john8642

Would an aftermarket catch can be a good idea for a stock '03 Z06? I know the breather system was improved in '03, but does it work well enough, or is it better to install a catch can.

Zorlac

Take a look inside your intake and see if it has excessive oil in it.

rkdc5z06

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...catch-can.html

few posts under yours...

john8642

What I was hoping to find out is whether a catch can is beneficial for a stock DD Z06, or is it only needed for modified engines and/or track conditions.

Vetteman Jack

I have an Elite Engineering catch can on my stock '03 coupe and it does keep a good amount of oil from entering the intake area. IMO, well worth the money to keep the oil out.

john8642

Thank for the reply,
John

striper

I also have an Elite catch can and you'd be surprised how much oil accumulates in it. Even more surprising is that even though there is oil in the can, the oil level on the dipstick never changes. BTW, my car is an '03 Z06 too.

neutron82

any car will benefit from a catch can... you won't notice a horsepower increase or anything like that but if you have a good can you won't have any nasty buildup inside your intake manifold and head ports

bumble-z

Yes, it would be best to have a catch can on a daily driver 03 Z06

Rich-L

I installed this one and am really happy. I do not drive very hard and it still catches a good amount of oil.

http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/new_page_1.htm

E_C5

Elite Engineering Catch can FTW

Must_Have_Z

Custom catch can with dual vents and ventilates both valve covers, not just one.

6speedsteve

I added one after finding oil in my intake, I purchased car with 5300 miles in 2010.

Before Cleaning Intake


After Cleaning Intake


I will be checking intake after this summer, last summer before cleaning intake I put 640 miles on car and found 1/2oz of oil in catch can.

john8642

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I'll put a catch can on my "to do" list.