Best catch can for 2015 ss

[Elite Engineering]

Originally Posted by 14SlomaroSS

elite engineering has my vote! easy installation, great look, easy to unscrew to dispose!

[Tunamanz]

Originally Posted by Kelcam15

Which catch can is preferred of highest rated this year for the ss?

Definitely the Elite Engineering E2-X Dual Valve Catch Can! There is a recent install video here, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=442010, and support from Steve at Elite is awesome!

[jcampos]

Originally Posted by songsj

I would say the best catch can for your 2SS is none!! The car is not direct injected. No need. But hey if it makes you feel better have at it. You could just mount one in the engine bay and not hook it up.

Best advice yet!

[JLSuperfly]

Originally Posted by Skillet

Which catch can do the chicks dig most? If I'm going to fork out dough on a can I want to get the best bang for my buck.

Any can that is shiny.

[jimlem]

Originally Posted by Kelcam15

Which catch can is preferred of highest rated this year for the ss?

Think quantity, not quality. The more the better. I heard new ones were coming out for things like brake fluid and rear axle lube. Don't get left at the altar. Get yours ASAP.

[Skillet]

Originally Posted by jimlem

Think quantity, not quality. The more the better. I heard new ones were coming out for things like brake fluid and rear axle lube. Don't get left at the altar. Get yours ASAP.

I'd like a catch can for my washer fluid. I'm thinking this would prolong the life of my windshield by ensuring only very clean fluid gets sprayed on it.

[jimlem]

Originally Posted by Skillet

I'd like a catch can for my washer fluid. I'm thinking this would prolong the life of my windshield by ensuring only very clean fluid gets sprayed on it.

Step right up friend, step right up. Catch Cans for windshield washers are now in stock! Right around the corner, to the left. Be the first to put one on your Camaro. Cousin Billy Ray Bob will take you money, right around the corner to the left. Yes sir. That's correct, to the left. No sir, the other left! Just move your fat ass sir, you're holding up the line. Everyone wants one of these now. Move it along.

[JLSuperfly]

Originally Posted by Skillet

I'd like a catch can for my washer fluid. I'm thinking this would prolong the life of my windshield by ensuring only very clean fluid gets sprayed on it.

If you don't have one, your wiper motor will explode to pieces.

[JantzenOKC]

The catch can hate is strong in this thread...

I think Elite has the best setup on their can. I have the Elite E2-X Ultra and really like it.

[Sandman1969]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

The catch can hate is strong in this thread...

I think Elite has the best setup on their can. I have the Elite E2-X Ultra and really like it.

Yes a bit of a resurrection, but hey I used the search

So I noticed the Elite E2-X has three connections. What is the third one for? Are there two lines going into it or two lines going out to the intake? Most of the others have two (1 in and 1 out), is the additional one really needed if you are catching everything from the PCV?

I know some people seem to be bashing their benefit; however, what is possibly wrong with preventing oil and oil vapors from going back into the intake? Sounds like a good function to me.

Surprised the manufacturers don't include such a setup from the factory.

[Elite Engineering]

Originally Posted by Sandman1969

Yes a bit of a resurrection, but hey I used the search

So I noticed the Elite E2-X has three connections. What is the third one for? Are there two lines going into it or two lines going out to the intake? Most of the others have two (1 in and 1 out), is the additional one really needed if you are catching everything from the PCV?

I know some people seem to be bashing their benefit; however, what is possibly wrong with preventing oil and oil vapors from going back into the intake? Sounds like a good function to me.

Surprised the manufacturers don't include such a setup from the factory.

On all the Elite Engineering Catch Cans, the center, top port is always the INLET connection from the crankcase.

So, the only option is the Single EXIT or the Dual EXIT Catch Can.

On a NA engine, during acceleration, the intake manifold vacuum is used as the suction source to evacuate the damaging compounds entering as blow-by from the crankcase before they can settle and mix with the oil.

But, when you accelerate, that vacuum drops to zero and no evacuation takes place. It is during these periods that the water, raw fuel, sulfuric acid, and abrasive soot, carbon, and ash particles settle and mix with the oil, and these cause the wear to the engine.

The Dual Catch Can (second Exit fitting) is used to tap into an alternate evacuation suction source. This source is typically at a location just in front, or upstream of the throttle body. Note: If you do choose to install the Dual Exit (second Exit Port), you will be required to drill into your existing intake tube and insert a hose barb fitting. In addition, we use one-way inline checkvalves to open and close, to always default to the strongest suction source at the time. This provides full time crankcase evacuation instead of only when not accelerating or at wide open throttle (WOT) when no vacuum is present.

Additional comment:
Why does the vacuum drop to zero at WOT? The cam lobes all have overlap. That overlap is when the exhaust valve has not fully closed and the intake valve is starting to open (and vice versa). This allows reversion pulses to travel back up each intake runner and these cancel the vacuum present. This is also the period when pressure builds in the crankcase seeking the path of least resistance, which is backwards through the clean, or fresh side of the PCV system pushing oil and contaminate laden vapors into your main intake air tube assy.

[NC_SS]

I run the $150 EE catch can

does the job nicely

[Sandman1969]

Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

On all the Elite Engineering Catch Cans, the center, top port is always the INLET connection from the crankcase.

So, the only option is the Single EXIT or the Dual EXIT Catch Can.

On a NA engine, during acceleration, the intake manifold vacuum is used as the suction source to evacuate the damaging compounds entering as blow-by from the crankcase before they can settle and mix with the oil.

But, when you accelerate, that vacuum drops to zero and no evacuation takes place. It is during these periods that the water, raw fuel, sulfuric acid, and abrasive soot, carbon, and ash particles settle and mix with the oil, and these cause the wear to the engine.

The Dual Catch Can (second Exit fitting) is used to tap into an alternate evacuation suction source. This source is typically at a location just in front, or upstream of the throttle body. Note: If you do choose to install the Dual Exit (second Exit Port), you will be required to drill into your existing intake tube and insert a hose barb fitting. In addition, we use one-way inline checkvalves to open and close, to always default to the strongest suction source at the time. This provides full time crankcase evacuation instead of only when not accelerating or at wide open throttle (WOT) when no vacuum is present.

Additional comment:
Why does the vacuum drop to zero at WOT? The cam lobes all have overlap. That overlap is when the exhaust valve has not fully closed and the intake valve is starting to open (and vice versa). This allows reversion pulses to travel back up each intake runner and these cancel the vacuum present. This is also the period when pressure builds in the crankcase seeking the path of least resistance, which is backwards through the clean, or fresh side of the PCV system pushing oil and contaminate laden vapors into your main intake air tube assy.

Thanks for the detailed information. Makes perfect sense to me to keep this stuff from getting back into the intake. If they do indeed catch this and keep it from returning who could possibly think that is a bad idea?

I think I would go with the standard catch can. Shame the red isn't Red Hot, guess I could always paint it myself.

Looking over all the options, the braided hose option would be all the hose I would need, correct? So no need for the additional. Even if I went with the standard rubber OEM type hosing, putting it in the standard location there wouldn't be a need for additional?

I had a couple more questions about the check valve and the Clean Side Separator, but your FAQ answered them. I probably wouldn't need that.

Do you clean the can by taking off the bottom, or is there a valve at the bottom like some have? Or is that just with the E2-X which shows the bottom outlet.

Thanks again. I think the elite would be the route I would take as it looks good and seems to be well made.

[jokrz187]

i run the mishimoto catch can and just love it. i did my research and looked at pricing along with mounting location. Also the ability to empty the catch can. i'm happy with mine and i have at it about three months. here are my pics of the install just fyi.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=492144&page=2