Elite Oil Catch Can - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

flht99b · 05-17-2010, 08:33 AM

I purchased an Elite Engineering oil catch can and I am very, very disappointed.
BTW, the price now is $175 though I was given $15 off. In any event it isn't worth the $160 in my opinion after the issues I've had.
The can came with 1 90 degree and 1 straight brass hose connectors, so I had to purchase another 90 degree brass connector. Elite's online install instructions for the 2010 Camaro oil catch can show 2 - 90 degree fittings. The paper instructions supplied with the kit are junk. I was only supplied enough 3/8" hose to make 1 connection, so had to purchase additional 3/8" hose. But the best poor quality problem is the large button head screw that holds the catch can mounting bracket to the round bar mount is either too big or the 2 small slotted holes in the bracket to mount the oil can are in the wrong place. The large button head screw ran into the oil catch can so the bracket to the oil catch can could not sit flush when the 2 small mounting screws are tightened. I had to grind the large button head screw face all the way around at an angle to finish the install. After this experience and the one I had with BBK I have to wonder if these vendors ever install their "products". Another over hyped, defect ridden product for the 5th gen Camaro.
Ed M.

10aSSee D · 05-17-2010, 08:49 AM

That sucks man, I was getting ready to order one myself. Guess i will hold off now and see what happens.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-17-2010, 08:55 AM

Moved to the feedback forum.

Thanks for the write up.

flht99b · 05-17-2010, 09:01 AM

Why move this post ??? Now very few will see it and may end up buying a defective oil catch from Elite Engineering. The BBK header thread was not moved to vendor/seller feedback/experience section. It was out there fro all to see in the bolt on section as should this thread be.
Ed M.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-17-2010, 09:03 AM

We should have moved the BBK one also.

and I left a redirect for this thread.

so relax.

we have a feed back forum for this very reason. that way members don't have to dig for feedback it's all in one place.

klatterblast · 05-17-2010, 09:35 AM

well i bought one and its one of the best made part's on my car, the bracket only fits one way , the two slotted hole's allow some clearance for the large bolt to fit, and the fuel hose is for the ls3 only you must buy more hose to fit the L99, no big deal, if you think all aftermarket parts should fit like it came from the factory your mistaken, usually you will have to make minor adjustments, the elite catch can is a universal part made for the corvette but modified for a camaro. i would contact elite about the problem before dragging there name through the the mud thats just wrong !

flht99b · 05-17-2010, 09:46 AM

Mine is a LS3 so I didn't need long 3/8" hoses. Since I ordered this for an LS3 Elite should have included enough 3/8" hose AND the proper fittings ( 2 - 90 degree ). There was 1 piece of 3/8" hose that was about 2 inches longer than what I needed. Certainly not enough hose to make the 2nd connection. I know the bracket only goes 1 way, didn't matter as I bet the large button head screw they supplied is slightly different than the one they "prototyped" with. Without grinding the head of the bolt, the catch can wasn't going to seat in the machined relief for the bracket.
Sorry, MTI and CAI have done a far superior job engineering their products than Elite. I will be calling them today.
Ed M.

adub4185 · 05-17-2010, 10:11 AM

Give them a call or send them an email. They are very responsive and will make it right. I helped design the mounting system and this is the first I have heard of any problems with it or the instructions. I do know that it should have included two 90 degree brass fittings and I am sorry to hear that they included the wrong one. I do know that they sell a lot of ones for the Corvette, which includes one 90 degree and one straight connection, so they may have just had a goof in shipping. Also, the amount of hose needed between the vette and camaro is different, so that might also have been caused by a packaging mix up.

As far as the button head screw and such, I havent heard any problems on this either. The one I have fits perfectly. I dont know what paper instructions were included, but the ones they have on their site are very thorough and are very easy to follow (I wrote them if you have any questions).

