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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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Just wondering if anyone recommends a good oil catch can that's well made, easy to clean out disassemble and assemble..

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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 11:51 AM
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I just picked up an Elite Engineering catch can from a forum member here at a great price. Very well made and easy to clean out.
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 2_hotty
I just picked up an Elite Engineering catch can from a forum member here at a great price. Very well made and easy to clean out.
and they look good.
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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Elite Engineering has an excellent product.
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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I run an Elite Engineering catch can on my C5. It's a very well made product and it works very well. B
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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Elite engineering here as well. Very easy to install and does the job
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 10:23 PM
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I have the elite as well. It's a great piece imo
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Titan22
Just wondering if anyone recommends a good oil catch can that's well made, easy to clean out disassemble and assemble..

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I installed this clear one drains easy..plug. notice when full Works .awsome. bought off eBay.

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happy to help with any info I could provide on my stuff

www.mightymousesolutions.com



the mild system for example is about 90% efficient and has an integrated pressure release

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Another satisfied Elite Engineering customer here...
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingjoey
I installed this clear one drains easy..plug. notice when full Works .awsome. bought off eBay.
I hope you didn't pay to much for that on ebay, it's a harbor freight filter. I'm using the slightly bigger model and it's working fine also.
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