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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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We also sell the MM catch cans. I will have one on my personal car as well.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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a group buy sounds good.

any spoonsors want to support that??

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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by _JB_
There should be a group buy for MM or RX catch cans...
We had a sale thread before. Look it up in the fs section.
We have ls7 lifter and gen3 gen4 and lsx head stud group buy going on right now and are only allowed 2 group buy threads at a time.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
coSPEED2 , do you happed to know thread size I'd need to mount a 1/4 turn ball valve on the bottom of my RX CC, I think it's 1/4" npt but I'm not 100% sure.
Thanks!
I do believe tou are correct. If not it is 1/8". Most of the cc use that turn in valve from hardware store. You can match that up and go from there. Lowes and Home Depot and your local ACE will have a large selection to choose from.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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The RX cans are junk. Worst quality product I have purchased in a long time. Crappy welds, glued in fittings, powder coat that looks like it was applied during a sandstorm, etc. A real mess for the amount they cost. Just a heads up to those considering purchasing one.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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Sorry to hear you got one of sub-standard quality. I have no complaints or issues with the one I've had for several years now, which is the way it should be. I do hope you sent it back if you got one like that; I sure would have!
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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Don't get me wrong, the can still functions. But for the price paid, the quality is heinous. I didn't bother sending it back. If you do some digging on google you would be surprised about what you find. Didnt want to deal with any hassle. When I build a motor for the car next year I'm moving to a different set up as I mostly road race the car.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Talk to us about machine work and parts packages and you wont need to worry about a catch can.

If you do after that then I will personally send you any can you want for no charge.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 79_T/A
The RX cans are junk. Worst quality product I have purchased in a long time. Crappy welds, glued in fittings, powder coat that looks like it was applied during a sandstorm, etc. A real mess for the amount they cost. Just a heads up to those considering purchasing one.
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Don't get me wrong, the can still functions. But for the price paid, the quality is heinous. I didn't bother sending it back. If you do some digging on google you would be surprised about what you find. Didnt want to deal with any hassle. When I build a motor for the car next year I'm moving to a different set up as I mostly road race the car.
It can't be that bad considering you kept it. If it's that bad, the only person you should be bad mouthing is yourself for keeping it. You can't say something is THAT BAD but "meh, i'll keep it anyways". That means it isn't as bad as you are saying it to be.

We sell quite a bit of these catch cans along with the Elite Engineering since 2008? and our customers love them. We've had maybe one or two complaints on other issues, so to say RX cans are crap yet you kept yours doesn't give you much credibility.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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I should have been more specific. I know my engine has poor ring seal. That's why I mentioned a future rebuild. For now, the engine still runs well and there is no point in pulling it until the performance starts to deteriorate. A catch can benefits my motor. The next build will be track only. As you know, making an LS live a long happy life on the road course requires some oiling system modifications. I needed a temporary catch can set up to use until that build happens. I bought the RX can based on positive reviews on this site. I hoped I could use it to bridge the gap until the next build, and hopefully it would be a high quality part that I could resell when it was no longer needed. Needless to say I was disappointed with the quality of the part I received. It works, but the construction is very poor. I would have liked to return it, but I needed to put the car back together to make an event. Since I was out of time and the can seems to keep most of the oil out of my intake, it stayed. Thanks for the offer however it's not necessary.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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Let me know if you have a build thread. I would like to keep track.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by coSPEED2
Let me know if you have a build thread. I would like to keep track.
No time for one, it would be long and drawn out anyway. Would gladly send pictures of the car.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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Sounds good.
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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any interested parties in my can, please touch base with one of the vending sponsors before ordering

i am currently sold out and awaiting a fresh batch with a couple improvements:

used to have a + $15 charge for a third port. this will now be standard.
-when a third port is not specified an oil level sight will be in its place, standard

used to have a 3" breather changing to a 2" breather for a crucial increase in hood clearance.

expect 2+ weeks until these are available for ship.
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
any interested parties in my can, please touch base with one of the vending sponsors before ordering

i am currently sold out and awaiting a fresh batch with a couple improvements:

used to have a + $15 charge for a third port. this will now be standard.
-when a third port is not specified an oil level sight will be in its place, standard

used to have a 3" breather changing to a 2" breather for a crucial increase in hood clearance.

expect 2+ weeks until these are available for ship.
The new changes sound awesome. I guess I need to finally get off my *** and order one. LOL!!!
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
any interested parties in my can, please touch base with one of the vending sponsors before ordering

i am currently sold out and awaiting a fresh batch with a couple improvements:

used to have a + $15 charge for a third port. this will now be standard.
-when a third port is not specified an oil level sight will be in its place, standard

used to have a 3" breather changing to a 2" breather for a crucial increase in hood clearance.

expect 2+ weeks until these are available for ship.
Any chance for a group buy?
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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I guess I got the last "old style" can
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 07:53 AM
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the very last old style can has yet to be shipped.

a group purchase would need to go trough one of the sponsors, not me.

ws6 store, huron speed, tick performance, fic for example

last i heard ws6 store still had some in stock

however, please let me secure some stock and get caught up with existing orders, im a one man band!

ill be sure to post some pictures of the new version on arrival.

majestic9c1. if you need a shorter breather or a third port please let me know, I cant exchange cans or parts but I could upgrade you.
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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When David gets his new cans in, we are going to try to keep at least 3-4 on the shelf at all times for you guys. We don't have a big market for them, or we'd keep more in stock.

We will at least have a few cans for customers that need them shipped quickly.
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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I do need the thicker and slightly bigger rubber stopper that goes in the breather to keep it from getting sucked down under acceleration
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