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iDivinst · 11-10-2019, 06:19 PM

I just installed the catch can on my 2012 lfx. Is it supposed to be making a little hissing sound out of the can? It sounds more like air coming out.

DSX_Camaro · 11-10-2019, 06:43 PM

Yeah, mine has always sounded like it has a vacuum leak. It doesn't because all the fittings are sealed but I assume that's how it's supposed to be.

iDivinst · 11-11-2019, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Yeah, mine has always sounded like it has a vacuum leak. It doesn't because all the fittings are sealed but I assume that's how it's supposed to be.

There’s also a little ticking I can hear while the car is quiet and in idle. Like a feint clock tick.

DSX_Camaro · 11-11-2019, 11:11 AM

That could be the direct injection system. It is a distinct "tick" noise.

iDivinst · 11-11-2019, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

That could be the direct injection system. It is a distinct "tick" noise.

So I have nothing to worry about?

blackswan · 12-07-2019, 08:36 AM

That ticking noise might be the purge valve.

RJT Impala · 12-07-2019, 01:25 PM

Direct injection ticking and purge valve ticking are both normal.

ariZona28 · 12-25-2019, 11:42 AM

Which can did you go with? 2 port or 3? I've been trying to get in contact with Elite Engineering but when ever I call they are "on the other line" or "in the shop". Got a generic email response from them but I'd like talk to someone since I have several technical questions.

TommyTheCat · 12-26-2019, 04:31 PM

I went with a 2-port catch can

ElderJ · 12-29-2019, 01:59 PM

I installed the Elite Engineering 2-port can several months ago. Install was easy, and it's captured quite a bit of oil and gunk since then.
I, too, just noticed the hissing sound recently. Not sure why I hadn't noticed it before. Anyway, from what I've read online, the manufacturers claim that some noise may be heard from the air pressure within the hoses, especially on longer hoses.

I haven't noticed any performance issues with my car. The hoses seem tight and clamped down to me, and the can is screwed on tight as well, so I've just disregarded it.

BRZN · 01-04-2020, 05:55 AM

2 Port here, and it's catching quite a bit of oil.

Audy · 01-05-2020, 05:17 PM

I have catch can elite and really works I love its

Tajefe Couple · 01-05-2020, 06:11 PM

I have the same hiss since install a few years ago. Tried several different setups with the vacuum lines and nothing helped. Spoke with them at Elite a few times and they tried to help and even sent some new clamps to try. Just got use to the hiss and after seeing the sludge it captures wouldn't run without one. Have one on my SS to but it doesn't seem as necessary since it's not DI. Don't ever capture much in it but still keep running it.

Audy · 01-05-2020, 06:54 PM

I post video on YouTube elite catch can and see how much oil capture I love this elite really do the job

11-10-2019, 06:19 PM	#1
iDivinst Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: North Carolina Posts: 34	Installed Elite Engineering Catch Can I just installed the catch can on my 2012 lfx. Is it supposed to be making a little hissing sound out of the can? It sounds more like air coming out.

11-10-2019, 06:43 PM	#2
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Yeah, mine has always sounded like it has a vacuum leak. It doesn't because all the fittings are sealed but I assume that's how it's supposed to be. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

11-11-2019, 11:11 AM	#4
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	That could be the direct injection system. It is a distinct "tick" noise. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

12-25-2019, 11:42 AM	#8
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,223	Which can did you go with? 2 port or 3? I've been trying to get in contact with Elite Engineering but when ever I call they are "on the other line" or "in the shop". Got a generic email response from them but I'd like talk to someone since I have several technical questions. Attached Images

01-04-2020, 05:55 AM	#11
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	2 Port here, and it's catching quite a bit of oil. __________________

12-07-2019, 08:36 AM	#6
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	That ticking noise might be the purge valve.

12-07-2019, 01:25 PM	#7
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Direct injection ticking and purge valve ticking are both normal.

12-26-2019, 04:31 PM	#9
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	I went with a 2-port catch can

12-29-2019, 01:59 PM	#10
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	I installed the Elite Engineering 2-port can several months ago. Install was easy, and it's captured quite a bit of oil and gunk since then. I, too, just noticed the hissing sound recently. Not sure why I hadn't noticed it before. Anyway, from what I've read online, the manufacturers claim that some noise may be heard from the air pressure within the hoses, especially on longer hoses. I haven't noticed any performance issues with my car. The hoses seem tight and clamped down to me, and the can is screwed on tight as well, so I've just disregarded it.

01-05-2020, 05:17 PM	#12
Audy CAMARO RS M6 Drives: Camaro RS v6 2014 M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 25	I have catch can elite and really works I love its

01-05-2020, 06:11 PM	#13
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	I have the same hiss since install a few years ago. Tried several different setups with the vacuum lines and nothing helped. Spoke with them at Elite a few times and they tried to help and even sent some new clamps to try. Just got use to the hiss and after seeing the sludge it captures wouldn't run without one. Have one on my SS to but it doesn't seem as necessary since it's not DI. Don't ever capture much in it but still keep running it. __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

01-05-2020, 06:54 PM	#14
Audy CAMARO RS M6 Drives: Camaro RS v6 2014 M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 25	I post video on YouTube elite catch can and see how much oil capture I love this elite really do the job