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skirush · 08-18-2013, 08:41 AM

I think I want to get a catch can after reading about them and watching videos of the oil collected. I came across this brand called Unique, which are about $89. All of the other name brands are $160-200. Is unique a good brand?

Nutbutt · 08-18-2013, 10:10 AM

Never heard of that can. Need to make sure it is more than just an empty can with some ports on it. I have found that the best out there is the Saikou Michi. It is a three stage can and is actually cheaper than the others out there. Each one is also custom made to the way you want to place it in your engine compartment. Check it out ! www.saikoumichi.com

Apex Motorsports · 08-18-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by skirush

I think I want to get a catch can after reading about them and watching videos of the oil collected. I came across this brand called Unique, which are about $89. All of the other name brands are $160-200. Is unique a good brand?

I have never heard of that brand and can not find it on Google. At $89 I would be highly skeptical. You would be hard pressed to manufacture a quality catch can that actually functions well and be able to retail it at that price point. There will always be products out there that are over priced crap, but when it comes to catch cans you generally get what you pay for.

batman53201 · 08-18-2013, 02:11 PM

i would suggest spending a little extra $$ on a proven can that works and will last you a lifetime. spend a little now, or a lot later

Dizzy82 · 08-18-2013, 04:40 PM

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spend a little now, or a lot later

Words to live by.

menendez1293 · 08-18-2013, 04:47 PM

Personally I would recommend getting the elite can from Apex. It's a great can and apex will do you right

sliver · 08-18-2013, 05:11 PM

I went with the Elite, its quality and works well, had mine 2 weeks checked it for the first time this morning just for s&g. Got about a 1/2 teaspoon maybe of what seemed to be clean oil. besides from keeping that out of your intake it also kind of lets you see how and what your internal engine is burning. never know what you might find.That might save you from a future repair bill down the road

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-18-2013, 06:21 PM

Buy a 30,000.00 car and cheap out on a catch can. Come on man, what the heck.

skirush · 08-18-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Buy a 30,000.00 car and cheap out on a catch can. Come on man, what the heck.

Um...mine was only $24k new. But, point taken.

Apex Motorsports · 08-21-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

Personally I would recommend getting the elite can from Apex. It's a great can and apex will do you right

Thanks!

dizzydevil · 08-21-2013, 12:45 PM

Never heard of it either so I searched as well. Is this the one you are referring to from Unique Autodepot
http://www.uniqueautodepot.com/Chevr...n-p/ba-175.htm

08-18-2013, 08:41 AM	#1
skirush Drives: 2013 1LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nowhere Posts: 255 View My Garage	Unique catch can: quality? Review? I think I want to get a catch can after reading about them and watching videos of the oil collected. I came across this brand called Unique, which are about $89. All of the other name brands are $160-200. Is unique a good brand?

08-18-2013, 10:10 AM	#2
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Never heard of that can. Need to make sure it is more than just an empty can with some ports on it. I have found that the best out there is the Saikou Michi. It is a three stage can and is actually cheaper than the others out there. Each one is also custom made to the way you want to place it in your engine compartment. Check it out ! www.saikoumichi.com __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

08-18-2013, 02:11 PM	#4
batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	i would suggest spending a little extra $$ on a proven can that works and will last you a lifetime. spend a little now, or a lot later __________________

08-18-2013, 04:47 PM	#6
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Personally I would recommend getting the elite can from Apex. It's a great can and apex will do you right

08-18-2013, 05:11 PM	#7
sliver Drives: 2012 2lt rs Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	I went with the Elite, its quality and works well, had mine 2 weeks checked it for the first time this morning just for s&g. Got about a 1/2 teaspoon maybe of what seemed to be clean oil. besides from keeping that out of your intake it also kind of lets you see how and what your internal engine is burning. never know what you might find.That might save you from a future repair bill down the road

08-18-2013, 06:21 PM	#8
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Buy a 30,000.00 car and cheap out on a catch can. Come on man, what the heck.

08-21-2013, 12:45 PM	#11
dizzydevil Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Great Falls Mt Posts: 25 View My Garage	Never heard of it either so I searched as well. Is this the one you are referring to from Unique Autodepot http://www.uniqueautodepot.com/Chevr...n-p/ba-175.htm