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954camaro · 01-12-2015, 07:00 PM

Hey guys I just had a quick question. I got my catch can installed at a shop down here in south Florida called Lashway Motorsports and I want to say that they were amazing they did excellent work! And I will recommend them every time to people in south Florida. However, due to me being curious. I see they installed the catch can in a different way that I haven't seen before. So I was wondering if this is ok? Aren't you supposed to replace the PCV line?

Thanks guys!

954camaro · 01-12-2015, 07:01 PM

It's a L99 by the way and you can see it connects to the intake instead of the nipple in the back right of the engine.

1KillerSS · 01-12-2015, 07:02 PM

extraurban · 01-12-2015, 07:34 PM

Check out Apex's install instructions and compare:

http://www.apex-speed.com/Installati...ns/apx9001.pdf

954camaro · 01-12-2015, 07:39 PM

Ya I compared it and their instructions say differently but I highly doubt that a highly recommended performance shop would install a catch can wrong.

954camaro · 01-12-2015, 07:40 PM

I would really like to hear from apex or just hear some more opinions!

tainoxl · 01-12-2015, 08:51 PM

Your not going to catch much oil that way. You want to be at the back of the throttle body like instructions show. I would compare that to being on the clean side. Unless you are boosted and have blowby I dont think your going to get much.

PalmerGA · 01-12-2015, 08:56 PM

Assuming that's an Apex can, it's definitely NOT installed per their directions. I would ask Apex about this.

LOBBS · 01-12-2015, 09:14 PM

The L99 instructions for the Apex can definitely connect to a line near the firewall on the driver's side. Once it finally gets warm enough, I'll be installing mine from them on my L99.

tainoxl · 01-12-2015, 09:18 PM

Missed the L99 part, yeah i would say follow the Apex instructions.

1KillerSS · 01-12-2015, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 954camaro

Ya I compared it and their instructions say differently but I highly doubt that a highly recommended performance shop would install a catch can wrong.

Everybody makes mistakes and even great shops get it wrong some times. Check with Apex and if its wrong have it corrected, no biggie.

oslouie · 01-12-2015, 10:29 PM

You could have done it yourself. One line goes to the tube under your throttle body. The other goes to the tube by your firewall like you said...and yes, it just replaces your pcv tube. Acts as a filter in between the tube.

954camaro · 01-12-2015, 11:51 PM

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954camaro · 01-12-2015, 11:58 PM

But i got my answers guys thanks for the input!

01-12-2015, 07:00 PM	#1
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	Apex Catch can question Hey guys I just had a quick question. I got my catch can installed at a shop down here in south Florida called Lashway Motorsports and I want to say that they were amazing they did excellent work! And I will recommend them every time to people in south Florida. However, due to me being curious. I see they installed the catch can in a different way that I haven't seen before. So I was wondering if this is ok? Aren't you supposed to replace the PCV line? Thanks guys! Attached Images __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward Last edited by 954camaro; 01-12-2015 at 07:40 PM.

01-12-2015, 07:01 PM	#2
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	It's a L99 by the way and you can see it connects to the intake instead of the nipple in the back right of the engine. __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward

01-12-2015, 07:02 PM	#3
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01-12-2015, 07:39 PM	#5
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	Ya I compared it and their instructions say differently but I highly doubt that a highly recommended performance shop would install a catch can wrong. __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward

01-12-2015, 07:40 PM	#6
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	I would really like to hear from apex or just hear some more opinions! __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward

01-12-2015, 07:34 PM	#4
extraurban Drives: Junker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: north, eh Posts: 52	Check out Apex's install instructions and compare: http://www.apex-speed.com/Installati...ns/apx9001.pdf

01-12-2015, 08:51 PM	#7
tainoxl Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 168 View My Garage	Your not going to catch much oil that way. You want to be at the back of the throttle body like instructions show. I would compare that to being on the clean side. Unless you are boosted and have blowby I dont think your going to get much.

01-12-2015, 08:56 PM	#8
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Assuming that's an Apex can, it's definitely NOT installed per their directions. I would ask Apex about this. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-12-2015, 09:14 PM	#9
LOBBS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 472 View My Garage	The L99 instructions for the Apex can definitely connect to a line near the firewall on the driver's side. Once it finally gets warm enough, I'll be installing mine from them on my L99.

01-12-2015, 09:18 PM	#10
tainoxl Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 168 View My Garage	Missed the L99 part, yeah i would say follow the Apex instructions.

01-12-2015, 10:29 PM	#12
oslouie Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Redline Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 431	You could have done it yourself. One line goes to the tube under your throttle body. The other goes to the tube by your firewall like you said...and yes, it just replaces your pcv tube. Acts as a filter in between the tube.

01-12-2015, 11:51 PM	#13
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	K __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward Last edited by 954camaro; 01-13-2015 at 01:33 AM.

01-12-2015, 11:58 PM	#14
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	But i got my answers guys thanks for the input! __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward