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[Z06] New Elite Engineering pcv catch can installed
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Drifting
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New Elite Engineering pcv catch can installed
Just installed a new Elite Engineering pcv oil catch in the Z06 this morning. After seeing how much oil these catch cans collect even after only a few hundred miles, I figured it would be a good addition. If it also cuts down a little on any oil going through the exhaust, that would be a nice bonus too! I went with black to maintain a stock look. Fit and finish of this piece is second to none. I have a 2003, so that's why you see the stock pcv valve inline connected to the intake manifold.
Pic:
Just a pic of the engine bay I took while I was working:
Pic:
Just a pic of the engine bay I took while I was working:
Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
I recently switched from the CCA to the Elite can. I have to say that I'm very impressed with the Elite can. Fit and finish is impeccable, but the best thing is that all you have to do is unscrew the bottom portion of the can and dump the oil, versus messing with the petcock. Mine was leaking somehow and couldn't get the sucker sealed, so I switched.
Mine is silver and looks even stealthier.
Mine is silver and looks even stealthier.
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Drifting
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From: Kaukauna WI
I recently switched from the CCA to the Elite can. I have to say that I'm very impressed with the Elite can. Fit and finish is impeccable, but the best thing is that all you have to do is unscrew the bottom portion of the can and dump the oil, versus messing with the petcock. Mine was leaking somehow and couldn't get the sucker sealed, so I switched.
Mine is silver and looks even stealthier.
Mine is silver and looks even stealthier.
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From: Beautiful CO
St. jude Donor '14
Just installed a new Elite Engineering pcv oil catch in the Z06 this morning. After seeing how much oil these catch cans collect even after only a few hundred miles, I figured it would be a good addition. If it also cuts down a little on any oil going through the exhaust, that would be a nice bonus too! I went with black to maintain a stock look. Fit and finish of this piece is second to none. I have a 2003, so that's why you see the stock pcv valve inline connected to the intake manifold.
Pic:
Just a pic of the engine bay I took while I was working:
Pic:
Just a pic of the engine bay I took while I was working:
Great pictures, let us know if you have any questions,
Steve
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Drifting
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From: Kaukauna WI
So far, it's working like a charm! I'll post again in a month or so when I find out how much oil it catches.
Again, I can't give enough props to the design and quality of this piece. At first I thought it was a tad expensive, but the wonderful finish and the 2-piece screw-off design makes it completely worth it. Great product!!
Again, I can't give enough props to the design and quality of this piece. At first I thought it was a tad expensive, but the wonderful finish and the 2-piece screw-off design makes it completely worth it. Great product!!
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From: Belleville Mich.
Must Have Z. That top section where you have the line going to the intake. Do you have to take the hose off the fitting to empty out the bottom canister? What all do you have to do to drain the lower canister, just lift up and unscrew the bottom cof the can?
Last edited by bumble-z; Aug 2, 2010 at 02:53 PM.
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Drifting
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Simple...just unscrew the bottom half of the can. It stays in place, you never have to disconnect any hoses or the can itself from the mounting bracket. Just unscrew. Cake!
Drifting
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just closed the hood on my install. i'll throw some more on top of everyone elses: what a beautiful product! that was the nicest install i think i have ever done. now i have to resist dropping the can every day to see if anything's in there.
one thing i discovered that i don't remember reading about in all the text i've seen. is that a ground wire attached from the pcv body to the head? does air movement through the plastic line cause static that needs to be discharged from the metal pcv?
mines an 02.
oops, did a catch can search and didn't realize this was in the zo6 section. gonna take it to tech.
one thing i discovered that i don't remember reading about in all the text i've seen. is that a ground wire attached from the pcv body to the head? does air movement through the plastic line cause static that needs to be discharged from the metal pcv?
mines an 02.oops, did a catch can search and didn't realize this was in the zo6 section. gonna take it to tech.
Last edited by dklowrider; Aug 6, 2010 at 06:47 PM.
