✅ Make Your Own Dual Catch Can System for Ford F-150 3.5 Ecoboost

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If my video helped you or saved you money, please consider donating to my channel using the Super THANKS button found just below this video. Each donation goes towards tools, project supplies, parts, and production value. Big or small, every bit helps!!! This is my self made oil catch can system for my 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5 Ecoboost truck. The catch cans are simple Chinese made units available on eBay and Amazon and come in various colors. I chose blue due to my truck color Blue Flame. You will need a one way valve also available on eBay linked above as well as about 7 or so feet of 1/2 ID hose. I would suggest fitting the hose and checking routing BEFORE you make any cuts.
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✅ Parts:
👍 Oil Catch Cans In Assorted Colors and Configurations: ebay.to/35ZKXMM
👍 Silver catch can: ebay.to/3746RQd
👍 Red catch can: ebay.to/2NDuqYz
👍 Blue catch can: ebay.to/30v4R1b
👍 Black catch can: ebay.to/2RqO4Iw
👍 UPR one way check valves: ebay.to/3613CaZ
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@paulkimble736 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great job, and it looks great

@jlautomotive6349 2 жыл бұрын

This was very well done and I will be building something for my ‘18 2.7 Thank you so much and keep up the great work!!👍

@leonelsway 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, I done the same on my Camaro

@AndrewIrizarry 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Makes so much sense. I'm thinking I might get a 3 port can and eliminate that input that goes into the manifold with the FR plug. I can acquire vacuum from the turbo inlet pipe on the drivers side, and hook both valve cover ports to the input of the can and not need a check valve.

@brucetaylor8973 Жыл бұрын

Did this on my 2011 F150 Lariat 3.5 Ecoboost, mounting them where you did makes for a really nice clean looking installation, thanks for the video.

@TherealTony_Chin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much. I just did your exact setup on my 14 EB 3.5. I know it’s a must for these engines. You just saved me a ton of $$$$. Thanks again.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. This is why I make my videos right here.

@treyjames6249 5 жыл бұрын

I am very glad you did this video. I was just on amazon looking for cans trying to figure out what exactly I needed. Thank you. Because I’m for damn sure not gonna pay anything north of a $100 bucks for a set up! Keep up the good work sir!

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@richardbyrum4618 5 жыл бұрын

Thank for this video. I've been wanting to do this for a while but thought the cost was absolutely ridiculous! I did this exact set up today on my 2011 F150 3.5 EB for total cost right at $100 for all parts. I just had my engine chemically cleaned and I also changed my sparkplugs. It should help it run better, get better gas mileage, and prolong it's overall lifespan. Thanks again!

@williamwade7059 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jamesmeadrs9309 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched at least 50 videos on catch cans to make sure I did it right and just installed mine today and I be damned if I watch this video only to discover I should have two catch cans not one and I need a one way check valve. Damn!! Do you really need the check valve? None of the other videos I watched installed one!

@BOSSC351sProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Unless you want to take a chance with pressurizing the can then yes install the valve.

@omarkrichati6977 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother love the video . I just bought the same catch can but can you show me how you modified the bracket. We’d super appreciate it

@stevegeorge5702 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooooooo much for making this video! I was going to make one until I saw yours . The price of these systems from companies is absolutely ridiculous! Based on the price of what the parts cost, and the simplicity of installing them. Well done! 👍👍👍

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@diamondeyez1999 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and great description on the set up. I’ve been wanting to do this to my 13 ecoboost for so long now but couldn’t bring my self to drop $400 on a catch can system. I knew it could not be hard to make a DIY catch can set up for a fraction of the money but I could not find the info on it but this is exactly the video/tutorial i was looking for!

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Im looking at changing the locations of mine to somewhere up front and lower than where the hoses connect to the engine. This way, any residue in the lines will drain into the cans and not the engine. Thanks for watching!

