Oil CAtch Can - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 09-02-2008

I just installed an oil catch can in my Z, some posts indicate you need to add Steel Wool, or a steel scratch pad to the container in order to capture the oil from the vapors.

If you use steel wool, would it not pull parts into the intake???

Need your thoughts!

Thanks

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

GOLDCYLON · 09-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGAFF

I just installed an oil catch can in my Z, some posts indicate you need to add Steel Wool, or a steel scratch pad to the container in order to capture the oil from the vapors.

If you use steel wool, would it not pull parts into the intake???

Need your thoughts!

Thanks

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

Sure after it rusts first. I would not use it as Ive seen too many body filler rust hackjobs using steel wool in the past. has to be a safer way. IMHO

flyin ryan · 09-02-2008

on the ones i build i stuff them, & i mean STUFF them, maroon scotchbrite pads i cut up. it's kinda crazy, i packem' in ssooo tight yet they still breathe great. works good.

cuisinartvette · 09-02-2008

What is the purpose of a catch can on an LT5 out of curiosity? How did you mount it, stock stroke?

Paul Workman · 09-02-2008

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Sure after it rusts first. I would not use it as Ive seen too many body filler rust hackjobs using steel wool in the past. has to be a safer way. IMHO

Well, if the steel wool rusts in the catch can, ya gotz more troubles than worrying about steel wool!

The air volume thru the line is relatively low (read: won't suck up steel wool, I recon), and the wool breaths so well I doubt it would impede the small air flow very much - if any - thus not get "sucked up". And, I've see the odd breather cap (back in the day) stuffed w/ course steel wool w/o problems. That said, mebby Scotch Bright (sp?) would be the better option?

FWIW,

P.

LGAFF · 09-02-2008

I am trying to reduce the amount of oil in the plenum, I have a stock stroke, but it seems that there is alot of oil in the plenum, which means it is making it into the combustion chamber. We'll see how it works.

I am actually using a Husky Air compressor filter for the can.

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

tomtom72 · 09-02-2008

Just a thought on the "steel wool"......usually the local hardware store has s/s steel wool or bronze wool.....that stuff will not rust or fall apart.

Aurora40 · 09-02-2008

Let's see some pictures!

Paul Workman · 09-02-2008

Lee, I believe Pete modified an aluminum (or SS?) air-brush paint canister, I wanna say....Something like that. I too noticed oil draining out of the plenum, which prompted me to ask about a catch can last winter...I just ain't got 'rountoit yet, I recon! Prolly do it this winter, I suppose. Could be a little item to add to the "ZR-1 cottage industry", no?

P.

P.

XfireZ51 · 09-02-2008

Little pricey but...

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C6Catch_Can.html

09-02-2008	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Oil CAtch Can I just installed an oil catch can in my Z, some posts indicate you need to add Steel Wool, or a steel scratch pad to the container in order to capture the oil from the vapors. If you use steel wool, would it not pull parts into the intake??? Need your thoughts! Thanks LGAFF 92 ZR1 #234

09-02-2008	#3
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: Oil CAtch Can on the ones i build i stuff them, & i mean STUFF them, maroon scotchbrite pads i cut up. it's kinda crazy, i packem' in ssooo tight yet they still breathe great. works good. __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

09-02-2008	#4
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: Oil CAtch Can What is the purpose of a catch can on an LT5 out of curiosity? How did you mount it, stock stroke? __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.

09-02-2008	#6
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Oil CAtch Can I am trying to reduce the amount of oil in the plenum, I have a stock stroke, but it seems that there is alot of oil in the plenum, which means it is making it into the combustion chamber. We'll see how it works. I am actually using a Husky Air compressor filter for the can. LGAFF 92 ZR1 #234

09-02-2008	#7
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Oil CAtch Can Just a thought on the "steel wool"......usually the local hardware store has s/s steel wool or bronze wool.....that stuff will not rust or fall apart. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

09-02-2008	#8
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Oil CAtch Can Let's see some pictures! __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

09-02-2008	#9
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Oil CAtch Can Lee, I believe Pete modified an aluminum (or SS?) air-brush paint canister, I wanna say....Something like that. I too noticed oil draining out of the plenum, which prompted me to ask about a catch can last winter...I just ain't got 'rountoit yet, I recon! Prolly do it this winter, I suppose. Could be a little item to add to the "ZR-1 cottage industry", no? P. P.

09-02-2008	#10
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Oil CAtch Can Little pricey but... http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C6Catch_Can.html