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ActNup NY · 03-07-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ss-booya

Elite

+1

HeritageLS · 03-07-2013, 09:18 PM

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My catch can drained after 3500 miles

Yeah I'd say they're important

SC2150 · 03-27-2013, 09:40 AM

Bumping this back up for all the pictures and info.

air1kdf · 03-28-2013, 10:23 PM

Damn, I made it though the whole thread. Funny how it's changed. Bump for great info from SC2150 on page 4.

I have 18k miles on my V8, and looked at my TB. It had a slight film, then I opened the TB. Damn, it was completely covered in oil. Worse is that it's burnt black oil on the other side of the TB plate. I wiped it out, the best I could. So each to his own, I'm doing something with mine, that's for damn sure.

Also I didn't know that the vapors can reduce octane rating, or decrease gas mileage.

And just to keep this interesting. For those that are car people, that think that this kind of oil ingestion is OK to burn and turn into carbon buildup inside the engine. Do you realize how hard that carbon is? Do you know what happens when it comes loose?

SC2150 · 03-29-2013, 09:40 AM

Very abrasive, and when small particles break loose (they do) some are forced between the pistons and cylinder walls hence the scouring we see when doing rebuilds. Also, glowing carbon will pre-ignite the mixture befor the spark plug causing detonation.

SC2150 · 03-29-2013, 09:44 AM

Also, click on this link to see pictures posted by techs for every domestic and foreign auto manufacturer (and a few motor cyles) to show how wide spread this issue is:

http://www.google.com/search?q=intak...w=2021&bih=875

These are pictures from the actual techs tearing these motors down and show before and after physical cleaning, etc.

Angrybird 12 · 04-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Here is what my RX catch can had in it after 3,500 miles
The cup is about the same size as the catch can itself.

Elite Engineering · 04-12-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

And no catchcan is needed (by the naysayers that have never torn a motor down!)

Exactly!

SC2150 · 04-18-2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

Exactly!

SC2150 · 04-23-2013, 06:16 PM

Bumping this back up for those that want the education. Look at the pictures and detailed explanations of all to understand.

SC2150 · 06-11-2013, 03:02 PM

Bumping this back up for those that think "all cans are the same"

Glen e · 06-23-2013, 12:03 AM

I have read all the catch can articles here and have one on order. But I am not sure I need it. I'm getting the idea it's good for guys who use the car to perform. I do not. I am retired, and bought it to run around town - truthfully it's been a boyhood dream to own a SS camaro, I love it. I drive only about 6K a year - never on the interstate, just around town. Do I need one? In two years I'm trading it on a new Vette, also a dream of mine...so what's the verdict? - should I install one?
thanks to the experts in advance!

Sftshldr · 06-23-2013, 10:06 AM

If you plan on only owing it 2 years then a catch can's extra cost wouldn't benefit you. Your engine, yes, you, no. I use the EE can and have since around 30 miles. Did the aggressive engine break-in process and during that time found a few ounces of oil in the can. I plan on keeping my car though ... so the catch can and the clean air side 1LE Air Oil separator are on my car.

Lucky ZL1 · 01-22-2014, 06:29 PM

Has anyone used the G8 bracket with the Elite can on a ZL1 with a CAI? I ordered this setup today from Maryland Speed.

04-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#217
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Here is what my RX catch can had in it after 3,500 miles The cup is about the same size as the catch can itself. Attached Images __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-23-2013, 12:03 AM	#222
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I have read all the catch can articles here and have one on order. But I am not sure I need it. I'm getting the idea it's good for guys who use the car to perform. I do not. I am retired, and bought it to run around town - truthfully it's been a boyhood dream to own a SS camaro, I love it. I drive only about 6K a year - never on the interstate, just around town. Do I need one? In two years I'm trading it on a new Vette, also a dream of mine...so what's the verdict? - should I install one? thanks to the experts in advance! __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-23-2013, 10:06 AM	#223
Sftshldr Beast Rider Drives: 2017 ZL1 BLK A10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL. Posts: 293 View My Garage	If you plan on only owing it 2 years then a catch can's extra cost wouldn't benefit you. Your engine, yes, you, no. I use the EE can and have since around 30 miles. Did the aggressive engine break-in process and during that time found a few ounces of oil in the can. I plan on keeping my car though ... so the catch can and the clean air side 1LE Air Oil separator are on my car. __________________ *"Just looking fast* is sometimes all it takes!!!"**

03-07-2013, 09:18 PM	#212
HeritageLS Drives: 2012 1LS Camaro (Victory Red) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 372	My catch can drained after 3500 miles Yeah I'd say they're important

03-27-2013, 09:40 AM	#213
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Bumping this back up for all the pictures and info.

03-28-2013, 10:23 PM	#214
air1kdf Drives: his 45th SS everywhere Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 146	Damn, I made it though the whole thread. Funny how it's changed. Bump for great info from SC2150 on page 4. I have 18k miles on my V8, and looked at my TB. It had a slight film, then I opened the TB. Damn, it was completely covered in oil. Worse is that it's burnt black oil on the other side of the TB plate. I wiped it out, the best I could. So each to his own, I'm doing something with mine, that's for damn sure. Also I didn't know that the vapors can reduce octane rating, or decrease gas mileage. And just to keep this interesting. For those that are car people, that think that this kind of oil ingestion is OK to burn and turn into carbon buildup inside the engine. Do you realize how hard that carbon is? Do you know what happens when it comes loose?

03-29-2013, 09:40 AM	#215
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Very abrasive, and when small particles break loose (they do) some are forced between the pistons and cylinder walls hence the scouring we see when doing rebuilds. Also, glowing carbon will pre-ignite the mixture befor the spark plug causing detonation.

03-29-2013, 09:44 AM	#216
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Also, click on this link to see pictures posted by techs for every domestic and foreign auto manufacturer (and a few motor cyles) to show how wide spread this issue is: http://www.google.com/search?q=intak...w=2021&bih=875 These are pictures from the actual techs tearing these motors down and show before and after physical cleaning, etc.

04-23-2013, 06:16 PM	#220
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Bumping this back up for those that want the education. Look at the pictures and detailed explanations of all to understand.

06-11-2013, 03:02 PM	#221
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Bumping this back up for those that think "all cans are the same"

01-22-2014, 06:29 PM	#224
Lucky ZL1 Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Jersey Posts: 8	Has anyone used the G8 bracket with the Elite can on a ZL1 with a CAI? I ordered this setup today from Maryland Speed.