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It seems most go with either one of these two manufactures of CCs. Is there any reason to pick one over the other? I suspect both work equally well since they are not the typical cheap versions offered on Amazon. That said, my application would be for a stock (for now) ZR1 so under the Elite brand what would make the most sense: standard, E2 or E2-X? Do most add a check valve and a clean side separator? Would you opt for the single or double port exit and why? I did see one review where it was suggested to get the extra O rings since they apparently don't last long. The Mighty Mouse version offers a mild and wild option but I suspect most go with the Wild for the ZR1. In addition, I would guess most go with the racing cap just for the peace of mind to ensure no fires occur.
I went with Elite because I liked their simple plug and play mounting system. Not having to fabricate mounting brackets and figure out where to install it was a big selling point over many others I looked at. That I found one for less then half price from a guy selling his C6 clinched the deal. YMMV
It seems most go with either one of these two manufactures of CCs. Is there any reason to pick one over the other? I suspect both work equally well since they are not the typical cheap versions offered on Amazon. That said, my application would be for a stock (for now) ZR1 so under the Elite brand what would make the most sense: standard, E2 or E2-X? Do most add a check valve and a clean side separator? Would you opt for the single or double port exit and why? I did see one review where it was suggested to get the extra O rings since they apparently don't last long. The Mighty Mouse version offers a mild and wild option but I suspect most go with the Wild for the ZR1. In addition, I would guess most go with the racing cap just for the peace of mind to ensure no fires occur.
Any feedback is appreciated!
call or email mighty mouse. He will set you up with the correct solution for your car and provide install information.
We carry Elite Engineering catch cans and have put them on some pretty stout builds. With a ZR1 I would go with the E2X catch can with dual ports. The check valves are a must on a boosted set up. PM us/give us a call and we'll get you set up with exactly what you need.
I run the M.M. PCV "Wild" catch can which has the check valve fitting on the catch can. This is the can M.M. recommended for my centri boosted LS3.
I run the drain hose under the car clamped to an existing body bolt. I just reach under without lifting of the car, no removal of the can just unscrew the valve an the end of the hose, drain and tighten.
I would call or email M.M for the proper catch can for PD supercharger on the ZR1.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Apr 16, 2020 at 01:35 PM.
As mentioned, the MM Wild kit is set up for boosted LS3 with a dry sump. You may be able to run a M.M. kit with different set up configuration for your intended application. Here’s mine
Last edited by LOURDESBELLE; Apr 17, 2020 at 01:37 AM.
There was just no place to mount this thing other than where it is now ... The problem is when the hood was closed, the filter on the top of MM catch can was too high and did not allow the hood to close .... So, I removed the catch can filter and installed a cap in it's place that seals the unit.
The system still needs a place to pull air into the crankcase, so I installed a filter in the valve cover (as you can see in the photo below).
Here is a photo and the hose diagram of my system ...
The way the 'Heartbeat' supercharger is made, the there is no boost at the vacuum barb on the supercharger, so no one-way check valve is required there:
Quick explanation of how a M.M. PCV catch can works on a wet sump Centri S.C:
The dirty side of the catch can goes to the oil filler adapter fitting and the valley cover is capped. This allows the crankcase pressure at cruise and idle to be filtered (clean side) of catch can and back into the engine (Vacuum Barb). At WOT, the driver side valve cover is uncapped and runs a line to the air filter before the Centri S.C. This allows the crankcase pressure to be drawn in (scavenge) into the SC and back into the engine at WOT. If the crankcase pressure becomes too excessive (fail safe) it will push out of the oil adapter fitting and into the catch can. As the pressure builds up in the catch can it will push up a diaphragm and exit out of the filter that sits on top of the can.
Use of the oil filter adapters and larger diameter hoses will allow more volume to enter and filter in the catch can. The oem system has its's limitation, therefore re-routing and replacing with larger fittings and hoses will be needed as horsepower demands increase.
So, there is not one can that fits all, but rather which can fits your application.
Thanks Turbo6TA for the diagram ^^^
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Apr 20, 2020 at 02:37 PM.
I have the Elite can and would go another direction. It doesnt sit right in an 05 with purge valve, rail covers. You will have to remove the can to drop the bottom to empty due to the zero cleareance from ac bracket. I am sure quality is not an issue but would recommend.
I have the Elite can and would go another direction. It doesnt sit right in an 05 with purge valve, rail covers. You will have to remove the can to drop the bottom to empty due to the zero cleareance from ac bracket. I am sure quality is not an issue but would recommend.
Totally agree
I had to cut and modify the mounting bracket to install it
Doing that I can empty the can easily
I think the MM is by far a better product
Plus the customer service of elite engineering was not a very good experience for me
The fittings they sent was not the good one, they told me to buy the correct fittings....
I have the Elite can and would go another direction. It doesnt sit right in an 05 with purge valve, rail covers. You will have to remove the can to drop the bottom to empty due to the zero cleareance from ac bracket. I am sure quality is not an issue but would recommend.
I have exactly ZERO of those issues on my 2011. The ease and fit of installation is one of Elites big selling points. One of us might need to look into how we mounted our catch can.
I have exactly ZERO of those issues on my 2011. The ease and fit of installation is one of Elites big selling points. One of us might need to look into how we mounted our catch can.
Mine is at the exact same location
But I had to modify the bracket to do it
I found at least one individual that switched from Elite Engineering catch can to a MM catch can. He claims that the non-vented Elite Engineering catch can resulted in blowing out his oil pan gasket. Although, he initially thought it was he main rear seal so it wasn't as bad but sill a mess to clean up. I haven't looked closely enough at Elite Engineering's cans but suspect they offer a vented version as well.
I found at least one individual that switched from Elite Engineering catch can to a MM catch can. He claims that the non-vented Elite Engineering catch can resulted in blowing out his oil pan gasket. Although, he initially thought it was he main rear seal so it wasn't as bad but sill a mess to clean up. I haven't looked closely enough at Elite Engineering's cans but suspect they offer a vented version as well.
If you are blowing out oil pan gaskets you have other issues.
The only thing a properly installed catch can does over your stock setup is provide a reservoir to catch any oil passing through the PVC hose.
It's OK to be a fanboy of your favorite system, but let's at least use some commonsense.
Elite Engineering or Might Mouse Catch Can?
