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rgrmoreira13 · 08-18-2014, 10:15 AM

Ok so I finally got around to get my catch can installed. So when it comes to cutting any type of pipes and/or wires in my car I get nervous. When it was installed I turned on the car to see if it ran ok. I took a test drive around and it was ok. However late last night I had to drive up north to pick someone up. Need be it I had a bit of a lead foot. So last night when I went to check on it again I hear a hissing sound. It is coming from the dirty side of the catch can. What could be the reason for this ? My only guess is that I was going in high revs that the hose got loose cause of the pressure. If anyone can help me out in this matter I would greatly appreciate it.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-18-2014, 10:20 AM

What make of catch can do you have? This would help us tell if it is just a built in valve or what.

rgrmoreira13 · 08-18-2014, 10:22 AM

I got an Elite Catch Can

sstephen17 · 08-18-2014, 02:39 PM

I remember reading about the hissing sound in another thread about the Elite. I don't hear it on mine when I installed it. Make sure you have the tubing pushed all the way into the inlet and exit connections on the can.

Elite Engineering · 08-18-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sstephen17

I remember reading about the hissing sound in another thread about the Elite. I don't hear it on mine when I installed it. Make sure you have the tubing pushed all the way into the inlet and exit connections on the can.

You typically should not hear any type of hissing unless it's leaking.

rgrmoreira13 · 08-18-2014, 03:32 PM

My hissing is of air. I check if it was maybe loose. But again I got to double check if the hose is a bit loose or if the hose clamp aren't in the right place. Those are the only 2 possibilities.

Lacpac · 08-18-2014, 04:00 PM

My Elite hissed too. Try rotating the tubing 45 degress on the end of each fitting. Sounds silly but the tubing is not perfectly round so for some reason the pitch of the hiss will change to where it's almost gone. It worked for me.

JCO2185 · 08-18-2014, 04:18 PM

i have a slight hiss on mine too, no leaks though.....Sounds like the hose going to the back of the motor is leaking, but its not. I am also throwing a P2179 code. Would that have any relation to the catch can?

rgrmoreira13 · 08-18-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JCO2185

i have a slight hiss on mine too, no leaks though.....Sounds like the hose going to the back of the motor is leaking, but its not. I am also throwing a P2179 code. Would that have any relation to the catch can?

That sounds like more of a CAI issue than it does with the Catch Can Issue. Make sure that the intake tubing is in correctly. I had a CEL light in regards to my CAI but I didn't disconnect the battery.

Jenner · 08-18-2014, 04:26 PM

Mine hisses too. I remember reading somewhere on here that it's because the hose they give is a different grade than the stock one.

rgrmoreira13 · 08-18-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Mine hisses too. I remember reading somewhere on here that it's because the hose they give is a different grade than the stock one.

So is the solution is to get a new set of hoses ? If so then what type of hoses should I get ??? Will stainless steel braided lines work for this job ??

Chris14RS · 08-21-2014, 08:30 AM

Mine hisses a tad as well. All clamps are tight with no leaks.

Jenner · 08-21-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rgrmoreira13

So is the solution is to get a new set of hoses ? If so then what type of hoses should I get ??? Will stainless steel braided lines work for this job ??

I'm not too sure, but I guess that might be it. I don't really know the different hose types or grades so I don't know which would be best.

GundamX7X · 08-22-2014, 12:57 AM

I would say go on Elite Engineering website and see the fitment sizes for the fittings or just send them a message on this form. My can does not make any noises last time I checked. Its been 9 months since I drove it due to deployment but when I start it up I will check. My tubes had Goodyear branded on them, so I would think that the quality is fine. Never had any codes, I used my app on my Android phone with the Bluetooth OBD II adapter I got from eBay and everything looked good, no leaks or problems.

08-18-2014, 10:15 AM	#1
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	Catch Can Issues Ok so I finally got around to get my catch can installed. So when it comes to cutting any type of pipes and/or wires in my car I get nervous. When it was installed I turned on the car to see if it ran ok. I took a test drive around and it was ok. However late last night I had to drive up north to pick someone up. Need be it I had a bit of a lead foot. So last night when I went to check on it again I hear a hissing sound. It is coming from the dirty side of the catch can. What could be the reason for this ? My only guess is that I was going in high revs that the hose got loose cause of the pressure. If anyone can help me out in this matter I would greatly appreciate it. __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

08-18-2014, 10:22 AM	#3
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	I got an Elite Catch Can __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

08-18-2014, 03:32 PM	#6
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	My hissing is of air. I check if it was maybe loose. But again I got to double check if the hose is a bit loose or if the hose clamp aren't in the right place. Those are the only 2 possibilities. __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

08-18-2014, 04:18 PM	#8
JCO2185 RIDING ON AIR Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 964	i have a slight hiss on mine too, no leaks though.....Sounds like the hose going to the back of the motor is leaking, but its not. I am also throwing a P2179 code. Would that have any relation to the catch can? __________________ --John--2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, Summit White Air Ride Suspension, BBK Longtube Headers, Hi-Flo cats, Doug Thorley catback exhaust, Elite Catch-Can, Airraid CAI, Trifecta tune, ZL1 front end with Phantom grille, ZL1 side skirts, MRR228 graphite wheels

08-21-2014, 08:30 AM	#12
Chris14RS Drives: RRM RS v6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 204	Mine hisses a tad as well. All clamps are tight with no leaks. __________________ Magnaflow X - pipe MRT V2.0 CAI Intake BARTON SS Airlift Suspension V2 Niche Targa 20x10.5

08-18-2014, 10:20 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	What make of catch can do you have? This would help us tell if it is just a built in valve or what.

08-18-2014, 02:39 PM	#4
sstephen17 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS BRM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 215	I remember reading about the hissing sound in another thread about the Elite. I don't hear it on mine when I installed it. Make sure you have the tubing pushed all the way into the inlet and exit connections on the can.

08-18-2014, 04:00 PM	#7
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	My Elite hissed too. Try rotating the tubing 45 degress on the end of each fitting. Sounds silly but the tubing is not perfectly round so for some reason the pitch of the hiss will change to where it's almost gone. It worked for me.

08-18-2014, 04:26 PM	#10
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Mine hisses too. I remember reading somewhere on here that it's because the hose they give is a different grade than the stock one.

08-22-2014, 12:57 AM	#14
GundamX7X Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: KY Posts: 115 View My Garage	I would say go on Elite Engineering website and see the fitment sizes for the fittings or just send them a message on this form. My can does not make any noises last time I checked. Its been 9 months since I drove it due to deployment but when I start it up I will check. My tubes had Goodyear branded on them, so I would think that the quality is fine. Never had any codes, I used my app on my Android phone with the Bluetooth OBD II adapter I got from eBay and everything looked good, no leaks or problems. Attached Images __________________ In ? we trust.