03-24-2019, 10:25 AM | #1 |
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Catch Can
Did some searching on this site and on internet about catch cans, pros and cons. One article off this site talked about in some situations you may need 2 catch can setups if the factory pvc system is a certain way. Some articles said a little oil by passing is good for engine life. So is a catch can a real must for a 2010 Camaro ss L99 ?
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03-24-2019, 10:32 AM | #2 |
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You will likely get lots of opinions on this but I say it isn't needed as the L99 is port injected so the fuel washes over the valves to help keep them clean. On a direct injected engine I think a CC is a good idea to reduce valve coking since the fuel doesn't come into contact with the valves.
If you were boosted I would say a CC is a must too but otherwise stock I really think its unnecessary. |
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03-24-2019, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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You have a detuned L99 with lower compression than the LS3 that is nine years old now. Nuf said. It is what it is so just leave it alone.
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03-24-2019, 05:16 PM | #5 |
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Careful, you’ll put you eye out with one of those things!
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03-24-2019, 06:01 PM | #6 |
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No, the L99 doesn't need catch can.
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03-24-2019, 07:00 PM | #7 |
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155K? I’m taking some comfort in that. Take that thing out for an ice cream and give it a trophy!
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03-24-2019, 07:46 PM | #8 |
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Please elaborate Since afm and vvt are the only differences from an LS3. we’re talking minutely different compression and only a few ponies difference. I’m sure plenty of L99s get driven just as hard as LS3s.
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To each their own I believe any LS3 L99 or any LSX engine for that matter needs a oil catch can. At 155K miles with no catch can your intake manifold is contaminated with oil there are negative effects from running no catch can good luck. I have cleaned my intake manifold and others and it is a oil mess. I highly recommend installing the Elite Engineering catch can as soon as possible. www.eliteengineering.com
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Now, if you have turbos, supercharger or are otherwise heavily modified, then there is a definite benefit; also, if you have direct injection, one is highly recommended .
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03-24-2019, 10:58 PM | #11 |
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I don't see where it is so vital to a FI engine. If it was why didn't GM install them on all CTS v's, Z06 and ZR1's and ZL1's ? Prolly $20 item in volume for them.
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Of course people say they would just take it off the car but if the motor blows on the side of the road that may not be doable. |
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