@diamondeyez1999 5 жыл бұрын

BOSSC351's Productions would it be possible to replicate this setup but with using a 3 port single catch can? I know you would have to T the clean side together but what other differences would there be? Bc most of the 3 port catch cans have 2 inlets and one outlet so how would the lines get run then?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@diamondeyez1999 I believe it is. My brother uses a 3 port on his 2.7 but I have no idea how he did it. Ask him here..... kzfaq.info/love/w1GRCQ_MIeKQxnWJC6pZMQ

@panchovilla4223 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video, but what side goes to what side? From in and out?

@clintlewis1719 5 жыл бұрын

hello sir, great video by the way.. something you might consider doing as well is putting long strand steel wool inside the cans. In my experience with my last catch can, it was not catching nearly all the oil when the can was hollow. I filled it with steel wool and it made a huge difference. The wool gives the vapors a media to cling to and then drop out of suspension. Won't cost you 3 bucks and I think it will help you like it did me.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I have been looking around for some media but considered steel wool initially. Thanks! I just might do that.

@jay_volpe 3 жыл бұрын

I need this for my 2017!! What are the specifics to look for when installing on a 2017 f150 3.5?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I try to respond to all questions but unfortunately KZfaq does not always tell me when someone posts. Sorry if it's a bit late with the responses.

@wisconsinlife3971 3 жыл бұрын

Nice information! Putting one in tomorrow... question, did you use the steel wool included? Great info!

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

No, mine are empty. Just make sure you empty weekly.

@wisconsinlife3971 3 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions I have a2017 2.7 hopefully the 1/2” ID hose is the same as the 3.5... I wanna keep the old hose in case the can fails.. I gotta get the snap off connectors from my local dealer parts stores near me don’t carry them... thanks for your response!!

@janettecumpsty7836 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, did you use special heat resisting hose as the only 1/2" that I can find is 40 psi and not recommended for under the hood.......Ron C

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

No, not really. It was just bulk hose in stock at my local parts house. So far, so good. No issues with it.

@skrsys 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just one question, I understand your logic for the one way valve. However, the stock setup doesn't have one. So does adding catch cans increase the risk of blow-back?

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Im told the stock valve cover does however I do not want to pressureize the cans. If you dont install the valve then you might get some. I have not tried it though.

@janettecumpsty7836 3 жыл бұрын

I have fitted two catch cans to my 2012 F150 3.5 Eco boost in front of my radiator for easy access. The passenger side gets water and sludge but no detectable oil. The driver side gets nothing over a four week period. Would you consider this correct. Really would appreciate your input......Ron C

@dalewatkins9889 3 жыл бұрын

My thinking is, if locating in the front as your showing, getting the oil 'out' won't be nearly as easy? I see some add them close to the battery location, at least on the 2016 model years. As you say, low is better...but too low is going to make emptying it difficult. I'll have to get out there and really look my engine bay over and find the most efficient location....or check out KZfaq, as a better location may have already been located for all I know. Thanks for the videos!

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Some in colder areas North tried up front but the can froze. It comes down to preference.

@tomangel683 5 жыл бұрын

Good job and description. Maybe add some links to parts?

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Will do in the description.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Done! Prices fluctuate up and down though.

@tomangel683 5 жыл бұрын

PERFECT THANKS!

@girthmccoy 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you did both sides? I have seen similar setups that only can the passenger side.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. You are pulling a vacuum on the crankcase on the drivers side through the valve cover into your fresh air inlet tube to recycle vapors. This also pulls moisture as well as oil vapor into that tube. You want to catch as much of both as possible so it does not go through your turbo and into your intercooler where it will puddle. Both of my cans are near full in 2 weeks here because of the cold and rain we have had.

@adamgarlick6149 4 жыл бұрын

Hey can you make a follow up video? How’s the system working? What type of hose did you use? Fuel line?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I sure can. I am working on my sons Bronco 2 at the moment but after we are done I will see what I can do. Thanks for watching!

