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VR Baron · 11-13-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Madness11

I for sure dont want caked on gunk and burned oil all over my valves. NO SIR

siriusdish · 11-13-2011, 10:17 PM

I see what is going on here, lmfao!!!

VR Baron · 11-13-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by siriusdish

I see what is going on here, lmfao!!!

We are deceptively trying to push Seafoam, Not catch cans. Dont tell anyone

Madness11 · 11-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Yes yes yessssss......use the seafoam, help you it will young one!

v6sonoma · 11-13-2011, 10:51 PM

Well Paul you already have the intake off so you might as well bolt down a Magna charger while you're in there! lol

VR Baron · 11-13-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Well Paul you already have the intake off so you might as well bolt down a Magna charger while you're in there! lol

Dang, thats it! The S/C will definately bolw all the crap out of the cylinders by shear force

Best idea yet, and power to!

SSGUNNER · 11-14-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Madness11

I for sure dont want caked on gunk and burned oil all over my valves. NO SIR

Catch Can

thebrainhart · 11-14-2011, 01:48 AM

I always planned on getting a catch can, but didn't until I did my cam at 21k miles. When I pulled the heads and saw all the buildup, and particularly how the valves were getting spots on the seals... Given some more time, they'd get to the point where they wouldn't seal correctly, which results in a large loss of power. (I've always used nothing but Chevron premium btw) They were bad enough I opted to lap the valves to get a good seal on them. Below are pictures, some comparing pre-lapped valves and seats to a lapped valve (with a good seal).

Needless to say, a brand new Elite Engineering Catch Can from JDP Motorsports went on immediately, and I've been very happy with it since!

PAUL SS · 11-14-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Well Paul you already have the intake off so you might as well bolt down a Magna charger while you're in there! lol

That sounds good, got 7,000 dollars I can have?

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Originally Posted by thebrainhart

I always planned on getting a catch can, but didn't until I did my cam at 21k miles. When I pulled the heads and saw all the buildup, and particularly how the valves were getting spots on the seals... Given some more time, they'd get to the point where they wouldn't seal correctly, which results in a large loss of power. (I've always used nothing but Chevron premium btw) They were bad enough I opted to lap the valves to get a good seal on them. Below are pictures, some comparing pre-lapped valves and seats to a lapped valve (with a good seal).

Needless to say, a brand new Elite Engineering Catch Can from JDP Motorsports went on immediately, and I've been very happy with it since!

Those photo's are the best reason for a catch can.

JDP Motorsports · 11-14-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Madness11

I keep reading on here about oil being burned in the chambers and it possibly causing detonation and pulling timing. Damnit I paid for the power and I don't want to be robbed by something as simple as a catch can......I want it ALLLLL. lol

What can did you get and how much was it?

We offer them including free shipping HERE. Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions.

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Originally Posted by Matts Electric

If the oil gets to your mass air flow sensor it will short it out!!

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Originally Posted by MARINE1991

oh I forgot if the oil reaches the MAF you have other issues going on with the car.. just saying...

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Originally Posted by Madness11

That is if you are running an oiled air filter like a K&N or something of the sort.

Edit:^^^ If you clean the filter and over oil = problem.

We are talking about past the MAF Sensor into the part of your engine that really is the intake. Specifically about the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation)

Not the Cold Air Intake.......I think that should be called cold air ducting.....look up an intake for a chevy 350 and you will see something like an edelbrock intake made of aluminum......just a pet peeve

I'd like to take the opportunity to clear up some misinformation. For years automotive manufactures (Chevy, Ford, Dodge) have blamed aftermarket "Oiled" filters for causing MAF sensor failures. When I worked for K&N we got so many calls and claims that we had to step up and do some testing. What we found was very interesting and leads to yet another reason why a catch-can is important.

We took sensors and submerged them in filter oil (mineral based oil) and then reinstalled them into our test fixture. The sensor performed within factory specs..... So we started digging more into it and we found a few causes to MAF sensor failures. The first was during the manufacturing process they use a potting material within the sensor, this was a cause of the failures as the potting material would bleed into the circuits. The 2nd issue and the one that pertains to the PCV Catch-Can was the vapor or fumes that would back track through the air intake track which then causes the sensors to become contaminated. The PCV catch-can helps to prevent this issue as well.

