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Is the jury in yet on the subject of catch cans? Valid piece of equipment or snake oil? At any rate, it seems the sort of thing the dealers might be embracing, just like VIN etching or fabric protection. I can just hear the pitch: "Keep your engine running cleaner, smoother, longer! Ask about our Catch Can service - available for only $895". Are they missing the boat or do they already have enough ways to remove what's in your pocket?

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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There's 59 million threads on this. Some say yes. Some say meh. I bought one. I'm installing it later today. I'm sure it's not needed but it's good to have.

Krusty Enthusiast

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Devil's advocate would say maybe the mist in the engine is by design - maybe a catch can removing it is not only unnecessary but detrimental........... GM did do a little testing on GDI engines U know..........

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Hard to figure blow-by being a design feature. But, I'm far from being an automotive engineer. I tend to think that, if it's such a wonderful thing, the manufacturer and/or dealer would be on it. As always, putting too much creedence in what a vendor has to say might not be in your best interest.

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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I bought one. They aren't expensive I'm sure it'll help some

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I bought one. They aren't expensive I'm sure it'll help some

 

As far as deductive reasoning goes, the "It doesn't hurt anything (except your bank account)" argument would seem the most efficacious. The same reasoning might be applied to support painting pink polka dots all over your truck (also not expensive). Impeccable logic. But, common sense good idea?

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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To many big words for me to comprehend.

 

To make this easier. There is no yes or no. You either want it or you don't.

 

Will it hurt? No.

duquephart Enthusiast

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To many big words for me to comprehend.

 

To make this easier. There is no yes or no. You either want it or you don't.

 

Will it hurt? No.

 

Just out of curiosity, which words are giving you the most trouble?

 

The issue is whether you want it because it's a good idea or because you've been led to believe so by the marketing.

 

Saying it won't hurt validates my argument.

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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I think it's a good idea. But that's my opinion. All of my buddies with 99-up motors have them and wear by them. The shit that comes out of them is a trip. So for me after seeing them needing them. I'm sold

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if you look at the Camaro forums, theres a lot of info there...I like the ones that the bottom of the can screws off, for easier cleaning, compared to the petcock/hose on the bottom of the can...

I the the Apex Speed and the Elite are 2 good ones...

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OP, its a catch can, basic fuction is to catch/trap PCV vapors, oil mist, water vapor, I can say yes! it works. I have ran my can since I have owned the truck for 11months & 11days and 19xx miles so far, 1 oil change due b/c of time, I caught both oil & water vapor. I chose a larger can for improved surface area. Elite Ultra 2x something...

 

However IMO, I might move my location to front grille area, the catch can gets very warm under the hood over aux battery location, if the idea is to turn liquid vapor/mist back to a liquid its best to keep the can cooler even with the interior mesh and tubes.

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if you look at the Camaro forums, theres a lot of info there...I like the ones that the bottom of the can screws off, for easier cleaning, compared to the petcock/hose on the bottom of the can...

I the the Apex Speed and the Elite are 2 good ones...

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I bought the Moroso catch can, it's amazing what nasty stuff comes out of it. My plan is a remote resiviour below and leave the drain open. All air tight of course.

duquephart Enthusiast

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There is the issue of warranty being voided due to installation of mod. Has anyone looked into that?

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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Before you take it in to the dealer just pull if off. Takes 5 minutes

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