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Mgizzle · 11-25-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

nope, i'm the type that needs their head under the hood before i can tell you

i probably won't bother with the GM separator, myself...

Why wouldnt you do both, they are two seperate thigs and this way u will catch more than with just the rx can. If you bought a rx can, then it makes no sense for you to not run the gm seperator too. They dont interfer with each other at all and clean two seperate parts of engine.

OzzySS · 11-25-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mgizzle

Why wouldnt you do both, they are two seperate thigs and this way u will catch more than with just the rx can. If you bought a rx can, then it makes no sense for you to not run the gm seperator too. They dont interfer with each other at all and clean two seperate parts of engine.

i guess i assumed that one would interfere with the other...i haven't had a chance to physically see either of them yet, or even look in a camaro's engine bay in a long time. not trying to threadjack, but was it ever decided why GM claimed their separator was for off-road use only??

tramtwo · 11-25-2012, 02:47 PM

The catch can mod is maybe the easiest mod on these cars that require a wrench. Install it at the same time you do the CAI they'll be a little more room. It literally can be done in ten minutes. There are a few dyi threads....think even a video or two.

Did I mention the designated clutch reservoir?

BTW welcome to the Camaro family!!

tramtwo · 11-25-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

nope, i'm the type that needs their head under the hood before i can tell you

i probably won't bother with the GM separator, myself...

Will look a lot like my current LS3...

CrystalRedTintcoat · 11-25-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Will look a lot like my current LS3...

Clean and tight.

Do you keep the engine cover off?
Which CAI is that? I just bought a plain K&N.
saw your posts on the clutch reservoir but passed for now.

tramtwo · 11-25-2012, 07:05 PM

Yep I keep the engine cover off. Most the time. I switched from a K&N to the Cold Air Inductions.

OzzySS · 11-26-2012, 05:06 AM

great photo

what benefit does the clutch reservoir provide? i remember reading somewhere else you were getting it, but dismissed it for myself since it's going to be a long time before mine is able to see a track and figured i wouldn't need it for pleasure cruising out here

ST1LE · 11-26-2012, 08:24 AM

From what I have seen the designated cluth reservoir is being added because the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir as it is from the factory, making it possible for them to contaminate eachother. Clutch dust in the brake lines etc.

tramtwo · 11-26-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

great photo

what benefit does the clutch reservoir provide? i remember reading somewhere else you were getting it, but dismissed it for myself since it's going to be a long time before mine is able to see a track and figured i wouldn't need it for pleasure cruising out here

The mod is not just for the track. It is a way of keeping clutch dust from degrading the performance of the brakes clutch and transmission. Very cheep and easy mod.

Zorns · 11-26-2012, 08:36 AM

Is there a separate thread somewhere regarding the designated clutch reservoir? I've heard about the issue with contamination in the shared reservoir, but hadn't heard there was an easy fix.

tramtwo · 11-26-2012, 08:49 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260792

Black1le · 11-26-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Oh, I already bought the stuff in the list. The lights and harness from Ofer are on Black Friday sale. I think with the 6000k option it came to just north of $800.

Let me know how the lights work out for you. Everyone says to get the RS package, but I'm still trying to decide it I want it or not. Getting halos AND fogs for cheaper kinda sounds like the way to go to me.

OzzySS · 11-26-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

The mod is not just for the track. It is a way of keeping clutch dust from degrading the performance of the brakes clutch and transmission. Very cheep and easy mod.

ah...well, that can go on my list for the future...

anybody gonna do headers right away? what kind are you looking at buying/bought? i was thinking Texas Speed 1-7/8, catted. Speed Inc has free shipping on them - even to out here. Sounds good to me

OzzySS · 11-28-2012, 03:17 PM

Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales were kind to me...here's my current list of mods ordered/received and where i bought from

Fender Stripes- mnpcustoms.com
Front Fascia/Upper Grill Blackout -mnpcustoms.com
Skipshift Eliminator – ebay.com
Rx Catch Can single valve, yellow, no breather – revextreme.com
Oracle Ghosted Yellow LED Sidemarkers –southwestspeed.net (red LED interior kit included)
Diablo Trinity Tuner –marylandspeed.com
RGB Colorshift Halos 2.0 w/Fog halos –automotivelightstore.com
LED tinted Reverse Lights –automotivelightstore.com
Bi-xenon morimoto mini stage3 kit 6000K H13 relay H1 – theretrofitsource.com
Roto-fab CAI, yellow box/hoses – jdpmotorsports.com

...suppose i got a little carried away, but some of the deals were too good to pass up, and this way i'll still spend more time with the car after i put him in the garage for the night

11-26-2012, 08:24 AM	#22
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	From what I have seen the designated cluth reservoir is being added because the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir as it is from the factory, making it possible for them to contaminate eachother. Clutch dust in the brake lines etc. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

11-28-2012, 03:17 PM	#28
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales were kind to me...here's my current list of mods ordered/received and where i bought from Fender Stripes- mnpcustoms.com Front Fascia/Upper Grill Blackout -mnpcustoms.com Skipshift Eliminator – ebay.com Rx Catch Can single valve, yellow, no breather – revextreme.com Oracle Ghosted Yellow LED Sidemarkers –southwestspeed.net (red LED interior kit included) Diablo Trinity Tuner –marylandspeed.com RGB Colorshift Halos 2.0 w/Fog halos –automotivelightstore.com LED tinted Reverse Lights –automotivelightstore.com Bi-xenon morimoto mini stage3 kit 6000K H13 relay H1 – theretrofitsource.com Roto-fab CAI, yellow box/hoses – jdpmotorsports.com ...suppose i got a little carried away, but some of the deals were too good to pass up, and this way i'll still spend more time with the car after i put him in the garage for the night Last edited by OzzySS; 11-28-2012 at 03:18 PM. Reason: ...

11-25-2012, 02:47 PM	#17
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	The catch can mod is maybe the easiest mod on these cars that require a wrench. Install it at the same time you do the CAI they'll be a little more room. It literally can be done in ten minutes. There are a few dyi threads....think even a video or two. Did I mention the designated clutch reservoir? BTW welcome to the Camaro family!!

11-25-2012, 07:05 PM	#20
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Yep I keep the engine cover off. Most the time. I switched from a K&N to the Cold Air Inductions.

11-26-2012, 05:06 AM	#21
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	great photo what benefit does the clutch reservoir provide? i remember reading somewhere else you were getting it, but dismissed it for myself since it's going to be a long time before mine is able to see a track and figured i wouldn't need it for pleasure cruising out here

11-26-2012, 08:36 AM	#24
Zorns Drives: ? Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 137	Is there a separate thread somewhere regarding the designated clutch reservoir? I've heard about the issue with contamination in the shared reservoir, but hadn't heard there was an easy fix.

11-26-2012, 08:49 AM	#25
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260792