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Old May 24, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Hi All! Is it worth fitting a Catch can? I am getting a remap soon so would I benefit form one??
Any help would be great,

Thanks Mark,
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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Vent the breathers yes, catch can no.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Yes, you would benefit from venting the breathers before a remap.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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So no point with the catchcan then?
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Old May 25, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Depends how green you are. My VTA breathers (still using the PCV) are bone dry, but if it did spit oil then it goes onto the road.

Also, if you intend to do any motorsport you will need a catch can.
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Ok so I will just VTA then with the PCV.
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