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Indydriver · 10-04-2014, 06:38 AM

I installed the Rx on my '14 LS3 at 50 miles. I now have 5400 and just drained it for the second time. That is 7 ounces of GUNK that did not go into my intake tract. While the Rx holds 12 oz, they recommend emptying it at no more than 6 ozs to maintain max efficiency, so that's 3-4,000 mike intervals for me. Not all catch cans are created equal. Rx works well.

Bo White · 10-04-2014, 07:26 AM

I get 3oz every 5000 miles out of mine like clockwork.

wise · 10-04-2014, 07:37 AM

I've got my Elite Engineering can sitting on my desk waiting to install it. I never put one on my 2012 SS but I'm not going without one this time around.

Bo White · 10-04-2014, 08:40 AM

I have some nasty nasty TBs sent to me all the time.

Indydriver · 10-04-2014, 12:10 PM

It's appalling to me that GM would design it this way. What are they thinking?

NYCamOwner · 10-05-2014, 08:38 AM

Here's mine after 4500 miles.

Avenging Orange · 10-05-2014, 10:18 AM

So, what you are saying is...your engine has more blow by than mine? My motor's better than your motor! Nya nya nya.

Just ruffling your feathers.

Camaro Dude · 10-05-2014, 01:41 PM

Anybody who still doubts catch cans, after all of the evidence that has been brought to the table over the course of the last two years alone, is an idiot plain and simple.

Fiftydriver · 10-05-2014, 04:56 PM

I put an elite catch can on my 2010 L99 and while I did not have much, I would say on average 1 to 1.5 oz every 3000 miles. When I put on my supercharger, I noticed that there was a slight oily film inside the hose on the downside of my catch can which told me there was still some slight amount of vapor still getting by.

Installed a second Elite in-line behind the first and now when I check the hose going into the Maggie, its dry and clean!!! Every 3000 miles, the first can will still have around 1.5 oz, the second less then .5 oz but to me its worth keeping it out of the supercharged engine.

Some have told me its a waste of money to have a second can but I have talked with guys that have more models and they have all said that with one can, there is often a slight film of oil in the hose going into the intake. There is not with a second can so to me its well worth it.

songsj · 10-05-2014, 11:54 PM

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It's appalling to me that GM would design it this way. What are they thinking?

I like a lot of things about the Gen 5's however if what everyone is saying is true and these V6's are going to need upper induction cleaning every 15k or so I think it's a terrible design. Catch cans may be great but this is not something you would expect to have to do on an average street legal vehicle purchased for pleasure. 3/4 of the people who buy these modded cars used won't even know what it is until they have a problem from overfilling. DI may be great but if it is causing this much trouble they need to work hard on a design that does not foul the intake and valves.

Camaro Dude · 10-07-2014, 11:41 AM

Upper intake and induction cleaning is great business imho.

Regarding bad design, the LS3 valley cover design seems to be hit and miss. Some dudes are only reporting an ounce of oil collection every oil change, while others are reporting a full ounce, after only 2 weeks, and a few hundred miles of hard driving.

I'm one of those with the faulty valley cover design.
Ironically, my TB is cleaner (actually it's SPOTLESS!) than most on here with a tight valley cover, and why? Because I added a catch can, both dirty and clean side, right after I bought my car.

Tampa Tuning · 11-13-2014, 07:01 PM

For you guys in doubt, pictures don't lie.

Im always switching throttle bodies on my car so I never noticed much oil build up on the back of my throttle body.

I pulled my intake to install a ported LS3 manifold. When I tilted my manifold downward, a bunch of oil leaked out. My car is a 2010 L99 with 22000 miles on it.

I've had a catch can on the shelf for the car, but just never installed it. Needless to say, Ill have to throw it on.

Muscle Car Lover · 11-13-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tampa Tuning

For you guys in doubt, pictures don't lie.

Im always switching throttle bodies on my car so I never noticed much oil build up on the back of my throttle body.

I pulled my intake to install a ported LS3 manifold. When I tilted my manifold downward, a bunch of oil leaked out. My car is a 2010 L99 with 22000 miles on it.

