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SkunkWorks · 03-15-2014, 12:24 PM

Installed it this morning easy install and took less than 1 hour. I have a question however. I tried using soapy water and a heat gun but this is as far as I could get the braided lines on. The clamps have grabbed the tube and are solid but it just seems like it should go all the way back.

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Lethal Z · 03-15-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

Installed it this morning easy install and took less than 1 hour. I have a question however. I tried using soapy water and a heat gun but this is as far as I could get the braided lines on. The clamps have grabbed the tube and are solid but it just seems like it should go all the way back.

FWIW, thats as far as I was able to get my lines on also...

ZL1-V · 03-15-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Z

FWIW, thats as far as I was able to get my lines on also...

Leave both lines unattached at the catch can itself. Then you need to have access to a really large diameter Phillips head screwdriver same size or larger than the nipple on the intake, insert it inside the braided line with the soapy water already sprayed inside the tubing and spin it around to increase the inside diameter. The clamps need to be loose to the point they spin around by hand but are on the line itself. Then move the clamp out of the way and twist or spin the tubing around with pressure to get it over the ridge and onto the nipple.

Lethal Z · 03-15-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Leave both lines unattached at the catch can itself. Then you need to have access to a really large diameter Phillips head screwdriver same size or larger than the nipple on the intake, insert it inside the braided line with the soapy water already sprayed inside the tubing and spin it around to increase the inside diameter. The clamps need to be loose to the point they spin around by hand but are on the line itself. Then move the clamp out of the way and twist or spin the tubing around with pressure to get it over the ridge and onto the nipple.

Thanks! Please confirm, So the edge of the hose should be flush with that ridge in the nipple when done?

SkunkWorks · 03-15-2014, 03:17 PM

Thanks! I will disconnect and give that a try. I was unsure if applying soapy water further in the hose was a smart idea.

nxttruck2002 · 03-15-2014, 07:32 PM

Does the APEX APX9502 include both lines or do I need to order QTY: 2 for the inlet and return?

http://www.apex-speed.com/lsa-zl1-ls...n-fitting.html

ZL1-V · 03-15-2014, 08:31 PM

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Thanks! Please confirm, So the edge of the hose should be flush with that ridge in the nipple when done?

I have mine placed all the way up against it. You have to remember it isn't going to slide on easy, lots of twisting is required.

ZL1-V · 03-15-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

Thanks! I will disconnect and give that a try. I was unsure if applying soapy water further in the hose was a smart idea.

It's only soapy water, and won't hurt anything. You don't need a lot just enough to wet the ID of the hose. It will dry out as soon as you start the car and run it. It's not going to "hydraulic" the engine if that is what you are thinking? I have seen old school guys dump transmission fluid thru a carburetor to free up a sticking valve to quiet it.

v8 · 03-15-2014, 08:45 PM

I'm getting mine soon, it on order. What I do if the lines are really tight is spray WD-40 into the line and then push it on. Try that, might work better than soap and water and will not hurt anything.

Apex Motorsports · 03-16-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nxttruck2002

Does the APEX APX9502 include both lines or do I need to order QTY: 2 for the inlet and return?

http://www.apex-speed.com/lsa-zl1-ls...n-fitting.html

Yes, that includes both hoses and fittings. Quantity 1 is all you need.

nxttruck2002 · 03-18-2014, 12:30 AM

Chase,

Any elaboration on how to install the catch can with dual outlets on the ZL1?

I'm not sure if I should order the single or dual can. Install for the single looks very easy but not sure of the dual.

Apex Motorsports · 03-18-2014, 11:27 AM

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Chase,

Any elaboration on how to install the catch can with dual outlets on the ZL1?

I'm not sure if I should order the single or dual can. Install for the single looks very easy but not sure of the dual.

A dual outlet install is not required on a ZL1 but if you choose to go that route it hooks up exactly the same way as the single outlet but with the addition of the second outlet being hooked up to your intake elbow. You have to drill a hole in your intake elbow and insert a barb for the hose to connect to. We include the extra fittings for the catch can but we do not supply a fitting for the intake elbow.

musclecarfan · 03-18-2014, 01:59 PM

Finally, Finally received my oil catch can yesterday after ordering it on January 16, 2014. So nice to know that the first ones to order it got last!!!!!

Hope the performance of the product is better than the delivery time.

03-15-2014, 08:45 PM	#248
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I'm getting mine soon, it on order. What I do if the lines are really tight is spray WD-40 into the line and then push it on. Try that, might work better than soap and water and will not hurt anything. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

03-15-2014, 12:24 PM	#239
SkunkWorks Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 30	Installed it this morning easy install and took less than 1 hour. I have a question however. I tried using soapy water and a heat gun but this is as far as I could get the braided lines on. The clamps have grabbed the tube and are solid but it just seems like it should go all the way back.

03-15-2014, 03:17 PM	#244
SkunkWorks Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 30	Thanks! I will disconnect and give that a try. I was unsure if applying soapy water further in the hose was a smart idea.

03-15-2014, 07:32 PM	#245
nxttruck2002 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cali Posts: 200	Does the APEX APX9502 include both lines or do I need to order QTY: 2 for the inlet and return? http://www.apex-speed.com/lsa-zl1-ls...n-fitting.html

03-18-2014, 12:30 AM	#250
nxttruck2002 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cali Posts: 200	Chase, Any elaboration on how to install the catch can with dual outlets on the ZL1? I'm not sure if I should order the single or dual can. Install for the single looks very easy but not sure of the dual.

03-18-2014, 01:59 PM	#252
musclecarfan Drives: 1993 Indy Pace Car, 2014 ZL1 BRM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell, ID Posts: 99 View My Garage	Finally, Finally received my oil catch can yesterday after ordering it on January 16, 2014. So nice to know that the first ones to order it got last!!!!! Hope the performance of the product is better than the delivery time.