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ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:05 PM

Soooooo, has anyone installed their CatchCan in this area...?
Looks like the CabinFilter area...?

May have to fabricate a bracket for the CC to mount on...or maybe someone has already created a bracket and i won't have to recreate the wheel.

ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:06 PM

Here's what it looks like with the 'cover' over the CabinFilter:

Three of those plastic fasteners and pull up the 'seal'...

ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:08 PM

This area looks like it's protected from the engine bay heat...which from reading previous threads is a darn good thing

Skylane765 · 03-14-2013, 08:16 PM

That is a good place like where I put mine. It is out of the way also.

ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:23 PM

Ahhhhhh...Skylane756 knew you would chime in when i mentioned 'cool air' for the CC

Yup, it'll get cool air see below...the cool air will be provided from a top vent:

ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:24 PM

...and not be inside the engine bay

Joebot8484 · 03-14-2013, 08:25 PM

draining it doesn't look fun.

Skylane765 · 03-14-2013, 08:26 PM

For sure it can not hurt mounting in that place, I did not even know there was a cabin filter.

Skylane765 · 03-14-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebot8484

draining it doesn't look fun.

I would think he just has a hole for the tube.

ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebot8484

draining it doesn't look fun.

It's all about...perspective.

ZL1ster · 03-14-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylane765

I would think he just has a hole for the tube.

Plan is to be able to take/slide the CC out when it's time to empty it...

1MtnGoat · 03-14-2013, 10:48 PM

Looks like a pain to maintain - check volume and drain. I would not want to pull the cover every time it needed done. Just my 2 cents.

ZL1ster · 03-15-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MtnGoat

Looks like a pain to maintain - check volume and drain. I would not want to pull the cover every time it needed done. Just my 2 cents.

Guess we all have our PITA thresholds.

My .02, the benefits of not having the CC anywhere near moving parts and locating it in a relatively cool place vice inside the engine bay does have its advantages.

I'm thinking this unconventional location has not been considered.

ZL1-V · 03-15-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1ster

Guess we all have our PITA thresholds.

My .02, the benefits of not having the CC anywhere near moving parts and locating it in a relatively cool place vice inside the engine bay does have its advantages.

I'm thinking this unconventional location has not been considered.

You have your answer in you reply! If it were easy to access I could see the advantage. I personally would not mount it in a place where air is routed and designated to be drawn into the cabin for ventilation. The mount in the inside of the Roto-Fab seems to work. The can will work in the engine compartment for sure. I think you some of you are " over-analyzing the relationship! If that is where you choose to mount it then good luck to you. I guess it's an individual thing?

03-14-2013, 08:05 PM	#1
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	CatchCan Install Area? Soooooo, has anyone installed their CatchCan in this area...? Looks like the CabinFilter area...? May have to fabricate a bracket for the CC to mount on...or maybe someone has already created a bracket and i won't have to recreate the wheel.

03-14-2013, 08:16 PM	#4
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	That is a good place like where I put mine. It is out of the way also. Attached Images

03-14-2013, 08:25 PM	#7
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	draining it doesn't look fun. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

03-14-2013, 10:48 PM	#12
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Looks like a pain to maintain - check volume and drain. I would not want to pull the cover every time it needed done. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

03-14-2013, 08:06 PM	#2
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	Here's what it looks like with the 'cover' over the CabinFilter: Three of those plastic fasteners and pull up the 'seal'...

03-14-2013, 08:08 PM	#3
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	This area looks like it's protected from the engine bay heat...which from reading previous threads is a darn good thing

03-14-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	Ahhhhhh...Skylane756 knew you would chime in when i mentioned 'cool air' for the CC Yup, it'll get cool air see below...the cool air will be provided from a top vent:

03-14-2013, 08:24 PM	#6
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	...and not be inside the engine bay

03-14-2013, 08:26 PM	#8
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	For sure it can not hurt mounting in that place, I did not even know there was a cabin filter.