I've had a catch can on the shelf for the car, but just never installed it. Needless to say, Ill have to throw it on.

Good example photo. Empty mine every 2000 miles, not much there but still.

SSNvMiner · 11-13-2014, 07:31 PM

I learned about the catch cans from this C5forum and had an Apex catch can on at 18 miles. I appreciate all the info some of you motor-heads share. It really makes the decision making process easy when pics are shown.

If can figure out how to post a pic of our car, I'll show the custom graphic we decided on.... it really came out lookin like a million bucks!!!!

10-04-2014, 06:38 AM	#1
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	In case you doubt catch cans.. I installed the Rx on my '14 LS3 at 50 miles. I now have 5400 and just drained it for the second time. That is 7 ounces of GUNK that did not go into my intake tract. While the Rx holds 12 oz, they recommend emptying it at no more than 6 ozs to maintain max efficiency, so that's 3-4,000 mike intervals for me. Not all catch cans are created equal. Rx works well. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

10-04-2014, 07:26 AM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I get 3oz every 5000 miles out of mine like clockwork. __________________ 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

10-04-2014, 07:37 AM	#3
wise Drives: 1SS/1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 388	I've got my Elite Engineering can sitting on my desk waiting to install it. I never put one on my 2012 SS but I'm not going without one this time around. __________________

10-04-2014, 08:40 AM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I have some nasty nasty TBs sent to me all the time. __________________ 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

10-04-2014, 12:10 PM	#5
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	It's appalling to me that GM would design it this way. What are they thinking? __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

10-05-2014, 08:38 AM	#6
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	Here's mine after 4500 miles. Attached Images __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

10-05-2014, 10:18 AM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	So, what you are saying is...your engine has more blow by than mine? My motor's better than your motor! Nya nya nya. Just ruffling your feathers. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

10-05-2014, 01:41 PM	#8
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Anybody who still doubts catch cans, after all of the evidence that has been brought to the table over the course of the last two years alone, is an idiot plain and simple.

10-05-2014, 04:56 PM	#9
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	I put an elite catch can on my 2010 L99 and while I did not have much, I would say on average 1 to 1.5 oz every 3000 miles. When I put on my supercharger, I noticed that there was a slight oily film inside the hose on the downside of my catch can which told me there was still some slight amount of vapor still getting by. Installed a second Elite in-line behind the first and now when I check the hose going into the Maggie, its dry and clean!!! Every 3000 miles, the first can will still have around 1.5 oz, the second less then .5 oz but to me its worth keeping it out of the supercharged engine. Some have told me its a waste of money to have a second can but I have talked with guys that have more models and they have all said that with one can, there is often a slight film of oil in the hose going into the intake. There is not with a second can so to me its well worth it. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

10-07-2014, 11:41 AM	#11
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Upper intake and induction cleaning is great business imho. Regarding bad design, the LS3 valley cover design seems to be hit and miss. Some dudes are only reporting an ounce of oil collection every oil change, while others are reporting a full ounce, after only 2 weeks, and a few hundred miles of hard driving. I'm one of those with the faulty valley cover design. Ironically, my TB is cleaner (actually it's SPOTLESS!) than most on here with a tight valley cover, and why? Because I added a catch can, both dirty and clean side, right after I bought my car.

11-13-2014, 07:01 PM	#12
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	For you guys in doubt, pictures don't lie. Im always switching throttle bodies on my car so I never noticed much oil build up on the back of my throttle body. I pulled my intake to install a ported LS3 manifold. When I tilted my manifold downward, a bunch of oil leaked out. My car is a 2010 L99 with 22000 miles on it. I've had a catch can on the shelf for the car, but just never installed it. Needless to say, Ill have to throw it on.

11-13-2014, 07:31 PM	#14
SSNvMiner Drives: 2015 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Northern Nv Posts: 120	I learned about the catch cans from this C5forum and had an Apex catch can on at 18 miles. I appreciate all the info some of you motor-heads share. It really makes the decision making process easy when pics are shown. If can figure out how to post a pic of our car, I'll show the custom graphic we decided on.... it really came out lookin like a million bucks!!!!