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xfighter1 · 04-21-2012, 03:48 PM

This is how I installed my catch can, I tried to mount it originally on the engine cover stud but it wouldn't fit without cutting the cover. I'm in the process of painting the cover so I'm not really up for that. So far I've had no problems and the cover fits easily back on. Just putting this out there for anyone installing one on the LFX.

Lil' Nasty · 04-21-2012, 03:58 PM

Very cool

JohnZ · 04-21-2012, 06:21 PM

Nice! I just installed my catch can today, but I cut the engine cover so it would fit on the stud. BTW, what did you do with the clear tubing that was attached to the drain?

xfighter1 · 04-21-2012, 06:57 PM

Thanks! The clear tubing is still on, I just cut the majority of it off. Left about 4 inches of it on so I can still use it to drain.

mycamaro2011 · 04-21-2012, 07:13 PM

I wanna order the catch can and breather but with a couple of posts I have read with blowing the main seal is worrying me alot.
Has everone verify what the problem was? was it a bad install or defecting breather or catch can?
The dealers in MA would never cover it if the found out some aftermarket part was installed..

JohnZ · 04-21-2012, 07:21 PM

What posts talk about blowing a main seal? I have only heard good things about the catch can.

xfighter1 · 04-21-2012, 07:34 PM

I have read one post where a guy had problems with his, but most people believed he installed it wrong, other than that every other post I read was nothing but positive, which is why I went with this as my first mod.

CPT_Hoolie · 04-22-2012, 08:12 AM

Is it possible to install the catch can on the drivers' side?

CrzyGamr2 · 04-22-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPT_Hoolie

Is it possible to install the catch can on the drivers' side?

Yes. They make a bracket for that purpose.

11SynergyGr&Bl · 04-22-2012, 10:00 AM

nice spot ^.^ looks good there.

CPT_Hoolie · 04-22-2012, 10:18 AM

Thanks. Just wondering which bracket to get when I order my catch can. I'm installing a CAI brand cai and I'm wondering how much clearance there is for the catch can on the driver's side. I'm not interested in cutting my engine cover to fit the can on the passenger side.

OP, I like your solution. Which bracket did you use?

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SC2150 · 04-22-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xfighter1

I have read one post where a guy had problems with his, but most people believed he installed it wrong, other than that every other post I read was nothing but positive, which is why I went with this as my first mod.

That is correct. Out of over 10,000 of these sold and in use the only oil leaks (no one EVER blew a seal out.....just caused leaks that stopped when they installed the hoses correctly) were from the hoserouted backwards so the checkvalve prevented the can from evacuating.

But some of the unscrupulous competitors have jumped on that and PM people considering buying that this is an issue. Something you see we dont stoop to. We report actual facts when mentioning anyone elses.

Awesome install soultion!! Will add this to the instructions!!

xfighter1 · 04-22-2012, 04:34 PM

Thanks!! I ordered it with the standard bracket. I love the looks of this, very well produced. Cant wait for their ported throttle body to come out!!!

Also, I have it set to the highest position so it can be seen better, but if you put the can lower on the bracket there is a lot of room for the can. I'll probably move it down when I get a cai installed. Just food for thought.

mycamaro2011 · 04-22-2012, 06:44 PM

Just wondering in this video is the hoses going into the injen intake suppose to be blocked off? looks like he has it connectted?

04-21-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
xfighter1 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conowingo,MD Posts: 32	My 2012 RX Catch Can Install This is how I installed my catch can, I tried to mount it originally on the engine cover stud but it wouldn't fit without cutting the cover. I'm in the process of painting the cover so I'm not really up for that. So far I've had no problems and the cover fits easily back on. Just putting this out there for anyone installing one on the LFX. Attached Images

04-21-2012, 06:21 PM	#3
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Nice! I just installed my catch can today, but I cut the engine cover so it would fit on the stud. BTW, what did you do with the clear tubing that was attached to the drain? __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

04-21-2012, 07:21 PM	#6
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	What posts talk about blowing a main seal? I have only heard good things about the catch can. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

04-22-2012, 10:00 AM	#10
11SynergyGr&Bl JZ Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 175	nice spot ^.^ looks good there. __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro Hi/low 8k HID kit, Injen WB long tube, Pfadt stage 2, Rx black ice-olator, Rx catch can (color matched =D).

04-22-2012, 10:18 AM	#11
CPT_Hoolie Drives: 2012 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 46 View My Garage	Thanks. Just wondering which bracket to get when I order my catch can. I'm installing a CAI brand cai and I'm wondering how much clearance there is for the catch can on the driver's side. I'm not interested in cutting my engine cover to fit the can on the passenger side. OP, I like your solution. Which bracket did you use? Sent from my SPH-M930 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2012 1LT RS SW 15MAR12 purchased 22MAR12 Custom stripe install 25APR12 Installed CAI intake / ADM scoop / Roto-Fab windshield washer relocation 02MAY12 Installed RX Catch Can ...MORE TO FOLLOW "Life's full of ironies, if you're stupid." -- P.J. O'Rourke

04-21-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Very cool

04-21-2012, 06:57 PM	#4
xfighter1 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conowingo,MD Posts: 32	Thanks! The clear tubing is still on, I just cut the majority of it off. Left about 4 inches of it on so I can still use it to drain.

04-21-2012, 07:13 PM	#5
mycamaro2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston MA Posts: 358	I wanna order the catch can and breather but with a couple of posts I have read with blowing the main seal is worrying me alot. Has everone verify what the problem was? was it a bad install or defecting breather or catch can? The dealers in MA would never cover it if the found out some aftermarket part was installed..

04-21-2012, 07:34 PM	#7
xfighter1 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conowingo,MD Posts: 32	I have read one post where a guy had problems with his, but most people believed he installed it wrong, other than that every other post I read was nothing but positive, which is why I went with this as my first mod.

04-22-2012, 08:12 AM	#8
CPT_Hoolie Drives: 2012 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 46 View My Garage	Is it possible to install the catch can on the drivers' side?

04-22-2012, 04:34 PM	#13
xfighter1 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conowingo,MD Posts: 32	Thanks!! I ordered it with the standard bracket. I love the looks of this, very well produced. Cant wait for their ported throttle body to come out!!! Also, I have it set to the highest position so it can be seen better, but if you put the can lower on the bracket there is a lot of room for the can. I'll probably move it down when I get a cai installed. Just food for thought.