Camaro 1LE PCV System vs Catch Can - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rush2112 · 01-09-2013, 09:29 PM

I am not big into doing mods and stuff. Since having my 2013 2LT and reading the forums, one mod that has caught my attention is the catch can and the reason for it. Today I came across the Camaro 1LE PCV System P/N 23102311, in the chevrolet performance catalog. The catalog states this is standard on the 1LE. I gather this has the same purpose as a catch can, correct me if I am wrong(this being cam5, i know someone will). And if I had any IT skills I would put a pick here but I dont.

NoPoney · 01-10-2013, 08:34 AM

I believe it runs along the same concept, but might not have the features that aftermarket products have. For instance, the ability to drain the oil. I have looked at that one as well, so interested just the same to hear others chime in.

Calikenn · 01-10-2013, 08:59 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ight=1le+catch

rush2112 · 01-10-2013, 05:33 PM

Thanks for the link. 32 degrees F knocks me out.

intensifi · 01-10-2013, 07:41 PM

I'm not an expert but...

The more I look at it, this kit really looks like a breather (using the stock air filter) with an air/oil separator and catch can (or reservoir) below it to minimize the chance that any oil would go back through the intake air tube and thus flow into the throttle body. I'd like to know if after hard driving it has any captured oil in it or does it let the oil drain back into the engine when the back pressure subsides.

It sounds like you'd still need/want a traditional dirty side catch can even with this installed.

I'd also guess this design does not have a one way valve (air in only). Because of that, you'd have no chance of making it a street legal component because of emission restrictions.

sycraft · 01-10-2013, 10:47 PM

its not for the V6, only for the V8

intensifi · 01-10-2013, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycraft

its not for the V6, only for the V8

If I read the 2013 GM performance catalog correctly today, it says you can buy it for either.

http://www.chevroletperformance.com/...CP_Catalog.pdf

Bottom of labelled page 16 ( pdf page 18)

sycraft · 01-11-2013, 07:15 AM

Misprint. I have already confirmed with GM, there is a addendum coming out with corrections to the catalog soon, GM has stopped shipping all catalogs until the addendum is complete.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-11-2013, 07:53 AM

Ok this is a clean side device, equal to the RX Breather. So you will still need a catch can for the dirty side which is the oil that goes in behind the throttle body. This is 95% of the bad crap. The 1LE device is for before the throttle body going into you CAI tube.

Miketoms · 02-20-2013, 03:01 AM

In fact,I can't agree more.

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SC2150 · 02-20-2013, 10:23 AM

Its only a clean side mod but sure helps on it. No need for the RX breather if using this, but the dirty side accounts for 95-98% of the oil ingestion so the RX can is needed for sure!

01-09-2013, 09:29 PM	#1
rush2112 Drives: 2013 2LT Auto CRM. 2009 night train Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE Posts: 240 View My Garage	Camaro 1LE PCV System vs Catch Can I am not big into doing mods and stuff. Since having my 2013 2LT and reading the forums, one mod that has caught my attention is the catch can and the reason for it. Today I came across the Camaro 1LE PCV System P/N 23102311, in the chevrolet performance catalog. The catalog states this is standard on the 1LE. I gather this has the same purpose as a catch can, correct me if I am wrong(this being cam5, i know someone will). And if I had any IT skills I would put a pick here but I dont.

01-10-2013, 07:41 PM	#5
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	I'm not an expert but... The more I look at it, this kit really looks like a breather (using the stock air filter) with an air/oil separator and catch can (or reservoir) below it to minimize the chance that any oil would go back through the intake air tube and thus flow into the throttle body. I'd like to know if after hard driving it has any captured oil in it or does it let the oil drain back into the engine when the back pressure subsides. It sounds like you'd still need/want a traditional dirty side catch can even with this installed. I'd also guess this design does not have a one way valve (air in only). Because of that, you'd have no chance of making it a street legal component because of emission restrictions. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-10-2013, 10:47 PM	#6
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	its not for the V6, only for the V8 __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

01-11-2013, 07:15 AM	#8
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Misprint. I have already confirmed with GM, there is a addendum coming out with corrections to the catalog soon, GM has stopped shipping all catalogs until the addendum is complete. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

01-10-2013, 08:34 AM	#2
NoPoney Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: IL Posts: 14 View My Garage	I believe it runs along the same concept, but might not have the features that aftermarket products have. For instance, the ability to drain the oil. I have looked at that one as well, so interested just the same to hear others chime in.

01-10-2013, 08:59 AM	#3
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ight=1le+catch

01-10-2013, 05:33 PM	#4
rush2112 Drives: 2013 2LT Auto CRM. 2009 night train Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE Posts: 240 View My Garage	Thanks for the link. 32 degrees F knocks me out.

01-11-2013, 07:53 AM	#9
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Ok this is a clean side device, equal to the RX Breather. So you will still need a catch can for the dirty side which is the oil that goes in behind the throttle body. This is 95% of the bad crap. The 1LE device is for before the throttle body going into you CAI tube.

02-20-2013, 03:01 AM	#10
Miketoms Drives: ddsfdsfssfsdfsdf Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: fdsfsdf Posts: 3	In fact,I can't agree more. __________________________________________________ wow gold\|Diablo 3 Gold kaufen\|wow gold kaufen\|Swtor Credits\|Path of Exile items

02-20-2013, 10:23 AM	#11
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Its only a clean side mod but sure helps on it. No need for the RX breather if using this, but the dirty side accounts for 95-98% of the oil ingestion so the RX can is needed for sure!