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GONIF · 09-25-2014, 06:54 PM

Is there a GOOD catch can for under $100.00 for us cheapskates ? Nothing fancy ,just a good quality catch can set up for a LS3 for the dirty side to work in conjunction with the 1LE clean side unit . Cosmetic blem ,seconds what ever as long as it works well and is inexpensive . Experts on the subject ,tell me about it . I read the Apex post about catch cans and got bleery eyed . I see the benefit for one ,and will get one ,but need it to be inexpensive.Thanks

Trob85 · 09-25-2014, 07:37 PM

Don't go cheap on a catch can even if you have to wait to buy it. Trust me you'll appreciate it in the long run.

shibbs · 09-25-2014, 07:47 PM

Check out the universal one I got. ADD W1. VERY happy with it. (Not currently on Amazon, but this is exactly the can I got) I don't run the external vent/filter, I've got the included plug in it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADD-W1-Black...e237ec&vxp=mtr

I ordered 6 different cans all under $100 on Amazon, and returned the other 5. This is the one I stuck with--none of the other cans were worth pissing into.

hunter1660 · 09-25-2014, 08:51 PM

Go to the hardware store and build one from PVC . Paint it the color of your choice and patent it.

kevinw · 09-25-2014, 08:56 PM

i second the "dont go cheap? i did, i bought one, and me and mechanic friend couldnt even get it hooked up, the lines were short, not the size that the car had, and crummy mounting bracket. its sucked. just returned it, and going to order the Elite can which is what i should have done to begin with. also, the cheap cans may not have the baffles, etc. to suck up vapors well. i bought my can in January, and just was getting around to install with my rotofab. got the rotofab installed, but after hours and half, we gave up on the CC. so, spend the $159 and get one that everyone on here endorses.

Demon War Horse · 09-25-2014, 09:23 PM

Looking for one also...

Stupid question, but they are easy to install right? Don't they just go between the PCV valve and the intake? I really don't know, so I wanted to ask.

Never had one before, but seriously looking into it.

Apex Motorsports · 09-26-2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

Is there a GOOD catch can for under $100.00 for us cheapskates ? Nothing fancy ,just a good quality catch can set up for a LS3 for the dirty side to work in conjunction with the 1LE clean side unit . Cosmetic blem ,seconds what ever as long as it works well and is inexpensive . Experts on the subject ,tell me about it . I read the Apex post about catch cans and got bleery eyed . I see the benefit for one ,and will get one ,but need it to be inexpensive.Thanks

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Originally Posted by Trob85

Don't go cheap on a catch can even if you have to wait to buy it. Trust me you'll appreciate it in the long run.

This. "Good" and "cheap" are two different things in this case. Cheap catch cans are cheap because they were cheap to manufacture. They are usually nothing more than an empty can with fittings. This will catch a small amount which makes you feel all warm and fuzzy but allows the majority to pass right through. I encourage anyone who has doubts to install one of our catch cans downstream from one of the cheap eBay cans and see which one catches more.

ST1LE · 09-26-2014, 07:31 AM

There may be things to cheap out on, but things that protect your 40K+ investment dont fall in to that category. Your car should last you decades if you so choose, dont cheap out on it man!

pickwithaustin · 09-26-2014, 07:36 AM

You can save some by shopping around. I purchased one off of Ebay from a guy who had bought it new (APEX) and never installed it. I got a really good deal on the price. It came with the hoses and all the mounting hardware and fittings. After installing, I decided I wanted the steel braided lines instead, so I ordered those directly from Apex and they shipped them out real fast and it looks gorgeous under the hood now.

Watch Ebay or other places for someone selling one. Maybe someone who un-mods their car before they sell it. While I think it's great to seek a deal, don't get a "cheap one," get a GOOD ONE that is at a great price instead.

GONIF · 09-26-2014, 12:51 PM

Ok ,I'm going to get one ,and it will be from a site sponsor .Now I need to know which one to buy Elite, Apex, or the new PCM . What makes one better than the other ? Let's forget about the price for now ,who is best ,and why ?

Demon War Horse · 09-26-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

Ok ,I'm going to get one ,and it will be from a site sponsor .Now I need to know which one to buy Elite, Apex, or the new PCM . What makes one better than the other ? Let's forget about the price for now ,who is best ,and why ?

Hope you don't mind the tag along... looking into this also. I am not racing, so I have been putting this off, but I only have 2300 miles on it so far.

