Elite Engineering - Catch Can

[Tek74]

OK....so after reading a bunch of info on catch cans, I'm finally convinced that they make sense for Direct Injection engines. It's a shame that GM didn't design some sort of catch can device and install them on the engines, but I guess the fact that they require periodic drainage was the reason they did not. Who knows? I wish that I could somehow see what the inside of a 150k-200k Ecotech3 Direct Injection engine would like "with" and "with out" the use of a catch can during its life. But its obviously too early for that.

 

Anyway, some forum members here have validated the quality of Elite Engineering catch cans, so I decided to look at what they offer. Apparently, they have a standard catch can, and an E2 catch can with 30% more capacity. It's appears to be the same general design, but is apparently better suited to "enhanced" engines (forced induction, turbo, supercharged, etc.). They also appear to offer a higher end E2X catch can which has a dual outlet system that address some sort of crank case pressure issue. This higher model appears to be best suited for those with enhanced engines that actually run them hard.

 

Since I have a non-enhanced engine, I just ordered the standard catch can. In case anyone is interested, I shopped for the best price on them, and JDP Motorsports seemed to have the best price of $150 shipped. The link(s) are below. I plan on keeping my truck for about 15 years, so I'm thinking running synthetic oil and this $150 catch can is a small price to pay for potentially longer engine life. Below the two JDP links, I also included one of the handful of Direct Injection articles I came across. It offers a simple and to-the-point explanation for anyone still curious about DI engines and catch cans.

 

Standard - $150 shipped

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/brands/elite-engineering/elite-engineering-pcv-catch-can-2014-2015-chevy-gm-truck-suv-5-3l-6-2l-cc-5000b

 

E2 - $157 shipped

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/brands/elite-engineering/elite-engineering-2nd-gen-catch-can-2014-2015-chevy-gm-truck-suv-5-3l-6-2l-e2-cc-5000b

 

The Danger of Direct Injection

http://www.corksport.com/blog/the-dangers-of-direct-injection/

[Silverado-Hareek]

The E2X isn't for enhanced engines versus non-enhanced engines. It's actually the newest design offered by Elite utilizing the RX designed filtration system and provides the highest level of filtration available on the market from a single can. The other cans aren't bad and will still provide a good level of filtration to keep the engine clean, but if you want the highest level available, the E2X is the way to go.

[fondupot]

I would have to agree with @Silverado-Hareek

 

E2-X would be the best can to install.

[Tek74]

I'm sure the E2X does offer a little bit better filtration, but I couldn't justify purchasing it at double the cost considering my engine set up and the mild driving that I do.

 

I seriously wonder how much better the E2X actually is? When there is a significant price jump on something (better to best), I typically like some data.

[krdeal]

Just a little FYI on this.... The E2-X includes everything from the catalog in the kit. For just the E2-X can it's only $50 more! The $300 kit includes the clean side set-up and the one way check valve. The E2-X kit is the way to go.