The "Catch Can" Explained!

[EarlyApex]

Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

Here's what my Moroso can has caught in 3 months or roughly 300 miles.

My elite can picked up about that much in the same miles over 2 weeks. Well worth the money.

[Apex Motorsports]

If you haven't already heard, a new option is available.



Modern engines feature a variety of emission control devices and systems to reduce the toxic gases released into the atmosphere. One of these is called the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. During the combustion process a small amount of gases leak or "blow-by" the piston rings and create a positive pressure in the crankcase. This gas is made up of all kinds of nasty stuff like unburnt fuel, oil, water, carbon particles, and even sulfuric acid. The PCV system vents these gases from the crankcase and routes it back into the intake manifold so it can be burned off. The problem is that over time the excess oil vapor collects along the inside of the intake tract and forms carbon build up. Some gasoline commercials refer to it as "gunk". This can lead to a variety of issues including retarded timing, detonation, reduced fuel economy, and power loss.

Three Stage Design

The Apex Motorsports Catch Can features a proprietary 3 stage design that condenses and collects these substances before it has a chance to reach the intake system.

The first stage is the filtration chamber. It, like the rest of the system, is designed so that the vapor has to pass through it's entire length. There are no bypasses or "tubes" that allow the vapor to skip most of the filtration media. The Apex Motorsports Catch Can is unique in that it is designed so that there is a temperature differential created in this chamber. Because of this the vapors are not only slowed down and subjected to the filter media in this chamber, but the cooler temperature also promotes droplet formation.

The second stage is a transition zone that is encountered as the vapors exit the filtration chamber. The filtration chamber is designed so the vapors are evenly distributed as they travel through it and as they reach the bottom they exit through a mechanism very similar to a shower head. However, at the exit this "shower head" creates a great deal of turbulence to again promote droplet formation.

In the third stage the turbulent gases enter a very narrow passage (approximately 5mm) to travel back towards the top of the can where the outlet are. In this section the gases are forced to constantly be in contact with two large surface areas, one cooler and the other warmer, to promote condensation of any substances that may still be in suspension.



Apex Catch Can Features

The Apex Motorsports Catch Can has a couple very unique features that set it apart from all other systems. If you wish to clean your Apex Motorsports Catch Can it can be completely disassembled and the filter media can be replaced. This ensure a longer service life that other catch cans. The most interesting feature of our catch can is that it has three outlet ports so it can be configured however you need it. All hardware needed for a single outlet install is included and the option to add an extra outlet fitting for FI applications that require dual outlets is available. Hex head plugs are included to cap off outlets not in use.

1. Can and bracket machined from 6062 billet aluminum
2. Three outlet ports for application specific configuring
3. Collected oil easily discarded by removing the threaded bottom of the can
4. Tough and beautiful anodized finish
5. All hardware and 3/8" hose included
6. 100% Made In The USA
7. Patent pending

[Apex Motorsports]

Posted in another thread about the Apex Motorsports catch can and work posting here as well.

Originally Posted by Denis

Well just emptied mine. Only on the car for about a week and a half now. I'd say she works better then the RX can I used to have.

Originally Posted by Pharmaro

We cruised down to Somerset, KY for the powercruise which was about a 350 mile round trip, a portion of which had some uhh, spirited street driving. The catch can was bone dry prior to the cruise. This is a photo of the catch can later that night.

[the rich dude]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

If you haven't already heard, a new option is available.



Modern engines feature a variety of emission control devices and systems to reduce the toxic gases released into the atmosphere. One of these is called the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. During the combustion process a small amount of gases leak or "blow-by" the piston rings and create a positive pressure in the crankcase. This gas is made up of all kinds of nasty stuff like unburnt fuel, oil, water, carbon particles, and even sulfuric acid. The PCV system vents these gases from the crankcase and routes it back into the intake manifold so it can be burned off. The problem is that over time the excess oil vapor collects along the inside of the intake tract and forms carbon build up. Some gasoline commercials refer to it as "gunk". This can lead to a variety of issues including retarded timing, detonation, reduced fuel economy, and power loss.

Three Stage Design

The Apex Motorsports Catch Can features a proprietary 3 stage design that condenses and collects these substances before it has a chance to reach the intake system.

The first stage is the filtration chamber. It, like the rest of the system, is designed so that the vapor has to pass through it's entire length. There are no bypasses or "tubes" that allow the vapor to skip most of the filtration media. The Apex Motorsports Catch Can is unique in that it is designed so that there is a temperature differential created in this chamber. Because of this the vapors are not only slowed down and subjected to the filter media in this chamber, but the cooler temperature also promotes droplet formation.

The second stage is a transition zone that is encountered as the vapors exit the filtration chamber. The filtration chamber is designed so the vapors are evenly distributed as they travel through it and as they reach the bottom they exit through a mechanism very similar to a shower head. However, at the exit this "shower head" creates a great deal of turbulence to again promote droplet formation.

In the third stage the turbulent gases enter a very narrow passage (approximately 5mm) to travel back towards the top of the can where the outlet are. In this section the gases are forced to constantly be in contact with two large surface areas, one cooler and the other warmer, to promote condensation of any substances that may still be in suspension.



Apex Catch Can Features

The Apex Motorsports Catch Can has a couple very unique features that set it apart from all other systems. If you wish to clean your Apex Motorsports Catch Can it can be completely disassembled and the filter media can be replaced. This ensure a longer service life that other catch cans. The most interesting feature of our catch can is that it has three outlet ports so it can be configured however you need it. All hardware needed for a single outlet install is included and the option to add an extra outlet fitting for FI applications that require dual outlets is available. Hex head plugs are included to cap off outlets not in use.

1. Can and bracket machined from 6062 billet aluminum
2. Three outlet ports for application specific configuring
3. Collected oil easily discarded by removing the threaded bottom of the can
4. Tough and beautiful anodized finish
5. All hardware and 3/8" hose included
6. 100% Made In The USA
7. Patent pending

Any pictures of your can mounted in the car?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by the rich dude

Any pictures of your can mounted in the car?

With optional black braided lines.

[Denis]

Originally Posted by the rich dude

Any pictures of your can mounted in the car?

[the rich dude]

Your quick!!! Beat me to my edit. Guess I should look some pages back!!! Thanks!! Love the black braided line!!! Think you've got yourself another sale in the near future!!

[Denis]

haha im bored

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Denis

haha im bored

At least you are being productive.

[Denis]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

At least you are being productive.

I don't think the Navy would agree haha

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Denis

I don't think the Navy would agree haha

Yeah, probably not.

[TornadoSS]

What is the recommended hose connections/config for the apex catch can on a centri blower ls3?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by TornadoSS

What is the recommended hose connections/config for the apex catch can on a centri blower ls3?

You will want to go with the extra set of fittings for a dual outlet configuration. Braided versus standard hoses is just a cosmetic question.

[Firebird2xc]

It's been well over two months since I ordered my Rx catch can. How and is the backlog? Should I have received it by now?