As I said before, If you have any questions let me know and I would highly suggest sending them an email. Steve and the guys will take care of you.

flht99b · 05-17-2010, 11:43 AM

Here is a picture of the bolt I had to customize in order to mount the oil catch can.
Ed M.

adub4185 · 05-17-2010, 12:05 PM

it might have been a mis-machined bracket then. The one I have is a tight fit, but it does all work. What I found is that you should install the bracket on the end of the shaft and then bolt the can to the bracket. The two machine screws will pull in the can and it will tighten down nicely.

flht99b · 05-17-2010, 12:10 PM

"What I found is that you should install the bracket on the end of the shaft and then bolt the can to the bracket. The two machine screws will pull in the can and it will tighten down nicely. "

Exactly what I did, you can't install it any other way. When tightening the 2 small button head screws is when it was apparent the big button head screw was contacting the oil catch can housing long before the bracket was fully seated onto the oil catch can.
Ed M.

adub4185 · 05-17-2010, 01:41 PM

I would just contact them directly then if you arent happy and explain the issue. As I said before I haven't seen nor heard about the issue you are seeing.

RedJewel2SS · 05-17-2010, 03:04 PM

on a side note... RevXtreme has finally fixed all their bugs with their catchan. i finally got a revised bracket and a matching 90 degree fitting for the outlet. plus it is cheaper than the elite.

flht99b · 05-17-2010, 03:19 PM

Working via email with Elite all day. Sent them the picture I posted above and they said "something doesn't look right". They have said they will credit my CC $15.00 for my trouble and hardware I purchased. So, yes, EE is working to resolve this. I have to wonder how I had a problem when no one else seemed to. Maybe like the BBK fiasco, there has been an unintentional change in the production parts at EE that has gone unnoticed.
As a customer I really don't care, the point is I shouldn't have to go through this with 50% of the Camaro5 vendors I have dealt with. Everyone rushed a product to market as a new cash cow was born and as what has become BAU in the 21st century, quality is not job one. Customer care after the fact, though commendable, does not cure all.
Ed M.

05-17-2010, 08:33 AM	#1
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	Elite Oil Catch Can I purchased an Elite Engineering oil catch can and I am very, very disappointed. BTW, the price now is $175 though I was given $15 off. In any event it isn't worth the $160 in my opinion after the issues I've had. The can came with 1 90 degree and 1 straight brass hose connectors, so I had to purchase another 90 degree brass connector. Elite's online install instructions for the 2010 Camaro oil catch can show 2 - 90 degree fittings. The paper instructions supplied with the kit are junk. I was only supplied enough 3/8" hose to make 1 connection, so had to purchase additional 3/8" hose. But the best poor quality problem is the large button head screw that holds the catch can mounting bracket to the round bar mount is either too big or the 2 small slotted holes in the bracket to mount the oil can are in the wrong place. The large button head screw ran into the oil catch can so the bracket to the oil catch can could not sit flush when the 2 small mounting screws are tightened. I had to grind the large button head screw face all the way around at an angle to finish the install. After this experience and the one I had with BBK I have to wonder if these vendors ever install their "products". Another over hyped, defect ridden product for the 5th gen Camaro. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

05-17-2010, 08:49 AM	#2
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	That sucks man, I was getting ready to order one myself. Guess i will hold off now and see what happens. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

05-17-2010, 08:55 AM	#3
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Moved to the feedback forum. Thanks for the write up. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-17-2010, 09:01 AM	#4
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	Why move this post ??? Now very few will see it and may end up buying a defective oil catch from Elite Engineering. The BBK header thread was not moved to vendor/seller feedback/experience section. It was out there fro all to see in the bolt on section as should this thread be. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

05-17-2010, 09:03 AM	#5
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	We should have moved the BBK one also. and I left a redirect for this thread. so relax. we have a feed back forum for this very reason. that way members don't have to dig for feedback it's all in one place. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-17-2010, 09:35 AM	#6
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	well i bought one and its one of the best made part's on my car, the bracket only fits one way , the two slotted hole's allow some clearance for the large bolt to fit, and the fuel hose is for the ls3 only you must buy more hose to fit the L99, no big deal, if you think all aftermarket parts should fit like it came from the factory your mistaken, usually you will have to make minor adjustments, the elite catch can is a universal part made for the corvette but modified for a camaro. i would contact elite about the problem before dragging there name through the the mud thats just wrong ! Attached Images __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s. Last edited by klatterblast; 05-17-2010 at 09:45 AM.

