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Originally Posted by svtf_srt4
I have read*a couple of posts here that
say one of the first mods that should be done is to get a catch
can and plug wires?* Is there a problem with oil coming out of
the pcv when the car is pushed hard?*
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the oil is pushed through the pcv and into the intake, where
it is either sucked into the engine and burned or it condenses
and runs down to the intercooler (hampering its effectiveness).
the harder you drive it and the more you boost it, the more oil
you get in your intercooler and blackening your tailpipes.
i had oil in my intercooler pipe at 1000 miles, and was cleaning
the black off my tailpipes twice a week. after installing a catch
can, no more oil in intercooler, and i clean my tailpipes way
less. it all depends on how you drive it.
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And, whats the deal with the stock wires?* Are they weak, and if
so, is the coil pack also not that great?*
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its not that the stock ignition system is weak (the stock coil has
the same specs as the MSD replacement). the problem is
that the spark plug wires are too close to the turbo. the heat
breaks down the #4 wire pretty quickly. Aftermarket wires
are designed to handle the heat from being so close to the
turbo. my factory wire #4 was turning white by 3000 miles.
one other thing you should do is regap your plugs.
if your running factory boost levels, gap your plugs to .050
if your running more boost, gap your plugs to .045
Why catch can and plug wires?
