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Old May 27, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

AMW oil catch cans

seems like a good way to keep oil out of the engine. i know the stock PCV is well known for eating oil, this would keep the oil from entering the engine and gumming up the internals.

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is this more effective than the LS6 system? does the LS6 PCV swap prevent the oil comsumption that the LS1 has?

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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Re: oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

anybody?
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Re: oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

From what I understand the catch can is the best alternative, but ive heard of people making their own for like 20 bucks. I believe there was a thread on here a while back about it. But I would definitely search before I spent almost 100 just to order one.

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Re: oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

Who spends $88 on a aluminum can? Yeesh.
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Re: oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

same people who spend $50 on a smooth bellows because SLP says it increases hp.

seriously..

explain to me how to make one (that looks decent) and i would't spend that much.

but to have a nice looking anodized can, proper sealing, and instructions...i think it may be worth it.
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Re: oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

Get a metal can, tap a hole in it for a bleeder screw, attach some nozzles for rubber hoses and you got a oil catch can. I guess im just a DIY at heart I guess. I don't have a smooth bellows nor bought into it either.
Old Jun 4, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Re: oil catch can to keep oil out of engine

I got an AMW catch can last year on a GP. Very nice unit. A little pricey but the craftsmanship is awesome.

I am shocked at how much oil my car sucks thru the pcv system on a road course. Not much on the street, drag strip, or autox though. I just purchased the LS6 pcv conversion, Hopefully it will help.
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