@adamgarlick6149 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good!

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamgarlick6149 Sorry, I really have had little time. I got a promotion and have been working 6 days a week then working on each of my parents Dodge vans on my Sundays off. I am thinking of relocating both my cans and that would be a good subject for the video.

@benlondon8467 5 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to add check valves to either side, as OEM are fitted with check valves to rocker cover sockets

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe so but I do not want to pressurize the hoses or cans.

@benlondon8467 4 жыл бұрын

BOSSC351's Productions Fair enough mate 👍

@shaunlapointe1755 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have two one way valves or just one going to the intake? I just purchased the same truck you have also same color lol and this was not done. I'm a little worried on how my intake looks. I've done a lot of research on this truck and seem pretty reliable without the catch cans but more reliable with them so I have everything but the one way valves.

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Just one.

@pmcwbn823 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a dumb question: why a check valve? Original Ford PCV lines have none. So what if it blows a little oil back under highest boost pressures.

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

You do not want to pressurize the hoses and catch cans. If you do you must clamp all the lines plus you risk blowing captured material back into the engine with sudden boost pressure.

@2wrdr 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need on way valves on a normally aspirated engine?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I do not believe you do on N/A engines. The one way valve is to prevent boost pressure from the turbochargers from pressurizing the catch can system. When the turbos spool up the engine switches from a vacuum to being pressurized. On N/A engines there is no pressurization. The degree of vacuum changes when the throttle blade angle changes but pressure is not introduced.

@jakqwe1 2 жыл бұрын

I’m curious to know how these have held up. I installed the same set up on my 21 Ecoboost F150. After only 200 miles i got a check engine light for crank case pressure sensor fault. The passenger side can was completely full. I emptied it but the CEL keeps coming on for the same issue. Have you had any of these issues?

@hientruong4074 2 жыл бұрын

It’s probably a vacuum leak. Had the same issue on my 19 F150 with the 2.7L after 100 miles. I pulled out all the fittings and used Teflon tape on them. Another thing is the dipstick, it’s not fully sealed and will leak. I used Teflon tape on that and it fixed my issue.

@joeydelmarsjr.646 4 жыл бұрын

which catch cans are better these or the ones with a breather filter on top???? and i would either add a hose to the bottom of the catch can and/or add steel wool to keep oil at the bottom

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

You do not want or need the breather. The system must be sealed or you will get a Check Engine Light. Yes, you can add steel wool or similar to the can as an antislosh solution but it will be quite messy to change and clean.

@joeydelmarsjr.646 4 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions thanks for the reply, have you personally used a catch can with filter breather on top and got a CEL?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeydelmarsjr.646 No but my brother tried it on his 2015 and the CEL came on. Speculating, I would thing you would want it sealed because it is air re-circulation. Otherwise you would be sucking air in from the filter at some point and not getting flow to deposit the oil and crud and also not pulling crankcase vacuum removing gasses. This would increase sludge deposits and turn the oil acidic from lack of moisture removal.

@markfrausto7 3 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions you won’t suck any of that wool steal?

@richardr1683 4 жыл бұрын

How did you bolt on the mount? I tried this earlier with the same catch can but the hole in the mount is slightly smaller than the bolt screw. Or do I need to just force the screw in the mount hole to get through?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I actually turned the bracket sideways and used washers to make the bracket fit right. I also drilled that hole out so the screw would fit.

@richardr1683 4 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions perfect thanks!

@wisconsinlife3971 3 жыл бұрын

What is the inside diameter of the hose required to go from the can to the engine? Can’t seem to find that info anywhere, I have the 2.7 EB, should be the same ... thanks!

@RyanGetLow 3 жыл бұрын

Half inch. He says "i.d." when he's talking about the hose at the beginning of the video. He means inside diameter.

@yousufkan6960 4 жыл бұрын

I’m having a hard time putting a half inch hose onto the factory quick connectors. Did you also have this issue?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I used some silicon lube. I remember it was harder to get the oem tubes off the connectors than get the rubber hose back on though.

