Originally Posted by briann510 (Post 1558081241)

Yes, but any oil thats collected in a catch can is oil that aint getting to my intake.

Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man (Post 1558059989)

I think it's safe to say the vast majority of us here use the DIC oil life monitor to some extent :cheers:

Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man (Post 1558083415)

That's true!! :D

I de-installed my E.E. catch-can to bend the bracket, effectively solving the "pinched water hose" issue (worked out great BTW, the can now hovers between the two hoses, with about 1/2" clearance, perfect); when I checked the inside of the intake tube, sure enough it was damp with oil, BUT I had quite a bit in the bottom of the can.

So not perfect, but a lot better than nothing (IF you don't want to eliminate the PCV system altogether, or course). :cheers:

Originally Posted by Dirty Howie (Post 1558083921)

Paper feul filter after the catch can.......

:cheers:
DH

Originally Posted by Warp Factor (Post 1558080287)

Sorry, I have to put this up every 50th catch can thread or so.

http://www.provide.net/~violins/Bud.jpg

Seriously, the only way to eliminate all liquid in the intake manifold is to vent the crankcase to the atmosphere.

The liquid in the intake consists of two components:
Oil, which is in droplet form, and can be mostly eliminated with a coalescing filter.
True vapor, which can only be distilled or condensed.

No matter how good your catch can, it will run warm, and most vapor will go through. Vapor from blowby (unburned fuel) will bypass it and condense on the cooler intake manifold surfaces. Some of what acculates in the intake is oil, and some is combustion blowby condensate.
Eliminating the oil mist will not keep your intake from get wet.

Originally Posted by briann510 (Post 1558149656)

Run a paper filter after the can and it will be restrict flow real quick when it gets moist or oily and be just liek a smashed hose.. No thanks. You want perfect get rid of the pcv system all together like I did on 2 of my other race cars.

Originally Posted by briann510 (Post 1558149656)

Run a paper filter after the can and it will be restrict flow real quick when it gets moist or oily and be just liek a smashed hose.. No thanks. You want perfect get rid of the pcv system all together like I did on 2 of my other race cars.

Originally Posted by Dave68 (Post 1558149465)

This is why the best mounting position for a true coalescing filter is in the coolest area. And I've mentioned a few times that stainless steel mesh is not the best solution when it's oil and water aerosols that you are trying to trap. Get a true coalescing filter that is designed for low flow/low pressure and forget about paper filters. You can find more in-depth info here:

http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm

Dave