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Old 11-11-2019, 08:05 AM   #12
Martinjlm
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Originally Posted by caSStro18 View Post
Question about these oil catch cans. If they are better for the engine why doesn’t Chevy install them at the factory? Most will probably say “cost”. But if they prolong engine life wouldn’t Chevy WANT to install them to save cost in warranty repairs?
I am pretty good friends with the current chief engineer for Chevy Small Block engines. When I took delivery of my car in January 2017 and was talking to him about possible mods, I specifically asked him about catch cans. Paraphrasing a little, his response was "if you really want to just give your money away you can just give it to me."

I also asked him about E85 and he confirmed what I pretty much already knew. The engine has all the appropriate hardened parts to run E85, but some of the vehicle assembly plant added parts like the fuel lines and fuel pump would need to be changed out. He also suggested better flowing injectors. And he confirmed that those changes would void my warranty. So I haven't invested in a catch can and have no plans to ever do so. And I haven't converted to E85 yet. Yet.
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