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Monty Burns · 02-17-2020, 09:30 AM

Purchased a 2013 Blue Ray Metallic 2LT on January 25th. One owner, clean Carfax with 54,000 miles. During my initial research, I came across the need for an Oil Catch Can. Is this essential for my model year? Have any owners installed this part? All thoughts, experiences, and comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! : )

BLU DUCE · 02-17-2020, 09:42 AM

First congrats on the 5TH Gen. There are so many owners on here that have catch cans and different makers models. I have had mine on for nine years. My personnel opinion I wouldn't be with out it for the oil it catches.

GearheadSS · 02-17-2020, 09:54 AM

Personally, I don't think it's needed. I've never run one.

Vipercar · 02-17-2020, 10:13 AM

Welcome to the club! I have had one on for ten years and am pleased with the oil that it catches. You will find mixed opinions on this site regarding catch cans but I feel that at the worst it does no damage and at the best it really saves the engine. Good luck with your decision.

Black_SS10 · 02-17-2020, 10:19 AM

Congrats and welcome! I agree with what has been said. There's mixed feelings on catch cans. I run one and I'm happy with it. My intake manifold stays much cleaner. They are more important on DI (direct injection) engines. Helps to reduce oil ingestion that can contribute to coking on the valves.

This link can help illustrate the need for one on DI engines.

https://www.moderncamaro.com/forum/g...#/topics/52026

ariZona28 · 02-17-2020, 11:26 AM

I installed a catch can from Radium Engineering on my '15 LFX. Catch can is a good idea too reduce carbon build-up on intake valves of GDI engines. After exhausting research I decided their universal unit installed on the "dirty side" was appropriate for my application. Well made unit, very good customer service. Check out their website and/or give them a call.

Monty Burns · 02-17-2020, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

First congrats on the 5TH Gen. There are so many owners on here that have catch cans and different makers models. I have had mine on for nine years. My personnel opinion I wouldn't be with out it for the oil it catches.

Thanks, Blue, for the quick reply. Your car is beautiful!!! What a sweet ride! Looks like I’m off to buy a catch can. How often do you have to empty it?

BLU DUCE · 02-17-2020, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty Burns

Thanks, Blue, for the quick reply. Your car is beautiful!!! What a sweet ride! Looks like I’m off to buy a catch can. How often do you have to empty it?

I check mine twice a year also if I had run it hard.

Camaro2ss2010 · 02-17-2020, 08:51 PM

Asking about a catch can is “almost” as bad as asking opinions on an intake. I have the elite engineering catch can with check valve and am glad I chose to install it.

Sxren_Camaro'13 · 02-18-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I installed a catch can from Radium Engineering on my '15 LFX. Catch can is a good idea too reduce carbon build-up on intake valves of GDI engines. After exhausting research I decided their universal unit installed on the "dirty side" was appropriate for my application. Well made unit, very good customer service. Check out their website and/or give them a call.

what is that thing above the catch can ive always wondered the oval looking thing

Sir Nuke · 02-19-2020, 05:28 AM

CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

redcoats1976 · 02-19-2020, 03:23 PM

i believe it depends on how much blow by your engine has.if you are adding oil between every 5,000 mile change a catch can is probably money well spent.mines not using any oil,hence i feel it would be a waste of money.

Greenhornet2 · 02-19-2020, 09:46 PM

A catch can is never a bad idea. Absolutely necessary? No. It will help with less maintenance cost down the road. Boosted, yes you really should run catch can.

Deputy347k9 · 02-20-2020, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty Burns

Purchased a 2013 Blue Ray Metallic 2LT on January 25th. One owner, clean Carfax with 54,000 miles. During my initial research, I came across the need for an Oil Catch Can. Is this essential for my model year? Have any owners installed this part? All thoughts, experiences, and comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! : )

First and foremost; "Welcome" to the Forum and congratulations on your new ride.

I own a 2014 2LT/RS that now has just over 30K on the clock. I installed an "Elite Engineering" catch can system and have had no regrets. I only use Royal Purple HPS 3W30 oil and change the oil and filter no more than 4K miles. At about 2K miles I always check drain the catch can. I get very little residue oil, maybe an ounce, but looking at it I would not want it going back into the engine.

Guess having a catch can is like wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle, you don't really need it, might never see the benefit of having one, but.... it may someday prevent you from cracking your egg!

What to hell... go for it!
Larry

02-17-2020, 09:30 AM	#1
Monty Burns Drives: 2013 Chevrolet 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Richmond Posts: 17	Hello, Everyone! New member here. First Question Ever! Purchased a 2013 Blue Ray Metallic 2LT on January 25th. One owner, clean Carfax with 54,000 miles. During my initial research, I came across the need for an Oil Catch Can. Is this essential for my model year? Have any owners installed this part? All thoughts, experiences, and comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! : )

02-17-2020, 09:42 AM	#2
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	First congrats on the 5TH Gen. There are so many owners on here that have catch cans and different makers models. I have had mine on for nine years. My personnel opinion I wouldn't be with out it for the oil it catches. __________________

02-17-2020, 10:19 AM	#5
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Congrats and welcome! I agree with what has been said. There's mixed feelings on catch cans. I run one and I'm happy with it. My intake manifold stays much cleaner. They are more important on DI (direct injection) engines. Helps to reduce oil ingestion that can contribute to coking on the valves. This link can help illustrate the need for one on DI engines. https://www.moderncamaro.com/forum/g...#/topics/52026 __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come. Last edited by Black_SS10; 02-17-2020 at 10:24 AM. Reason: Added link

02-17-2020, 11:26 AM	#6
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	I installed a catch can from Radium Engineering on my '15 LFX. Catch can is a good idea too reduce carbon build-up on intake valves of GDI engines. After exhausting research I decided their universal unit installed on the "dirty side" was appropriate for my application. Well made unit, very good customer service. Check out their website and/or give them a call. Attached Images

02-19-2020, 05:28 AM	#11
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

02-17-2020, 09:54 AM	#3
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,970 View My Garage	Personally, I don't think it's needed. I've never run one.

02-17-2020, 10:13 AM	#4
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Welcome to the club! I have had one on for ten years and am pleased with the oil that it catches. You will find mixed opinions on this site regarding catch cans but I feel that at the worst it does no damage and at the best it really saves the engine. Good luck with your decision.

02-17-2020, 08:51 PM	#9
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Asking about a catch can is “almost” as bad as asking opinions on an intake. I have the elite engineering catch can with check valve and am glad I chose to install it.

02-19-2020, 03:23 PM	#12
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i believe it depends on how much blow by your engine has.if you are adding oil between every 5,000 mile change a catch can is probably money well spent.mines not using any oil,hence i feel it would be a waste of money.

02-19-2020, 09:46 PM	#13
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	A catch can is never a bad idea. Absolutely necessary? No. It will help with less maintenance cost down the road. Boosted, yes you really should run catch can. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane