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newb · 10-24-2012, 07:15 PM

And the quality of the Mercedes started to dip at the same time.

Sent from a rainbow while riding a unicorn

ssummit camaro · 10-25-2012, 09:25 PM

Will. This kit work on a l99.

wakespeak · 01-09-2013, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mgizzle

Ok, so I finally figured out all the clean side, dirty side etc.

Currently, there is a small (3-4'' long) pipe that goes from under the throttle body (right after the throttle body) which is an inlet from the crank case, to the intake manifold right after the throttle (right above the inlet. This is the dirty side blow by, which makes sense since you are literally venting from where all the action is taking place RIGHT into the manifold. Hence, also why the catch can install is using this inlet and outlet.

The clean side is venting from the valve cover into the intake itself, prior to hitting the throttle body. This 1LE PCV kit is only going to change the vent cover routing, not the one after the throttle that is right from the crank case to the intake.

Hence, I see why above it was mentioned that doing both would help the most. Now I am curious why GM only decided on doing the valve cover change? It would almost indicate that this is the source for most of the blow by and by reducing it there you make the most impact.

Maybe the dirty side is too risky in terms of EPA issues for GM to allow for customer use. They are probably assuming that the clean side will be left installed.

intensifi · 01-10-2013, 06:40 PM

I'm not an expert but...

The more I look at it, this kit really looks like a breather (using the stock air filter) with an air/oil separator and catch can (or reservoir) below it to minimize the chance that any oil would go back through the intake air tube and thus flow into the throttle body. I'd like to know if after hard driving it has any captured oil in it or does it let the oil drain back into the engine when the back pressure subsides.

It sounds like you'd still need/want a traditional dirty side catch can even with this installed.

I'd also guess this design does not have a one way valve (air in only). Because of that, you'd have no chance of making it a street legal component because of emission restrictions.

beany323 · 01-10-2013, 07:32 PM

not sure i grasp the catch can vs/needing the pcv oil sep.

not going to race my car at all so it doenst matter to the weekend driver?

(to behonest i was trying to keep my milage low.. i don't think i will.. gotta love the v8)

thanks for the stupid question on my part.

Mikamaro · 05-09-2013, 03:18 PM

Question:
For those of you that have installed the oil separator, What do we do with the oem connector? (from the airbox to the head cylinder)
I guess to need to remove it and use the cap as in Figure B?
Correct me please if I'm wrong.

slick rick · 05-09-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beany323

not sure i grasp the catch can vs/needing the pcv oil sep.

not going to race my car at all so it doenst matter to the weekend driver?

(to behonest i was trying to keep my milage low.. i don't think i will.. gotta love the v8)

thanks for the stupid question on my part.

If you plan on keeping your car for a long time then they are worth it.

TedW · 06-03-2013, 10:06 AM

My separator is being installed. Hope to pick up the new 1LE later today.

gajagfan · 06-03-2013, 10:08 AM

We picked up our car Friday night, and the separator was installed. I am going to leave it on.

Camaro Dude · 07-23-2013, 10:34 PM

Was wondering what that white box was in the trunk with that part inside and the Oil Separator instructions sheets. Procrastinated until tonight to research it, came across this thread.

Thank you!

..So who here has done BOTH dirty side and clean side?

I have 700km on the odometer, I need to make a decision ASAP now that the engine is still fresh, what should I do?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-23-2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

Was wondering what that white box was in the trunk with that part inside and the Oil Separator instructions sheets. Procrastinated until tonight to research it, came across this thread.

Thank you!

..So who here has done BOTH dirty side and clean side?

I have 700km on the odometer, I need to make a decision ASAP now that the engine is still fresh, what should I do?

You've got time to research and make a good decision...don't rush for that reason - I promise the engine won't blow up.

markgws6 · 07-23-2013, 11:05 PM

Can having this part installed make the engine idle "rough"? The dealer installed it on my car already and my engine idle bucks and jumps around like the car has a severe duty cam in it.

flyinlow · 07-24-2013, 08:15 AM

I don't think so, mine is installed and idles fine.

SC2150 · 07-24-2013, 08:34 AM

If installed properly this has NO effect on fuel trims or idle.

Excellent for the clean side.

10-24-2012, 07:15 PM	#29
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10-25-2012, 09:25 PM	#30
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	Will. This kit work on a l99. __________________

01-10-2013, 06:40 PM	#32
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	I'm not an expert but... The more I look at it, this kit really looks like a breather (using the stock air filter) with an air/oil separator and catch can (or reservoir) below it to minimize the chance that any oil would go back through the intake air tube and thus flow into the throttle body. I'd like to know if after hard driving it has any captured oil in it or does it let the oil drain back into the engine when the back pressure subsides. It sounds like you'd still need/want a traditional dirty side catch can even with this installed. I'd also guess this design does not have a one way valve (air in only). Because of that, you'd have no chance of making it a street legal component because of emission restrictions. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-10-2013, 07:32 PM	#33
beany323 Drives: Camaro 2SS /RS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Cali. Posts: 1,566 View My Garage	not sure i grasp the catch can vs/needing the pcv oil sep. not going to race my car at all so it doenst matter to the weekend driver? (to behonest i was trying to keep my milage low.. i don't think i will.. gotta love the v8) thanks for the stupid question on my part. __________________ "The fact the GT500 can barely beat a $37k car with 200 less horsepower speaks volumes. There are about a million mods you can do to a LS3 to make a Camaro do the 1/4 faster then a GT500." (Vroom.) Updated w/ Willow Springs: 1. Nissan GTR Track Pack 1:19.6 2. Ducati 1198 S 1:19.7 3. Nissan GTR 1:20.3 4. Corvette Z06 1:20.4 5. Audi R8 V10 Plus 1:22.0 6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:22.3 7. CAMARO SS 1LE 1:22.7 8. Shelby GT 500 1:23.5 9. Mustang Gt Track Pack 1:25.8

05-09-2013, 03:18 PM	#34
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	Question: For those of you that have installed the oil separator, What do we do with the oem connector? (from the airbox to the head cylinder) I guess to need to remove it and use the cap as in Figure B? Correct me please if I'm wrong. __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

06-03-2013, 10:06 AM	#36
TedW Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 31 View My Garage	My separator is being installed. Hope to pick up the new 1LE later today.

06-03-2013, 10:08 AM	#37
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	We picked up our car Friday night, and the separator was installed. I am going to leave it on.

07-23-2013, 10:34 PM	#38
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Was wondering what that white box was in the trunk with that part inside and the Oil Separator instructions sheets. Procrastinated until tonight to research it, came across this thread. Thank you! ..So who here has done BOTH dirty side and clean side? I have 700km on the odometer, I need to make a decision ASAP now that the engine is still fresh, what should I do?

07-23-2013, 11:05 PM	#40
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Can having this part installed make the engine idle "rough"? The dealer installed it on my car already and my engine idle bucks and jumps around like the car has a severe duty cam in it. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

07-24-2013, 08:15 AM	#41
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	I don't think so, mine is installed and idles fine.

07-24-2013, 08:34 AM	#42
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	If installed properly this has NO effect on fuel trims or idle. Excellent for the clean side.