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Apex Motorsports · 04-09-2014, 12:42 PM

We know that a lot of you have been interested and waiting patiently so I wanted to post a couple pictures of our LLT/LFX catch can. In these photos it is mounted in Camaro5 member Flashpoint135's car. Hopefully he will drop in and leave some feedback. After already having had a full valve replacement done under warranty due to carbon build up he was very eager to be a test subject. As you can see it mounts in a very similar fashion as the SS/ZL1 but with an application specific bracket.

ben3350 · 04-09-2014, 12:48 PM

I am actually going through the same process of a full valve replacement thanks to carbon buildup, except mine isn't under warranty...

So this will probably be my first purchase when all of this is done

Apex Motorsports · 04-09-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ben3350

I am actually going through the same process of a full valve replacement thanks to carbon buildup, except mine isn't under warranty...

So this will probably be my first purchase when all of this is done

Oh wow. Hate to hear that. How many miles do you have? The LLT and LFX engines are direct injection just like the new Gen 5 V8s in the Stingray and GM trucks. There is no fuel flowing over the intake valves to help clean them off and it just keeps building up.

Goran · 04-09-2014, 02:38 PM

Does it matter how many miles I have on my car? I guess what I'm trying to say is it already to late to put it on 16000 miles engine, or it is too late?

Thanks,

kjkjr27 · 04-09-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Goran

Does it matter how many miles I have on my car? I guess what I'm trying to say is it already to late to put it on 16000 miles engine, or it is too late?

Thanks,

It is never too late to get a catch can.

Apex Motorsports · 04-09-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Goran

Does it matter how many miles I have on my car? I guess what I'm trying to say is it already to late to put it on 16000 miles engine, or it is too late?

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

It is never too late to get a catch can.

It is never too late. The way the automotive manufacturers deal with this issue is that they recommend you come in every 15,000-20,000 miles and pay the service department a few hundred dollars to clean it up. You can always go have that done and then install your catch can.

Goran · 04-09-2014, 03:24 PM

Thanks guys, I will call my dealership to get this taken care off...

ben3350 · 04-09-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Oh wow. Hate to hear that. How many miles do you have? The LLT and LFX engines are direct injection just like the new Gen 5 V8s in the Stingray and GM trucks. There is no fuel flowing over the intake valves to help clean them off and it just keeps building up.

I'm coming up on 140k miles. Debating whether getting the valve replacement, or just dropping a new engine, since the prices are actually pretty comparable lol

But I'll definitely be purchasing one of these in the near future.

Apex Motorsports · 04-09-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ben3350

I'm coming up on 140k miles. Debating whether getting the valve replacement, or just dropping a new engine, since the prices are actually pretty comparable lol

But I'll definitely be purchasing one of these in the near future.

WOW, you racked up some miles! If the money is comparable I would just go with the fresh engine.

ChadG · 04-09-2014, 11:24 PM

Do you have a bracket that would work with the Vararam intake for the LLTs?

PieNsky · 04-10-2014, 07:11 AM

Crap! I have 186,000 miles on mine.

Sikoriko · 04-10-2014, 08:52 AM

Wow, I only got 30K on mine.

cris87 · 04-10-2014, 09:36 AM

I want to get one of these at C5 in a few weeks. Any chance I get some help installing on site?

Apex Motorsports · 04-10-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

Do you have a bracket that would work with the Vararam intake for the LLTs?

We have not had a chance to do any measuring or test fitting on a Vararam equipped car yet.

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Originally Posted by PieNsky

Crap! I have 186,000 miles on mine.

You are hitting it hard too!

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Originally Posted by cris87

I want to get one of these at C5 in a few weeks. Any chance I get some help installing on site?

I will be flying in on Thursday and hanging out at C5Fest on Friday but we will not be setting up a display. After crunching the numbers we just could not justify the expense.

04-09-2014, 12:42 PM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Apex LLT/LFX Catch Can pictures We know that a lot of you have been interested and waiting patiently so I wanted to post a couple pictures of our LLT/LFX catch can. In these photos it is mounted in Camaro5 member Flashpoint135's car. Hopefully he will drop in and leave some feedback. After already having had a full valve replacement done under warranty due to carbon build up he was very eager to be a test subject. As you can see it mounts in a very similar fashion as the SS/ZL1 but with an application specific bracket.

04-09-2014, 12:48 PM	#2
ben3350 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 485 View My Garage	I am actually going through the same process of a full valve replacement thanks to carbon buildup, except mine isn't under warranty... So this will probably be my first purchase when all of this is done __________________ Ark N-II catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper, JL C5 comps, JL 10w7, JL 500/1v2, JL 300/4v2

04-09-2014, 02:38 PM	#4
Goran SoCal HT5 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Aliso Viejo Posts: 829	Does it matter how many miles I have on my car? I guess what I'm trying to say is it already to late to put it on 16000 miles engine, or it is too late? Thanks,

04-09-2014, 03:24 PM	#7
Goran SoCal HT5 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Aliso Viejo Posts: 829	Thanks guys, I will call my dealership to get this taken care off...

04-09-2014, 11:24 PM	#10
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	Do you have a bracket that would work with the Vararam intake for the LLTs?

04-10-2014, 07:11 AM	#11
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	Crap! I have 186,000 miles on mine.

04-10-2014, 08:52 AM	#12
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Wow, I only got 30K on mine.

04-10-2014, 09:36 AM	#13
cris87 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Black V6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 109 View My Garage	I want to get one of these at C5 in a few weeks. Any chance I get some help installing on site?