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KeyWil · 03-26-2015, 07:56 PM

Ok, my girl is approaching the 80k mark in mileage. I do not have the famous oil catch can. I also don't have any issues with her **knock on wood

*** but I want to add the catch can as reassurance??? So, if I did a top end flush would that be enough to start with a catch can? Or is there some other services I should perform before installing a catch can? Pardon my ignorance and thanks in advance.

cb66 · 03-26-2015, 08:07 PM

At 80k why add one now?

Dizzy82 · 03-26-2015, 08:13 PM

Seafoam your intake, I'm sure you would put on quite the smoke show.

KeyWil · 03-26-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cb66

At 80k why add one now?

I'm considering it because I here so many suggestions of adding one here in the forum. Not 100% sure I will add one but just wanted to know what I would need to do be square before I added one. But I do see your point. If it's not broke, why try to fix it

zr1chris · 03-26-2015, 10:57 PM

Seems like most of the guys with the catch can here have numerous other mods. If your car is stock i don't think it's really necessary based on what I've read here on the forums.

KeyWil · 03-26-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zr1chris

Seems like most of the guys with the catch can here have numerous other mods. If your car is stock i don't think it's really necessary based on what I've read here on the forums.

Mmmm true, true. All I have is a cold air intake. Otherwise, she's stock

trodecke · 03-26-2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zr1chris

Seems like most of the guys with the catch can here have numerous other mods. If your car is stock i don't think it's really necessary based on what I've read here on the forums.

I can't speak for everyone but my SS is bone stock (well, except for blacking out the bow ties in front and back). I put an Elite CC on mine and within 2 weeks had a decent amount of "gook" in the bottom of it. I got it on at around 8k miles. I haven't taken it off recently but I'm sure there's a good sized pool in the bottom of my can.

Mental Note - Empty the catch can this weekend.

Dizzy82 · 03-27-2015, 12:01 AM

The LLTs and LFXs benefit the most from a CC due to the direct injection. I'm sure your intake manifold has a good layer of build up by this point.

PalmerGA · 03-27-2015, 07:50 AM

If it were my LS, I'd Seafoam the crap out of it (per directions, of course) and then install a catch can. I guarantee your top end is encrusted with crud and if you haven't seen any performance degradation yet, you probably will soon. It's a gradual process so you may have some but just not realized it of the many miles. If you hope to keep your car running good for a good while longer, why not invest a couple hundred bucks (foam and CC) just to make sure?

KeyWil · 03-27-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

If it were my LS, I'd Seafoam the crap out of it (per directions, of course) and then install a catch can. I guarantee your top end is encrusted with crud and if you haven't seen any performance degradation yet, you probably will soon. It's a gradual process so you may have some but just not realized it of the many miles. If you hope to keep your car running good for a good while longer, why not invest a couple hundred bucks (foam and CC) just to make sure?

Oh I hear you. I just wanted to know is a top end flush all I need before installing the catch can or is there something else recommended as well?

03-26-2015, 07:56 PM	#1
KeyWil Drives: 2011 Blk 1LS A6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orange, Ca Posts: 269	Looking for a little direction.... Ok, my girl is approaching the 80k mark in mileage. I do not have the famous oil catch can. I also don't have any issues with her knock on wood * but I want to add the catch can as reassurance??? So, if I did a top end flush would that be enough to start with a catch can? Or is there some other services I should perform before installing a catch can? Pardon my ignorance and thanks in advance.

03-26-2015, 08:13 PM	#3
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Seafoam your intake, I'm sure you would put on quite the smoke show. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

03-27-2015, 12:01 AM	#8
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	The LLTs and LFXs benefit the most from a CC due to the direct injection. I'm sure your intake manifold has a good layer of build up by this point. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

03-27-2015, 07:50 AM	#9
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	If it were my LS, I'd Seafoam the crap out of it (per directions, of course) and then install a catch can. I guarantee your top end is encrusted with crud and if you haven't seen any performance degradation yet, you probably will soon. It's a gradual process so you may have some but just not realized it of the many miles. If you hope to keep your car running good for a good while longer, why not invest a couple hundred bucks (foam and CC) just to make sure? __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-26-2015, 08:07 PM	#2
cb66 Drives: 13 2SS/RS HWSE Camaro # 959 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington Pa. Posts: 253 View My Garage	At 80k why add one now?

03-26-2015, 10:57 PM	#5
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Seems like most of the guys with the catch can here have numerous other mods. If your car is stock i don't think it's really necessary based on what I've read here on the forums.