Compatible: (2.0L)

2012 - 2020 Subaru BRZ

2012 - 2016 Scion FR-S

2017 - 2020 Toyota 86 

MISHIMOTO 2013+ SUBARU BRZ / SCION FR-S DIRECT-FIT BAFFLED OIL CATCH CAN SYSTEM, PART 4: TESTING RESULTS AND PROJECT COMPLETION

Ready for some interesting test results? After around 2,000 miles on a BRZ, this kit was ready to be inspected to see what kind of byproduct had accumulated in each can. The plan was to evaluate both systems to determine whether a single- or dual-can setup was necessary. If one of the lines did not collect any fluid, the need for a catch can would not be justified. So, we popped the hood and inspected the system to see if road abuse had a negative impact on the mounting brackets or lines.

All our components held up just fine, as expected. All mounting brackets were still securely positioned, and the lines appeared to be in great shape (no rubbing). First, we popped off the can spliced into the PCV line of the BRZ. These images also show that we have provided plenty of room below the can to allow for easy removal of the base for fluid extraction.

Immediately we can see some evidence that this can is functioning. This last shot proves a few things for us. One, the baffle is working to provide a surface for the fluid to condense, and second, the PCV line is definitely passing some oil into the intake system of the BRZ. Take a look below at the can itself.

You can see that a thin layer of oil coats the entire can, and a bit of fluid accumulated in the base. Although not a substantial amount of fluid (we saw quite a bit more with our EcoBoost kit), we still wouldn’t want this ending up in our intake.

Next we removed the breather-side catch can base and examined it for fluid. We found it interesting that this can was bone dry. It smelled of fuel/oil, but there was no evidence of even a thin film on the inside of the catch can. These results were almost identical to what we saw on our 2.3L Mustang kit (developed around the same timeframe as this one).

What does this mean? Well, first of all, we would not be selling a component that you don’t need, so our kit for the FRS/BR-Z will include a catch can for only the PCV system. However, there is a possibility that some highly modified vehicles might necessitate a second can for the breather system. Because we already designed this system, it would be easy to release an additional kit for modified vehicles. For now, we are confident that the single-can system is the right application for BRZ owners. With our testing complete, we could now begin mass production of our kit. Check out a drawing of the bracket to be included.

So, what do you get with our kit?

Included Items in Mishimoto BRZ Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit

• Mishimoto compact baffled oil catch can
• Direct-fit, powder-coated steel mounting bracket
• Direct-fit, molded silicone inlet/outlet hose (available in black, blue, and red)
• Catch can hose fittings
• Clamps for installation
• All necessary hardware
• Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty

The Mishimoto Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit is designed and engineered for your BRZ/86 to eliminate harmful blow-by vapors from re-entering your engine. The FA20 in the BRZ/86 utilizes a slightly different type of direct injection system that also uses port fuel injectors to help reduce carbon buildup. Even though carbon buildup isn’t as severe as most direct-injected engines, there is still enough that you will need this catch can kit to help your boxer engine run its best.

Thousands of test miles were logged on a Subaru BRZ to determine what can setup would work the best. Mishimoto engineers found that with most vehicles, placing the catch can in the vacuum-assisted PCV system of the vehicle will yield the most amount of oil accumulation during normal and aggressive driving, while a catch can placed on the crankcase vent system on the front of the engine will yield nearly no accumulation on stock or modified vehicles. Having only one catch can tied into the PCV system on the back of the engine will, by far, work the best for the vast majority of BRZ/86 vehicles on the road. Mishimoto engineers found that a second catch can on the crankcase vent side only benefits vehicles with forced induction.

The Mishimoto BRZ/86 catch can kit uses the Mishimoto 2-Port Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can with a bronze filter and internal baffle to better separate the oil from the crankcase vapors. It also includes one direct-fit mounting bracket that is extremely easy to install and fits right-hand drive as well! The BRZ/86 catch can kit comes with two direct-fit, pre-molded hoses for ease of installation. The hoses are designed to fit right onto the 10mm PCV valve and into the 12mm port on the intake manifold. Two CNC-machined aluminum, ½” barb fittings connect the hoses to the can. And, like every Mishimoto oil catch can, this baffled catch can kit comes with the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty!

Our catch cans are different from most air-oil-separator (AOS) systems on a few levels. First, our catch cans are not heated. This means that all of the blow-by is able to condense in the can, including low-octane oil vapors and contaminated fuel vapors. Most AOS systems also drain the blow-by back into the oil pan, while our catch cans trap the blow-by and keep it out of the engine permanently. If you’ve seen what we’ve seen in the bottom of our catch cans, you won’t want that draining back into your oil either.

• Direct fit for the 2013+ Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT-86, and Scion FR-S
• Single can mounts in line with the PCV system to separate oil from air using a 50-micron bronze filter
• Helps reduce carbon buildup on intake valves
• Patented billet 6061 aluminum can sealed with Viton™ O-rings
• Installs in under 30 minutes
• Filter and robust, application-specific bracket mounts the can in a serviceable location
• Includes pre-molded hoses for simplified installation
• Defends intake system and essential engine components from oil blow-by
• CNC-machined aluminum barbed fittings ensure a sturdy connection between lines and can
• Catch can has a 3 oz. capacity for longer servicing intervals
• Internal air diverter increases air turbulence to improve oil separation
• Helps maintain proper octane levels to reduce potential detonation
• Filter and can are fully serviceable
• Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
• Patent #US D884,760 S

PURCHASE INCLUDES

(1) Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can
(1) Application-Specific Mounting Bracket
(2) Direct-Fit Hoses
(2) 1/2" Aluminum Barbed Fittings
(3) Worm Gear Clamps
Mounting Hardware
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty

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