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Now im confused, i just saw a post 07softail posted.

PCV line from under the Throttle Body goes into the catch can and the outlet goes to the side of the intake manifold.

 

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PCV side goes to the inlet, and outlet to manifold.

 

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EXSlider400
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This is a write up on installing an ADD W1 oil catch can on a 2014 5.3 Denali with a few thousand miles.   I like the RX can but after some research, the ADD can had good reviews as well. so fo

southern_sierra
southern_sierra

That does make since and if it did work the extra filter just something elese to worry about.   Did your truck come from the factory with to much engine oil just wondering. Mine is over full about a

WendysOrBust
WendysOrBust

Well this issue is not specific to our trucks. If you look around at any other car/truck forum everyone is having the same issues. Over on the F150 forums, this is an issue on both the 5.0 and the 3.5

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Now im confused, i just saw a post 07softail posted.

The line under the throttle body connects to the inlet on the catch can. The outlet hose connects to the side of the manifold.

EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

EXSlider400

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The line under the throttle body connects to the inlet on the catch can. The outlet hose connects to the side of the manifold.

Correct. Think about it like this:

If you place filter media in the provided area, you would want the dirty air from the throttle body to enter there (inlet) and exit through the suction side (outlet) going to the manifold.

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Now im confused, i just saw a post 07softail posted.

 

Lol sorry about that. I've been sick with the flu so not thinking straight haha
wacko Enthusiast

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Installed mine 3-1 and was somewhat startled by what I found in just a day of driving...

 

Here is by bracket... If anybody has access to a water jet, laser or HD plasma I can send you the file.

 

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My last truck was an '05 Duramax

I blocked the EGR at 40k miles and added a finger stick (eliminated codes)

Sold that truck with 390k miles with the original injectors and still ran very strong and smooth. These mods are key to achieving higher mileages in my humble opinion. Thanks to all that provide the knowledge base here.

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southern_sierra Enthusiast

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Installed mine 3-1 and was somewhat startled by what I found in just a day of driving...

 

Here is by bracket... If anybody has access to a water jet, laser or HD plasma I can send you the file.

 

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My last truck was an '05 Duramax

I blocked the EGR at 40k miles and added a finger stick (eliminated codes)

Sold that truck with 390k miles with the original injectors and still ran very strong and smooth. These mods are key to achieving higher mileages in my humble opinion. Thanks to all that provide the knowledge base here.

Wacko can you hear a suction sound under the hood now after installing the catch can. Just wondering after my install mine did.

Grandpa Enthusiast

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I recently installed mine and I don't have any suction sounds. Is anyone adding any filter media or are you using the can empty?

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southern_sierra

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I recently installed mine and I don't have any suction sounds. Is anyone adding any filter media or are you using the can empty?

I had some scotch brite pad in mine for filter took it out still had suction sound. I could hear the suction with the hood closed also.I used 3/8 fuel hose could be trying to suck together but couldn't find where it might be. Had the can mounted at the battery box and all hoses were hooked up correct.I also could hear a slight buzzing sound in the cab when starting off slowly.Took off hose put stock hose back on and all sound went away. I always have problems that no one else has oh well.

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wacko Enthusiast

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I do not have the suction sound and I am using Stainless Steel scouring pad material in the small chamber filter area. I would check for a vacuum leak at a connection. The quick disconnect fittings did go on further than I originally thought they needed to. I did catch it before I put the air box back on but I would check them first.

 

Fyi mine is a 6.2L

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I do not have the suction sound and I am using Stainless Steel scouring pad material in the small chamber filter area. I would check for a vacuum leak at a connection. The quick disconnect fittings did go on further than I originally thought they needed to. I did catch it before I put the air box back on but I would check them first.

 

Fyi mine is a 6.2L

5.3L here all the connection were secure I checked all 6 conection points clean and dirty side (are secure and snaped in place) and felt around each one to see if it would make any differance in sound. I checked the can it self to make sure the inlet and outlet were clear and open. I loosened the dip stick in the can and pull up on it and it was very good suction there. My hose lenghts are 24 inches from the crackcase and 21 1/2 inches from the intake. I think the crankcase side is sucking to just enough to cause this and when it gets 90 degrees and its over 200 under the hood the hose is just going to be softer. If a go back with a can going to use trans oil cooler hose or hydraulic hose.

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I was surprised at how much suction there is when the dip stick is opened. I used 3/8 Napa PCV tubing. Maybe since mine is further inboard and lower it is helping with the noise.

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I was surprised at how much suction there is when the dip stick is opened. I used 3/8 Napa PCV tubing. Maybe since mine is further inboard and lower it is helping with the noise.

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EPIC CAJUN

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Is anyone adding any filter media or are you using the can empty?

Im running mine empty and have no suction noises at all. Cant tell its there.

EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

EXSlider400

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I do have a suction noise...but I can't hear it in the truck or after I shut the hood. I have Gates PVC hose and used thread tape on everything with a thread.

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