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StealthZL1 · 04-27-2014, 02:05 PM

I was quite skeptical of the whole catch-can phenomenon, but now I am a believer. I finally got around to installing mine a couple of days ago and within one tank of gas, I had a spoonful of oil in my catch-can.

Apex Motorsports · 04-29-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthZL1

I was quite skeptical of the whole catch-can phenomenon, but now I am a believer. I finally got around to installing mine a couple of days ago and within one tank of gas, I had a spoonful of oil in my catch-can.

Seeing is believing.

elsololobo02 · 05-01-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Seeing is believing.

This is so true. I emptied my Apex can at 1K miles today. 2.25 Ounces of oil were drained. So, if I drive the car for 100K miles this can would catch an equivalent of 7.03 Quarts of oil that would have normally been ingested back into the engine without the can. I absolutely love this product.

Jenkins · 05-01-2014, 07:32 PM

I recently received my catch can and have a few minor issues with it. First I only received 2 of the hose clamps, the online instructions says I should have 4. Second issue has to do with the mounting bracket. The bottom 2 screw holes are not drilled and tapped deep enough and the bolts stick out about 3mm.

Shrek · 05-01-2014, 09:02 PM

You only need 2 clamps. The instructions are wrong. You don't need any where the hoses go into the can. Also it is a lot easier if you use the port on the passenger side of the can instead of the front one like the instructions say. Can't help you with the screws tho.

Dr.Spike · 05-02-2014, 12:13 AM

I have the same issue.

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Originally Posted by Jenkins

I recently received my catch can and have a few minor issues with it. First I only received 2 of the hose clamps, the online instructions says I should have 4. Second issue has to do with the mounting bracket. The bottom 2 screw holes are not drilled and tapped deep enough and the bolts stick out about 3mm.

hotlap · 05-02-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Spike

I have the same issue.

I will be installing mine this weekend. I guess I'll have to check the screws before taking anything apart. A reply from Apex would be swell

Apex Paul · 05-02-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

I will be installing mine this weekend. I guess I'll have to check the screws before taking anything apart. A reply from Apex would be swell

The screws were recently changed, and the ones that were delivered were the incorrect length. We didn't discover this until after several were sent out. If you received the incorrect screws, contact Victoria at 502-930-2739 and we can get new screws out to you. Or, you need an M5 0.80x8mm stainless steel button socket cap screw. We source them from Fastenal, and there is probably one local to almost everyone, if you need them immediately. They are a few cents each.

Apex Paul · 05-02-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrek

You only need 2 clamps. The instructions are wrong. You don't need any where the hoses go into the can.

The 4 corbin clamps are used if you have standard fittings, which we aren't even shipping because all cans are getting the upgraded Push-Loc fittings. There is no need for the Corbin clamp on the end with the Push-Loc.

Dr.Spike · 05-02-2014, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the update Paul!

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Originally Posted by Apex Paul

The screws were recently changed, and the ones that were delivered were the incorrect length. We didn't discover this until after several were sent out. If you received the incorrect screws, contact Victoria at 502-930-2739 and we can get new screws out to you. Or, you need an M5 0.80x8mm stainless steel button socket cap screw. We source them from Fastenal, and there is probably one local to almost everyone, if you need them immediately. They are a few cents each.

Jenkins · 05-02-2014, 08:35 PM

Yes thanks for the update, there is a fastenal store just a few blocks away from my house. i'll just get some bolts and call it good.

Shrek · 05-03-2014, 08:21 PM

After about 200 miles.

CAM....ZL1 · 05-03-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Paul

The screws were recently changed, and the ones that were delivered were the incorrect length. We didn't discover this until after several were sent out. If you received the incorrect screws, contact Victoria at 502-930-2739 and we can get new screws out to you. Or, you need an M5 0.80x8mm stainless steel button socket cap screw. We source them from Fastenal, and there is probably one local to almost everyone, if you need them immediately. They are a few cents each.

I just installed mine and it has the same problem. Received four days ago

hotlap · 05-04-2014, 07:54 AM

Lower screws were to long in mine also. I installed using the upper only and will stop at Fastenal Monday to get two shorter ones. I also sprayed them simi gloss black so the silver won't slap you in the face looking at it.

I also installed with the return off the side rater then the front side as the instructions say. Looks and functions better IMO.

05-01-2014, 07:32 PM	#326
Jenkins Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic 10spd Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Princeton, Indiana Posts: 12	I recently received my catch can and have a few minor issues with it. First I only received 2 of the hose clamps, the online instructions says I should have 4. Second issue has to do with the mounting bracket. The bottom 2 screw holes are not drilled and tapped deep enough and the bolts stick out about 3mm. Attached Images __________________ -Roto-Fab cold air intake -Apex catch can

05-01-2014, 09:02 PM	#327
Shrek Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westerville Ohio Posts: 349	You only need 2 clamps. The instructions are wrong. You don't need any where the hoses go into the can. Also it is a lot easier if you use the port on the passenger side of the can instead of the front one like the instructions say. Can't help you with the screws tho. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Black M6 Roto-Fab Intake, Apex Catch Can, Stainless Works 2" long tube headers with cat delete, Stainless Works 3" retro chambered catback, ATI Super Damper with 10% overdrive lower pulley, tuned by JRE. Sitting on Black MRR 228's wrapped in MT's.

05-02-2014, 08:35 PM	#333
Jenkins Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic 10spd Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Princeton, Indiana Posts: 12	Yes thanks for the update, there is a fastenal store just a few blocks away from my house. i'll just get some bolts and call it good. __________________ -Roto-Fab cold air intake -Apex catch can

05-03-2014, 08:21 PM	#334
Shrek Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westerville Ohio Posts: 349	After about 200 miles. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Black M6 Roto-Fab Intake, Apex Catch Can, Stainless Works 2" long tube headers with cat delete, Stainless Works 3" retro chambered catback, ATI Super Damper with 10% overdrive lower pulley, tuned by JRE. Sitting on Black MRR 228's wrapped in MT's.

05-04-2014, 07:54 AM	#336
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	Lower screws were to long in mine also. I installed using the upper only and will stop at Fastenal Monday to get two shorter ones. I also sprayed them simi gloss black so the silver won't slap you in the face looking at it. I also installed with the return off the side rater then the front side as the instructions say. Looks and functions better IMO. Attached Images __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

04-27-2014, 02:05 PM	#323
StealthZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 321 View My Garage	I was quite skeptical of the whole catch-can phenomenon, but now I am a believer. I finally got around to installing mine a couple of days ago and within one tank of gas, I had a spoonful of oil in my catch-can.