Catch cans

I have one of those from opg, it works which is a plus ha ha. Comes with steel wool already in it aswell.

Only bad thing about it is the mounting hardware it comes with isn't the best, but it does the job

 

Rx performance can, and breather kit.
Little exe, but ain't any good running a half arsed setup.
And I hope that you intend on mounting it correctly, not just inline with the clean air line that comes from the air intake pipe.
If you read this link, it should give you a nice insight.

http://Forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=16756

 

Ive got an elite engerneering can on my ss and there well worth the coin, very good quality and work very well! deff recommend them

 

Oh man i cant remember ay this is going back a yr or so i cant remember if it was $120 or $220 to my door lol i didnt get mine from USA tho I emailed Elite and they gave me a link to a mob in Aus that sells them, so i just got it from that mob

 

On my SSV I've got an Elite Engineering catch can, love it! Blends into the engine bay very nicely and looks stock, as for how well it works, it's only been on the car for 3 weeks (about 500kms lol)
I think I paid $230 delivered from Justin at Tuff Car Parts.

On my SV6 I've got a cheap Drift Catch can, still need to connect it up and get some sort of steel wool etc for inside, paid $80 or something from Autobarn.

Comparing the Drift can to Elite, Elite is definitely the way to go in regards to quality!

 

What do these catches do? And are they a performance mod?

 

They're not a performance mod, but they help maintain performance.

You have a breather line that runs from your rocker cover to your intake system.
Gasses and oils get sucked through this breather line, and oil has a negative effect on everything, economy, performance etc.
A catch can does what the name suggests, catches the oil so only gasses enter the intake system.

On a direct injection motor a catch can is very important as oils and sludge will continue to build up on the back on the intake valves.

This shows the difference between having a catch can and not having one,
Results after 5k miles CatchCan use: - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com

 

Adding to this, the hot oily air can reduce the ron rating of the fuel ect in some cases, i cant rememeber where i read that but i was like :O not good lol

 

Correct, oil reduces the octane rating, so it'll have a negative effect on performance and economy as I mentioned

 

Yesss i was hoping what i read what right lol so morale of the story everyone is, get a catchcan! not too expensive and can help quite a few things!

 

Bigjim92 thanks I get it now

 

YES!! You would be shocked if you removed your manifold and saw all the crap that's built up!

 

Anyone got some pics of where to mount them?
And what to use to mount it as im gonna do this in a month or so and getting ideas whether something of the held is suitable for a mounting bracket or make something custom up at work?
Probably will be an autbahn drift can with steel wool inside which wool is better thick or fine wool?

Thanks

 

Oh i forgot to mention its on a 2010 sv6 sidi ute has stabdard intake on atm but have my otr to put on in september wen i get my licence back and get it tuned