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iCamaro · 01-21-2013, 03:08 PM

Just installed the rx catch can from apex. I'm sure I did it right just wanted to make sure before I started driving down the road. Also, with did you do with your drain tube?

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Jameg1011 · 01-21-2013, 03:17 PM

Looks good to me. I just zip tied the tube down somewhere, forget where haha.

Mr_Draco · 01-21-2013, 03:29 PM

Personally I ditched the drain tube. It's a neat concept to drain it off to another location but in reality not all the oil drains from the tube. After the second or third time I used it I spent a week tracking down a "oil leak" that I thought I had. I eventually put down some cardboard to see where it's coming from and noticed that it was always right under the drain tube. Took the tube off and there was still some oil in the tube. Took the tube off and since then no more problems.

iCamaro · 01-21-2013, 04:41 PM

Thank you - I'm always nervous making cuts and holes on the car. This is my third time, but it never gets easy.

iCamaro · 01-21-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Personally I ditched the drain tube. It's a neat concept to drain it off to another location but in reality not all the oil drains from the tube. After the second or third time I used it I spent a week tracking down a "oil leak" that I thought I had. I eventually put down some cardboard to see where it's coming from and noticed that it was always right under the drain tube. Took the tube off and there was still some oil in the tube. Took the tube off and since then no more problems.

I think I might use it the firs time an then get rid of it too.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 01-21-2013, 05:05 PM

If you leave the drain open on mine long enough, it clears. I routed the drain tube through a hole in the frame to keep it from flapping around in the breeze.

John B.

SimpleGreen · 01-21-2013, 05:23 PM

Looks good. My drain tube is just draped down between some of the hoses down low. Hasn't gone anywhere and it's been months.

NYJets77 · 01-31-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

If you leave the drain open on mine long enough, it clears. I routed the drain tube through a hole in the frame to keep it from flapping around in the breeze.

John B.

after reading your post, I had to quick-check that I wasn't in the Off Topic forum.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 01-31-2013, 12:04 PM

I don't want my hose dangling where it could get caught up in my belt, don'tcha know.

John b.

iCamaro · 01-31-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJets77

after reading your post, I had to quick-check that I wasn't in the Off Topic forum.

NYJets77 · 02-04-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

I don't want my hose dangling where it could get caught up in my belt, don'tcha know.

John b.

very dangerous, and painful.

menendez1293 · 02-04-2013, 07:56 PM

All looks good to me.

Apex Motorsports · 02-05-2013, 05:35 AM

Looks good. Congrats on the upgrade and thanks for your order.

iCamaro · 02-05-2013, 10:25 AM

Thank you everyone!

01-21-2013, 03:08 PM	#1
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Easy install just want a confirmation Just installed the rx catch can from apex. I'm sure I did it right just wanted to make sure before I started driving down the road. Also, with did you do with your drain tube? __________________

01-21-2013, 04:41 PM	#4
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Thank you - I'm always nervous making cuts and holes on the car. This is my third time, but it never gets easy. __________________

01-21-2013, 05:05 PM	#6
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	If you leave the drain open on mine long enough, it clears. I routed the drain tube through a hole in the frame to keep it from flapping around in the breeze. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

01-21-2013, 05:23 PM	#7
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Looks good. My drain tube is just draped down between some of the hoses down low. Hasn't gone anywhere and it's been months. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-05-2013, 10:25 AM	#14
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Thank you everyone! __________________

01-21-2013, 03:17 PM	#2
Jameg1011 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 754	Looks good to me. I just zip tied the tube down somewhere, forget where haha.

01-21-2013, 03:29 PM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Personally I ditched the drain tube. It's a neat concept to drain it off to another location but in reality not all the oil drains from the tube. After the second or third time I used it I spent a week tracking down a "oil leak" that I thought I had. I eventually put down some cardboard to see where it's coming from and noticed that it was always right under the drain tube. Took the tube off and there was still some oil in the tube. Took the tube off and since then no more problems.

01-31-2013, 12:04 PM	#9
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	I don't want my hose dangling where it could get caught up in my belt, don'tcha know. John b.

02-04-2013, 07:56 PM	#12
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	All looks good to me.

02-05-2013, 05:35 AM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Looks good. Congrats on the upgrade and thanks for your order.