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Drifting
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I suppose you could connect it to the valve cover port, but then you'd have to flip it 180 degrees so it is oriented correctly (the flow only goes one way through the valve, as you know). I simply did what the instructions said, and the car runs perfectly fine.
Racer
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From: Vancouver WA
The reason for placing the PVC valve before the catch can is so that it stays lubricated. Oil will not go through the PVC valve if the valve is after the catch can. Also, the Elite directions on their website show the PVC valve before the catch can.
This is my guess, because I have not tested it yet, with the way yours is connected you may get more oil in the catch can than if the PVC valve is before the catch can.
This is my guess, because I have not tested it yet, with the way yours is connected you may get more oil in the catch can than if the PVC valve is before the catch can.
Drifting
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From: Harrisburg Pa.
The reason for placing the PVC valve before the catch can is so that it stays lubricated. Oil will not go through the PVC valve if the valve is after the catch can. Also, the Elite directions on their website show the PVC valve before the catch can.
This is my guess, because I have not tested it yet, with the way yours is connected you may get more oil in the catch can than if the PVC valve is before the catch can.
This is my guess, because I have not tested it yet, with the way yours is connected you may get more oil in the catch can than if the PVC valve is before the catch can.
i'm not saying i know this for sure, but even though the pcv was left where it was, it was between the engine and the intake port. it should still be between the engine and the intake port, but upstream of the catch can. the pcv has a one way valve and i don't think the can should be between the engine and the one way valve.of course i could be totally wrong.
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Drifting
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Guys, I'm confused. Are you looking at the same instructions that I am? I have a 2003 Z06, and here's the installation diagram, directly from Elite Engineering's website:
As it clearly shows and states, reading left to right, the stock PCV valve sits BETWEEN the catch can OUTLET hose and the intake manifold. So that means the catch can comes PRIOR to the PCV valve. I assume Elite Engineering instructs us to do it this way for a reason? (I hope so!)
Maybe I'll send a message to Elite and ask them why they suggest the above setup, and not putting the stock PCV valve BEFORE the catch can as you guys are talking about.
Any other thoughts on this are welcome. I want to make sure I not only have the correct setup, but the best one too.
Does anyone with a 2001 to 2003 LS6 have their PCV valve BEFORE the catch can? I suppose either way would work, as long as the direction of the flow is correct.
Thanks guys.
As it clearly shows and states, reading left to right, the stock PCV valve sits BETWEEN the catch can OUTLET hose and the intake manifold. So that means the catch can comes PRIOR to the PCV valve. I assume Elite Engineering instructs us to do it this way for a reason? (I hope so!)
Maybe I'll send a message to Elite and ask them why they suggest the above setup, and not putting the stock PCV valve BEFORE the catch can as you guys are talking about.
Any other thoughts on this are welcome. I want to make sure I not only have the correct setup, but the best one too.
Does anyone with a 2001 to 2003 LS6 have their PCV valve BEFORE the catch can? I suppose either way would work, as long as the direction of the flow is correct.
Thanks guys.
Racer
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From: Vancouver WA
I am confused now too. The direction I got with my catch can said to connect the top barb fitting of the catch can to the pcv system. Apparently there are three different configurations depending on the year of the vehicle. According to their instructions, your's is connected correctly for your year.
What I don't understand is why they are different. It would seem like you would want the pcv valve lubricated, which would require the pcv valve to before the catch can. Also, it may reduce the amount of oil in the catch can. Either way it stops the oil from getting in the intake manifold. I think the configuration may only make a difference in the lifespan of the pcv valve and the amount of oil in the catch can.
What I don't understand is why they are different. It would seem like you would want the pcv valve lubricated, which would require the pcv valve to before the catch can. Also, it may reduce the amount of oil in the catch can. Either way it stops the oil from getting in the intake manifold. I think the configuration may only make a difference in the lifespan of the pcv valve and the amount of oil in the catch can.
Drifting
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yep, just like i said, i could be totally wrong. HOWEVER! the ls1 takes the hose from the end of the pcv and routes it to the can and then to the intake therefore putting it upstream of the can. so i wasn't wrong. or was i?