09-03-2020, 10:24 AM | #1 |
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Are High flow valves worth it for catch can install?
Hey everyone, so I was wondering if high flow valves are worth it if you install a catch can on your car and do they provide much better flow.* To be clear this thread is not if you need a catch can, but if you decide to get one, are the high flow valves really worth it? I tested 3 valves, one of which was the Elite Engineering.* The results were surprising and I'll save you the trouble of you don't want to watch the video, but in a nutshell I think these high flow valves are worth it.* Also full disclaimer here folks, I'm not associated with Elite in any way and bought the valves with my own money, so there is no sponsorship.
https://youtu.be/wLV3gO-nUds
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09-03-2020, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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Just curious, what is your application?
I just installed a Elite Engineering E2 Dual port on my LT1. EE said I do not need any check valves. Russ |
09-03-2020, 10:09 PM | #3 |
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I'm installing them on my LT4 so because its a boosted engine they are needed. You are right on your LT1 they are not needed as you are vacuum only. I had an apex catch can on my LT4 and I will be putting the E2-X on and filming it. I'm also going to do a comparison to see how well the Elite works.
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09-04-2020, 06:58 AM | #4 |
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If you are boosted and need a check valve that video sums it up nicely.
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09-04-2020, 08:50 AM | #5 |
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Great video I ordered Elite Engineering E2-X Ultra can with the high flow valves.
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09-04-2020, 09:25 AM | #6 |
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Thanks!!!!
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09-04-2020, 09:29 AM | #7 |
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That will be a great set up!!!!
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09-04-2020, 01:37 PM | #8 |
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Now I'm not sure if I should risk reusing the bolts like Elite said they have done alot of times. Or replace them snice i have read horror stories about breaking them.
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09-05-2020, 07:11 AM | #11 |
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Supercharger to head bolts there are alot of discussions about the bolts snapping because they are TTY. But Elite and other members have reused them with no problem. I think guys are just not using the correct torque.
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09-05-2020, 07:59 AM | #12 |
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Ahhh. Ok, that makes sense. They are 89 inch pounds torque to yield bolts, one time use only. That not much torque so I could see how they might snap if over torqued.
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09-20-2020, 09:10 AM | #13 |
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I reused mine when I installed my oil separator and have had no issues, but I'm stock, so maybe those that crank up the boost may have problems. I don't think those bolts are torque to yield.
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