@yousufkan6960 4 жыл бұрын

BOSSC351's Productions Thanks

@pimpovic2 5 жыл бұрын

Do you notice more liquid in the passenger side vs the drivers side? Or do they catch equal amounts of fluid?

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Mine has been pretty equal. Lots of rain here in the last two months though. Before that, the passenger side filled up more.

@pimpovic2 5 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions Thanks for answering. I read something about the passenger side filling up more. I was thinking to run a 3 port can to make it simpler.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I believe my brother runs a 3 port. This setup is working for me so far.

@mikejustice1341 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a problem with the hoses sucking shut while under vacuum?

@BOSSC351sProductions 2 жыл бұрын

No, not that I am aware of. These I have are pretty stiff.

@drewteri 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that you can use 1/2 inch i.d. hose and maybe using some kind of lubricant and forcing the hose over the barbs so you won't need a hose clamp. Is this correct?

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@bowman4331 3 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions Thanks for your answer! I'm about to do my 2013 F-150 with the 3.5 ecoboost engine. I just bought it used.

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Select the color oil catch can you would like ✅ Parts: 👍 Oil Catch Cans In Assorted Colors and Configurations: ebay.to/35ZKXMM 👍 Silver catch can: ebay.to/3746RQd 👍 Red catch can: ebay.to/2NDuqYz 👍 Blue catch can: ebay.to/30v4R1b 👍 Black catch can: ebay.to/2RqO4Iw 👍 UPR one way check valves: ebay.to/3613CaZ

@sammedellin9747 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel great video, what size are hoses and where did you buy the one way valve, please let me know sir ty

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I used 1/2 ID hose found at just about any parts store.

@sammedellin9747 5 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions hello Daniel, appreciate the info, this is gonna sound crazy I've looked everywhere cannot find 1 way valve, please I need a favor if I can send you cash thru your PayPal account would you would you ship to me? Including 1/2 inch hose. Please let me know if you can help, ty so much Sir

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@sammedellin9747 I added a new link in the description to the valves.

@thewizz04 4 жыл бұрын

So I want to do this same setup for my 2016 f150 Ecoboost however on the driver side it has a PCV sensor my question is do attached the sensor to the hose going into the catch can or coming out of the catch can?

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Let me get my brother to fill you in. He is the expert on the later trucks. Red Ecobeast is his channel.

@vengence4x1 3 жыл бұрын

The sensor needs to be on the inlet side of the catch can, I have seen some that it doesn't matter and some that will throw a check engine light. If it throws a CEL just switch which side of the catch can the sensor is on and it will go away. All it does is ensure the pcv system is hooked up and working.

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. KZfaq is terrible about notifying me about a question/comment.

@vengence4x1 3 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions I ha e the same issue on my channel.

@drewteri 3 жыл бұрын

Don't the oem ford pcv connectors have a 5/8 barb?

@BOSSC351sProductions 2 жыл бұрын

After taking my system off, and getting ready for a new configuration I checked and you are correct.

@jessehuerta1946 3 жыл бұрын

Won’t the out side suck in dirty air from the cans?

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

No, its a closed system.

@jessehuerta1946 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reply, I did the same set up as you! It works great!! But I do get a smell inside the cabin when I turn on the ac or heater. Does this happen to yours?

@deersly 5 жыл бұрын

Any CEL?, I know the driver side is very easy to throw a CEL on the driver side because of the PCV sensor.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Nope. No CEL. Maybe on the 15 and later though.

@deersly 5 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions maybe. Cold air Intakes are throwing codes on the 15s due to that sensor.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

@@deersly I believe so. My brothers is a 15 and he was saying something about that.

@donell82able 4 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions You should talk your brother in to letting you do a video on installing a dual catch can system on his 15 ecoboost so we can see what that will require. Thanks in advance and great video.

