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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 06-11-2013, 03:02 PM
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Posted By SC2150
Bumping this back up for those that think "all...

Bumping this back up for those that think "all cans are the same"
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-23-2013, 06:16 PM
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Posted By SC2150
Bumping this back up for those that want the...

Bumping this back up for those that want the education. Look at the pictures and detailed explanations of all to understand.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-18-2013, 10:28 AM
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Posted By SC2150
:thumbsup:

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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-29-2013, 09:44 AM
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Posted By SC2150
Also, click on this link to see pictures posted...

Also, click on this link to see pictures posted by techs for every domestic and foreign auto manufacturer (and a few motor cyles) to show how wide spread this issue is:
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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-29-2013, 09:40 AM
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Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Very abrasive, and when small particles break...

Very abrasive, and when small particles break loose (they do) some are forced between the pistons and cylinder walls hence the scouring we see when doing rebuilds. Also, glowing carbon will...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-27-2013, 09:40 AM
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Posted By SC2150
Bumping this back up for all the pictures and...

Bumping this back up for all the pictures and info.

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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-05-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
http://www.google.com/search?q=intake+valve+buildu...

http://www.google.com/search?q=intake+valve+buildup&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=K4U2UZufFI-W8gSW9oDQDg&sqi=2&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=2021&bih=875
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-04-2013, 09:12 AM
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Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Yes that looks normal. Every engine will have a...

Yes that looks normal. Every engine will have a different amount of ingestion depending on how the engine was broken in (the harder it was run within reason, the better the rings seat, the less...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-02-2013, 05:03 PM
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Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Keep this bumped up for those not understanding...

Keep this bumped up for those not understanding the catchcan and the differences of the ones available.

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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-27-2013, 04:10 PM
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Posted By SC2150
Apex, and others all have good prices. :thumbsup:

Apex, and others all have good prices. :thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-27-2013, 10:09 AM
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Posted By SC2150
The ZL1 version is out for the RX can and has its...

The ZL1 version is out for the RX can and has its own bracket. If your going to road track it the dual valve is an option.

Just give us a ring to order.

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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-26-2013, 09:27 AM
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Posted By SC2150
You want NO oil at all in the intake...

You want NO oil at all in the intake aircharge...it is not intentional that all new cars and light trucks have this issue. :thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-25-2013, 05:24 PM
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Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Depends on which can. Go to page 3-4 in this...

Depends on which can. Go to page 3-4 in this thread and look at all the pictures of the different cans cut apart. I was refering to the one Limacharlie installed......it's covered in detail here....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-25-2013, 11:24 AM
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Posted By SC2150
Oil ingestion causes detonation so yes, reducing...

Oil ingestion causes detonation so yes, reducing it will cause smoother runing.

But you have a can that only catches a portion of the oil....there are pictures posted here with the test results...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-21-2013, 11:18 AM
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Posted By SC2150
Anyone can do the testing of any can to see for...

Anyone can do the testing of any can to see for themselves what cans catch all, or nearly all the oil....simply install a clear glass inline fuel filter between any can and the intake manifold and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-20-2013, 06:33 PM
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Posted By SC2150
Bumping this back up as I keep seeing people...

Bumping this back up as I keep seeing people buying the china empty or non oil separating cans thinking they are an oil separating catchcan that actuall traps the oil, not lets most oil through.
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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-17-2013, 10:01 AM
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Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Anyone with a catchcan.....take a few minutes and...

Anyone with a catchcan.....take a few minutes and pick up a $10 clear glass inline fuel filter from any autoparts store...install it between any cans outlet and the intake manifold, then after a few...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-10-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
ZL1 can use the single valve in most applications...

ZL1 can use the single valve in most applications but it road tracking the car or similar WOT much of the time the dual valve gives some redundant evac at WOT.

Here is a good guidline:

single...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-05-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Doing its job!! :thumbsup:

Doing its job!! :thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-04-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Nice photos!! By eliminating the oil ingestion...

Nice photos!! By eliminating the oil ingestion you usually see 1-3 MPG improvement once the oil has worked its way out and is no longer causing spark knock also as a benefit.

:thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-16-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
The ZL1 comes with a separator on the clean side,...

The ZL1 comes with a separator on the clean side, it's the small canister on the inner part of the coupler radius and does a good job for the clean side, but 95% plus comes from the dirty side so...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-10-2013, 02:10 PM
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Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
The 1LE has a clean side one that works great,...

The 1LE has a clean side one that works great, but 95% plus of the oil ingestion comes from the dirtyside and the only model Chevy includes that on is the COPO.

But the 1LE cleanside unit can be...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-10-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
What? How the heck did you get that out of what I...

What? How the heck did you get that out of what I posted?

Any oil ingestion into the intake air charge increases detonation so the PCM will pull timing to protect the engine from damage and thus...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-09-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Any oil ingestion into the intake air charge...

Any oil ingestion into the intake air charge increases detonation so the PCM will pull timing to protect the engine from damage and thus less power and less MPG. Also, oil does not burn well at all...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-08-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Makes sense. :thumbsup:

Makes sense. :thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-08-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Blue has refused to return it for a full refund,...

Blue has refused to return it for a full refund, but will sell it at a discount? The Elite can is a great can.

The Moroso can looks awesome, but that video is only showing the oil inside...not...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-18-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Even better Slick!!! LMAO!!!

Even better Slick!!! LMAO!!!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-17-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
LOL!!! That pis just made me smile on a Monday...

LOL!!! That pis just made me smile on a Monday morning!!! :thumbsup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-16-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
This is a good thread for the technical aspect of...

This is a good thread for the technical aspect of all involved with proper crankcase evacuation and inherent issues. Lets keep specific questions coming on ANY application (even the old classics to...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-15-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,673
Posted By SC2150
Sorry, but I have to agree....your Tony may me...

Sorry, but I have to agree....your Tony may me good at most automotive but has no clue on this subject.

And for those that are not already convinced on the misinformation, or want to see how cans...
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