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Old 03-17-2016, 12:01 AM
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Default Oil catch can... which one to get?

Elite Engineering, WS6 Store (Norris Motorsports)Speed Inc (UPR Products), Saikou Michi, RX Speed Works??

Elite = $160
Norris = $100
UPR = $110
Saikou = $165
RX = $200
Mighty Mouse = $180

Elite has a "clean-air oil separator".. does that mean that the catch can won't separate oil from air?

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It's a catch can. Nothing magical about it. You can make one from stuff in Home Depot for
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Catchcans.com and I think 90 bucks. Cant beat that!

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Mighty Mouse. Has a check valve built in.
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Originally Posted by Hou_tx_ss
Mighty Mouse. Has a check valve built in.
I had not seen that one. The PCV version has a built in PCV valve too.
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Since the factory PCV stuff crumbled when I took the intake off, I decided to get an LS6 valley cover from WS6 Store. I threw in the Norris Motorsports catch can. Should work well for my stock cube motor.
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+1 for Mike Norris
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I have the Norris catch can works great.
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There was a test done and posted on corvettefoum.com.

Said the mike norris can was probably good for stock cube na motors and thats what they recommended for most, but IIRC they said the elite, rx, and amw (maybe) worked better.

Ive seen a link posted here on tech, maybe someone can find it
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Bought mine from corvettemods. Nothing fancy but works great! It's clear so you can monitor the oil. Been running it for 2 years with no problems. Can't beat it for $50!
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+1 for Mighty Mouse I had a question about his can emailed him and he responded fast.
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You can make one from stuff in Home Depot for
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mikenorris and catchcans.com look identical

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great thread. they are not all the same or do the same things. research wisely!
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I have elite and like it.
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MM can here with my boosted setup. No problems and good guy to deal with
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Just installed my MM PCV catch can with LS head mount on my 2001 Camaro SS. Only needed to get about 8 feet 3/8" fuel line hose, I used SAE30R7 hose, temp. rated -40 to 275. Install was a breeze. Looks great, works perfect, very well engineered. Hardest part was taking out the OEM PCV lines. Would recommend this setup to anyone. Pictures will be posted soon. Contact Dave at Mighty Mouse Solutions, he knows his stuff.
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I have the elite. pretty nice piece. I'm happy with it
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You can make one from stuff in Home Depot for
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A very reputable tuner I just took my car to said the MightyMouse was the only one that really worked. I have the PCV version, so not sure if he meant that kind only or all of them. But good to know either way.
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I've been reading more and seems like RX has been tested to remove more oil than any others. About half way down on this page is a very lengthy test done by a guy with 2 cans, in a thorough scientific manner. http://www.silveradosierra.com/vorte...n-t447361.html

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