Jump to content

Oil catch can?

C25A1guy

By C25A1guy
in Engines & Drivetrain

 Share

Recommended Posts

schmolf4 Enthusiast

schmolf4

Posted
Posted (edited)

I know these catch can probably dont have anything to do with getting better MPG, but I found it weird that after I installed my Elite CC today, my average MPG went from 14.7 to 17.2...weird

Edited by schmolf4
  • Like 1
  • Replies 1.9k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

ToesonTheNose
ToesonTheNose

Here at RX now they are doing a video install on my truck

Jay700
Jay700

My dealership said my catch can wasn't needed and wouldn't catch anything. I opened it in there shop after 2,000 miles and let it run on the floor. Lol

fondupot
fondupot

So, I added a second output fitting to my Original RX catch can. I had been emailing with the RevExtreme folks about the benefits of a dual output can, and they were gracious enough to send me the par

Posted Images

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

fondupot

Posted
Posted

I know these catch can probably dont have anything to do with getting better MPG, but I found it weird that after I installed my Elite CC today, my average MPG went from 14.7 to 17.2...weird

In time it can keep mileage from decreasing by keeping the intake manifold clean. But the increase in mileage you experienced is likely unrelated to the install of your CC.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Jsdirt Senior Enthusiast

Jsdirt

Posted
Posted

Probably got some ethanol-free gas. I see jumps in mileage like that in my '07 whenever I can get it out of state.

GDI Tech Enthusiast

GDI Tech

Posted
Posted

I know these catch can probably dont have anything to do with getting better MPG, but I found it weird that after I installed my Elite CC today, my average MPG went from 14.7 to 17.2...weird

 

 

Yes, when you install one of the good ones, you reduce the detonation caused by the ingestion and thus knock retard goes away (at least greatly reduced) so your timing advance can remain at optimum advance. The guarantee is 1-3 MPG average for the fleet owners that buy them, just a way for them to pay for themselves with the Elite E2-X system.

 

Call JDP and ask if they have any E2-X specials, or Elite direct.

MattM2485 Enthusiast

MattM2485

Posted
Posted

Can anyone point me to the page for installing one of these with an AIRAID MIT on a 5.3?

 

Thanks,

Matt

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

fondupot

Posted
Posted

Can anyone point me to the page for installing one of these with an AIRAID MIT on a 5.3?

 

Thanks,

Matt

 

My videos should give you a good idea of how to get things installed correctly. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Like 1
GDI Tech Enthusiast

GDI Tech

Posted
Posted

Yes. On a CAI just do the same bridging both valve covers and run to hose from the CSS to the main air filter end or base (add barb there).

 

Great compilation Fondupot.

  • Like 1
fondupot Senior Enthusiast

fondupot

Posted
Posted

Is extremautoproducts.com the imposter catch can???

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

The real original RX company is NOT distributing their cans at the moment. I would not buy anything that says RX from any site right now.

  • Like 1
AC_USMC_Ret Enthusiast

AC_USMC_Ret

Posted
Posted

Guys, i have had an Elite catch can installed for roughly 800 miles, cleaned out once and is now empty. Other day while driving on the highway at roughly 65MPH got the flashing CEL with a hesitation and loss of power. Based on what i have read the flashing CEL correlates to a misfire? I am taking to dealer tomorrow...does anyone believe it could be related to the catch can or just a coincidence ? should i remove it before i take it to the dealer ? I have checked all connections on catch can etc and are all tight.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

Silverado-Hareek

Posted
Posted (edited)

Guys, i have had an Elite catch can installed for roughly 800 miles, cleaned out once and is now empty. Other day while driving on the highway at roughly 65MPH got the flashing CEL with a hesitation and loss of power. Based on what i have read the flashing CEL correlates to a misfire? I am taking to dealer tomorrow...does anyone believe it could be related to the catch can or just a coincidence ? should i remove it before i take it to the dealer ? I have checked all connections on catch can etc and are all tight.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

 

Assuming all hose connections are tight and there aren't any vacuum leaks or anything, and the fact that you had hesitation and loss of power, I'm thinking it's just a coincidence and has nothing to do with the catch can. It's likely a bad spark plug, bad fuel injector.....something within the engine itself that's affecting the combustion process.

