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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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catch can

i just purchased a universal catch can and dont know how to install it on my 04 Rx8, and can someone please tell me how will it help my engine, thanks
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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so you bought something and you don't know what it does? why did you buy it?
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Just an FYI... the search option still works here...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=catch
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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I can taste the stench of fail in the air.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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hard to do any real damage with a catch can
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:09 AM
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except during installation :P
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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so you bought something and you don't know what it does? why did you buy it?
i know that it doesnt let the engine get corbon buildup, but i just wanted to know if it does something else good or bad
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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it takes oil vapor that would otherwise condense in your intake and traps it in the catch can. provided it's installed correctly.

Not the worst first thing i've seen someone buy, just make sure to read the DIY's and ask questions if you have any.

It doesnt do anything to stop carbon build up, just oil from getting places it could cause problems
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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The admin should rename the DIY Section to Self-Pleasure Section so more people will pay attention to it.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:58 AM
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Really because when a hot blonde "brunette or redhead whatever your taste is" starts talking and it's really not all that informative do you pay more attention just because shes hot? Or continue with your attention else where:P If they can't notice the search button next to the log on block then its doomed to be epic failure all around anyways.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by laythor
it takes oil vapor that would otherwise condense in your intake and traps it in the catch can. provided it's installed correctly.

Not the worst first thing i've seen someone buy, just make sure to read the DIY's and ask questions if you have any.

It doesnt do anything to stop carbon build up, just oil from getting places it could cause problems
It's not vapors it's from overfill oil going into a hole that leads into the intake. It's a Mazda engineering defect fix.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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