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Marty Z · 05-02-2019, 08:03 AM

Ok, so I finally sent in my buyout payment, I don't have the title yet but the car is mine now, no longer a lease.

So we start with the first mods. Which will be a catch can.

I know there are a ton off catch can related post on this forum and too be honest I am more confused after reading them. My question isn't whether I should get a catch can, I know that I should. But rather, my question is which catch can?

Now i've done a lot of googling and found many catch cans at many different price ranges, from cheapo ebay models to expensive Elite Engineering, RX, and beyond.

I don't track my car, it's a daily driver, BUT, I do drive it like I stole it on many occasions. So what catch can should I be getting? Opinions please.

Also, I will be looking to paint the catch can to match my car color. Does anyone have experience painting their catch cans? Using VHT Engine enamel.

Marty Z · 05-03-2019, 07:32 AM

No one has any suggestions?

FL Chevy Guy · 05-03-2019, 10:22 AM

Elite engineering catch can is the way to go. I bought the basic one bc that was all they invented at the time. It collects a lot of oil and I don’t even ride my car hard at all. But they do have more choices now and they come in a variety of colors. Not sure on yellow tho..

gringo · 05-05-2019, 06:59 AM

Elite catch can here too. Don't forget to get the clean side as well.

Vegas Bound · 05-05-2019, 11:12 AM

Mighty Mouse.

simon777 · 05-05-2019, 12:07 PM

Elite plus clean your intake valves while you’re at it:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288997

I had 20k miles when I first did and my intake valves were caked with oil. I put an elite can on it right after cleaning it:

Elite Engineering - 2nd Gen Catch Can - 2010-2015 Camaro V6 - E2302B-LFX-RH-S-C
Colors
Black
Exit Port
Single Exit Port
Upgraded Hose Options
No
Elite Engineering Check Valve
No Check Valve
Clean-Air Oil Separator
Yes

I recommend not doing a rattle can job. It never comes out how you want it to. Find yourself a local powdercoater and see if they can powder coat it the color you want. It’s typically cheap to do,very durable, and lasts a long time.

simon777 · 05-05-2019, 12:10 PM

https://youtu.be/T-B4VRxAtbw

Good info on cheap vs more expensive cans

hammdo · 05-05-2019, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Mighty Mouse.

Ditto... Great catch can that works well...

-Don

Marty Z · 05-05-2019, 02:40 PM

Thanks guys just ordered the elite yesterday. Don't know if I will be able to clean the intake though for a while. I just don't have time for it right now. 2 kids on swim teams don't leave much time on the weekends for personal projects this large.

Vegas Bound · 05-05-2019, 10:07 PM

On a side note, why does NJ have more toxic waste dumps and CA have more lawyers?

NJ had first pick.

05-02-2019, 08:03 AM	#1
Marty Z Drives: 2015 Bright Yellow 2LS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 69	help with Catch Can selection Ok, so I finally sent in my buyout payment, I don't have the title yet but the car is mine now, no longer a lease. So we start with the first mods. Which will be a catch can. I know there are a ton off catch can related post on this forum and too be honest I am more confused after reading them. My question isn't whether I should get a catch can, I know that I should. But rather, my question is which catch can? Now i've done a lot of googling and found many catch cans at many different price ranges, from cheapo ebay models to expensive Elite Engineering, RX, and beyond. I don't track my car, it's a daily driver, BUT, I do drive it like I stole it on many occasions. So what catch can should I be getting? Opinions please. Also, I will be looking to paint the catch can to match my car color. Does anyone have experience painting their catch cans? Using VHT Engine enamel.

05-03-2019, 10:22 AM	#3
FL Chevy Guy Drives: 2015 Carmaro LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 34 View My Garage	Elite engineering catch can is the way to go. I bought the basic one bc that was all they invented at the time. It collects a lot of oil and I don’t even ride my car hard at all. But they do have more choices now and they come in a variety of colors. Not sure on yellow tho.. __________________ Elite Catch Can Roto-Fab CAI Vmax Ported Throttle Body JacFab Manifold Spacer MRT V2 Exhaust Eibach Pro Kit Springs

05-03-2019, 07:32 AM	#2
Marty Z Drives: 2015 Bright Yellow 2LS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 69	No one has any suggestions?

05-05-2019, 06:59 AM	#4
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Elite catch can here too. Don't forget to get the clean side as well.

05-05-2019, 11:12 AM	#5
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Mighty Mouse.

05-05-2019, 12:07 PM	#6
simon777 Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 141	Elite plus clean your intake valves while you’re at it: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288997 I had 20k miles when I first did and my intake valves were caked with oil. I put an elite can on it right after cleaning it: Elite Engineering - 2nd Gen Catch Can - 2010-2015 Camaro V6 - E2302B-LFX-RH-S-C Colors Black Exit Port Single Exit Port Upgraded Hose Options No Elite Engineering Check Valve No Check Valve Clean-Air Oil Separator Yes I recommend not doing a rattle can job. It never comes out how you want it to. Find yourself a local powdercoater and see if they can powder coat it the color you want. It’s typically cheap to do,very durable, and lasts a long time.

05-05-2019, 12:10 PM	#7
simon777 Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 141	https://youtu.be/T-B4VRxAtbw Good info on cheap vs more expensive cans

05-05-2019, 02:40 PM	#9
Marty Z Drives: 2015 Bright Yellow 2LS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 69	Thanks guys just ordered the elite yesterday. Don't know if I will be able to clean the intake though for a while. I just don't have time for it right now. 2 kids on swim teams don't leave much time on the weekends for personal projects this large.

05-05-2019, 10:07 PM	#10
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	On a side note, why does NJ have more toxic waste dumps and CA have more lawyers? NJ had first pick.