[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by EDFHOBBIES

Do the eforce kits come with anything to vent the crank case pressure?

If not what would work and be the easiest setup so that the pressure can escape?

On my LS3 w eforce I got a lot little oil leaks after about 50k miles..

We offer crank case breathers for the 6th gen you may have to modifiy your engine cover to make it fit as it replaces the oil cap.

[Inkedmongo]

So are people not running oil catch cans on procharged vechicles and opting for the breather to ensure PCV pressures along with the crank seal, or are people spending a small fortune on a catch can?

I asked a friend running forced induction and he is running a 4 port with a oil /air separator baffle between the two. Two lines to the valve covers, two lines to an exhaust check valve that pulls the pressure from the system, however he in single turbo and on a 2JZ engine.

[Epx998]

What is the part number for the LS3 front crank seal that is being used?

[Dysan911]

Originally Posted by Inkedmongo

So are people not running oil catch cans on procharged vechicles and opting for the breather to ensure PCV pressures along with the crank seal, or are people spending a small fortune on a catch can?

I asked a friend running forced induction and he is running a 4 port with a oil /air separator baffle between the two. Two lines to the valve covers, two lines to an exhaust check valve that pulls the pressure from the system, however he in single turbo and on a 2JZ engine.

I spoke to David of MightyMouse solutions about this extensively. If you go with his Wild Catch can with the larger AN Lines and the Valve cover adapter you will be able to vent any sudden crank case pressure no problem during boost. While driving normally when NOT in boost the catch can will be under vacuum. Basically a hybrid. Best of both worlds.

For me I already had the Mightymouse draft can which uses smaller lines but still has an external vent for dumping crankcase pressure while in BOOST but that specific kit doesn't use the valve cover breather as an exit source for crankcase pressure. It uses the valley port. Since I didn't want to risk a sudden surge in CrankCase pressure that wouldn't be able to vent off as fast as I wanted (Think of exhaling through a straw) I am using a secondary source for venting and that is the Metco Valve cover breather. It has a check valve built into it so it does not harm the functionality of the catch can operating normally under intake vacuum. It only comes into play during boost.

Hope that helps..

[Inkedmongo]

Originally Posted by Dysan911

I spoke to David of MightyMouse solutions about this extensively. If you go with his Wild Catch can with the larger AN Lines and the Valve cover adapter you will be able to vent any sudden crank case pressure no problem during boost. While driving normally when NOT in boost the catch can will be under vacuum. Basically a hybrid. Best of both worlds.

For me I already had the Mightymouse draft can which uses smaller lines but still has an external vent for dumping crankcase pressure while in BOOST but that specific kit doesn't use the valve cover breather as an exit source for crankcase pressure. It uses the valley port. Since I didn't want to risk a sudden surge in CrankCase pressure that wouldn't be able to vent off as fast as I wanted (Think of exhaling through a straw) I am using a secondary source for venting and that is the Metco Valve cover breather. It has a check valve built into it so it does not harm the functionality of the catch can operating normally under intake vacuum. It only comes into play during boost.

Hope that helps..

So you are saying any normal oil catch can routed normal as you would find in a N/A car would work effectively if used in conjunction with the Metco Valve cover breather with the check valve, and run with forced induction with no worries?

Sorry this is new territory for me.

[Dysan911]

Originally Posted by Inkedmongo

So you are saying any normal oil catch can routed normal as you would find in a N/A car would work effectively if used in conjunction with the Metco Valve cover breather with the check valve, and run with forced induction with no worries?

Sorry this is new territory for me.

Technically yes. The Metco valve cover breather alone will make quick work of dumping any crankcase pressure while your oil catch can is working independently on the vacuum side of things. I would probably put a one way in-line check valve though on the catch just to prevent it from becoming pressurized during boost. You can pick those up on amazon.

Since N/A cars don't have boost within the intake they wouldn't need a check valve. They are under vacuum all the time.

[Epx998]

I added on my own the MM Wild Catch can with upgrade lines to 1000hp to my build, glad I did that.

[Dysan911]

Originally Posted by Epx998

I added on my own the MM Wild Catch can with upgrade lines to 1000hp to my build, glad I did that.

Yeah with your setup I would be very surprised to hear you having any issues with the front seal leaking.

It's definitely great to know that the LS3 front seal is avail if needed and if you have an opportunity during a tear down or install of some sort that it can be easily replaced for peace of mind.

[Inkedmongo]

Can anyone post photos of their setups, possibly part numbers?

[toohighpsi]

The stock LT1 oil separator has worked fine on our Camaro so far - up to 1150 RWHP. But the line leaving the separator needs to be enlarged, it has a 5/8" fitting on it, yet GM put a tiny plastic hose on it. Increase the size of the tube shown picture below to 5/8" and you should solve the pressure issue.

[Inkedmongo]

So no part number for the LS3 front seal, and the Metco breather with the check valve suggested is on back order from what I have read?

What about this? Would it work as a catch can and the extra piece shown work in place of the Metco breather?

http://juicedmotorsports.com/6thgene...e21010css.html


I checked out the mighty mouse Camaro 6 wild, any photos of it installed on a Procharger configuration?

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by Inkedmongo

So no part number for the LS3 front seal, and the Metco breather with the check valve suggested is on back order from what I have read?

What about this? Would it work as a catch can and the extra piece shown work in place of the Metco breather?

http://juicedmotorsports.com/6thgene...e21010css.html


I checked out the mighty mouse Camaro 6 wild, any photos of it installed on a Procharger configuration?

I have them in stock. www.jreperformanceparts.com

[shinysun]

Anyway the blowen oil seal might be a clue of the piston failure. Mine also had the oil seal blowen while no abnormal sound, power loss, but found the land cracked.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-failure.html

[Joe's_cool_1le]

Originally Posted by shinysun

Anyway the blowen oil seal might be a clue of the piston failure. Mine also had the oil seal blowen while no abnormal sound, power loss, but found the land cracked.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-failure.html

Same for mine.