1LE PCV Oil Separator Kit

[MS3DALE]

I didn't know about this being part of the 1LE package,theres no mention of it in the brochures I've seen....

Camaro 1LE PCV Oil Separator Kit

The increased handling performance of the 2013 Camaro with the 1LE performance package can generate some off-road or track conditions where engine oil can be ingested into the air cleaner through the fresh air tube that connects the port within the right valve cover to the air cleaner. The Chevrolet Performance Positive Crankcase Vent (PCV) oil separator kit can improve this condition. It’s a standard part of the 1LE performance package.

The kit (part number 12653073) is included with other packaged components in the vehicle. It should not be installed during PDI at the dealership. The kit and instructions should be kept in the car. Owners are responsible for installing the oil separator in the car for track use.

The kit is designed for off-road or track use only. The production PCV system should be installed back on the vehicle when driving on public roads.

The kit is not designed for winter driving conditions (ambient temperature should be above 32° F, 0°C).

Kit Contents

The PCV oil separator kit includes:
• Main housing (Fig. 7, A)
• PCV cap/plug (Fig. 7, B)
• Connecting tube (Fig. 7, C)
• Instruction sheet

Fig 7

The kit instructions cover how to remove the PCV tube that features quick connect fittings (Fig. 8), installing the PCV cap/plug over the valve cover PCV port, and installing the PCV main housing in the oil fill neck in the valve cover. (Fig. 9)

Fig 8

Fig 9

For information about other available Chevrolet Performance parts, visit www.gmperformanceparts.com.

[PYROLYSIS]

This is the first I've heard of it. We've seen them in pics from magazine reviews but weren't 100% sure they would make production. I wonder why the chose to release this info so late? Oh well, thanks for the info.

[OzzySS]

so...it's only for track days, but why? i don't really understand the difference between this and a catch can.

this is also the first time i've heard mention of it being included

[Mgizzle]

What a coincidence with both start threads on this minutes apart!!!! Lol. moderators should orobably combine them.

Anyhow, cant wait to see one open to see how it works. I hope its something like the grimmspeed, with the inlet just coming straight from the case in the filler tube.

[ckaram]

Wonder why the temperature restriction? Do the aftermarket catch cans have this same restriction? Never noticed.

[james347]

Originally Posted by ckaram

Wonder why the temperature restriction? Do the aftermarket catch cans have this same restriction? Never noticed.

Yeah, what is with the temperature restriction? And why not use it all the time? I would be interested in someone taking a closer look at that design. *cough*cough*...RX/Tracy....and provide analysis.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by james347

Yeah, what is with the temperature restriction? And why not use it all the time? I would be interested in someone taking a closer look at that design. *cough*cough*...RX/Tracy....and provide analysis.

Legal reasons, I'd bet more than anything.

Off-Road: I'd bet this part lowers the overall effectiveness of the PCV system...there might be a federal or state reg that requires this to be considered an "off-road" part.

Temperature: If there's even a snowball's chance of oil freezing in the lines of this thing, it would render the PCV system non-operational...which is illegal from the factory. In reality...you start the engine, and as soon as the engine bay warms up - it's working again...

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Legal reasons...

I think you hit the nail on the head. The .Gov don't play when it comes to emissions.

[tramtwo]

This site rocks!! So driving the car hard can cause it to breathe oil. I wonder why?

[rrpilot]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Legal reasons, I'd bet more than anything.

Off-Road: I'd bet this part lowers the overall effectiveness of the PCV system...there might be a federal or state reg that requires this to be considered an "off-road" part.

Temperature: If there's even a snowball's chance of oil freezing in the lines of this thing, it would render the PCV system non-operational...which is illegal from the factory. In reality...you start the engine, and as soon as the engine bay warms up - it's working again...

Oil freezing?? Not on this planet. Oil may get extremely thick but won't freeze except for tar oil which is used in making asphalt. This I'm sure is as someone else said is for legal reasons i.e, EPA. Remember if the EPA had its way racing, track days and V8 engines would be out lawed, they don't believe in fun!

[Mgizzle]

Any downside to leaving this onthe car all the time? It would be interesting to install a fuel glass filter or a catch can in series between the intake and the cap to see how well this thing works.

[rrpilot]

Originally Posted by tr7765

This site rocks!! So driving the car hard can cause it the oil. I wonder why?

An engine is Basically a big air pump so inside there is tremendous air pressure that is constantly changing. There are vents usually in the heads to help control the pressure. If the engine could not vent to the outside oil pools or packs up in the valve cover area, which then starves the bottom end which we all know is very bad. Way back in the past cars used to just vent to the outside which was not so good for the environment. Emissions is more than what comes out of the tail pipe.

Now in road racing or track use you are adding g forces that are also pooling oil in the valve cover area. The EPA's way is to plumb lines to vent back to the intake so the engine just sucks the oil in and burns it as part of the normal combustion process. Now remember at low engine rpm not much is happening but at higher rpm is where the action is at.

[tramtwo]

Thought the g forces played a part, thanks. I am going to keep this OEM piece in the plastic and install my RX catch can. This is intresting in that GM has at least in a round about way admitted that burning the oil blow-by on track day is not a good idea.

[SUKXOST]

Originally Posted by rrpilot

An engine is Basically a big air pump so inside there is tremendous air pressure that is constantly changing. There are vents usually in the heads to help control the pressure. If the engine could not vent to the outside oil pools or packs up in the valve cover area, which then starves the bottom end which we all know is very bad. Way back in the past cars used to just vent to the outside which was not so good for the environment. Emissions is more than what comes out of the tail pipe.

Now in road racing or track use you are adding g forces that are also pooling oil in the valve cover area. The EPA's way is to plumb lines to vent back to the intake so the engine just sucks the oil in and burns it as part of the normal combustion process. Now remember at low engine rpm not much is happening but at higher rpm is where the action is at.

I knew the above in theory sorta but that was a good explanation, good info man. Thanks.