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Old 05-07-2013, 05:36 PM   #1
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Question Catch Can

I want to get a catch can for my 2013 ls3, what are your opinions on the best quality and function.
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Old 05-07-2013, 05:41 PM   #2
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RX or Elite Engineering are the best. Which one to chose depends on your preferred draining method and the availability.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. We offer both.

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Old 05-07-2013, 05:48 PM   #3
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I have an Elite Engineering catch can. Easy to install and it works the way it's supposed to.
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Old 05-07-2013, 05:52 PM   #4
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I like RX. Just my opinion. Looks good and does job intended.
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Old 05-07-2013, 05:57 PM   #5
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I like my RX! Easy to operate, works good, looks good!
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:01 PM   #6
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Elite Engineering and RX are definitely very good catch cans. Right now availability is probably the biggest factor between the two.
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:05 PM   #7
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We'll be releasing ours shortly as well, just working on the bracket design! Here's a teaser,

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Old 05-07-2013, 06:40 PM   #8
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Elite is very well made simple, but very functional design. Works well and is simple to install and empty. Less parts=less things to go wrong.
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:57 PM   #9
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Why a catch can? What is it's purpose on a stock motor?
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:58 PM   #10
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Why a catch can? What is it's purpose on a stock motor?
prevent oil from getting into the intake
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Old 05-07-2013, 07:42 PM   #11
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As people already stated the Top 2 brands. I have RX, but I think if I were to do it all over again I would go with Elite Engineering just because draining it is very easy. Elite Engineering you just unscrew the bottom half of the container and dump it. On the RX there is a wing nut on the bottom and can be confusing to some if the valve is in the open or closed position.
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:18 PM   #12
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I have a RX catch can, mainly because Tracy's shop is about 5 miles from my house.
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:20 PM   #13
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As people already stated the Top 2 brands. I have RX, but I think if I were to do it all over again I would go with Elite Engineering just because draining it is very easy. Elite Engineering you just unscrew the bottom half of the container and dump it. On the RX there is a wing nut on the bottom and can be confusing to some if the valve is in the open or closed position.
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:21 PM   #14
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Why a catch can? What is it's purpose on a stock motor?
Give the thread below a look. I wrote it to answer this exact question. If you have any other questions feel free to send me a private message.

The "Catch Can" Explained!
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