Heard good things on the APEX one. Leaning that way when I have the funds. Trying to stay off of the couch though, as the wife does not like a lot of car mods... LOL

GONIF · 09-26-2014, 02:51 PM

I have narrowed it down to Elite or Apex . I am trying to find out if one is better then the other B4 pulling the trigger . So far the Elite is cheaper ,but is it as good or better then the Apex ? Ether no one knows or won't say . My guess is they will be about the same.

11_Camaro · 09-26-2014, 04:14 PM

My .02. I have the Apex catch can and would recommend it to anyone looking for one. Also, my experience dealing with Apex so far has been good, so that is another reason I would recommend them. I don't really know anything about Elite.

Eric14SS · 09-27-2014, 03:02 AM

Buy the Elite from JDP. Elite makes a good catch can and Tyler is a good guy.

09-25-2014, 06:54 PM	#1
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	good catch can for a cheapskate Is there a GOOD catch can for under $100.00 for us cheapskates ? Nothing fancy ,just a good quality catch can set up for a LS3 for the dirty side to work in conjunction with the 1LE clean side unit . Cosmetic blem ,seconds what ever as long as it works well and is inexpensive . Experts on the subject ,tell me about it . I read the Apex post about catch cans and got bleery eyed . I see the benefit for one ,and will get one ,but need it to be inexpensive.Thanks __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

09-25-2014, 07:37 PM	#2
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Don't go cheap on a catch can even if you have to wait to buy it. Trust me you'll appreciate it in the long run. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

09-25-2014, 08:51 PM	#4
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Go to the hardware store and build one from PVC . Paint it the color of your choice and patent it. __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

09-25-2014, 09:23 PM	#6
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Looking for one also... Stupid question, but they are easy to install right? Don't they just go between the PCV valve and the intake? I really don't know, so I wanted to ask. Never had one before, but seriously looking into it. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

09-26-2014, 07:31 AM	#8
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	There may be things to cheap out on, but things that protect your 40K+ investment dont fall in to that category. Your car should last you decades if you so choose, dont cheap out on it man! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

09-25-2014, 07:47 PM	#3
shibbs Captain Gingerbeard Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,489	Check out the universal one I got. ADD W1. VERY happy with it. (Not currently on Amazon, but this is exactly the can I got) I don't run the external vent/filter, I've got the included plug in it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADD-W1-Black...e237ec&vxp=mtr I ordered 6 different cans all under $100 on Amazon, and returned the other 5. This is the one I stuck with--none of the other cans were worth pissing into.

09-25-2014, 08:56 PM	#5
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i second the "dont go cheap? i did, i bought one, and me and mechanic friend couldnt even get it hooked up, the lines were short, not the size that the car had, and crummy mounting bracket. its sucked. just returned it, and going to order the Elite can which is what i should have done to begin with. also, the cheap cans may not have the baffles, etc. to suck up vapors well. i bought my can in January, and just was getting around to install with my rotofab. got the rotofab installed, but after hours and half, we gave up on the CC. so, spend the $159 and get one that everyone on here endorses.

09-26-2014, 07:36 AM	#9
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	You can save some by shopping around. I purchased one off of Ebay from a guy who had bought it new (APEX) and never installed it. I got a really good deal on the price. It came with the hoses and all the mounting hardware and fittings. After installing, I decided I wanted the steel braided lines instead, so I ordered those directly from Apex and they shipped them out real fast and it looks gorgeous under the hood now. Watch Ebay or other places for someone selling one. Maybe someone who un-mods their car before they sell it. While I think it's great to seek a deal, don't get a "cheap one," get a GOOD ONE that is at a great price instead. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

09-26-2014, 12:51 PM	#10
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Ok ,I'm going to get one ,and it will be from a site sponsor .Now I need to know which one to buy Elite, Apex, or the new PCM . What makes one better than the other ? Let's forget about the price for now ,who is best ,and why ? __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

09-26-2014, 02:51 PM	#12
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I have narrowed it down to Elite or Apex . I am trying to find out if one is better then the other B4 pulling the trigger . So far the Elite is cheaper ,but is it as good or better then the Apex ? Ether no one knows or won't say . My guess is they will be about the same. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

09-26-2014, 04:14 PM	#13
11_Camaro Drives: 2022 Hyundai Veloster N Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,926	My .02. I have the Apex catch can and would recommend it to anyone looking for one. Also, my experience dealing with Apex so far has been good, so that is another reason I would recommend them. I don't really know anything about Elite.

09-27-2014, 03:02 AM	#14
Eric14SS Drives: 14 2SS RS and 16 Silverado LTZ Z71 Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 68	Buy the Elite from JDP. Elite makes a good catch can and Tyler is a good guy. Last edited by Eric14SS; 09-27-2014 at 03:13 AM.