Seek Advice: Mike Norris Catch Can on 2013 L99
 

I have spent several hours combing the web and this site looking for tips on installing the Mike Norris Catch Can on the 2013 L99 engine.

First, at least on the 2013 L99, the PCV system uses super cheap soda straw thin tubing, and cryptic connector clips to attach to their connection points.

Second, with only 16 inches of tube in the kit, I cannot see a way to connect the catch can.

And third, The easiest way to mount the kit means I would have to mount the catch can diagonally, and I am not sure if that is a good idea. So I would like to get some experienced suggestions before I order up new hardware to do the job properly.

Here are pics I took this morning when I was preparing to do the install:

The 2013 L99 has the PCV valve at the rear drivers side of the engine compartment. The tubing used all over this engine is very cheap black thin-wall plastic, about as thick at soda bottle plastic.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-t...L99+Engine.jpg

Here is where the PCV valve is on the drivers side of the engine, next to the firewall. I assume it is part of this plastic connection. I was expecting to find a metal check valve with a rubber hose attached.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z...Connection.jpg

Here is the other end of the tube. Again I was expecting to find a metal barb to slip rubber hose over, but instead find this flimsy plastic fitting that I cannot figure out how to remove without breaking it. I assume it is a clip on fitting, but I cannot find a clip to bend back, and if I pull it WILL break:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8...acuum+Port.jpg

Once I have a solution to the hose mounting connections at the throttle body and valve cover, I can only see this location as being a place to mount the catch can where I would be able to re-install the engine cover, and sensibly route the hoses. I realize it will have reduced reservoir capacity mounted diagonally, but I suspect it should still function OK:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-L...n+Mounting.jpg

This is the bolt I found where I might be able to mount the catch can bracket on an L99.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...Mount+Bolt.jpg


Has anyone installed a Mike Norris catch can on a 2013 L99 yet, and if so, did you do it like this?

What trick was used to remove the plastic fittings from the PCV line ends without breaking them? Or do those get replaced with metal fittings.

I'll admit I'm 30 years out of the hobby, but now that I'm an empty nest-er I have the time and money to play with my car. I bought it strictly as a toy, so if I break it, it won't hurt me to let it sit till I can fix it. But I really would like to do a little research and do things right the first time.

Thanks for your help,
Robert

Considerably more room to mount it once you ditch the ginormous air box.

here is where I mounted mine,,, but you can easily remove the bottom bolt of the belt tensioner and mount it there.

the rear pcv connection... just remove fitting by sliding piece on bottom and lift up. run hose to top fitting on can,,, then on that piece you lifted from rear ,,,cut it at middle of manifold and connect to side fitting

hope this helps

Don't know if this will help.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289365

You can get more hose from Auto Zone or something, it's 5/16th vacuum hose.

actually the Norris can comes with 3/8 hose but yah its too short a length for the L99.
I bought some more (earls SS hose but its pricy) but trans cooler hose would work as its oil proof.
youre supposed to cut the pcv hard plastic line at the top of the throttle body and slide the catch can hoses over the ends and clamp them.
I cut a section out a couplethree inches from the fitting at the side of the throttle body and at the top so its hidden by the engine cover.

I fabbed an extension bracket as I did not like the radiator mounting shown for LS3 installs and I dont even think it wouldve fit there anyways.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...51743885_n.jpg

ok, I cut the tubing just below the bend.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8...acuum+Port.jpg

I cut the same tubing at where it goes over intake.
toss the tubing piece that was cut out and run the hoses to the appropriate ends.
the instructions tell you which hose goes where.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-t...L99+Engine.jpg

dont mount it there, it should be mounted vertical for best results.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-L...n+Mounting.jpg

Thanks for the tips guys. Looks like I need to either fab an extension bracket or drill a hole to mount it to the positive jumper cable post bracket, unless anyone else has a more elegant solution?

I can't find a decent pic but there's a grounding bolt coming off the passengers side head, in the front. There's a ground wire and a wire loom bracket on the bolt. There's enough thread left to put the CC bracket with another bolt on the end. I raised the can up in the bracket so it sticks up past the hoses. You cut the hard hose from the drivers side and just slide it in the rubber hose. No clamp needed since it's a vacuum and the fitment is pretty tight. The other CC line goes to where you disconnected the line you cut from the TB. If you really need pics, I can take a pic of mine but once you go out and look at it, it should be fairly straight forward. No extra hose or brackets needed.

Here you can see the bolt just below the lower CC fitting. Notice how long the bolt is. You can easily put the MN CC bracket on there with a nut to tighten it down.

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...n/DSCN0274.jpg

I would not use the grounding stud for mounting anything else that may interfere with the electrical path.




here is a RX L99 can install with pics and instructions, very similar to the Norris.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...97#post6013097

GM put a metal wire loom strap on that stud as well. The ground is obtained from touching the bolt. There is absolutely no ill affect from adding to the end of the bolt.

Ive seen mention of it in different threads that it may interfere with the ground.

this is a ZL thread but the ground stud location is similar I believe.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=40

Clean way to mount Mike Norris is off the battery terminal bracket drivers side. Go to autozone and buy 4ft of 3/8" fuel line, drill a small hole in bracket and use a bolt and nut to mount it. Hoses are backwards in my picture but you get the idea.
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