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Dans2SS · 08-24-2009, 07:50 AM

Didn't see a thread on this.

Was curious if the M6 cars need a oil catch can like GM manual cars in the past did. Anybody running one right now?

I haven't traced out the PVC yet but I have a feeling it still sits in place that will let oil vapor into the intake.

Heliwrench · 08-24-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dans2SS

Didn't see a thread on this.

Was curious if the M6 cars need a oil catch can like GM manual cars in the past did. Anybody running one right now?

I haven't traced out the PVC yet but I have a feeling it still sits in place that will let oil vapor into the intake.

If it's the same as the C6 LS3 setup than yes. It can benefit from a setup. We ran a dual can setup on my buddies C6, one "clean" can one "dirty" can.

I'm not gonna rewrite it all here... but read THIS thread. It's long, but you'll understand things a lot better. Most people install cans/breathers wrong.

SoloSK71 · 08-24-2009, 09:14 AM

Most of the time with a non-FI engine you do not need a can for oil.

- SK

Dans2SS · 08-24-2009, 10:59 AM

I had one on my Goat and my wifes Charger and they both filled about 1/2 way between oil changes. Neither car is F/I.

I'll read the other thread tonight. Does anyone sell them for the Camaro or is it a matter of adapting a existing product?

SoloSK71 · 08-24-2009, 01:12 PM

There are a lot of them sold for LS3 based corvettes.

http://www.mikenorrismotorsports.com is one on this site.

- SK

Heliwrench · 08-24-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

Most of the time with a non-FI engine you do not need a can for oil.

- SK

The Vette we installed the setup on was not FI and it gets a decent amount in the can between oil changes.

I agree FI cars will utilize it a lot more, but I'm just ocd and like to keep oil out of my intake mani haha.

Dans2SS · 08-24-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heliwrench

If it's the same as the C6 LS3 setup than yes. It can benefit from a setup. We ran a dual can setup on my buddies C6, one "clean" can one "dirty" can.

I'm not gonna rewrite it all here... but read THIS thread. It's long, but you'll understand things a lot better. Most people install cans/breathers wrong.

Why did I read that tread all at once.

I'll have to take that and read over it again.

Gentry78 · 08-27-2009, 01:18 AM

ok i've seen these but have never used one

so do these basically help prevent oil from getting sucked back in resulting in a better burn, better emissions, cooler intake, less wear on the cats, less build up on valves,and not clogging up vacuum hoses.

is this it or am i missing something or completely wrong?

Paperer · 08-27-2009, 01:35 AM

http://www.turbophile.com/technical/diy_catch_can.html

Here's a kind of simple explanation.

08-24-2009, 07:50 AM	#1
Dans2SS Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD Posts: 145	Catch can? Didn't see a thread on this. Was curious if the M6 cars need a oil catch can like GM manual cars in the past did. Anybody running one right now? I haven't traced out the PVC yet but I have a feeling it still sits in place that will let oil vapor into the intake. __________________

08-24-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
Dans2SS Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD Posts: 145	I had one on my Goat and my wifes Charger and they both filled about 1/2 way between oil changes. Neither car is F/I. I'll read the other thread tonight. Does anyone sell them for the Camaro or is it a matter of adapting a existing product? __________________

08-27-2009, 01:35 AM	#9
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	http://www.turbophile.com/technical/diy_catch_can.html Here's a kind of simple explanation. __________________

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Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	ok i've seen these but have never used one so do these basically help prevent oil from getting sucked back in resulting in a better burn, better emissions, cooler intake, less wear on the cats, less build up on valves,and not clogging up vacuum hoses. is this it or am i missing something or completely wrong?