Description

Improved Racing GM Gen III/IV LS CCS Oil Catch Can Kit CCS-GM-101

Direct bolt-on kit for most Gen III and IV LS engines.
Includes LS engine mounting bracket and custom made lines.
Keep octane reducing contaminants out of your intake and keep your engine clean.
85-90% filtering efficiency of crankcase vapors.
Quick-turn, easy to service 7.0 fl oz (207 ml) reservoir.
Made in USA. Lifetime warranty.

Applications

Universal fitment on left or right cylinder head on all Chevrolet Gen III and IV LS family engine blocks (including Vortec iron blocks) with the following properties:
- Must use accessory drive systems with alternator on left cylinder head.
  - Some GM truck platform accessory drives block access to the cylinder head mounting location used with the kit.
  - Catch can may be mounted on the left cylinder head if the alternator is located on the right cylinder head, but longer lines will be needed. Contact us for assistance.
- Must not have a factory airbox on the right side of the vehicle.
  - Some factory air filter boxes (mostly trucks) will interfere with the catch can. May clear some aftermarket cold air intakes.
- Application Note: Engines with PCV line connection from the valve cover to the intake manifold (most 1997-2002 engines) will require splicing into the factory PCV line, longer lines, or upgrading to the newer style valley cover. Please contact us for assistance.
- Application Note: Engines with an external PCV valve (most 1997-2004 engines) will require splicing the PCV valve into the new line or adding a restrictor in place of the PCV valve.
Fits the following vehicles, subject to the requirements and notes in the first bullet point above:
- 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS & Z28 / Pontiac Trans-Am
- 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette (C5), all models
- 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO / Holden Monaro & Statesman
- 2004-2014 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette (C6), all models
- 2005–2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
- 2006–2009 Chevrolet Impala SS
- 2006–2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
- 2008–2009 Buick LaCrosse Super
- 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 GT & GXP, Holden VE Commodore
- 2011-2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS & ZL1
- 2011-2017 Chevrolet PPV Caprice, Holden VF Commodore
- 2013-2017 Chevrolet SS, Holden VF Commodore
Does NOT fit 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS due to interference with the factory heater hoses that route over the intake manifold. The heater hoses must be moved out of the way to use this kit.

Specifications

Port Size	-6AN O-ring boss inlet and outlet ports.
Capacity	7.0 fl oz (207 ml) reservoir.
Construction	Reservoir, manifold, bracket nut, and plenum are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and MilSpec Type II anodized. Filter is made from 316 stainless steel. Anti-splash-back funnel and mounting brackets are stamped from aluminum to minimize weight. Wave spring and hardware are made from stainless steel.
Filtration	100 micron, multi-layer 316 stainless steel mesh filter is suitable for all engines including vent-to-atmosphere setups. Washable.
Drain Port	No drain port. Reservoir must be removed for draining.
Parts Included	CCS catch can with 7.0 fl oz reservoir LS engine specific mounting bracket and optional spacer Bracket nut Safety lock clip Pre-made inlet and outlet lines with emissions friendly SAE J30 R9 hose and factory style quick connect fittings

Direct Fit for Gen III & IV LS Engines

This universal kit works with virtually all Gen III & IV LS-family engines. This single kit includes everything needed to accommodate the both the OEM quick-connect fittings found on later Gen IV engines as well as push-on barb connections found on earlier Gen III engines. See the Applications section at the bottom of this page for more details.

The kit includes custom lines and a billet aluminum bracket that bolts directly to the left or right cylinder head, plus an optional spacer to clear engine covers and evap lines in some applications. The multiple mounting options makes this a great kit for engine swaps! Please note that if mounting to the left side cylinder head, you will need longer lines, so contact us for assistance.

Why Install a Catch Can?

GM's LS family small block engines often expel large amounts of oil and oil mist into the intake manifold. Most intake manifolds we have dismantled are coated in excess engine oil. This results in excessive carbon build-up on the intake valves and reduces the octane of the air/fuel mixture, affecting horsepower.

While carbon build up will not ruin your engine, it will result in reduced performance in the long run, so it's important to keep the air as clean as possible. Adding a good catch can to the crankcase ventilation system will help reduce this carbon build up and keep your engine cleaner and running smoothly.

An Improved Oil Catch Can

Improved Racing set out to design the best air-oil separating catch can we possibly could. We focused on a three simple design goals:

Maximize efficiency: Separate as much vapor from crankcase blow-by fumes as possible with minimal restriction.
Easy to use: The catch can should be simple and enjoyable to use in every aspect including mounting, draining, and cleaning.
Durable: Virtually indestructible. Made from high-quality, reliable components. As with any Improved Racing product, nothing will vibrate loose or come apart under racing conditions.

The CCS's design maximizes air-oil separation efficiency, resulting in a peak separation efficiency of 85-90%. For comparison, none of the competitor's catch cans we tested showed a peak efficiency of more than 60%. These results were achieved on our bench testing system at air flow rates of 0-4.0 CFM and vaporized oil injection rates of 0.20-0.30 grams of oil per minute.

Tangential Entry Port	Air enters the catch can manifold tangentially, causing it to spin. The centrifugal force of the spinning air forces heavier particles to the outside of the manifold, where they combine into larger droplets.
Stainless Steel Filter	Multiple layers of stainless steel mesh of varying porosities are sintered together to comprise a single filter. Effective filter rating is 100 microns. Filter is made from 316 stainless steel and is washable.
Multiple O-Ring Seals	Three internal seals (shown in green) were used to ensure that no dirty air bypasses the filter. This is a major contributor to poor filtering efficiency and a very common problem we found in other catch cans. One primary O-ring seals the top and bottom half of the catch can (shown in red).
Anti-Splash-Back Funnel	The stamped aluminum funnel prevents fluid in the reservoir from splashing back onto the exit port (another common problem found in some catch cans). The funnel features spiral grooves which serve two purposes: They help combine oil droplets so they drain quickly into the reservoir. CFD simulations have shown they help spiral the air, contributing to cyclonic separation.
Bell Mouth Plenum	Extensive R&D went into designing the exit port plenum. The bell mouth shaped sheds oil droplets collected on its outer perimeter, preventing fluid from exiting the catch can. The large bell mouth opening slows air velocity before exiting the catch can and reduce the probability of any fluid becoming entrained and exiting the can.
7.0 fl oz (207 ml) Reservoir	The 7.0 fl oz (207 ml) reservoir is more than sufficient for most engines.

Improved Racing's quick-release reservoir is so easy to remove that it eliminates the need for a sight glass. Just push up and twist an 1/8th turn to remove the reservoir and look inside. No more fumbling or endless unscrewing to remove the reservoir.

No sight glass also means improved durability at higher operating temps. And no more trying to interpret a difficult-to-read sight glass to check your fluid level. Just look inside!

Improved Racing's CNC-machined LS specific mounting bracket can be mounted to either the right or left cylinder head, with or without an optional spacer. The optional spacer, shown in the photo below, offsets the can from the engine to clear larger engine covers, evap lines, etc.

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Warranty Information

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