Buying guide
Engine and driveline add-ons explained
Catch cans, pre-filters, breathers and throttle controllers are made for specific engines. Here's what to check so the part suits yours.
- Made for your engine
These parts are engine specific, often down to the engine code and build date. Check the listing's fitment against your vehicle.
- What it actually does
A catch can collects oil mist from the engine's breather before it reaches the intake. A pre-filter catches fuel contaminants before the factory filter. A throttle controller changes how the accelerator pedal responds.
- Emissions
VicRoads' general approvals cover most electrical work, but not changes that affect emissions or safety systems (VSI 8). Anything that changes how the engine runs needs that check.
- Servicing
Catch cans need draining and filters need changing on a schedule. Check the maker's service interval before you buy.
Choosing a throttle controller
A throttle controller changes how quickly your accelerator pedal signal reaches the engine, so the vehicle feels more responsive without changing engine output. The main decision is matching the unit to your vehicle, since controllers plug into a specific pedal connector. This range covers Ford, Holden, Isuzu, Jeep and other popular makes, so check the listing that matches your vehicle.
From there, think about the modes you will actually use. Most drivers want sharper response for towing or overtaking, plus a subdued setting that softens the pedal for slippery tracks, sand or fuel conscious highway driving. The Torqit Pedal Torq and Pedal Torq Plus units we stock sit at the heart of this range, with vehicle specific applications across common utes and wagons.
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Common questions
Does a throttle controller add power?
No. It changes how quickly the engine responds to the accelerator pedal, not the engine's output.
Does a catch can need maintenance?
Yes. The collected oil has to be drained regularly; the maker's instructions give the interval.
Will a performance chip affect my registration?
VicRoads' general approvals don't cover changes that affect emissions (VSI 8). Check how any engine change is approved before fitting it.
