Catch Cans - Which is best?

Hyper16 · 08-14-2016, 07:43 PM

OK. I have read about 20 multi page threads and cannot find a definitive answer. So please chime in. Which is the best catch can? Mishimoto looks like plug and play easy. Elite looks like too many additional parts have to be purchased. Is there another brand to consider? Which is easiest to install? Empty? Which does the best job? What do y'all think?

Richkidd87 · 08-14-2016, 08:57 PM

Mishimota is good. 30 min install.

jimmypop13 · 08-14-2016, 11:26 PM

I went with mishimoto bc of the simple install. Plus it seems to work as I've already picked up a good amount of oil. Emptying it wasn't as easy I hoped though. I wanted to be able to just unscrew the bottom off it and dump it. But it was on so tight and I couldn't get enough leverage on it that I had to remove the small Allen screws holding it on to the bracket so I could move it up above the bracket and then unscrew the bottom. I am a little worried I could wear out those small Allen screws over time so I'm gonna try to be extra careful with them

fzr100098 · 08-14-2016, 11:40 PM

Install an elbow and ball valve at the bottom, it's 3/8" NPT - makes draining easy

Hyper1SS · 08-15-2016, 04:09 AM

I have always used Elite but this time since they did not make a special bracket for the Gen 6 and it looked out of place with little room I went with the Mishimoto can that has the special bracket made for the Gen 6 and hoses are formed. This was the best choice out there I think.

GP86 · 08-15-2016, 08:53 AM

I've been happy with my Mishimoto can. The Elite Engineering one seems to be a less elegant solution. They completely lost me at requiring me to drill a hole into some of the components. The Mishimoto is an effective design and easily installed. As another poster mentioned, the Mishimoto can is a bit difficult to remove when you need to empty it but once you've tackled this once it becomes easier the next time around.

SuperSound · 08-15-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmypop13

I went with mishimoto bc of the simple install. Plus it seems to work as I've already picked up a good amount of oil. Emptying it wasn't as easy I hoped though. I wanted to be able to just unscrew the bottom off it and dump it. But it was on so tight and I couldn't get enough leverage on it that I had to remove the small Allen screws holding it on to the bracket so I could move it up above the bracket and then unscrew the bottom. I am a little worried I could wear out those small Allen screws over time so I'm gonna try to be extra careful with them

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Originally Posted by fzr100098

Install an elbow and ball valve at the bottom, it's 3/8" NPT - makes draining easy

+1 for Mishimoto. Very easy install and looks great.

fzr100098 is right. Very easy solution for emptying. You could also probably remove the 2 bolts holding the mount to the car and get enough leverage that to unscrew.

Hyper16 · 08-15-2016, 06:35 PM

Thanks for all the input. Looks like I'll go with Mishomoto.

Hyper1SS: any special reason you used red hoses on a blue car? Just wondering.

Hyper1SS · 08-15-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

Thanks for all the input. Looks like I'll go with Mishomoto.

Hyper1SS: any special reason you used red hoses on a blue car? Just wondering.

Got a real good deal on a new can unopened and when I got it the hose kit was red. Thought about trading it for the black but I like adding some color. Did not want the blue and I think the red adds to the engine bay and it matches the red Camaro on the engine covers and the red battery cables. My Roto-Fab intake with have the red insignia plate on it with the red oiled filter.

Hyper16 · 08-15-2016, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper1SS

Got a real good deal on a new can unopened and when I got it the hose kit was red. Thought about trading it for the black but I like adding some color. Did not want the blue and I think the red adds to the engine bay and it matches the red Camaro on the engine covers and the red battery cables. My Roto-Fab intake with have the red insignia plate on it with the red oiled filter.

Gotcha. Thanks.

Hyper16 · 08-24-2016, 12:22 PM

Unbelieveable! Ordered the Mishimoto catch can from Ricardo at Phastek. Order was placed last night at around 8PM. UPS just delivered it.

17 hour turnaround. Not too shabby. Kudos to Ricardo and Phastek.

08-14-2016, 07:43 PM	#1
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Catch Cans - Which is best? OK. I have read about 20 multi page threads and cannot find a definitive answer. So please chime in. Which is the best catch can? Mishimoto looks like plug and play easy. Elite looks like too many additional parts have to be purchased. Is there another brand to consider? Which is easiest to install? Empty? Which does the best job? What do y'all think? __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

08-14-2016, 11:26 PM	#3
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	I went with mishimoto bc of the simple install. Plus it seems to work as I've already picked up a good amount of oil. Emptying it wasn't as easy I hoped though. I wanted to be able to just unscrew the bottom off it and dump it. But it was on so tight and I couldn't get enough leverage on it that I had to remove the small Allen screws holding it on to the bracket so I could move it up above the bracket and then unscrew the bottom. I am a little worried I could wear out those small Allen screws over time so I'm gonna try to be extra careful with them __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

08-15-2016, 04:09 AM	#5
Hyper1SS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 1SS M6 NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 891	I have always used Elite but this time since they did not make a special bracket for the Gen 6 and it looked out of place with little room I went with the Mishimoto can that has the special bracket made for the Gen 6 and hoses are formed. This was the best choice out there I think. Attached Images __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 1SS M6 with body color hood vents, Silver broken 5 spoke wheels, NPP dual exhaust, Dark Night Interior Spectrum Lighting, Illuminated door sills plates. Upgrades include: Roto-Fab intake, Mishimoto catch can, MBRP cat-back Race exhaust, TSP 1 7/8 headers, EFI E85 Flex Fuel, MRR M017 graphite wheels with Nitto N555 G2 tires, Goodridge stainless steel brake lines, Powder coated Brembo calipers, BMR suspension, Eibach sport springs, Emblempros fender badges Order ID: TDHQMS 1100 on 01/07/2016 at Penske Chevrolet 6000 on 02/23/2016 Delivered to customer Last edited by Hyper1SS; 08-15-2016 at 06:47 AM.

08-15-2016, 08:53 AM	#6
GP86 Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 380	I've been happy with my Mishimoto can. The Elite Engineering one seems to be a less elegant solution. They completely lost me at requiring me to drill a hole into some of the components. The Mishimoto is an effective design and easily installed. As another poster mentioned, the Mishimoto can is a bit difficult to remove when you need to empty it but once you've tackled this once it becomes easier the next time around. __________________ 2017 HBM 2SS A8\|F55\|NPP\|H01\|IO6\|RIK\|WGL\|56R

08-15-2016, 06:35 PM	#8
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Thanks for all the input. Looks like I'll go with Mishomoto. Hyper1SS: any special reason you used red hoses on a blue car? Just wondering. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

08-14-2016, 08:57 PM	#2
Richkidd87 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Red Hot Join Date: May 2016 Location: Memphis Posts: 282	Mishimota is good. 30 min install.

08-14-2016, 11:40 PM	#4
fzr100098 Banned Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 97	Install an elbow and ball valve at the bottom, it's 3/8" NPT - makes draining easy

08-24-2016, 12:22 PM	#11
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Unbelieveable! Ordered the Mishimoto catch can from Ricardo at Phastek. Order was placed last night at around 8PM. UPS just delivered it. 17 hour turnaround. Not too shabby. Kudos to Ricardo and Phastek. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

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