Oil Catch Can on LFX - Worth it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CyberPunk223 · 12-14-2012, 05:52 PM

I notice that the 2012 LFX has changes to a plastic intake manifold and has a different Vent return than the ealier years. Has anyone installed a oil catch can on their LFX and does actually colelct any oil? I'd like to know if it's worthe the effort of installing one.

Also do you think it would be okay to install the can on the back side of the battery terminal bracket? that seems like the best place to put one. but it would require running a few extra feet of tubing so woudl this do any harm?

thanks

brandonrr · 12-14-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPunk223

I notice that the 2012 LFX has changes to a plastic intake manifold and has a different Vent return than the ealier years. Has anyone installed a oil catch can on their LFX and does actually colelct any oil? I'd like to know if it's worthe the effort of installing one.

Also do you think it would be okay to install the can on the back side of the battery terminal bracket? that seems like the best place to put one. but it would require running a few extra feet of tubing so woudl this do any harm?

thanks

i too am wondering if i should add a catch can to my LFX camaro. the only mods i actually plan to do to this car before i pay it off are a catch can and a CAI. i might add boost once it's paid off.

Lil' Nasty · 12-14-2012, 06:05 PM

several threads on it op, google is your friend

heres one

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224810

Post 4 pretty much nails it

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 12-14-2012, 06:19 PM

Yes, I have one installed on my LSX. Yes, it collects oil.

John B.

Angrybird 12 · 12-14-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPunk223

I notice that the 2012 LFX has changes to a plastic intake manifold and has a different Vent return than the ealier years. Has anyone installed a oil catch can on their LFX and does actually colelct any oil? I'd like to know if it's worthe the effort of installing one.

Also do you think it would be okay to install the can on the back side of the battery terminal bracket? that seems like the best place to put one. but it would require running a few extra feet of tubing so woudl this do any harm?

thanks

To answer your questions.... yes, yes, yes and the last one, I don't know.

There will probably be a couple come into this thread trying to tell you they are useless and a waste of your money. Please ignore them as they seem to have an agenda to spread false information in every catch can thread.

CyberPunk223 · 12-14-2012, 06:39 PM

alright, thanks guys, you can read for hours and not find what your looking for, that's what's great about this board, fast answers.

Henry G. · 12-14-2012, 08:08 PM

S-E-A-R-C-H. There are many threads, including one I started. Its totally worth it, your engine pukes oil into the intake, at least several ounces per oil change unless you never go over 3k. Chevys answer is to charge you $$$ to clean it every 10k, what a joke. Hate to say it, but Chevy dropped the ball on this one.

Angrybird 12 · 12-14-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry G.

S-E-A-R-C-H. There are many threads, including one I started. Its totally worth it, your engine pukes oil into the intake, at least several ounces per oil change unless you never go over 3k. Chevys answer is to charge you $$$ to clean it every 10k, what a joke. Hate to say it, but Chevy dropped the ball on this one.

If you do research just about every manufacturer that uses direct injection has this issue. It's not just Chevy, even cars made by Porsche and BMW do.

Henry G. · 12-14-2012, 08:54 PM

I expect better from Chevy, thats all

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-15-2012, 04:05 AM

Yes a catch on the V-6 are even more important than on the V8's at this point. You guys have your fuel directly injected into the cylinder by passing the intake valves. So you do not even get any help with the cleaning agents in the gasoline to keep the intake valves clean.

The new LS1 V8 will make the catch cans even more important even on the 8's then since it is also direct injection.

Apex Motorsports · 12-15-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Yes a catch on the V-6 are even more important than on the V8's at this point. You guys have you fuel directly injected into the cylinder by passing the intake valves. So you do not even get any help with the cleaning agents in the gasoline to keep the intake valves clean.

The new LT1 V8 will make the catch cans even more important even on the 8's then since it is also direct injection.

CyberPunk223 · 12-16-2012, 10:38 PM

alright, so I bought a basic universal catch can kit, some 3/8" fuel hose & 5/16" fittings from advanced auto, got a "L' bracket and mounted it pretty much just like this, after a lot of thought & planning it was actually a very easy install. There was more room over by the battery terminal but I deciced to Keep it simple and copy what everyone else did. will post actuall pics when I have the time.

KaBoom1701 · 12-16-2012, 10:43 PM

Looks good!

SC2150 · 12-17-2012, 09:55 AM

Fuel line will collapse when warm under vacuum.....and a generic can will do little to help with the issue. You will do best with one of the few that actually catch the majority of the oil like in this thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265217

Lots of actual pictures and as much data as you could want.

12-14-2012, 05:52 PM	#1
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	Oil Catch Can on LFX - Worth it? I notice that the 2012 LFX has changes to a plastic intake manifold and has a different Vent return than the ealier years. Has anyone installed a oil catch can on their LFX and does actually colelct any oil? I'd like to know if it's worthe the effort of installing one. Also do you think it would be okay to install the can on the back side of the battery terminal bracket? that seems like the best place to put one. but it would require running a few extra feet of tubing so woudl this do any harm? thanks

12-14-2012, 06:05 PM	#3
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	several threads on it op, google is your friend heres one http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224810 Post 4 pretty much nails it __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

12-14-2012, 06:19 PM	#4
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Yes, I have one installed on my LSX. Yes, it collects oil. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

12-15-2012, 04:05 AM	#10
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Yes a catch on the V-6 are even more important than on the V8's at this point. You guys have your fuel directly injected into the cylinder by passing the intake valves. So you do not even get any help with the cleaning agents in the gasoline to keep the intake valves clean. The new LS1 V8 will make the catch cans even more important even on the 8's then since it is also direct injection. Last edited by Scott@Bjorn3D; 12-15-2012 at 07:23 AM.

12-14-2012, 06:39 PM	#6
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	alright, thanks guys, you can read for hours and not find what your looking for, that's what's great about this board, fast answers.

12-14-2012, 08:08 PM	#7
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	S-E-A-R-C-H. There are many threads, including one I started. Its totally worth it, your engine pukes oil into the intake, at least several ounces per oil change unless you never go over 3k. Chevys answer is to charge you $$$ to clean it every 10k, what a joke. Hate to say it, but Chevy dropped the ball on this one.

12-14-2012, 08:54 PM	#9
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	I expect better from Chevy, thats all

12-16-2012, 10:38 PM	#12
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	alright, so I bought a basic universal catch can kit, some 3/8" fuel hose & 5/16" fittings from advanced auto, got a "L' bracket and mounted it pretty much just like this, after a lot of thought & planning it was actually a very easy install. There was more room over by the battery terminal but I deciced to Keep it simple and copy what everyone else did. will post actuall pics when I have the time.

12-16-2012, 10:43 PM	#13
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Looks good!

12-17-2012, 09:55 AM	#14
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Fuel line will collapse when warm under vacuum.....and a generic can will do little to help with the issue. You will do best with one of the few that actually catch the majority of the oil like in this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265217 Lots of actual pictures and as much data as you could want.