Questions for Catch Can users

[martha3065]

2016 Silverado 5.3 with Elite e2-x mounted on brake booster.
2017 Tahoe 5.3 with e2-x mounted in spare battery location.
Both driven in similar manners and distances. Located in eastern Iowa.

Tahoe is a lot easier to access for drainage since it's closer to the front of the vehicle. Noticeably fills faster. Have to use a shallow container to drain into as it is right over the battery tray.

Silverado requires leaning into the bay more, but doesn't have as much water in the contents during winter. Also can grab nearly any available container to drain into as there is nothing under the can but open space.

Dipstick access is not an issue on either location. Both locations have pros/cons. Just pick whichever you prefer.

[bkesting]

Thanks guys!

[bkesting]

So most of you guys seem to have the E2-X vs. the E2.  Is that mostly for the drain valve at the bottom?

[Josh154]

I believe the e2x is different internals as well that’s supposed to catch more. I’m running the e2x ultra and clean side seperator. 

[bkesting]

10 minutes ago, Josh154 said:

I believe the e2x is different internals as well that’s supposed to catch more. I’m running the e2x ultra and clean side seperator. 

Nice picture......I think I'm gonna go with the E2-X.

 

Do you ever have to (or have the desire) to disassemble the E2-X for inspection/cleaning?

[bkesting]

Just bought a E2-X kit. Now just gotta decide where to put it.

[Josh154]

I’ve only had the can on for about 1,000 miles so far. Just hit 2000 miles on the truck, I drained it with the valve on bottom before. Have not ever opened the can nor do I think I will. 

['17 Sierra]

The Clean Side Separator is only beneficial if you're on the gas a lot such as towing or just fast driving. Otherwise, you're pulling vacuum which always will go through the PCV system which will pull from the intake manifold. Mounting near the brake booster will keep it hot enough for the condensation to evaporate and go back into the induction system (which is fine). That way the can won't fill up quite as fast either. I have the E2 without the CSS and it does a great job. I wasn't a fan of the pedcock valve on the bottom of the X cans as it's just another place for a possible leak.

[Silveradoh]

Great info so far. Anyone have any input on the pros/cons of the rubber hose vs braided hose? If going with braided hose, you guys buy through elite engineering or other sites? $58 seems steep for some braided hose.


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[DPetry94]

1) First off, which catch can do you prefer? - I have the Elite Catch Can and it works flawlessly. 

 

2) Most common mounting position seems to be at the brake position, does this interfere with use of the oil dipstick when trying to check oil level? - I actually mounted mine in the empty battery tray on the drivers side.

 

3) I've read on here of some noise if using weak hose.  Do the stronger braided hoses alleviate noise/performance issues? - I've experienced this with the hose i was provided by Elite. It makes a hissing noise. 

 

4) Finally, do you use the clean side separator?  I've been in email contact with both Elite and UPR.....one says yes, you should use it, the other says on these trucks it's really not much of a benefit. - I have it.

 

I've got the hissing noise with the hose they provided too, and a little bit of ovaling in the house when the truck is running. Didn't you ever replace yours?

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[2017SierraSLT]

I opted to use high pressure rubber fuel hose. No issues with hissing, or collapsing.

[DPetry94]

I'm definitely gonna pick up some new hose this weekend and swap it out.

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[bkesting]

I ordered the braided hose....will report back with results

[BigBlueLB756]

In the battery location just for ease of checking and draining.  In cold climates, the booster location would seem to be better because of engine heat keeping the condensate moving.

[Austin66]

1.  I like the one I have: ebay ADD W1 replica for $40.  Pulled 2-3oz out already in less than 500 miles.

 

2.  I made a bracket from metal stock to mount on the brake booster bolt.  I have no problems with dipstick access.

 

3.  NAPA/Carquest transmission line is more than adequate.  I went to my local hose shop (you probably have one too) and got some gray cloth braided line for about the same cost ($4/ft).  Their trans line was $2/ft but the line I got looked and felt killer.  I had to have it.  Basically, check your local hose shop first.

 

4.   Since I put on a CAI, I was curious about the 'clean side' tubes reverting oil back into the intake tract.  I've checked the inside of the tubing several times, including after several 0-80 WOT blasts in succession.  I also tow regularly.  Not a smidgen of oil in the tubing or on throttle body.  Because of that, I believe the clean side separator is not necessary (for me anyway).