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2010 L99 · 07-10-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

Quick answer, No. It's a different type of mounting, no Moment or Cantilever to worry about.

Agreed. The long mounting rod goes bye bye so stress is almost nonexistent.

flht99b · 07-10-2011, 07:23 PM

I've been lurking and taking in all the different solutions. IMHO some are adequate and one is questionable ( different material bolt ). I prefer the original location of the catch can and felt the original mounting method just needed some additional bracing which I felt when I first installed the CC over a year ago. I made up a small bracket out of 1/16" thick aluminum angle stock, a 3/4" insulated clamp and a SS button head bolt and nylon lock nut. As you can see the bracket mounts to the top thermostat housing bolt which is directly below the Elite supplied aluminum shaft stand off the CC mounts to. The installation is solid in all axis now so I'm confident this bracing will make the original mounting method bullet proof.
Ed M.

AG454 · 07-10-2011, 07:35 PM

Cool, great ingenuity man. Want to run off a bunch and sell them?

IndeedSS1 · 07-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flht99b

I've been lurking and taking in all the different solutions. IMHO some are adequate and one is questionable ( different material bolt ). I prefer the original location of the catch can and felt the original mounting method just needed some additional bracing which I felt when I first installed the CC over a year ago. I made up a small bracket out of 1/16" thick aluminum angle stock, a 3/4" insulated clamp and a SS button head bolt and nylon lock nut. As you can see the bracket mounts to the top thermostat housing bolt which is directly below the Elite supplied aluminum shaft stand off the CC mounts to. The installation is solid in all axis now so I'm confident this bracing will make the original mounting method bullet proof.
Ed M.

Nice

KnightRiderSS · 07-11-2011, 11:39 PM

Ok, so I got my replacement bolt in from the dealer...turns out it is the wrong part number...it was his best guess as to which part I needed

Here is what I got:
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What I needed (number 6):
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I also painted the can black b/c it didn't match up exactly and the top of it had a few scratches...

The parts guy thinks it might be part #12020833 instead...comes up as a "Lock-conn" pack of 10...I'm not so sure about that...

Does anyone know the original size/thread of the OEM stud? I am thinking about looking for a replacement at fastenal....

flht99b · 07-12-2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG383

Cool, great ingenuity man. Want to run off a bunch and sell them?

Maybe if there is enough interest.
Ed M.

Jet Mazinger · 07-12-2011, 09:16 AM

FYI, the part number for the OEM stud w/ the integrated hex nut is: 11561117. Hope this helps those that need to replace the stud.

Also, the torque spec for this stud looks to be 48 N-m (35 ft-lbs).

tman52804 · 07-12-2011, 10:36 AM

I'm still trying to decide the best way to mount on the non-op side. I would be interested in the new method from Elite.

RJT2SSRS · 07-12-2011, 10:53 AM

Steve do you know of a company selling a bolt that is long enough to handle
the extra thickness of the L bracket mount off of the tensioner bolt?

KnightRiderSS · 07-12-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet Mazinger

FYI, the part number for the OEM stud w/ the integrated hex nut is: 11561117. Hope this helps those that need to replace the stud.

Also, the torque spec for this stud looks to be 48 N-m (35 ft-lbs).

Thanks! That's what I needed!

Elite Engineering · 07-12-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJT2SSRS

Steve do you know of a company selling a bolt that is long enough to handle
the extra thickness of the L bracket mount off of the tensioner bolt?

You can reuse the existing bolt. There's about 2x the thread diameter of engagement WITH the "L" bracket installed.

Steve

sscamaro · 07-12-2011, 12:57 PM

I had to do an alternate location because of my E-Force S/C. Here is a picture of mine. I have since painted the bracket red.

Camaro84 · 07-12-2011, 01:21 PM

I spent 2 hours trying to get the OEM bolt and stud off. How did you guy remove yours?

RJT2SSRS · 07-12-2011, 05:32 PM

Steve,Thanks for the quick answer on the bolt length.
Dave

07-10-2011, 07:23 PM	#128
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,586	I've been lurking and taking in all the different solutions. IMHO some are adequate and one is questionable ( different material bolt ). I prefer the original location of the catch can and felt the original mounting method just needed some additional bracing which I felt when I first installed the CC over a year ago. I made up a small bracket out of 1/16" thick aluminum angle stock, a 3/4" insulated clamp and a SS button head bolt and nylon lock nut. As you can see the bracket mounts to the top thermostat housing bolt which is directly below the Elite supplied aluminum shaft stand off the CC mounts to. The installation is solid in all axis now so I'm confident this bracing will make the original mounting method bullet proof. Ed M. Attached Images __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

07-10-2011, 07:35 PM	#129
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040	Cool, great ingenuity man. Want to run off a bunch and sell them? __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

07-11-2011, 11:39 PM	#131
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	Ok, so I got my replacement bolt in from the dealer...turns out it is the wrong part number...it was his best guess as to which part I needed Here is what I got: What I needed (number 6): Picture of alternative driver's side mount installed: I also painted the can black b/c it didn't match up exactly and the top of it had a few scratches... The parts guy thinks it might be part #12020833 instead...comes up as a "Lock-conn" pack of 10...I'm not so sure about that... Does anyone know the original size/thread of the OEM stud? I am thinking about looking for a replacement at fastenal.... __________________

07-12-2011, 09:16 AM	#133
Jet Mazinger Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 14	FYI, the part number for the OEM stud w/ the integrated hex nut is: 11561117. Hope this helps those that need to replace the stud. Also, the torque spec for this stud looks to be 48 N-m (35 ft-lbs). Last edited by Jet Mazinger; 07-12-2011 at 09:28 AM. Reason: added torque spec

07-12-2011, 10:36 AM	#134
tman52804 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 169	I'm still trying to decide the best way to mount on the non-op side. I would be interested in the new method from Elite. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 3" MagnaflowComp Series Exhaust Airaid CAI MGW Short throw shifter Kooks LT Headers/Hi flow Cats Vmax TB

07-12-2011, 10:53 AM	#135
RJT2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 207	L bracket mount. Steve do you know of a company selling a bolt that is long enough to handle the extra thickness of the L bracket mount off of the tensioner bolt?

07-12-2011, 12:57 PM	#138
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195	I had to do an alternate location because of my E-Force S/C. Here is a picture of mine. I have since painted the bracket red.

07-12-2011, 01:21 PM	#139
Camaro84 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 242	I spent 2 hours trying to get the OEM bolt and stud off. How did you guy remove yours?

07-12-2011, 05:32 PM	#140
RJT2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 207	Tensioner bolt length. Steve,Thanks for the quick answer on the bolt length. Dave

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