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From what I've read, having a catch can on the C7 is not required due to how the PCV system is already set up...I could be wrong but seen it in a couple of other threads already.
There are a gazillion posts here about catch-cans. MANY opinions, both pro and con. An "Advanced Search" across the C7 sections (and at C5's & C6's) will produce more than most would ever wish to read.
I also have an Elite Eng catch can installed on my 17 Stringray base model and it does catch oil. Great quality and well built.
If my engine was port injected I would not even blink an eye about using a catch can, but being direct injection the oil that is caught in the can can't be good going thru the intake.
An Elite Engineering CC was first installed on my 2010 Camaro SS - I was emptying the full can every 500 miles.
It was discovered that some Engines had a PCV System O Ring incorrectly installed that allowed a lot of oil to leak into the intake.
I complained to GM's deaf ears and nothing was ever done to address it before I sold the car.
I removed the CC and put it on my 2013 ZL1 - it was about 1/4 full by every regular Oil Change Interval.
It was removed when I traded the ZL1 for my 2017 GS and is still in use. It is a little less than 1/4 full come oil change time
I know...
Last edited by RiCorvette; Feb 8, 2021 at 08:14 PM.
Anyone ever heard of or used a JLT Performance catch can? Good, bad?!
Yes! I have. I had one on my 2015 Mustang GT PP. It worked very well. At $149.00 you cant beat it. I am considering adding one to my C7. At 9k miles on my C7, it is probably time for one.
Put a JLT can on our 2016 Z51 last year. Easy & neat installation. Checked it last fall & emptied out about 0.25 in of fluid. Will check it again in the next couple of weeks when it receives its annual oil change. Very happy with it so far. Side note is I also put a JLT can on our 2018 Fusion Sport.
Just received my JLT catch can. Should be installing next week on my 2017 GS with 18K miles. Used a Ford Motorsport catch can on my 2015 Mustang GT with great success.
I use to use an Elite, now I installed a MightyMouse. Familiar with the JLT design. I think the Elite and the Mightymouse (the new design gen 5+) are better designs, along with the UPR is pretty good as well (but a bit restrictive) I might go back to the Elite, I have to do some testing.
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