sickspeed oil catch can
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sickspeed oil catch can
Has anyone tried the sickspeed oil catch can? It seems like a good price but I'm not a fan of the label on it. Does it peel off?
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
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That appears to be a Chinese copy of the original Greddy catch can from Japan. Had one years ago in my Supra Turbo. There are many just like it without the logo. Here is one: https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/prod...roductid=17125
Just be aware that can is not baffled. I ended up adding some copper mesh inside of mine.
Just be aware that can is not baffled. I ended up adding some copper mesh inside of mine.
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Have never heard of that product, but if you get one, post up a review.
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That appears to be a Chinese copy of the original Greddy catch can from Japan. Had one years ago in my Supra Turbo. There are many just like it without the logo. Here is one: https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/prod...roductid=17125
Just be aware that can is not baffled. I ended up adding some copper mesh inside of mine.
Just be aware that can is not baffled. I ended up adding some copper mesh inside of mine.
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well that's the reason I'm buying/installing one. I just didn't want to spend $150+ on it. I figured any and all oil catch cans did that, baffled or not.
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A baffled/diffused/filtered catch can will allow the oil and condensation to properly cool and disperse from vapor back to liquid. They allow droplets, vapor and particles to merge and form into a larger liquid state and collect into a more controllable form. Basically, a generic catch can with no baffle/media inside will catch less liquid. More will be pushed back into your intake.
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Let me ask your opinion; I have a new to me 03 Z06 with 58K miles. I have no maintenance history for the car. When I bought it I changed the oil, filter, differential, and transmission fluid all with amsoil. I drive the car approximately 30 miles a week. Last week the add oil indicator came on and the car took over a quart of oil. That means it burned over a quart of oil in three months. This is my first corvette and that seems like its a little excessive. I read on this forum that a oil catch can may help the car burn less oil. The only mod on the car is a Basinni exhaust... opinion?
also, I'm going to change plugs and wires in the next few weeks since I have no idea how old they are.
also, I'm going to change plugs and wires in the next few weeks since I have no idea how old they are.
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Not all CC's are created equal, there is more to it than just a can. It will help to keep oil out of the intake, but it won't help your consumption problem, you will not reuse the oil/waste.
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I have heard of some C-5s using oil I see it on here from time to time ,I am not sure were the oil consumption comes from I am thinking GM did something wrong inside the motor need to do some research and find out what went wrong with the build of that motor ,sorry catch can will not help that .. Got to say it : unless you put it at the exhaust to catch the oil coming out of the pipe.. Sorry had to say it ..
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I know the catch can isn't going to solve my oil burning issue. I just figured its better to have the excess oil loss go into a can than back into the engine. If anyone has any constructive answers on here I'm willing to listen and appreciate your experience in helping an honest question.
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Let me ask your opinion; I have a new to me 03 Z06 with 58K miles. I have no maintenance history for the car. When I bought it I changed the oil, filter, differential, and transmission fluid all with amsoil. I drive the car approximately 30 miles a week. Last week the add oil indicator came on and the car took over a quart of oil. That means it burned over a quart of oil in three months. This is my first corvette and that seems like its a little excessive. I read on this forum that a oil catch can may help the car burn less oil. The only mod on the car is a Basinni exhaust... opinion?
also, I'm going to change plugs and wires in the next few weeks since I have no idea how old they are.
also, I'm going to change plugs and wires in the next few weeks since I have no idea how old they are.
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I agree with this...There is likely a leak somewhere!
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Let me ask your opinion; I have a new to me 03 Z06 with 58K miles. I have no maintenance history for the car. When I bought it I changed the oil, filter, differential, and transmission fluid all with amsoil. I drive the car approximately 30 miles a week. Last week the add oil indicator came on and the car took over a quart of oil. That means it burned over a quart of oil in three months. This is my first corvette and that seems like its a little excessive. I read on this forum that a oil catch can may help the car burn less oil. The only mod on the car is a Basinni exhaust... opinion?
also, I'm going to change plugs and wires in the next few weeks since I have no idea how old they are.
also, I'm going to change plugs and wires in the next few weeks since I have no idea how old they are.
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