The "Catch Can" Explained - By Elite Engineering

[johnk45]

Read this whole catch can forum today, now i need one haha. 2014 sierra 6.2l with 20,000 miles, i also have an air raid mit tube. What would be the setup i would need for my truck Elite Engineering? Thanks

[mookdoc6]

Read this whole catch can forum today, now i need one haha. 2014 sierra 6.2l with 20,000 miles, i also have an air raid mit tube. What would be the setup i would need for my truck Elite Engineering? Thanks

Get the E2-x ultra one with two ports and clean side separator.......You don't really need the clean side separator unless your WOT excessively I was told......I got one anyway. For you make sure to mount it off the power steering Reservoir on the bracket. Only reason I say is because it gets cold where you live and freezing lines may be an issue? Not sure ask Elite about climate/positioning etc.

[johnk45]

Thats what I was thinking about getting, and I was also thinking about the cold issues here. This winter was a bad one and was below zero numerous times. But we also see above 100 degrees in the summer.

[mookdoc6]

Well, I can tell you a buddy of mine purchased a 50.00 dollar "can" off ebay and has yet to catch a drop? Dude is a mechanic so I am sure it's installed properly! And I know of people up in your area with freezing lines on other vehicles especially f-150? But I think most could be alleviated with placement.

 

Mine is off front of engine at fan shroud. All the lines are long and traveling up vertically towards it.......I catch a pretty good amount and no issues at all. I always wondered if being placed higher ever had a negative impact on my can but I don't believe so.......If your holding onto engine/vehicle for awhile probably a good investment if your tossing it @ 100K maybe not.

 

I myself still believe I am a guinea pig with these DI engines?

[Elite Engineering]

Well, I can tell you a buddy of mine purchased a 50.00 dollar "can" off ebay and has yet to catch a drop? Dude is a mechanic so I am sure it's installed properly! And I know of people up in your area with freezing lines on other vehicles especially f-150? But I think most could be alleviated with placement.

 

 

 

Yeah, I can assure you, this is one of those times you really get what you pay for. A lot of the ebay type "cheap" catch cans are empty beer cans with some fittings hanging off the sides. No engineering, testing, or internal diffuser design.

['17 Sierra]

I just purchased and installed the E2 Catch Can. I didn't go with the clean air side since I'm not on it much; I don't tow and I had a fast car before...a truck isn't!. I put one on a LS7 Z06 I had and it worked really well. Considering these motors in our trucks have direct injection, a catch can is a no brainer. For shi*s and giggles, I checked mine after 50 miles and there was a noticeable amount of oil in it, like maybe a tablespoon so I know it's working. I mounted it to the brake booster as that's close enough to the exhaust manifold to prevent icing, even though I highly doubt it would ice up anyway. Oil doesn't freeze and by the time the oil in the block is warm enough to burn off the condensation, the entire engine compartment will be too warm to freeze the condensation as travels through the hoses. Elite has a great product...quality machined and fit and finish couldn't be better.

[dave8699]

So I have a '17 sierra 6.2 with about 800 miles and I want a dual port can with the Clean Side Separator, but im a little confused what is the difference between the E2-X and E2 is it just the bottom drain because I see I difference in price and does anyone know if elite engineering is given any discounts to forum members figured I ask before ordering

[Danielp]

 

 

Yeah, I can assure you, this is one of those times you really get what you pay for. A lot of the ebay type "cheap" catch cans are empty beer cans with some fittings hanging off the sides. No engineering, testing, or internal diffuser design.

Will a quality catch can stop the majority of vapor from an ecig mod? I bought an ADD W1 can, have not modded it yet, but it has no measureable vapor reduction. If there is still no reduction after modding it, i'm not going to install it. I'm not sure i would purchase a $300 catch can either if I can't see it vastly reducing vapors from an ecig.

['17 Sierra]

So I have a '17 sierra 6.2 with about 800 miles and I want a dual port can with the Clean Side Separator, but im a little confused what is the difference between the E2-X and E2 is it just the bottom drain because I see I difference in price and does anyone know if elite engineering is given any discounts to forum members figured I ask before ordering

The E2-X does have the drain valve but it's also bigger so you don't need to empty it as often.

[dave8699]

The E2-X does have the drain valve but it's also bigger so you don't need to empty it as often.

 

Is that the only difference between them no performance difference, don't like the drain valve idea since I would want to be able to remove the bottom to be able to clean it

[Elite Engineering]

Is that the only difference between them no performance difference, don't like the drain valve idea since I would want to be able to remove the bottom to be able to clean it

 

Performance wise; the E2 and E2-X Catch Cans perform the same. So you won't be loosing any efficiency with either version.

[mookdoc6]

I just purchased and installed the E2 Catch Can. I didn't go with the clean air side since I'm not on it much; I don't tow and I had a fast car before...a truck isn't!. I put one on a LS7 Z06 I had and it worked really well. Considering these motors in our trucks have direct injection, a catch can is a no brainer. For shi*s and giggles, I checked mine after 50 miles and there was a noticeable amount of oil in it, like maybe a tablespoon so I know it's working. I mounted it to the brake booster as that's close enough to the exhaust manifold to prevent icing, even though I highly doubt it would ice up anyway. Oil doesn't freeze and by the time the oil in the block is warm enough to burn off the condensation, the entire engine compartment will be too warm to freeze the condensation as travels through the hoses. Elite has a great product...quality machined and fit and finish couldn't be better.

Mostly I believe what is expelled through PVC is going to be moisture related maybe 10% oil is what most UOA samples come back with. If your going to be in a climate that gets "Very Cold" freezing of the lines and Can is very much a possibility.

[dave8699]

So I live in North jersey and it gets pretty cold in the winter here what's the best thing to do to prevent freezing of the lines

['17 Sierra]

Is that the only difference between them no performance difference, don't like the drain valve idea since I would want to be able to remove the bottom to be able to clean it

I didn't go with the X for that same reason...cleaning. Performance wise they're the same (as said above).

['17 Sierra]

Mostly I believe what is expelled through PVC is going to be moisture related maybe 10% oil is what most UOA samples come back with. If your going to be in a climate that gets "Very Cold" freezing of the lines and Can is very much a possibility.

I agree there's a good amount of moisture in the crankcase gasses only up until the oil has been up to operating temp long enough for it burn off. You might get some ice crystals forming in the lines but it's not like a water hose freezing that's full of water either. I think where you'll get the freezing problem will be in the can itself since the water and oil will separate after sitting but once the engine is started, warm gasses will begin to be brought into the can and it'll thaw pretty fast. If you think about it, condensation will go to the bottom of the oil pan and it can freeze too.