Installed the Ford Performance Air/Oil Separator SKU: M6766BW30 and removed my previously installed UPR single valve catch can. If I would have had the UPR dual valve I don't think I would have seen the value in changing to this Ford Performance unit.
If your tackling this install project yourself, this Top Side creeper makes it much easier as the Passenger (R) side canister is centered on top of the engine at the back.
The Ford Performance Installation instructions are well written and provides clear photo's.
The Passenger side, shown below, seemed easy and quick enough.
When I got to the Drivers side, the OEM air tube, that this kit replaces, has tamper proof fittings that will break during removal. Then on page 7 of the instructions it recommended to remove the vertical air intake tube in order to remove the air tube lower fitting. This appeared to be the most difficult and time consuming part of the installation. I decided to try removing the lower tamper proof fitting using the pliers shown below which worked quite well and saved a bunch of time. Simply grip the pliers with right hand and hold the intake air tube with your left and pull straight up. This technique was easier for me as I was looking straight down from the top side creeper.
Highlighted below upper and lower connection ports.
Then on to the drivers side bracket install, first obstacle was the ground cable path was where the canister mounts.
I removed the ground cable, rerouted between vacumn hose and wiring harness, added wire looming wrapped in electrical tape, then zip tied to wiring harness to hold in place.
Drivers side with supplied hoses attached, I did carefully pull the HVAC line towards the brake reservoir to provide adequate clearance from the canister, thank you to @Roughstock post here.
Completed photo below:
The passenger side canister outlet tube is closer to the hood liner than I would like, curious if others have noticed any abrasions in the Ford Performance area. Pic below take from drivers side front corner with hood closed between latch and safety latch allowing enough space to take the photo below.
If your tackling this install project yourself, this Top Side creeper makes it much easier as the Passenger (R) side canister is centered on top of the engine at the back.
The Ford Performance Installation instructions are well written and provides clear photo's.
The Passenger side, shown below, seemed easy and quick enough.
When I got to the Drivers side, the OEM air tube, that this kit replaces, has tamper proof fittings that will break during removal. Then on page 7 of the instructions it recommended to remove the vertical air intake tube in order to remove the air tube lower fitting. This appeared to be the most difficult and time consuming part of the installation. I decided to try removing the lower tamper proof fitting using the pliers shown below which worked quite well and saved a bunch of time. Simply grip the pliers with right hand and hold the intake air tube with your left and pull straight up. This technique was easier for me as I was looking straight down from the top side creeper.
Highlighted below upper and lower connection ports.
Then on to the drivers side bracket install, first obstacle was the ground cable path was where the canister mounts.
I removed the ground cable, rerouted between vacumn hose and wiring harness, added wire looming wrapped in electrical tape, then zip tied to wiring harness to hold in place.
Drivers side with supplied hoses attached, I did carefully pull the HVAC line towards the brake reservoir to provide adequate clearance from the canister, thank you to @Roughstock post here.
Completed photo below:
The passenger side canister outlet tube is closer to the hood liner than I would like, curious if others have noticed any abrasions in the Ford Performance area. Pic below take from drivers side front corner with hood closed between latch and safety latch allowing enough space to take the photo below.