 

 

 

There are a ton of us in here with catch cans of varying makes/models and none that I know of have had any CEL's as a result.

Edited by Silverado-Hareek
Rotti54 Enthusiast

Rotti54

Posted
Posted

When I got my RX catch can I bought it back in May from extremeautoproducts. It's a good unit, I'm assuming it's a real RX product it's welded not a two piece cheesy unit like the Rxspeedworks one. It also seems to be working excellent so far as well!

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  • Like 1
fondupot Senior Enthusiast

fondupot

Posted
Posted

When I got my RX catch can I bought it back in May from extremeautoproducts. It's a good unit, I'm assuming it's a real RX product it's welded not a two piece cheesy unit like the Rxspeedworks one. It also seems to be working excellent so far as well!

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Correct. If you watch my videos (posted a lot in this thread). You can compare to a legit RX can. If yours looks like mine. You are gold.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.5k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,972
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    Whit.the.COB
    Newest Member
    Whit.the.COB
    Joined

  • Who's Online   3 Members, 0 Anonymous, 1,236 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • MikeBMW
      Installing tow mirrors

      By MikeBMW · Posted

      Yep! This should be a pin somewhere as @pgamboa really dives into all of this. Thanks for reposting the link!
    • Grumpy Bear
      TCM Tuning 6L80E

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      I did the new thermostat after doing a 'flip' for a year. Runs as cool one way as the other in the summer but in the winter there is a bit of a floor. Yellow with the new 70 C thermostat. My data over the life of the unit to date. Still need more cooler. Anyway that floor helped both winter fuel economy and shift quality in the winter. I found it a good balance.       
    • Grumpy Bear
      Food & Drink

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Evan Williams Bottled in Bond   So pouring the last of a bottle of Evan Williams Black label last night I set off the the state store for a refill only to be denied the by an empty shelf. Rats.    What the did have was a bottle of Evan Williams Bottled in Bond. 100 proof. Hum, a few bucks more but a known distiller. Lets have a swing at it. ( I have before )    Cracked it open and pour a serving over ice. Hum.... more heat, yes. More alcohol naturally. But the barreling not the proof brings the taste and this one came up short.    Oh is was familiar but the heat ran the barrel over like a Peterbilt runs over a squirrel. Could use a heavier toasting of the oak me thinks or perhaps a longer barreling. Who knows. But what I can say is ice or a water back isn't the answer. What kills one kills them both. Sad. It is a pleasant drink....if you have little to compare it to.  
    • Grumpy Bear
      Bridgestone vs Goodyear tires?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      I've had exactly one set of Bridgestone. Lasted five year and 125,000 miles and had I known better 15oK would have been a cake walk. I would have bought a like set had they not tripled in price since the first set. I removed them at said mileage with 5/32" remaining in dead even wear all four. They were fuel efficient, quite, comfortable and predictable.    Early on I got a very good alignment checked at least once a year, sometimes twice; kept the tires properly inflated, balanced and rotated. And I've found that many a tire issue can be avoided with great maintenance practices. Lot's of tire dealers will do rotation and balance (simple) for free for as long as you own the tire they sold you so no excuse not to.    Bead prep, alloy integrity and stem health have a huge impact on inflation stability. There are more mountings done poorly that perfectly. Finding a good tire guy is gold and as important as finding a tire you like.    That 3X price increase now two sets of "other tires' later is starting look like a bargain.      Bad maintenance kills more tires than bad tires. 
    • Grumpy Bear
      Wow I'm in a pickle. (Broke down truck) and a story.

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Atlas, you kill me As aggravating as a project like this can be you have been unable to hide your fascination with learning and using that angst against this beast like a Ninjitsu Master. It amuses you, admit it now.      BTW, love your writing style. 😉       

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...