Oil catch can?

[Terp84Alum]

I don't want to turn this into a price war or Catch Can bashing thread. I always stand behind our pricing. I feel our prices are very competitive with the type of engineering, design, and in-house manufacturing we put into all our products. I also feel we go the extra step in quality and finish of our products. There's a lot of cost in our Catch Cans, and as any successful business knows, there's a lot of costs behind the scenes (forum sponsorship, advertising, marketing, overhead, burden, etc.). We try to price all our items so that we can, on occasion, offer specials, and also support our great dealers. It doesn't benefit any successful business to to have grossly elevated margins.

 

I hear you. If your product (and service) is worth the extra money, people will pay.

[Cowpie]

Elite is a good can and the pricing is very good. It is comparable to the Conceptual Polymer catch can setup. These two are the best overall value for what you get in terms of quality and performance. The RX can, now that is getting into some ridiculous pricing for what you get, but it does a good job. Overall, the Elite can and the CP can are my only choices. I have an Elite on a 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 and a CP HE on my 2015 2500 6.0L. Both do a great job.

Edited July 23, 2016 by Cowpie

[Joe@UPRproducts]

I'm not here to disrupt anything. Nor will I engage in any flame or bashing contest, this is to share my new vehicle and project with other enthusiasts and enjoy sharing and educating. I have always thought Elite is a stand up company and the world is big enough for all of us. So bitterness or negativity is not any part of our process.

 

To the guys at Elite.

 

No worries, as I completely agree with Elite's earlier post about the business, products and support.

 

Joe

Edited July 23, 2016 by joeccs

[Cowpie]

I as well. Steve at Elite was quick to answer and provide guidance to any questions I had regarding purchase my Elite E2. And a complete setup, shipped, was about $180 total a little over a month ago. Pretty fair relative to quality can pricing in the marketplace. No complaints whatsoever. Does a great job.

[dorkweed]

Have had my Elite "basic" catch can on my brand new 2016 5.3 now for about 300 miles. Installed the unit at just over 400 miles on the clock; and now have just over 700 miles on her. Collected about 1oz. of what looked like straight oil...............but was more than a few shades darker than what the oil on the dipstick looks like. Leads me to believe that it's doing what it's supposed to!!

 

Also; it's been stupid HOT/HUMID here in the northern part of "The Peoples Republik of Illinoiz" since I've owned this truck.

Edited July 24, 2016 by dorkweed

[GDI Tech]

Of all the "catchcans" we have tested over the years. Elite always comes out on top....and having had dialog with the team there when ever we have inquired on any aspect of their offerings and what goes into their continuing design work, they actually have demonstrated how highly ethics and character matter in all they do. Anyone that has had a chance to visit them knows they have their own CNC machines, lab, etc. and actually invest time and effort into their own R&D as well as working with industry experts and have never taken the short cut's of "stealing" designs from others. Combine that with their constant efforts to continually improve on all offerings, puts them above most any other company we have dealt with. There are other effective designs many see me mention here, but none top Elite's.

[HondaHawkGT]

Of all the "catchcans" we have tested over the years. Elite always comes out on top....and having had dialog with the team there when ever we have inquired on any aspect of their offerings and what goes into their continuing design work, they actually have demonstrated how highly ethics and character matter in all they do. Anyone that has had a chance to visit them knows they have their own CNC machines, lab, etc. and actually invest time and effort into their own R&D as well as working with industry experts and have never taken the short cut's of "stealing" designs from others. Combine that with their constant efforts to continually improve on all offerings, puts them above most any other company we have dealt with. There are other effective designs many see me mention here, but none top Elite's.

Don't you think you think you should change your avatar to an Elite logo at this point? I have a ton of respect for EE, the quality of the product is quite good. BUT at this point you are acting as a paid representative of Elite Engineering. If you are receiving compensation, you are required to disclose that information. Really, it starts to push the boundaries of what is legal according to the FTC.