05-17-2010, 09:46 AM	#7
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	Mine is a LS3 so I didn't need long 3/8" hoses. Since I ordered this for an LS3 Elite should have included enough 3/8" hose AND the proper fittings ( 2 - 90 degree ). There was 1 piece of 3/8" hose that was about 2 inches longer than what I needed. Certainly not enough hose to make the 2nd connection. I know the bracket only goes 1 way, didn't matter as I bet the large button head screw they supplied is slightly different than the one they "prototyped" with. Without grinding the head of the bolt, the catch can wasn't going to seat in the machined relief for the bracket. Sorry, MTI and CAI have done a far superior job engineering their products than Elite. I will be calling them today. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

05-17-2010, 10:11 AM	#8
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 633	Give them a call or send them an email. They are very responsive and will make it right. I helped design the mounting system and this is the first I have heard of any problems with it or the instructions. I do know that it should have included two 90 degree brass fittings and I am sorry to hear that they included the wrong one. I do know that they sell a lot of ones for the Corvette, which includes one 90 degree and one straight connection, so they may have just had a goof in shipping. Also, the amount of hose needed between the vette and camaro is different, so that might also have been caused by a packaging mix up. As far as the button head screw and such, I havent heard any problems on this either. The one I have fits perfectly. I dont know what paper instructions were included, but the ones they have on their site are very thorough and are very easy to follow (I wrote them if you have any questions). As I said before, If you have any questions let me know and I would highly suggest sending them an email. Steve and the guys will take care of you.

05-17-2010, 11:43 AM	#9
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	Here is a picture of the bolt I had to customize in order to mount the oil catch can. Ed M. Attached Images __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

05-17-2010, 12:05 PM	#10
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 633	it might have been a mis-machined bracket then. The one I have is a tight fit, but it does all work. What I found is that you should install the bracket on the end of the shaft and then bolt the can to the bracket. The two machine screws will pull in the can and it will tighten down nicely.

05-17-2010, 12:10 PM	#11
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	"What I found is that you should install the bracket on the end of the shaft and then bolt the can to the bracket. The two machine screws will pull in the can and it will tighten down nicely. " Exactly what I did, you can't install it any other way. When tightening the 2 small button head screws is when it was apparent the big button head screw was contacting the oil catch can housing long before the bracket was fully seated onto the oil catch can. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl. Last edited by flht99b; 05-17-2010 at 03:19 PM. Reason: spelling

05-17-2010, 01:41 PM	#12
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 633	I would just contact them directly then if you arent happy and explain the issue. As I said before I haven't seen nor heard about the issue you are seeing.

05-17-2010, 03:04 PM	#13
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	on a side note... RevXtreme has finally fixed all their bugs with their catchan. i finally got a revised bracket and a matching 90 degree fitting for the outlet. plus it is cheaper than the elite. __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

05-17-2010, 03:19 PM	#14
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	Working via email with Elite all day. Sent them the picture I posted above and they said "something doesn't look right". They have said they will credit my CC $15.00 for my trouble and hardware I purchased. So, yes, EE is working to resolve this. I have to wonder how I had a problem when no one else seemed to. Maybe like the BBK fiasco, there has been an unintentional change in the production parts at EE that has gone unnoticed. As a customer I really don't care, the point is I shouldn't have to go through this with 50% of the Camaro5 vendors I have dealt with. Everyone rushed a product to market as a new cash cow was born and as what has become BAU in the 21st century, quality is not job one. Customer care after the fact, though commendable, does not cure all. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

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