C7 track use catch can--which one?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 768
Likes: 11
From: austintown ohio
C7 track use catch can--which one?
I have a C7 with the Z51 option that I will be taking to HPDE days and some Autocross--any one doing the same and using an oil catch can? What brand and model are you using and are you satisfied with its performance? Any and all info appreciated!! My C7 is a 2015 if that makes any difference.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 28
From: Aledo, TX
I have a C7 with the Z51 option that I will be taking to HPDE days and some Autocross--any one doing the same and using an oil catch can? What brand and model are you using and are you satisfied with its performance? Any and all info appreciated!! My C7 is a 2015 if that makes any difference.
I would highly recommend it.
http://www.uprproducts.com/chevy-bil...rvette-14.html
Racer
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 458
Likes: 20
This is my first vette, but I've always been a car guy mostly with high hp turbo cars. A catch can is literally just a reservoir with some hoses. I don't see the need in spending a ton of money. I've seen 700whp turbo subarus with a mason jar and some fuel lines.
I understand aesthetics has something to do with it, so I think I'll probably end up getting this and sticking some steel wool in it so the oil has something to stick to. It looks nice enough.
I understand aesthetics has something to do with it, so I think I'll probably end up getting this and sticking some steel wool in it so the oil has something to stick to. It looks nice enough.
Dazed Confused & Verklemp
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,396
Likes: 106
From: Naples, FL & Clear Lake, IA
I too have the UPR with the clean oil separator on my Z51. This was my first MOD!!!!... If you have a dry sump Vette... a simple catch can won't solve your blow by from all the posts I've read.
A catch can is always a good investment, but with DI engines, it's a necessity. On my non- DI G8(s) ( have 2) I get an ounce of oil in the catch can per 2K mi in stop and go driving. In a DI engine, there is no fuel spray on the intake valves to clean them, which means that the oil residue on them builds up and cakes on with heat.
Audi DI engines have had many issues with the cake that builds up on the intake valves and then causes the air flow to be limited, disrupting the normal Air/ Fuel ratio.
Been there with my DI Ford EB Flex.... Going to protect my new VY Z51 Vette!!!!!
A catch can is always a good investment, but with DI engines, it's a necessity. On my non- DI G8(s) ( have 2) I get an ounce of oil in the catch can per 2K mi in stop and go driving. In a DI engine, there is no fuel spray on the intake valves to clean them, which means that the oil residue on them builds up and cakes on with heat.
Audi DI engines have had many issues with the cake that builds up on the intake valves and then causes the air flow to be limited, disrupting the normal Air/ Fuel ratio.
Been there with my DI Ford EB Flex.... Going to protect my new VY Z51 Vette!!!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 28
From: Aledo, TX
I would say the reason for the cost of the UPR is the quality with which it is designed and finished, It uses quick connect hoses that are custom made for the application, and the clean side separator which I haven't seen in other versions of catch cans.
Believe me I choked a little too on the price of this catch can but in the end I believe the engineering, fit and finish make it worthwhile.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Racer
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 458
Likes: 20
I would be careful using steel wool as a catch all for blow by in a catch can. I did this in My M3 and it caused all kinds of havoc. My car started burning oil and the system would clog up. I took out the steel wool and Voila my problems were solved.
I would say the reason for the cost of the UPR is the quality with which it is designed and finished, It uses quick connect hoses that are custom made for the application, and the clean side separator which I haven't seen in other versions of catch cans.
Believe me I choked a little too on the price of this catch can but in the end I believe the engineering, fit and finish make it worthwhile.
I would say the reason for the cost of the UPR is the quality with which it is designed and finished, It uses quick connect hoses that are custom made for the application, and the clean side separator which I haven't seen in other versions of catch cans.
Believe me I choked a little too on the price of this catch can but in the end I believe the engineering, fit and finish make it worthwhile.
I'm still in sticker shock for price of mods of this car compared to others. Corvette parts are not cheap. Many parts are 4 or 5 times the price of what I'm used to.
Last edited by ilivas; Feb 23, 2015 at 09:29 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 28
From: Aledo, TX
If it's me, I'll just spend $20. I understand that fit and finish can fetch a premium. To many, that's worth the price of admission. In my case, if they do the exact same thing, I'll go with the $20 option instead of the $300 one.
I'm still in sticker shock for price of mods of this car compared to others. Corvette parts are not cheap. Many parts are 4 or 5 times the price of what I'm used to.
I'm still in sticker shock for price of mods of this car compared to others. Corvette parts are not cheap. Many parts are 4 or 5 times the price of what I'm used to.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 458
Likes: 20
I am coming from the other direction, I modified several BMW's these cars are so cheap to work on. I was amazed at how inexpensive parts are for this car. The two things I bought that seemed high were the UPR catch can and the ATI crank pulley, other than that things are fairly cheap.
Last edited by ilivas; Feb 23, 2015 at 09:51 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 72
Likes: 3
From: Chapel Hill NC
I have a C7 with the Z51 option that I will be taking to HPDE days and some Autocross--any one doing the same and using an oil catch can? What brand and model are you using and are you satisfied with its performance? Any and all info appreciated!! My C7 is a 2015 if that makes any difference.
I don't currently have any oil from the dry sump tank in the air box, but have wiped out the intake manifold area twice now.
I may add a second "draft" can to clean up oil burps from the sump tank in the future, if it becomes a problem.
Last edited by sahlbom; Feb 25, 2015 at 12:12 PM. Reason: Corrected