Catch Can
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Drifting
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$180 seems a bit steep for an aluminum can with a couple hoses on it. Is there is a less expensive one than the Elite Engineering?
I'm also starting to question the reasoning behind it. Seems like a little oil mist in the intake would help top end lubrication anyway. I guess the big question would be, is it enough oil to cause carbon deposits to form in the combustion chamber.
I'm also starting to question the reasoning behind it. Seems like a little oil mist in the intake would help top end lubrication anyway. I guess the big question would be, is it enough oil to cause carbon deposits to form in the combustion chamber.
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If you do a search, there is tons of info on Catch Cans. Here is a link to a catch can thread going on right now.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...stock-cca.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...stock-cca.html
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Here's one that's less pricey for a vendor.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...stock-cca.html
I started a thread questioning catch cans also. Some say overall it will be better on the engine to have one. Others say if GM thought it was necessary they would have put it on themselves. Good luck!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...stock-cca.html
I started a thread questioning catch cans also. Some say overall it will be better on the engine to have one. Others say if GM thought it was necessary they would have put it on themselves. Good luck!
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A catch-can couldn't hurt but I don't think using one is necessary for 'normal' street driving. My C6 is used on the track and runs at WOT much of the time. I went with the Elite Engineering catch-can. It's very well made and I especially like the fact that all the pieces-parts (needed for installation) come with it. I didn't have to spend time running around assembling a part list.
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For everyone saying they don't need one, take a look inside your intake manifold. I switched to a CH ported stock manifold and me and the mechanic were shocked on how much oil was in there. Pools of it!!! After doing research, I came to the conclusion if you mare going to keep your car long term, you need one. I purchased an Elite Engineering catch can soon after and have had it on my car for a few years. This past weekend, I removed my
Throttle Body to have it ported. I looked inside the manifold and it is clean! its your choice...but I think air is supposed be going through that thing...not oil! I'll stick with my EE catch can.
Throttle Body to have it ported. I looked inside the manifold and it is clean! its your choice...but I think air is supposed be going through that thing...not oil! I'll stick with my EE catch can.
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For everyone saying they don't need one, take a look inside your intake manifold. I switched to a CH ported stock manifold and me and the mechanic were shocked on how much oil was in there. Pools of it!!! After doing research, I came to the conclusion if you mare going to keep your car long term, you need one. I purchased an Elite Engineering catch can soon after and have had it on my car for a few years. This past weekend, I removed my
Throttle Body to have it ported. I looked inside the manifold and it is clean! its your choice...but I think air is supposed be going through that thing...not oil! I'll stick with my EE catch can.
Throttle Body to have it ported. I looked inside the manifold and it is clean! its your choice...but I think air is supposed be going through that thing...not oil! I'll stick with my EE catch can.
Also, what about the oil that makes it through the intake and get burned off. Agreed that it wont hurt anything, but wouldn't it technically lower the octane of the fuel if it is mixing with it? Even slightly?
I have a Moroso catch can. It wasnt real expensive but works very well. Also has an easy emptying valve.
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Someone needs to explain why NO automotive engineers feel the need to add such an inexpensive, easy to maintain item if it was beneficial and needed. 
Last edited by R&L's C6; Jul 13, 2011 at 04:53 PM.
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It seems so....I got mine from CCA (Custom Corvette Accessories) (willfulone)
Yep, they have vette tax alright.
Aint they purdy though
....and they do catch oil.....as exmplified by mine fromm CCA. I emptied it after having been installed for approx a year. It definitely had oil in it....probably 40-50 cc's which is NOT in my intake now.Lots of opinions....
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