 gchemist
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05-20-20 10:29 AM - Post#2794284
The topic has not been covered or I missed a discussion. Who has one installed? Good or bad for carb engines? Worse or better for FI engines?
Filter vs no canister filter? Can or moisture remover (like a compressor) set up? Which one works better?
'83 Silverardo XST - ZZ4 powered
'95 Jimmy SLT (Bought @131,814)
'96 GMC Jimmy LS Ret. @236651 miles
'08 GMC Acadia 3.6L SLE
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 dgstarr
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05-20-20 02:26 PM - Post#2794303
In response to gchemist
A catch can is sometimes used on direct injection engines because the detergent gasoline does not come into contact with the back of the intake valves. Oil vapor in the PCV circuit is pulled past the intake valves by vacuum. I am using one on my 2015 Silverado 5.3 V8. I catch up to 1 oz. of liquid every 1000 miles. This prevents coking on th back of the valves and stems.
Edited by dgstarr on 05-20-20 03:42 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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 Rick_L
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05-20-20 03:20 PM - Post#2794310
In response to gchemist
It is not uncommon for a modified LS engine to use one as part of the PCV system. Note that most LS engines don't have a PCV valve in the traditional sense. I've never seen or heard of using a catch can on a carb'd engine.
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dgstarr
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05-20-20 04:20 PM - Post#2794318
In response to Rick_L
My 2015, 5.3 LS engine has a PCV valve from the crankcase near the front of the intake manifold. The hose runs about halfway back on the drivers side and enters the intake manifold. I have installed the catch can in this line. I used an Elite catch can.
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gchemist
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05-23-20 04:46 AM - Post#2794531
In response to dgstarr
Our Acadia has a short PVC connection from valve cover to intake hose. The air hose has a molded part to catch oil. If I install a catch can, how important is it to have or not have a breather? The connection is past the MAF sensor.
'83 Silverardo XST - ZZ4 powered
'95 Jimmy SLT (Bought @131,814)
'96 GMC Jimmy LS Ret. @236651 miles
'08 GMC Acadia 3.6L SLE
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65_Impala
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05-23-20 05:24 AM - Post#2794537
In response to gchemist
It should not have a breather.
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gchemist
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05-23-20 01:42 PM - Post#2794566
In response to 65_Impala
 I was thinking the same thing. There is plenty of space on the fan shroud to mount one. The air intake tube was full of ugly oily residue.
'83 Silverardo XST - ZZ4 powered
'95 Jimmy SLT (Bought @131,814)
'96 GMC Jimmy LS Ret. @236651 miles
'08 GMC Acadia 3.6L SLE
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gchemist
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06-08-20 08:24 AM - Post#2795886
In response to gchemist
GM put two types of crank/block vents on 3.6 SMPFI engines. One PCV goes in before the TB. The back cover uses a smaller line. The line runs behind the TB. The back side has a PCV adapter with two holes. The holes are about the size of a good nail. Why are they different and use two different burn routes? Would it hurt to run both lines to a single catch can?
'83 Silverardo XST - ZZ4 powered
'95 Jimmy SLT (Bought @131,814)
'96 GMC Jimmy LS Ret. @236651 miles
'08 GMC Acadia 3.6L SLE
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