Project Canyonero

[Senor_Taylor]

So freaking cool. We should create a thread just of places MM'ers and associates have popped up in publications and such.

Good idea, someone should give you the ability to create threads on here.

[WRXtranceformed]

I finally got the chance to see the article in person and it looks even better in the mag! I didn't realize we were like the owner featured owners in it too, I thought they had one for like every model! Pretty cool experience Definitely gonna frame that bad boy for the man cave

[Tyler.M]

So freaking cool. We should create a thread just of places MM'ers and associates have popped up in publications and such.

Good idea, someone should give you the ability to create threads on here.

As you've pointed out several times, queen snark, I am not technically skilled enough to do such wizardry

[WRXtranceformed]

Catch can drainage after 16.9k (16.4 technically) miles....

[ScottyB]

mmmmm, just like grandma used to make in the old country!

man, that's more than i'd expect. nice to know its not a crunchy coating on your intake valves right now.

[Senor_Taylor]

Thank you for documenting this. Really takes all doubt away for needing catch cans with DI.

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[RawrImAMonster]

Depends on the motor. Some of them combine DI with port injection to help with the carbon buildup issue. Also, some motors just really don't like catch cans.

[JPolen01]

I know nothing about this so hopefully someone can explain this. If this is such a terrible problem for DI motors, why wouldn't they add a catch can from the factory?

[Senor_Taylor]

Hey, Taylor checking in here to make a wild guess.

I would assume a catch can needs to be serviced too often to put on a production vehicle. Can you imagine selling a car and telling someone they need to have their catch can drained every XXX amount of miles? Sure it could line up with oil changes, but that's a liability if lube techs forget to do it and it fills up and starts pouring oil down your intake.

That may not be the reason, and may be a bit extreme, but that's my argument for one side. Be gentle, guys.

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[WRXtranceformed]

I'm guessing Taylor is right, plus it's more cost and "interferes" with the PCV system. I thought i remember hearing that you could get one from the factory on some Corvettes though?

Some manufacturers are indeed redesigning their systems to compensate for this effect. After doing some research, Mazda's SkyActiv engine may have redesigned its intake manifold or something in their process to prevent this suspended oil to cause buildup. Still many manufacturers haven't really addressed it and there are rumors that it is part of the reason why a lot of them dropped to 60,000 mile powertrain warranties from 100,000.

[Sully]

So is that all from one dump after 17k miles or have you been saving it? If the latter, how often do you have to drain it and what are the chances of it causing harm if you neglect it?

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[WRXtranceformed]

So is that all from one dump after 17k miles or have you been saving it? If the latter, how often do you have to drain it and what are the chances of it causing harm if you neglect it?

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I've been saving it after every dump, it ends up being about 1 oz every 1000 miles.  The can holds about 11 oz which is more than two oil changes worth but I usually dump it out every 1500 miles or so.  I have no idea what would happen if it got too full but as long as I own it that will not be a problem

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Also: I stopped by the dealership today and showed my service writer our magazine article and they thought it was the coolest thing ever. The owner of the dealership asked me to autograph it (haha) and they are going to frame it and put it on the wall in the service waiting area! Probably the only time in my life I'll ever be asked for my autograph

[Apoc]

Now you need a framed picture of the framed article hanging in the dealership.

[Senor_Taylor]

Instructions unclear. Intake full of tomato sauce.

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[WRXtranceformed]

Now you need a framed picture of the framed article hanging in the dealership.

Haha!

Bunch of goodies came in the mail yesterday from the media company!  Definitely gonna frame one of these for the man cave

[WRXtranceformed]

The connections had corroded a bit on the passenger side ballast of my HID retrofit and that headlight went out right before a long trip up to NoVA over Thanksgiving. I got it fixed this morning, got it home and the driver's side went out.....

All under warranty but super annoying to carve out my morning when this happens.

Otherwise still trucking along! Maybe will finally get around to the tune and level kit after the holidays

[D_Eclipse9916]

Have you considered doing the LED headlights? They seem to be more reliable than the HID conversions. Thinking of trying one for the truck since I converted the truck's lights to a projector and seems to have sharp cutoff.

[WRXtranceformed]

Have you considered doing the LED headlights?  They seem to be more reliable than the HID conversions.  Thinking of trying one for the truck since I converted the truck's lights to a projector and seems to have sharp cutoff.

It's funny you mention that, I was just looking at the new Morimoto Bi-LED projectors as a possible solution in the future.  They are expensive but they remove the need for bulbs or ballasts altogether.  https://www.theretrofitsource.com/comple...lect=52976



There are other non-projector swap LED options that I have seen mixed results on from the forums so that could also be a possibility.  They're usually just a basic bulb drop in with some kind of fan cooling system.  If I keep having issues with the retrofit I may consider going either route.  Depending on what the new Rangers look like, I'm most likely going to keep this truck for a while and if I do I don't mind spending the money for the peace of mind.  I can't go back to the stock halogens, they are too terrible

[WRXtranceformed]

Was still having issues with the driver's side light going out occasionally, so I pulled back the fender lining and took a look today. I thought my "guy" had been pretty quick on the fixes each time, unfortunately quick usually leads to return trips. The ballast was lightly zip tied to the fog light wiring way down near the bottom of the fender. It was causing the wiring and all plugs connecting it to the headlight / bulb to be stretched to the point that gravity was pulling on them.



I rechecked all of the connections and used double sided automotive tape to secure the ballast to a flat spot on the frame. I could probably zip tie it too but that stuff is holding pretty good, and it alleviated all of the pressure on those wires.



I assumed that since this side was done poorly the other side was too, and I was correct. The passenger side wiring and ballast components were nearly touching the bottom of the fender and were completely stretched trying to reach to the headlight. Basically any bumps I go over would gradually pull apart all of the connections. I zip tied one of the components to the frame a little higher up and got rid of the tension on this one too.



Hopefully this fixes it for a while, otherwise I found another local guy that specializes in custom headlights and gets good reviews. His shop is also near the gangland ghetto so I hope I don't have to drive up there.

My steering wheel has been a little off center so I may need an alignment soon. Could be a great excuse in the near year to go ahead and get the leveling kit done

[D_Eclipse9916]

Go LED and install yourself? Seems like a ton of $ and effort you spend in headlights....


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