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yzark99 · 06-21-2012, 11:42 PM

After reading the thread on the open drain valve on the RX catch can, I decided to verify that mine was closed. I put a bottle under the drain hose just in case it was. When I turned it in the only way I could, this is what came out.

This is after 1469 miles in 8 months of driving (I walk 200 yards to work). It is just over 1/4" high in a 16.9 oz bottle (500 ml). It looks like muddy rootbeer, and leaves a cloudy residue on the sides of the bottle.

I am glad that this goop isn't in my intake.

Dylaqn4567 · 06-21-2012, 11:47 PM

Is a catch can a necessity? If it is then why didn't chevy install them on all camaros? Please let me know so im not destroying my engine.

cbass · 06-21-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylaqn4567

Is a catch can a necessity? If it is then why didn't chevy install them on all camaros? Please let me know so im not destroying my engine.

EPA/Maintenance reasons. It's not a necessity. Your engine will run for a long time without one. However, it does help in several areas and it's beneficial to get the blow by out of there. If it makes you feel better, then the COPO camaro comes with a catch can. That's one that is installed by GM.

Usually anything stupid/harmful is EPA driven. I like to say the EPA has a lot of oil on its hands.

Dylaqn4567 · 06-21-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cbass

EPA/Maintenance reasons. It's not a necessity. Your engine will run for a long time without one. However, it does help in several areas and it's beneficial to get the blow by out of there. If it makes you feel better, then the COPO camaro comes with a catch can. That's one that is installed by GM.

Usually anything stupid/harmful is EPA driven. I like to say the EPA has a lot of oil on its hands.

I see, thanks ill definitely think about it.

yzark99 · 06-22-2012, 12:04 AM

The bean-counters at GM removed this can

so that they could sell you top-end intake cleaning every 15,000 miles. Either pay $140 for the catch can to keep the intake clean forever, or $500 each time you want this nasty residue cleaned off of your valves.

Look at this post for pictures: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109416

liquidG8 · 06-22-2012, 11:08 AM

Catch can question: I have an E Force Supercharger in my 2010 SS with and UPR catch can which is filling full every 200 miles thats way to much blow by.Has anybody had this problem?

colingordon · 06-22-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by liquidG8

Catch can question: I have an E Force Supercharger in my 2010 SS with and UPR catch can which is filling full every 200 miles thats way to much blow by.Has anybody had this problem?

I think RX makes a longer double valve one or something that I think was designed for superchargers, I would call them to make sure because I am sure

06-21-2012, 11:42 PM	#1
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	RX Catch Can Results After reading the thread on the open drain valve on the RX catch can, I decided to verify that mine was closed. I put a bottle under the drain hose just in case it was. When I turned it in the only way I could, this is what came out. This is after 1469 miles in 8 months of driving (I walk 200 yards to work). It is just over 1/4" high in a 16.9 oz bottle (500 ml). It looks like muddy rootbeer, and leaves a cloudy residue on the sides of the bottle. I am glad that this goop isn't in my intake. Attached Images __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

06-21-2012, 11:47 PM	#2
Dylaqn4567 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 363 View My Garage	Is a catch can a necessity? If it is then why didn't chevy install them on all camaros? Please let me know so im not destroying my engine. __________________

06-22-2012, 12:04 AM	#5
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	The bean-counters at GM removed this can so that they could sell you top-end intake cleaning every 15,000 miles. Either pay $140 for the catch can to keep the intake clean forever, or $500 each time you want this nasty residue cleaned off of your valves. Look at this post for pictures: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109416 __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: . Last edited by yzark99; 06-22-2012 at 12:25 AM. Reason: added link

06-22-2012, 11:08 AM	#6
liquidG8 red jewel tincoat Drives: 2008 G8GT & 2010 SS/RS Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: southwestern pa. Posts: 12	Catch can question: I have an E Force Supercharger in my 2010 SS with and UPR catch can which is filling full every 200 miles thats way to much blow by.Has anybody had this problem?