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Jan 28, 2011 | 09:03 PM

dwnshft82

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From: silver spring md

catch can to close?

i just installed a catch can on my procharged 99 camaro i mounted the catch can near the block using some aluminum stock where the egr systom used to be i was just wondering if the can will heat up to much to allow the oil to cool and collect in the can what is your thoughts guys

Jan 28, 2011 | 10:05 PM

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I have seen some mounted on the passenger side cylinder head near the throttle body, I guess if that works you should be fine. Although as you stated, the further away will allow the oil to cool so it can be collected better in the can.

Jan 28, 2011 | 10:28 PM

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You aren't going to make enough heat to cook the oil unless it's touching a hot pipe or the exhaust housing. Your catch can shouldn't catch much oil anyway. Mine is usually 90% water and 10% oil.

Jan 29, 2011 | 08:14 AM

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thanks sounds like i will leave it where it is

Jan 29, 2011 | 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 98Z28CobraKiller

You aren't going to make enough heat to cook the oil unless it's touching a hot pipe or the exhaust housing. Your catch can shouldn't catch much oil anyway. Mine is usually 90% water and 10% oil.

I've noticed this in my breather can, too. Could you explain why it catches so much water and very little oil?

Is it just condensation?