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STINGER BEE · 02-29-2012, 12:50 PM

Very smart fellow, to have something to be able to observe that nothing is getting pulled through into the intake.

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Originally Posted by asrautox

LOL. Water, oil, and gas is so scary. Can you guess which of the three is the most corrosive? I'll give you a hint, it's the one you can't remove from the intake if you want the car to run.. It's also the one that acts as a detergent that cleans the other two off your intake valves during operation negating the need to remove them from the intake...

To the OP, I do commend your investigation and the use of the glass tube to look for possible pull through. At least you know the can is working as intended, and you were even able to debug your own valley cover issue

IndeedSS1 · 02-29-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by STINGER BEE

Very smart fellow, to have something to be able to observe that nothing is getting pulled through into the intake.

I can't take credit for the glass filter, it was something SC2150 has recommended doing no matter what can you use. I just took his advice to heart.

I just had some work done on my car by a builder that's been doing LS engines for a long time. I saw an old catch can sitting on his table which looked like a Mike Norris one. When I asked about it he didn't know the brand. However, this piqued my curiousity as to his thoughts on a catch can. For the LS engines he recommended the use of one.

And no he doesn't sell them.

Mud · 03-01-2012, 02:19 AM

It was only 67 today. I better check mine.

IndeedSS1 · 03-01-2012, 07:04 AM

I drained my catch can last night only to find that it is looking like warm weather oil again. Since I started this thread, the temps here have for the most part been well above freezing.

bumblebeecamaro · 03-01-2012, 07:46 AM

very interesting stuff. I also have one of Tracy's cans. I'm gonna try this test.

IndeedSS1 · 03-01-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

very interesting stuff. I also have one of Tracy's cans. I'm gonna try this test.

I leave my inline site glass in all of the time now, because I just like knowing. Tracy is supposed to be sending me a different style bracket and once that happens I may finally go without.

bumblebeecamaro · 03-01-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I leave my inline site glass in all of the time now, because I just like knowing. Tracy is supposed to be sending me a different style bracket and once that happens I may finally go without.

I have the same can that you do. could u maybe post some pics as to which hose you have plugged in to where? I may have some confusion as to if I have my hoses hooked up properly.

P3SAR · 03-01-2012, 08:35 AM

This is simply eye opening...I need to order a catchcan!

IndeedSS1 · 03-01-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

I have the same can that you do. could u maybe post some pics as to which hose you have plugged in to where? I may have some confusion as to if I have my hoses hooked up properly.

It will take me a while to get a picture, but if you have an LS3, the center fitting goes to the valley cover (low and behind the passenger side of the throttle body. The fitting near the edge goes to the intake manifold which is just above and slightly to the rear of the other hose.

BLACK10 · 03-01-2012, 09:59 AM

RX cans are the best. we use them on all the High HP FI builds and never have to worry about dirty air going back into the engine

STINGER BEE · 03-01-2012, 02:43 PM

Why would you take it of,it's good to have it there to see if oil is getting pass the catch can into the intake.Wouldn't you think.

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I leave my inline site glass in all of the time now, because I just like knowing. Tracy is supposed to be sending me a different style bracket and once that happens I may finally go without.

IndeedSS1 · 03-01-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by STINGER BEE

Why would you take it of,it's good to have it there to see if oil is getting pass the catch can into the intake.Wouldn't you think.

Many thousands of miles on the RX with no oil getting beyond the can, it's pretty safe to say that it wouldn't all of the sudden let some through

. My catch can testing days are over, unless I see some completely new design that makes me curious again. So far there aren't any.

STINGER BEE · 03-02-2012, 05:42 AM

Are you using the valve or the plain fitting, the reason I ask is that a couple c5 member experienced the valve freezing up and had to switch back to the plain fitting.

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Many thousands of miles on the RX with no oil getting beyond the can, it's pretty safe to say that it wouldn't all of the sudden let some through

. My catch can testing days are over, unless I see some completely new design that makes me curious again. So far there aren't any.

IndeedSS1 · 03-02-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by STINGER BEE

Are you using the valve or the plain fitting, the reason I ask is that a couple c5 member experienced the valve freezing up and had to switch back to the plain fitting.

I have the plain fitting. I suppose an engine with a supercharger or turbo may need the valve, but the RX works perfect without, in my testing. I initially had the check valve but after a while it started to chatter. Tracy sent me the plain fitting and it worked out great.

STINGER BEE · 03-02-2012, 08:51 AM

Thanks Bud, appreciate the info. and advise.

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I have the plain fitting. I suppose an engine with a supercharger or turbo may need the valve, but the RX works perfect without, in my testing. I initially had the check valve but after a while it started to chatter. Tracy sent me the plain fitting and it worked out great.

Abstrak · 03-02-2012, 03:52 PM

I learn so much on this forum in such a small amount of time. Had no idea what catch can or breather was before I joined this forum I am now enlighten

. And I need to order this from Tracy apparently sooner than later lol.

STINGER BEE · 03-03-2012, 06:19 PM

I forgot to ask you where is this valve that they experience chattering noise and have frozen up on occasions, can you tell me where this is located or if you have a picture.I looked to see if it was in the photos showing the glass in-line filter, but didn't see it.

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I have the plain fitting. I suppose an engine with a supercharger or turbo may need the valve, but the RX works perfect without, in my testing. I initially had the check valve but after a while it started to chatter. Tracy sent me the plain fitting and it worked out great.

