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PAUL SS · 11-13-2011, 12:23 PM

2010 SS LS3 with about 4400 miles on it including a 1300 mile road trip and some hard autocross. I was on the fence about a catch can until I saw this.

First I notices this oil...

Then more oil became evident.

So I tried to get some pictures inside the manifold

After I saw these I propped up the back of the manifold and took the next picture the next morning.

So when I get back on the road next spring, I will have a catch can. Now what I want to know is what is the best way to get all this oil out of the manifold?

EricSS · 11-13-2011, 03:28 PM

Wow. I installed my catch can on Monday when mine had 5815 miles on it and it already has 3/4" in it. I'm sure my intake is just as nasty as yours... :(

Madness11 · 11-13-2011, 03:40 PM

I am rapidly thinking about getting a quality catchcan now....

EricSS · 11-13-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Madness11

I am rapidly thinking about getting a quality catchcan now....

Don't waste your time thinking about it. Just buy one and put it on... I wish it had put mine on the day I bought it.

MARINE1991 · 11-13-2011, 03:52 PM

I just empied mine out had about 1/4 full can...

Madness11 · 11-13-2011, 03:54 PM

Well I said thinking because money. I am at 4100 miles right now and I don't like what I saw in the pics above. I also don't want to rob myself of power with oil being burned in my cylinders.

MARINE1991 · 11-13-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Madness11

Well I said thinking because money. I am at 4100 miles right now and I don't like what I saw in the pics above. I also don't want to rob myself of power with oil being burned in my cylinders.

its not going to hurt anything it was designed for this to happen to get burned off, its just a nice to have and hopfully will keep the engine a little cleaner..

Matts Electric · 11-13-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MARINE1991

its not going to hurt anything it was designed for this to happen to get burned off, its just a nice to have and hopfully will keep the engine a little cleaner..

If the oil gets to your mass air flow sensor it will short it out!!

Madness11 · 11-13-2011, 04:12 PM

I keep reading on here about oil being burned in the chambers and it possibly causing detonation and pulling timing. Damnit I paid for the power and I don't want to be robbed by something as simple as a catch can......I want it ALLLLL. lol

What can did you get and how much was it?

MARINE1991 · 11-13-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts Electric

If the oil gets to your mass air flow sensor it will short it out!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madness11

I keep reading on here about oil being burned in the chambers and it possibly causing detonation and pulling timing. Damnit I paid for the power and I don't want to be robbed by something as simple as a catch can......I want it ALLLLL. lol

What can did you get and how much was it?

I have one so I am a fan....

but the car was designed just like all other new cars to be burned off with no issues...

so it not a nessesity to have one and the car will still last a very long time with no issues, I have one for 2 reasons I like the looks...

and its just to help with the burn off of the oil and I am sure its not 100 %. my point is only that all new cars are desinged to for the oil to be burned off with no issues. I am sure if it was a must have it would come with it...

MARINE1991 · 11-13-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts Electric

If the oil gets to your mass air flow sensor it will short it out!!

oh I forgot if the oil reaches the MAF you have other issues going on with the car.. just saying...

Eric Baker · 11-13-2011, 04:16 PM

Damn Paul. That's a lot of oil.

Well, since you already have the manifold off, cleaning will be easy. I'd spray the hell out of it with simple green and grab an old toothbrush to get the stubborn stuff. Then thoroughly rinse. Let dry before reinstalling.

Madness11 · 11-13-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts Electric

If the oil gets to your mass air flow sensor it will short it out!!

That is if you are running an oiled air filter like a K&N or something of the sort.

Edit:^^^ If you clean the filter and over oil = problem.

We are talking about past the MAF Sensor into the part of your engine that really is the intake. Specifically about the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation)

Not the Cold Air Intake.......I think that should be called cold air ducting.....look up an intake for a chevy 350 and you will see something like an edelbrock intake made of aluminum......just a pet peeve

BlkBty · 11-13-2011, 04:42 PM

Whats the best Catch Can for the L99 on the market? Im getting one now that I seen those pics..

11-13-2011, 12:23 PM	#1
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I need a catch can, maybe you do too. 2010 SS LS3 with about 4400 miles on it including a 1300 mile road trip and some hard autocross. I was on the fence about a catch can until I saw this. First I notices this oil... Then more oil became evident. So I tried to get some pictures inside the manifold After I saw these I propped up the back of the manifold and took the next picture the next morning. So when I get back on the road next spring, I will have a catch can. Now what I want to know is what is the best way to get all this oil out of the manifold? __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

11-13-2011, 03:28 PM	#2
EricSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 159	Wow. I installed my catch can on Monday when mine had 5815 miles on it and it already has 3/4" in it. I'm sure my intake is just as nasty as yours... :( __________________ __________________________ 2010 2SS LS3 M6 Inferno Orange Metallic / Black

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Madness11 086YN Drives: Black 2SS/RS Demon of Madness Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 454	I am rapidly thinking about getting a quality catchcan now....

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MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	I just empied mine out had about 1/4 full can...

11-13-2011, 03:54 PM	#6
Madness11 086YN Drives: Black 2SS/RS Demon of Madness Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 454	Well I said thinking because money. I am at 4100 miles right now and I don't like what I saw in the pics above. I also don't want to rob myself of power with oil being burned in my cylinders.

11-13-2011, 04:12 PM	#9
Madness11 086YN Drives: Black 2SS/RS Demon of Madness Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 454	I keep reading on here about oil being burned in the chambers and it possibly causing detonation and pulling timing. Damnit I paid for the power and I don't want to be robbed by something as simple as a catch can......I want it ALLLLL. lol What can did you get and how much was it?

11-13-2011, 04:16 PM	#12
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	Damn Paul. That's a lot of oil. Well, since you already have the manifold off, cleaning will be easy. I'd spray the hell out of it with simple green and grab an old toothbrush to get the stubborn stuff. Then thoroughly rinse. Let dry before reinstalling.

11-13-2011, 04:42 PM	#14
BlkBty Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wheat Ridge, Colorado Posts: 246	Whats the best Catch Can for the L99 on the market? Im getting one now that I seen those pics..