amw catch can
amw catch can can someone please explain the catch can to me and what it does for the engine. i have no clue as to the use of it and was considering getting one if it is really worth it.
It takes the pvc air from your engine and cleans (rids) it of oil that would have otherwise gone back into the intake manifold and combustion chambers. I have one of the early ones and they are worth every penny.
Todd at AMW is a stand up guy and they do first class work.
-Blake-
Todd at AMW is a stand up guy and they do first class work.
-Blake-
I just installed my AMW Catchcan and what a nice piece. It has mesh inside to condense the oil out and then, you can drain it. It fits pefectly and the optional bracket is very nice.
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Here is a post I made that pretty much sums up what it is and does.
Here is a post I made that pretty much sums up what it is and does.
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Originally Posted by tirefryer
Were can I get the AMW catch can? Also I heard 2001, and 2002's do not need it because they fixed the PVC problem?
They did improve the PCV, but some still had oil going in.
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Originally Posted by tirefryer
Were can I get the AMW catch can? Also I heard 2001, and 2002's do not need it because they fixed the PVC problem?
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IMO a catch can of some type is a must for any LS1. The amount of oil these cars suck through the PCV is rediculous. AMW makes a great piece...well worth the money. I'll be surprised how much oil gets trapped in there. After you see it you'll want to run some top end cleaner and change the plugs.