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@donell82able He actually installed his own setup. I told him he should have done videos on his installs but he is hesitant. He is on KZfaq too here.... kzfaq.info/love/w1GRCQ_MIeKQxnWJC6pZMQ

@zr2trackerjoe 5 жыл бұрын

Only one Check valve then?

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Correct. The other side is only suction.

@cchavez302 5 жыл бұрын

Did they come with the mounts ?

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

There is a bracket on the back that comes on each can. I had to drill and modify the brackets to install them where I have them.

@cchavez302 5 жыл бұрын

How about the one way valve do you need one for for driver side ?

@adamgarlick6149 4 жыл бұрын

Jose Chavez no drivers side is suction only

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@cchavez302 Adam is correct.

@lithchanthanavong4317 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I get braket

@elektrikman8834 3 жыл бұрын

I don't get the one way valve the pcv valve factory is already a one way valve

@BOSSC351sProductions 3 жыл бұрын

The one way valve is at the port that directly enters the intake. During boost it closes preventing pressure from building in the lines and can. If you dont mind the can being under pressure and installing hose clamps at every connection then you can omit the valve. I do not want the can or my lines to be under pressure so is why I installed the clamps before the valve.

@carlosvazquez4842 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I did this exact setup.. just the passenger side... I already had a weep hole.. a lot of oil came out... I've been driving for 2 weeks and the can has not caught any oil... any idea why?

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

If nothing is coming through, check your one way valve and make sure it is not backwards. You should have something there. Otherwise you are not getting pcv system flow.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Is your check engine light on?

@carlosvazquez4842 5 жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions check engine light not on.. valve is facing the correct direction.. I'm in San diego, maybe it's the weather... .my 2012 is running great! But puzzled when I saw it empty.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

If its real dry then possibly that is why. If no flow then the CEL should come on that the PCV system is not operating. You also may be getting rid of all of the crud at the weep hole. Wait till you get a good rain and see what happens.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Any which way you seem to be winning.

@DANIAC262 5 ай бұрын

Why does it need a check valve? The original one doesnt.

@BOSSC351sProductions 5 ай бұрын

You dont want to boost your catch can.

@DANIAC262 5 ай бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions the pcv valve is a check valve

@blakehartman5399 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the one way value

@blakehartman5399 5 жыл бұрын

Can post a link of the same catch cans I like how’s your mount

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@blakehartman5399 I used the brackets that came with the cans and had to slightly modify them to install sideways. I used small washers as spacers under the brackets to get it to fit right.

@BOSSC351sProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I added a link in the description for the valve.

@earldumaran4003 2 жыл бұрын

check amazon

@OnePointLander Жыл бұрын

Do you really need both?

@BOSSC351sProductions Жыл бұрын

When my engine was 100% stock you can see in the video what they catch. Without cans it goes into your intercooler and on the passenger side it goes right into the intake. With stage 3 turbos from CR Performance it is now mandatory I have not only 2 cans but I have had to upgrade to large ones with braided hoses. We are still testing and watching however after the full engine rebuild with the increase in boost and blowby, the engine was blowing my oil out into the intercooler before I installed a drivers side can. I have caught it twice now where it was 4 quarts low from this. Once while regular driving with occasional hard acceleration and then again while towing my RV but at a highly accelerated rate due to the constant load. I since added the second can. After adding the can, it filled the can with oil and began overflowing again into the intercooler. We have come up with a new solution being tested that adds additional venting to reduce the blowby turbulence trying to leave the engine at once and hopefully stopping the oil from being blown out of the engine. If successful I will be posting a video on it.

@OnePointLander Жыл бұрын

@@BOSSC351sProductions Thanks for the reply, im just a slow driver that dont really push my 2.7L 2016 F150 very hard and there is very little oil. I was trying to decide if it was worth it to do the other side for probably a fraction if anything of what im seeing on the passenger side catch can.