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Apex Motorsports · 10-04-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiteboarder85

Thanks for the link Chase. My Camaro is going to be a lifer for me so it sounds like I should order one asap.

In that case yes, I would do it.

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Originally Posted by Dexman1349

What if you already have 40k+ miles on your car? Obviously I wouldn't want more oil getting into the intake, but at this point would it make a difference?

You can get an upper induction cleaning to help clean up the mess that already exists and then start running a catch can.

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Originally Posted by Kiteboarder85

Are you dumping the "crap" each time you change the oil, or should we be doing it weekly, bi-weekly, monthly???

We generally recommend doing it at each oil change but every car is different. Some have more blowby that others. You should monitor how much oil you are catching after installing your catch can and determine the proper interval for your application.

Fluidmachine · 10-04-2013, 06:46 PM

In response to the "I have (Insert miles) on my car, is this a good idea?" people, the answer is always going to be yes. Every bit of junk you can save from going into your engine is going to be worth it down the road. Best to start sooner rather than later, but sometimes that can't be helped.

joelster · 10-04-2013, 07:12 PM

Are they supposed to come with one? I got my car yesterday, and today I popped the trunk for the first time, and there is a catch can and hardware in a box in the trunk.

Apex Motorsports · 10-04-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joelster

Are they supposed to come with one? I got my car yesterday, and today I popped the trunk for the first time, and there is a catch can and hardware in a box in the trunk.

The PCV system has two sides. They are referred to as the "clean side" (responsible for about 5% of the problem) and the "dirty side" (responsible for 95% of the problem). The 1LE includes includes a "clean side" oil separator where the aftermarket catch cans you see are for the "dirty side". The optimal solution is running both.

joelster · 10-05-2013, 06:52 AM

I checked out where the good catch cans mount but I have a question. I plan on running the New Era OTR intake on my car and it requires that the radiator be tipped back a little bit. Do you guys know if the Elite or Apex catch cans will still leave enough room? It looks like they mount off of the front and are hanging just behind the radiator.

Bo White · 10-05-2013, 06:59 AM

I say if your just bolt ons then no. My gxp was very clean on the inside of the manifold at 55k miles. Big cam or boost or both then yes.

epstein · 10-05-2013, 12:08 PM

I empty mine every other oil change...... Why?..... Well The noise in the ball valve can drive me nuts....!

Heli · 10-06-2013, 02:16 PM

Rx Performance installed mine yesterday with 3,004 miles in. Tracy had to clean the manifold a bit and also suggested I run half a can of sea foam to clean out the valves since there already is a little bit of oil in there after viewing it through a scope.

JDP Sales · 10-07-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by joelster

I checked out where the good catch cans mount but I have a question. I plan on running the New Era OTR intake on my car and it requires that the radiator be tipped back a little bit. Do you guys know if the Elite or Apex catch cans will still leave enough room? It looks like they mount off of the front and are hanging just behind the radiator.

You will definitely be able to run the Elite can. We offer them with 2 different brackets depending on where you would like to place the can. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
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J-ROD-210 · 10-07-2013, 11:31 AM

You don't need one.

GbrilliantQ · 10-07-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Heli

Rx Performance installed mine yesterday with 3,004 miles in. Tracy had to clean the manifold a bit and also suggested I run half a can of sea foam to clean out the valves since there already is a little bit of oil in there after viewing it through a scope.

Good luck with that.

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the rich dude · 10-08-2013, 12:30 AM

EVERY vehicle you buy should get a catch can!!! Unless you like shorter engine life, more detonation and less fuel mileage???

It should be the first mod done when buying a vehicle. I put one on my wife's new veloster and drain 4 cups of oil out at every oil change!!! Mercedez are some of the worst offenders going through 1-2 quarts every oil change!!!

10-04-2013, 07:12 PM	#17
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	Are they supposed to come with one? I got my car yesterday, and today I popped the trunk for the first time, and there is a catch can and hardware in a box in the trunk. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

10-05-2013, 06:52 AM	#19
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	I checked out where the good catch cans mount but I have a question. I plan on running the New Era OTR intake on my car and it requires that the radiator be tipped back a little bit. Do you guys know if the Elite or Apex catch cans will still leave enough room? It looks like they mount off of the front and are hanging just behind the radiator. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

10-05-2013, 06:59 AM	#20
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I say if your just bolt ons then no. My gxp was very clean on the inside of the manifold at 55k miles. Big cam or boost or both then yes. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-07-2013, 11:31 AM	#24
J-ROD-210 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS RJT A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio,Texas Posts: 675	You don't need one. __________________

10-04-2013, 06:46 PM	#16
Fluidmachine Drives: Soon to be - 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 24	In response to the "I have (Insert miles) on my car, is this a good idea?" people, the answer is always going to be yes. Every bit of junk you can save from going into your engine is going to be worth it down the road. Best to start sooner rather than later, but sometimes that can't be helped.

10-05-2013, 12:08 PM	#21
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	I empty mine every other oil change...... Why?..... Well The noise in the ball valve can drive me nuts....!

10-06-2013, 02:16 PM	#22
Heli Heli Drives: 2013 2LT, RS, silver Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 23 View My Garage	Rx Performance installed mine yesterday with 3,004 miles in. Tracy had to clean the manifold a bit and also suggested I run half a can of sea foam to clean out the valves since there already is a little bit of oil in there after viewing it through a scope.

10-08-2013, 12:30 AM	#26
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,149	EVERY vehicle you buy should get a catch can!!! Unless you like shorter engine life, more detonation and less fuel mileage??? It should be the first mod done when buying a vehicle. I put one on my wife's new veloster and drain 4 cups of oil out at every oil change!!! Mercedez are some of the worst offenders going through 1-2 quarts every oil change!!!