SC2150 · 03-03-2012, 08:24 PM

On the top of the can, you have two connections. The center one is a plain fitting that is the cans inlet, and the outer connection is the valve. To change it, pull straight up and wiggle (it is a push-on style) the center fitting and it will pull off. Then unscrew the outer valve. That easy.

2lt2012 · 03-21-2012, 08:29 PM

Have any of you ever heard any negative things about the oil catch cans on eBay? i found some going for $20 shipped....i am considering

IndeedSS1 · 03-22-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2lt2012

Have any of you ever heard any negative things about the oil catch cans on eBay? i found some going for $20 shipped....i am considering

If you do the testing, you'll likely find that an ebay one will catch some oil, but allows some to pull through the can and inot the intake. The better designed cans will be way more efficient at preventing pull through.

SC2150 · 03-22-2012, 10:18 AM

Here are a few pics or Ebay cans:

As you can see, most are no different than an empty beer can with 2 fittings in.

Below shows one of the billet Ebay cans that the top is in the pictures above, and then a few other good and marginal cans. You can see the Moroso style (many branded by same manufacturer) unit with the media on both sides in the top section:

IndeedSS1 · 04-07-2012, 10:48 AM

This is a bit over 5000 miles. Next update should be more precise as the beginning mileage being noted here is 33005. This will help me to keep better track of things.

IndeedSS1 · 05-14-2012, 08:46 AM

I emptied my catch can on Saturday and got about 1/2 oz after 2000 miles. I'm pretty pleased with that as I've been driving the car really hard and there was 7 dyno pulls in those 2000 miles. Starting miles was 33005 and ending 35016. I started a new container with this 2000 mile catch and will keep adding to it for a few thousand more miles.

bikerdan · 05-21-2012, 02:09 PM

After 2000 miles mine was 3/4 full

IndeedSS1 · 05-21-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerdan

After 2000 miles mine was 3/4 full

Your can was 3/4 full? What catch can?

03-01-2012, 02:19 AM	#28
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 539	It was only 67 today. I better check mine. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

03-01-2012, 07:04 AM	#29
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,849	I drained my catch can last night only to find that it is looking like warm weather oil again. Since I started this thread, the temps here have for the most part been well above freezing. __________________ She is only memory now.

03-01-2012, 07:46 AM	#30
bumblebeecamaro ZL1 lover-4-life Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,560 View My Garage	very interesting stuff. I also have one of Tracy's cans. I'm gonna try this test. __________________ Click here for my ZL1 journal

03-01-2012, 08:35 AM	#33
P3SAR Waiting to Drive Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM w/SIM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 159	This is simply eye opening...I need to order a catchcan! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2ss/rs IBM 6M with SIM stripes

03-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#35
BLACK10 POWER TECH Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,395	RX cans are the best. we use them on all the High HP FI builds and never have to worry about dirty air going back into the engine __________________ LETHAL RACING.COM 337-258-7692

03-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#41
Abstrak Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro LS / Team LFX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 534	I learn so much on this forum in such a small amount of time. Had no idea what catch can or breather was before I joined this forum I am now enlighten. And I need to order this from Tracy apparently sooner than later lol.

03-03-2012, 08:24 PM	#43
SC2150 Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 8,054	On the top of the can, you have two connections. The center one is a plain fitting that is the cans inlet, and the outer connection is the valve. To change it, pull straight up and wiggle (it is a push-on style) the center fitting and it will pull off. Then unscrew the outer valve. That easy. __________________ www.RevXtreme.com 941-721-1826 Turbo & Supercharging specialist VMax porting development from the begining RX Super Chiller

03-21-2012, 08:29 PM	#44
2lt2012 Drives: 2012 camaro 2lt white Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miramar, fl Posts: 93	Have any of you ever heard any negative things about the oil catch cans on eBay? i found some going for $20 shipped....i am considering

03-22-2012, 10:18 AM	#46
SC2150 Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 8,054	Here are a few pics or Ebay cans: As you can see, most are no different than an empty beer can with 2 fittings in. Below shows one of the billet Ebay cans that the top is in the pictures above, and then a few other good and marginal cans. You can see the Moroso style (many branded by same manufacturer) unit with the media on both sides in the top section: __________________ www.RevXtreme.com 941-721-1826 Turbo & Supercharging specialist VMax porting development from the begining RX Super Chiller

04-07-2012, 10:48 AM	#47
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,849	This is a bit over 5000 miles. Next update should be more precise as the beginning mileage being noted here is 33005. This will help me to keep better track of things. Attached Images __________________ She is only memory now.

05-14-2012, 08:46 AM	#48
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,849	I emptied my catch can on Saturday and got about 1/2 oz after 2000 miles. I'm pretty pleased with that as I've been driving the car really hard and there was 7 dyno pulls in those 2000 miles. Starting miles was 33005 and ending 35016. I started a new container with this 2000 mile catch and will keep adding to it for a few thousand more miles. __________________ She is only memory now.

05-21-2012, 02:09 PM	#49
bikerdan BLOWNSS Drives: 2011 SUPERCHARGED Camero SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 147	After 2000 miles mine was 3/4 full __________________ 2011 LS3 SS/RS, M6, Maggie TVS2300 - cog drive, CAI, BEHE Performance tune , boost and AFR gages, LS7 clutch,Billet Hurst shifter, SLP long tube headers with high flow cats, Flowmaster Pro ex., Pfadt trailing arms & bushings, Weld Racing wheels,Elite catch can, SLP hood, amp & sub.

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