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jravenfan · 10-09-2018, 05:01 PM

So I installed the Elite E2 Catch can after my supper charger install. I did not have a catch can previously.
Checked after 500 miles only a few drops, checked today after an additional 1100 miles and only a little (see pic).
Should I be happy that not that much oil is there or concerned that it's not working correctly. Looking at some catch can vids on youtube they seem to catch a lot more.

KillboyPowerhead · 10-09-2018, 06:03 PM

Not sure how much is typical or what "should be", but in my case I go 6000 - 7000 km (say 4000 miles) between oil changes (I just go by the oil life meter from the car) and always fill about 20 - 25% of the E2 can. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic, if that makes any difference.

Welker2 · 10-09-2018, 07:57 PM

OP: You have a V8, what you are seeing is normal & why a catch can isn't as needed as it is on the V6s.

NC_SS · 10-09-2018, 08:28 PM

Looks like condensation

I got a milky texture in mine back when I had it, unless you have blowby the only thing your elite can will catch is condensation from the V8

Perfectly normal and seems like your can is doing it's job!

nancygrl · 10-10-2018, 08:57 AM

I only had a little bit like yours when I had my '11 SS. Seems your rings are sealing very well and as others have stated you're catching the oily condensation.

J Rod · 10-10-2018, 08:58 AM

For some reason I seem to get a lot more in the catch can on my truck (5.7L Hemi) than I do in my car.

christianchevell · 10-10-2018, 09:38 PM

Having had a supercharger install you should have been directed to use the right routing of the hoses and couple check valves because your FI which may affect how much you get. For me N/A I may get a ounce per 5k oil change with my Driven racing ls30 oil in my Elite catch can and my rings are sealed well along with my heads...I have a engine with 15 K or so on it , not the original either......And yes it was broken in right as was the CAM. Your check valves should stop more oil flow than a unchecked catch can system IMO.

NC_SS · 10-11-2018, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Rod

For some reason I seem to get a lot more in the catch can on my truck (5.7L Hemi) than I do in my car.

Do those 5.7's burn any oil?

jravenfan · 10-11-2018, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianchevell

Having had a supercharger install you should have been directed to use the right routing of the hoses and couple check valves because your FI which may affect how much you get. For me N/A I may get a ounce per 5k oil change with my Driven racing ls30 oil in my Elite catch can and my rings are sealed well along with my heads...I have a engine with 15 K or so on it , not the original either......And yes it was broken in right as was the CAM. Your check valves should stop more oil flow than a unchecked catch can system IMO.

I have the check valves and it's routed correctly.

J Rod · 10-12-2018, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NC_SS

Do those 5.7's burn any oil?

Nope, not mine anyway. I change it every 5k miles and it's always at the same level.

Elite Engineering · 10-12-2018, 11:28 AM

Can you send us or post pictures of your hose routing? If rings are seated real well that may be normal, but lets see how it is routed and we can advise.

Thanks!

Tech@EliteEngineeringUSA.com

Sales@EliteEngineeringUSA.com

jravenfan · 10-12-2018, 05:48 PM

I color coded it: it's an L99
Red line from rear of Drivers side valve cover to center of can.
Yellow line from can to vacuum barb on Supercharger with check valve flowing away from can

Green line from can to just in front of throttle body with check valve flowing away from can

Blue line from clean side separator to intake tube.

christianchevell · 10-14-2018, 08:39 AM

Frankly his catch can looks suspiciously like a Styrofoam cup with a zip tie in it to me.....lol

gringo · 10-14-2018, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianchevell

Frankly his catch can looks suspiciously like a Styrofoam cup with a zip tie in it to me.....lol

That's called the hardcore "ghetto style" catch can mod.

10-09-2018, 05:01 PM	#1
jravenfan Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eldersburg MD Posts: 377	should I be happy or concerned catch can So I installed the Elite E2 Catch can after my supper charger install. I did not have a catch can previously. Checked after 500 miles only a few drops, checked today after an additional 1100 miles and only a little (see pic). Should I be happy that not that much oil is there or concerned that it's not working correctly. Looking at some catch can vids on youtube they seem to catch a lot more. Attached Images __________________

10-09-2018, 06:03 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Not sure how much is typical or what "should be", but in my case I go 6000 - 7000 km (say 4000 miles) between oil changes (I just go by the oil life meter from the car) and always fill about 20 - 25% of the E2 can. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic, if that makes any difference. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

10-09-2018, 07:57 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	OP: You have a V8, what you are seeing is normal & why a catch can isn't as needed as it is on the V6s. __________________

10-09-2018, 08:28 PM	#4
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Looks like condensation I got a milky texture in mine back when I had it, unless you have blowby the only thing your elite can will catch is condensation from the V8 Perfectly normal and seems like your can is doing it's job! __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

10-10-2018, 08:58 AM	#6
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	For some reason I seem to get a lot more in the catch can on my truck (5.7L Hemi) than I do in my car. __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

10-10-2018, 08:57 AM	#5
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	I only had a little bit like yours when I had my '11 SS. Seems your rings are sealing very well and as others have stated you're catching the oily condensation.

10-10-2018, 09:38 PM	#7
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Having had a supercharger install you should have been directed to use the right routing of the hoses and couple check valves because your FI which may affect how much you get. For me N/A I may get a ounce per 5k oil change with my Driven racing ls30 oil in my Elite catch can and my rings are sealed well along with my heads...I have a engine with 15 K or so on it , not the original either......And yes it was broken in right as was the CAM. Your check valves should stop more oil flow than a unchecked catch can system IMO. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

10-12-2018, 11:28 AM	#11
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,381	Can you send us or post pictures of your hose routing? If rings are seated real well that may be normal, but lets see how it is routed and we can advise. Thanks! Tech@EliteEngineeringUSA.com Sales@EliteEngineeringUSA.com

10-12-2018, 05:48 PM	#12
jravenfan Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eldersburg MD Posts: 377	I color coded it: it's an L99 Red line from rear of Drivers side valve cover to center of can. Yellow line from can to vacuum barb on Supercharger with check valve flowing away from can Green line from can to just in front of throttle body with check valve flowing away from can Blue line from clean side separator to intake tube. Attached Images __________________

10-14-2018, 08:39 AM	#13
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Frankly his catch can looks suspiciously like a Styrofoam cup with a zip tie in it to me.....lol __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop