Should you use a catch can (answer) YES!

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Oct 8, 2011 | 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lemons12

I have had a catch can for months and have not installed it. Best way to install it? Write up?

Do you still have the factory PCV system, or LS6 valley cover?

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Oct 8, 2011 | 03:11 PM

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I've been meaning to pick up a CC... Had the LS6 valley in since the spring and even after a couple starts, my new 102 intake was already covered..

Oct 8, 2011 | 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by projectX

Do you need a catch can on just a cam only LS1? (01-02 model)

Good idea even on a bolt on car.

Oct 8, 2011 | 03:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toadzq8

Good idea even on a bolt on car.

Yep read ...

When replacing our stock TB with a ported one on a 1000 mile 2010 Grand Sport, oh my! Look what was all up in that new LS3 intake.

We put on one of the RX Performance catch cans. We sell them in different colors also. Definitely as the OP states, YES!

We have catch cans for NA and Turbo/SC/Nitrous applications.

http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...ducts_id=13737

http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...ducts_id=17761

Oct 8, 2011 | 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28

Do you still have the factory PCV system, or LS6 valley cover?

https://ls1tech.com/forums/11059703-post70.html

I have the factory PCV system... I wouldn't mind ditching it although. How do I go about this?
Sorry, I know very little-nothing about this.

Oct 9, 2011 | 10:30 AM

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is there a catch can that is more on the affordable side that works since these have shot up in price? and Im running the LS2 valley cover so im guessing Ill need a PCV valve inline?

Nov 4, 2011 | 05:22 PM

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OK, I have had some issues of "blow-by" and was assuming it was the rings. Now after seeing this i wonder if the rings are fine and that i just need to add a CC.(attached are pics of the runners on the heads)...It seams to be the worst in the front of the motor and gets lighter towards the rear...car has ported/milled 241 heads, Comp cam, and intake (wieland)

sorry..i can figure out to post pics on this site.......

Nov 5, 2011 | 12:22 PM

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Ok, so a catch can seems to be an inline component that just catches oil and maybe a little moisture? Whats the difference between the $$$ cans and the cheaper ones? What would convince me to spend so much on one? Are we paying for aesthetics? I dont have TCS so it would look nice in my engine bay....

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Nov 5, 2011 | 01:20 PM

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i want to try out a CC............but dammmm..............the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Nov 5, 2011 | 01:24 PM

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I bought a used FAST 92 and after taking it apart to clean it I would NEVER run without a catch can now. The inside of it was absolutely covered in oil. I had to sand all the runners to get the baked-on oil off.

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Nov 5, 2011 | 01:26 PM

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Wasn't sure what AMW stood for, thanks for clearing that up.

Nov 5, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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i have a mike norris can... seems to be good, ws6 store sells them or mikes's web site too!

Nov 5, 2011 | 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LS6427

Well....I put a breather on the drivers side valve cover (picture below), then I connected a vacuum line to suck fresh air and crankcase gases from the passengers side valve cover (pictured). Then I capped off my valley cover port and TB ports. So fresh goes into the drivers side valve cover and across the entire engine and out the passengers side.

But I have a needle valve in the vacuum line so I can adjust how strong that vacuum is pulling on the crankcase gases. I also completely shut it off for about 1 year to see what would happen.....absolutely no change at all in anything. Vacuum is not needed, just breathers.

I used a cigarette while it was idling and the needle valve wide open and it sucks all the smoke right into that filter. Since factory vacuum strength is way too much, I have it set at about 1/2 that.....and not a drop of oil is in my intake.

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Where did you get that head plate?

Nov 5, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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Do the Rx cans come apart if you need to replace the check valve? Or is it just screwed in on the top?

Nov 5, 2011 | 08:00 PM

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Is anyone running a CC with a set of fabbed tall valve covers? I'm going to be running a ls6 valley cover with the valve covers. Is it pretty much set up like the OP's picture?

Nov 25, 2011 | 11:40 PM

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What I want to know is, if this is a big issue, why, even in the 5th Gens, do they not still include a catch can? 5th Gens have this issue too, see:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153923