It has a long service history, but we wanted to evolve it into something even more effective. 

    The old and new cans look just about the same from

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  3. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 4: A look at our new catch can!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 4: A look at our new catch can!

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Catch Can fully assembled

    The project is complete! We are very pleased with the outcome, and we expect a ton of positive feedback on this product. In fact, three or four of our employees have already reserved units for their personal vehicles. Speaking of " I should pick up one for my NB Miata!

    The production quality catch can is now prepared for your viewing pleasure. Check it out below, starting with the base of the can.

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  4. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 3: Final Prototyping

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 3: Final Prototyping

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Mishimoto catch can final prototype, assembled

    The CNC-machined components keep rolling in! Our last prototype has been constructed and is now ready for our final evaluation before beginning mass production of these units. This prototype is a raw aluminum version; our final version will feature a black anodized finish.

    The first completed component is the base/can portion of the product. This is a CNC-machined piece with internal threading on the upper portion, a port on the bottom for a drain or valve, and knurling at the bottom for ease of removal.

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  5. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 2: Prototype Development and Testing

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 2: Prototype Development and Testing

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Catch can filter evaluation

    Time to fabricate/prototype our awesome catch can design! We would be using our in-house fabrication equipment and our 3D printer to develop a plastic and metal prototype.

    Prototype Fabrication

    We began by fabricating the base of the can from aluminum. Dan set to work cutting, welding, and polishing the base you see below.

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  6. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 1: Product Introduction and Initial Design

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 1: Product Introduction and Initial Design

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Initial 3D rendering of Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can
    Initial 3D rendering of Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    So we asked ourselves, what makes a catch can appealing to the masses? In a market swamped with extremely low-priced options, a new product could easily get lost in the mix of products already available. Our team began sifting through forums and asking our contacts at local shops to see exactly what they wanted from a catch can. We also reviewed our current line of products, to see if we could develop a new design

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