The bottom line is there is no downside to using a catch-can and at the end of the day it is cheap insurance. I had one installed on my Camaro 2 days after I bought it... I'm glad I did!

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Originally Posted by BlkBty

Whats the best Catch Can for the L99 on the market? Im getting one now that I seen those pics..

We offer the Elite Engineering Catch-Can as well as the RX Catch-Can. They are both excellent products and do what they're supposed to do! Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Nito · 11-14-2011, 11:53 AM

Quick questions , I was thinking of getting the RX catch can but the other day I walked in to a local performance shop by my house and they had some nice looking universal catch cans from $ 50 to 70 dollars , my question is if there is any crazy difference between catch cans ?? From what I read they all have the same purpose .
Thanks in advance .

BowlingSS · 11-14-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nito

Quick questions , I was thinking of getting the RX catch can but the other day I walked in to a local performance shop by my house and they had some nice looking universal catch cans from $ 50 to 70 dollars , my question is if there is any crazy difference between catch cans ?? From what I read they all have the same purpose .
Thanks in advance .

I think there is differences in cans, at least the few I have had. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

Bill

Fuel74 · 11-14-2011, 12:12 PM

I'm ordering an RX next week - got 1200 miles on it now. Should I pull off the manifold and clean it out? I'm a DYI person so am not worried about pulling it off, just wondering if its worth it.

Thanks!!

Nito · 11-14-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

I think there is differences in cans, at least the few I have had. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

Bill

Thanks Bill I'll keep that in mind.

11-13-2011, 10:17 PM	#30
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	I see what is going on here, lmfao!!! __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

11-13-2011, 10:51 PM	#33
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Well Paul you already have the intake off so you might as well bolt down a Magna charger while you're in there! lol __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

11-14-2011, 01:48 AM	#36
thebrainhart Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM LS3 A6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bountiful, UT Posts: 683	I always planned on getting a catch can, but didn't until I did my cam at 21k miles. When I pulled the heads and saw all the buildup, and particularly how the valves were getting spots on the seals... Given some more time, they'd get to the point where they wouldn't seal correctly, which results in a large loss of power. (I've always used nothing but Chevron premium btw) They were bad enough I opted to lap the valves to get a good seal on them. Below are pictures, some comparing pre-lapped valves and seats to a lapped valve (with a good seal). Needless to say, a brand new Elite Engineering Catch Can from JDP Motorsports went on immediately, and I've been very happy with it since! Attached Images __________________ - 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM LS3 A6 "Lurch" - FLYNGSS - Some ProCharger, Alky, CompCams, Brian Tooley, Holley, Livernois, K&N, Ridetech, DSS, Kooks, JDP Motorsports, Pfadt, BMR, Prothane, Weld, M&H, Mickey Thompson, RKSport, Elite, Garys, Defenderworx, Anvil, etc. Last edited by thebrainhart; 11-14-2011 at 02:37 AM.

11-14-2011, 11:53 AM	#39
Nito Drives: 2016 1SS White MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 210	Quick questions , I was thinking of getting the RX catch can but the other day I walked in to a local performance shop by my house and they had some nice looking universal catch cans from $ 50 to 70 dollars , my question is if there is any crazy difference between catch cans ?? From what I read they all have the same purpose . Thanks in advance . __________________ 2016 White 1SS with Port & Polish Heads and Cam by Texas Speed , Forged Drop in Pistons and Rods by Cunningham M , Procharger D1SC , Air to Air Race Intercooler, Race Valve , Helical Gears , Alky Meth Kit , Zl1 Low Side Pump , LT4 HPFP , V-Max Ported TB , MSD Atomic IM , ARH 1-7/8 Catless , Borla S Type Cat-Back . Work done by Lashway Motorsports 790RWHP-649RWTQ

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Madness11 086YN Drives: Black 2SS/RS Demon of Madness Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 454	Yes yes yessssss......use the seafoam, help you it will young one!

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