It’s no secret that the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost is one of the hottest products going right now in the performance world. The aftermarket is responding with a wide array of products for these cars, and one of the latest to bring out a few parts is UPR, including some underhood dress up and an all new UPR catch can.
Catch Can
Over the past few years there’s been a lot of attention brought to the catch can. This is a product that has become increasingly important with the popularity of both forced induction setups and high output naturally aspirated engines.
All cars built since the 1950s feature some type of crankcase ventilation system. This system is designed to recirculate unburned vapors back into the intake where they’re burned as part of the combustion process. The trouble is, that while they’re not supposed to, research has shown that these systems often catch larger particles of oil that then get drawn back into the engine through the combustion process.
While this sounds like a minor issue, oil has a much higher flashpoint than gasoline. This effectively changes the octane of the air/fuel mixture, and can lead to detonation, misfires, and other engine performance robbing or even damaging problems.
The solution is a catch can, which uses a media to capture those large oil vapor particles, and then store them so you can dispose of them properly. UPR’s Dual Valve Oil Catch Can Separator for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost does just that. It’s a must have for anyone looking to wring more performance out of their ’15 EcoBoost, or even for daily drivers who just enjoy the car. The parts can be installed in around 30 minutes by nearly any enthusiast, and it’s easily serviced without the need to remove the lines to empty the can and dispose of the oil.
Dress Caps
UPR is also offering some cool underhood dress up in the form of their Engine Cap Cover Package. This consists of a set of four billet aluminum caps that slide over the factory caps, adding little dress up to your fluid reservoirs.
Included in the set are wiper, coolant, engine oil, and brake fluid caps. They’re available in satin or polished finish, and install in just a few seconds.