Edited July 25, 2016 by HondaHawkGT

[GDI Tech]

Federal Trade Commission has nothing to do with members of a internet forum or ANY discussions on product results, and I doubt Elite would like that I endorse other brands as well if you read my posts. I have yet to find any that surpass them. I just having followed most brands for several years I like that Elite did not take such a low unethical path to end up with effective products when others took such a slimy way. I provided something the FTC may be interested in though, a company sending another threats to copy their product and use his resources to put another, the one that did invent these designs "out of business", and then go on to not only copy it as threatened, but to also make a serious attempt to put the their out of business by going to the inventors dealers and colluding to undercut and use pressure on them to not carry the inventors product. Do a little legal research hondahawk and see how serious that actually is. Especially as the inventing company had first reached out to Joe and offered to license that design to them first, but was laughed at and this reply sent back:

 

 

I would appreciate you not referencing my parts and business. I saw your post about UPR cans on need for speed. I am not happy to say the least about your tactics and forcing product on people.------------- You call our can a pull through, so how can you get caught with your double talk about our cans will fill up and hurt the engine. Pretty interesting since we have an ecoboost that we let the cans overfill and all it did was pull the little bit of oil at the top off the very same as no catch can at all. Oh wait, it must work so good that it magically sucks the oil pan clean.

 

 

If you continue to use and show my products as being faulty or not as good as yours I will have your can manufactured in billet to be a quality item ! Them proceed to sell all your dealers with my endless source of supplies.

 

 

 

That has all been documented, dates on all correspondence, and then the internet forum post's with dates where he bragged about doing just that. Even using the inventors name of the can (until others complained and he changed it). Once you post things on the internet like that they are there to stay, so please share with me hondahawk how anything I have posted is in any way unethical, much less legally actionable. I think you need to look at the one your defending and learn all the facts.

 

There are several brands of good effective cans here, the largest CO, the Saiku Micchi, etc. But before you quote law, get your facts straight on what your talking about.

 

 

https://www.ftc.gov/

 

https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/antitrust-laws

 

 

Lot's of reading to understand who it looks like broke Federal Laws. A little research about a subject before posting such an accusation in public keeps someone from looking foolish.

 

Lt's of the evidence can be posted here if you want to push it, but joe was professional enough in his last post that I don;t think it needs to be presented here.

[Elite Engineering]

I as well. Steve at Elite was quick to answer and provide guidance to any questions I had regarding purchase my Elite E2. And a complete setup, shipped, was about $180 total a little over a month ago. Pretty fair relative to quality can pricing in the marketplace. No complaints whatsoever. Does a great job.

 

 

Thank you! Hopefully we can steer this discuss back to Catch Cans again.

 

[mookdoc6]

Really? FTC? Your on Crack, get a clue your in a internet Fourm about TRUCKS! Elite actually makes a better CATCH CAN then the competition. Many others have mentioned that fact also! Are they more expensive? Yes, Is everything of high quality? Yes, nobody is giving me any money the other cans are simply not as good...............get over it!

[1300c]

Honestly if GDI Tech did admit that he is in someway compensated by Elite I don't think many people would mind, or no offense intended, be surprised. If he's not than its not a big deal either. Now if he were to deny it then it became knowledge that he was paid as a consultant, independent contractor, or received royalties than I could see people having a problem with his image from a trust standpoint. But that's his decision. As far as FTC I have no clue about that stuff, or the legal ramifications.

[Jsdirt]

All I know is, the less the government is involved in ANY part of my life, the better ...

[Madcow2020]

Just a tip. If anyone wants a good can cheap. Keep an eye on eBay for ones taken out of wrecked Camaros and Corvettes. I picked up a really good one for $30.00.

 

 

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[Elite Engineering]

Just a tip. If anyone wants a good can cheap. Keep an eye on eBay for ones taken out of wrecked Camaros and Corvettes. I picked up a really good one for $30.00.

 

 

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There may be some good "used" Catch Cans on the market, just be careful. Most of the cheap imported Ebay catch cans are nothing more than an empty beer can with an inlet and exit fitting attached. They do nothing to actually separate and pull out the oil.

 

Go with a brand that you trust.

[Madcow2020]

Yea stay away from those. I picked an AMW off a totaled Z06for $30.00. The vet guys love those cans.

 

 

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