I'm going to be getting a Vortech supercharger on my Mustang. I have heard things about oil blow by being a problem. Is there a way to prevent or help prevent this. My buddy has a Vortech on his '00 Camaro and it's definitly a problem on his car.

 

I believe the problem lies not in the supercharger.........

 

I'm witch steve, your friends is a chevy after all

 

It's a big problem with the modular V8s as well (Lightnings, 03-04 Cobra). The PCV system allows a lot of oil to be sucked back into the air intake stream and in the intake manifold on a naturally aspirated engine. However, on an intercooled supercharger (Roots, Whipple, etc) the oil can build up on the intercooler fins reducing its heat exchanging efficiency. The solution is to install an oil separator inline in the PCV vacuum hose. However, many of the kits sold in the aftermarket are just converted air compressor filter kits and are not designed for automotive use. The kits that ARE designed for automotive use are generally made of zytel nylon, cost $200+, and are tested to cold temps (-30F or lower) and high temps (200-300F+). VW uses one for their turbo engines and even has a replaceable filter element.

 

Hmm... I wonder if I could get a VW oil seperator and make it work on a Mustang. I know Steeda sell one.

 

I have an in-line oil seperator which is just a compressor water seperator. It works great, just don't skimp on the seperator and you'll be fine. I think I spent 30 bucks on it, but it has operating temps similar to what ARE's has but I didn't spend 200+ bucks.

I also have a heater hose valve cover evacuation unit also for any that gets past the seperator.