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SC2150 · 02-26-2013, 09:27 AM

You want NO oil at all in the intake aircharge...it is not intentional that all new cars and light trucks have this issue.

Leviser · 02-27-2013, 09:25 AM

I am a soon to be ZL1 owner. I looked at the websites for both Elite and RX catch cans and I don't see anything directing towards a ZL1. I see Camaro and ls3 and l99 but nothing for lsa or zl1. Could use some help since considering a catch can as long as it doesn't void the warranty.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 02-27-2013, 10:08 AM

Leviser, you'll need a two-port can if you go with RX. It has one input port and two output, so it actually has three fittings on the top of the can.

John B.

SC2150 · 02-27-2013, 10:09 AM

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.

Leviser · 02-27-2013, 01:12 PM

Thanks, JonnyBfromPeoria and SC2150. I don't plan to track the car but I am planning on keeping for a long time. Seeing all the posts, I am leaning towards getting one. My vehicle has a TPW of 3/18 so I have some time.
Thanks again for the replys once I am ready I'll make a phone call.

cuffnstuff1 · 02-27-2013, 02:29 PM

WOW what a thread Im getting one but my question is. where is the best place to get an elite red one for my SS. please post some reliable websites. Im ordering one tomoorow but dont want to spend a lot of money.

SC2150 · 02-27-2013, 04:10 PM

Apex, and others all have good prices.

SC2150 · 03-02-2013, 05:03 PM

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

2ss-booya · 03-03-2013, 05:40 PM

Does this seem about normal after 2500 miles on a ZL1? I've got about 4000 miles on it so far.

Sorry for the lighting...The color and smell is exactly like oil (seems like not much else is in there: water, contaminants etc.).

cuffnstuff1 · 03-03-2013, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ss-booya

Does this seem about normal after 2500 miles on a ZL1? I've got about 4000 miles on it so far.

Sorry for the lighting...The color and smell is exactly like oil (seems like not much else is in there: water, contaminants etc.).

what brand is that look like its doing its job

2ss-booya · 03-03-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuffnstuff1

what brand is that look like its doing its job

Elite

SC2150 · 03-04-2013, 09:12 AM

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 issue. The easier it was run the first 500 miles, the greater chance it will have oil issues forever).

What you want to do is test your cans function as far as oil pull through to see that your catching all. At any autoparts store pick up a clear glass inline fuel filter and install it between the cans outlet and the intake manifold.....watch to see if it shows oil getting past the can. If none is your doing the best you can, if there is still oil getting past then get a can that traps all the oil.

Jmcsjcrs · 03-04-2013, 12:31 PM

Opps

SC2150 · 03-05-2013, 06:07 PM

http://www.google.com/search?q=intak...w=2021&bih=875

02-27-2013, 10:08 AM	#199
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Leviser, you'll need a two-port can if you go with RX. It has one input port and two output, so it actually has three fittings on the top of the can. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

03-03-2013, 05:40 PM	#205
2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	ZL1 after ~2500 miles Does this seem about normal after 2500 miles on a ZL1? I've got about 4000 miles on it so far. Sorry for the lighting...The color and smell is exactly like oil (seems like not much else is in there: water, contaminants etc.). Attached Images

03-04-2013, 12:31 PM	#209
Jmcsjcrs Drives: 2012 2SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 398 View My Garage	Opps __________________ 2012 2SS RS CAI Industries Lloyd's Floor and Trunk Mats IOM Heritage Grill Sparks SS emblems Year One Restoration 1969 Camaro Script

02-26-2013, 09:27 AM	#197
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	You want NO oil at all in the intake aircharge...it is not intentional that all new cars and light trucks have this issue.

02-27-2013, 09:25 AM	#198
Leviser Drives: 03 BLK SSS, 13 BRM ZL1. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT Posts: 159	I am a soon to be ZL1 owner. I looked at the websites for both Elite and RX catch cans and I don't see anything directing towards a ZL1. I see Camaro and ls3 and l99 but nothing for lsa or zl1. Could use some help since considering a catch can as long as it doesn't void the warranty.

02-27-2013, 10:09 AM	#200
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	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.

02-27-2013, 01:12 PM	#201
Leviser Drives: 03 BLK SSS, 13 BRM ZL1. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT Posts: 159	Thanks, JonnyBfromPeoria and SC2150. I don't plan to track the car but I am planning on keeping for a long time. Seeing all the posts, I am leaning towards getting one. My vehicle has a TPW of 3/18 so I have some time. Thanks again for the replys once I am ready I'll make a phone call.

02-27-2013, 02:29 PM	#202
cuffnstuff1 Drives: Hearse Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 255	WOW what a thread Im getting one but my question is. where is the best place to get an elite red one for my SS. please post some reliable websites. Im ordering one tomoorow but dont want to spend a lot of money.

02-27-2013, 04:10 PM	#203
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Apex, and others all have good prices.

03-02-2013, 05:03 PM	#204
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Keep this bumped up for those not understanding the catchcan and the differences of the ones available.

03-04-2013, 09:12 AM	#208
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	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 issue. The easier it was run the first 500 miles, the greater chance it will have oil issues forever). What you want to do is test your cans function as far as oil pull through to see that your catching all. At any autoparts store pick up a clear glass inline fuel filter and install it between the cans outlet and the intake manifold.....watch to see if it shows oil getting past the can. If none is your doing the best you can, if there is still oil getting past then get a can that traps all the oil.

03-05-2013, 06:07 PM	#210
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	http://www.google.com/search?q=intak...w=2021&bih=875