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SSouthernboy · 07-26-2009, 12:58 AM

Here's the address, saw it on eBay and was wondering if it's useful or a bunch of bs.
Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CORVE...#ht_1691wt_928

Kilo-9 · 07-26-2009, 01:07 AM

Catch cans do work, but I don't know if I'd pay $40 for that one. It looks like a basic, plastic oil separator. When I think of a catch can, I think of this:

http://www.accmachtech.com/catchcans.asp

But that's just my .02

JDBeck23 · 07-26-2009, 01:45 AM

That is a sham. That's a 5 dollar air compressor oil seperator that they're trying to sell you for 40 bucks. That's not a catch can. While that filter works great the "catch" area is not big enough, so once that little plastic reservoir fills up, the rest of the oil keeps on going into the intake.

You need a catch tank that has more volume to be effective. I know this because I tried an easy set up like that on my old Cobra, and it didnt work for shit.

Dont waste your money, there's plenty of viable solutions out there for PCV catch cans.
Here's a very nicely designed and useful. But they market them to vette owners, so you know it aint cheap! http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C6Catch_Can.html

SoloSK71 · 07-26-2009, 10:07 AM

If you have gone to forced induction they are a good idea. Naturally aspirated it is up to you.

- SK

rodimus prime · 07-26-2009, 10:26 AM

They are more commonly used on ls1s with the shit pcv system that used to eat oil. I dont think its necessary for an ls3. They seemed to of fixed the consumption issues.

broncosman · 07-26-2009, 10:33 AM

should this be something installed on a stock L99?

franknbeans · 07-26-2009, 11:35 AM

LOL.

I actually had one on my SRT4. Like others said, it is a air compressor water vapor catch.

Mine was a little larger than that one. Bought it at Walmart. . . . Worked great.

Kilo-9 · 07-26-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncosman

should this be something installed on a stock L99?

Nah, probably not necessary on a stock engine.

07-26-2009, 12:58 AM	#1
SSouthernboy Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 114 View My Garage	Anyone hear of this oil catch can for the ls3? Here's the address, saw it on eBay and was wondering if it's useful or a bunch of bs. Thanks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CORVE...#ht_1691wt_928

07-26-2009, 01:07 AM	#2
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	Catch cans do work, but I don't know if I'd pay $40 for that one. It looks like a basic, plastic oil separator. When I think of a catch can, I think of this: http://www.accmachtech.com/catchcans.asp But that's just my .02 __________________

07-26-2009, 01:45 AM	#3
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	That is a sham. That's a 5 dollar air compressor oil seperator that they're trying to sell you for 40 bucks. That's not a catch can. While that filter works great the "catch" area is not big enough, so once that little plastic reservoir fills up, the rest of the oil keeps on going into the intake. You need a catch tank that has more volume to be effective. I know this because I tried an easy set up like that on my old Cobra, and it didnt work for shit. Dont waste your money, there's plenty of viable solutions out there for PCV catch cans. Here's a very nicely designed and useful. But they market them to vette owners, so you know it aint cheap! http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C6Catch_Can.html __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

07-26-2009, 10:33 AM	#6
broncosman Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 310	should this be something installed on a stock L99? __________________ 2SS/RS with painted Rally Stripes http://www.h-towncamaroclub.com/index.php

07-26-2009, 11:35 AM	#7
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	LOL. I actually had one on my SRT4. Like others said, it is a air compressor water vapor catch. Mine was a little larger than that one. Bought it at Walmart. . . . Worked great. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

07-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	They are more commonly used on ls1s with the shit pcv system that used to eat oil. I dont think its necessary for an ls3. They seemed to of fixed the consumption issues.

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