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Old 04-09-2021, 05:21 AM   #1
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What is a catch can used for?

Can someone explain what a catch can if for? Just wondering.
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Old 04-09-2021, 05:30 AM   #2
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Mainly for purse fights on this forum. I use one and am pleased with the results, every 5K or so it has an ounce or two of oil and condensation in the reservoir that didn't end up in the intake so I'm pleased with it. YMMV
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Old 04-09-2021, 06:49 AM   #3
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Mainly for purse fights on this forum. I use one and am pleased with the results, every 5K or so it has an ounce or two of oil and condensation in the reservoir that didn't end up in the intake so I'm pleased with it. YMMV
Purse fights...LOL. So true.
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Old 04-09-2021, 11:32 AM   #4
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Mainly for purse fights on this forum.
lol exactly
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Old 04-09-2021, 12:07 PM   #5
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If you're not using an Elite catch can, then it doesn't really matter because all the others don't work.
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Old 04-09-2021, 12:22 PM   #6
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It catches the oil and other things that buildup in the manifold.

Direct injected engines benefit from using one manufacturers don't use them for whatever reason. Port injection don't need one but it's up to the user.
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Old 04-09-2021, 01:01 PM   #7
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It catches the oil and other things that buildup in the manifold.

Direct injected engines benefit from using one manufacturers don't use them for whatever reason. Port injection don't need one but it's up to the user.
Thank you for taking time to explain it to me.

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Old 04-09-2021, 01:18 PM   #8
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If you're not using an Elite catch can, then it doesn't really matter because all the others don't work.
That's right

Or haven't been proven to work as well

In terms of why, this video (7:30 in) is a decent explanation.

Another reason is fuel dilution of your oil, which can be assessed via oil analysis (I like Oil Analyzers)

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Old 04-09-2021, 03:59 PM   #9
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So which elite engineering catch can to run for a ZLE?

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Old 04-09-2021, 04:28 PM   #10
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That's right

Or haven't been proven to work as well

In terms of why, this video (7:30 in) is a decent explanation.

Another reason is fuel dilution of your oil, which can be assessed via oil analysis (I like Oil Analyzers)




Your such a tard bud, give it a rest.
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Old 04-09-2021, 04:29 PM   #11
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Your such a tard bud, give it a rest.
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Old 04-09-2021, 04:37 PM   #12
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So which elite engineering catch can to run for a ZLE?
E2X. If you search elite engineering you can see the results that have been posted

There are plenty of MM huggers here, some of whom are real dickheads, but they don't have any actual data to back up their claims - just alot of shouting down anyone who disagrees with them. Less talk, more action.

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Old 04-09-2021, 04:49 PM   #13
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E2X. If you search elite engineering you can see the results that have been posted

There are plenty of MM huggers here, some of whom are real dickheads, but they don't have any actual data to back up their claims - just alot of shouting down anyone who disagrees with them. Less talk, more action.

Says the Elite shill. Pot, kettle, black.
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Old 04-09-2021, 04:51 PM   #14
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E2X. If you search elite engineering you can see the results that have been posted

There are plenty of MM huggers here, some of whom are real dickheads, but they don't have any actual data to back up their claims - just alot of shouting down anyone who disagrees with them. Less talk, more action.

How much does elite pay you btw? 😂
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