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SteelCamaro · 07-04-2014, 07:08 PM

Is the engine cover sharp enough to do anything to the hose if it rubs a little? I put some electrical tape on just in case to pad it a little, but I wasn't sure.

Apex Motorsports · 07-05-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelCamaro

Is the engine cover sharp enough to do anything to the hose if it rubs a little? I put some electrical tape on just in case to pad it a little, but I wasn't sure.

No. The hose is not up against the cover and even if it were there is no chance that it would severe it. The cover is not sharp and that hose is tough stuff.

SteelCamaro · 07-05-2014, 10:23 PM

I guess I cut my inlet hose slightly too short then? It has no problem fitting, and is pushed all the way in on both ends with some slack and a good bend, but it definitely hits the engine cover, and there's a small indent forming on the hose from the cover (now on the tape I used to pad it a bit). I figured the hose would be alright with how durable it seems, just wanted to make sure...worse comes to worse I'll just run without the cover until I buy the braided hoses. Thanks.

Apex Motorsports · 07-07-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelCamaro

I guess I cut my inlet hose slightly too short then? It has no problem fitting, and is pushed all the way in on both ends with some slack and a good bend, but it definitely hits the engine cover, and there's a small indent forming on the hose from the cover (now on the tape I used to pad it a bit). I figured the hose would be alright with how durable it seems, just wanted to make sure...worse comes to worse I'll just run without the cover until I buy the braided hoses. Thanks.

Is something pushing it up against the cover?

camarocruzer · 07-07-2014, 06:21 PM

.Called and spoke to someone at Apex today, said they'd call me back....

Ordered the catch can about three weeks ago for my LS3 and paid for the upgraded steel braided hoses. Installed it, then about two weeks later I ended up trading it in for an L99.

So, now of course one of the hoses is waaaay too short to get on the other side of the engine for the L99.

The guy said he'd call me back about the possibility of swapping out the one hose for the longer one, haven't heard yet.....

Muscle Car Lover · 07-07-2014, 06:59 PM

The quality of the can is awesome and my only complaint was my own installation.

Like some on this thread, the first way I routed the hose was shorter to the top inlet and while it looked ok, when I put the engine cover back on it was striking the line. The cover was not fully seated, this bugged me quite a bit.

The best way I felt to route the line was BEHIND all the electrical lines and past the valve cover. A nice gentle curve allows it to sit wide of the engine cover and an easy slope to the inlet fitting. I reset my top line to be slightly left of center to make the match up even smoother. I am 100% fully happy now with how the line sits and the engine cover comes no where near it.

Apex Motorsports · 07-08-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

The quality of the can is awesome and my only complaint was my own installation.

Like some on this thread, the first way I routed the hose was shorter to the top inlet and while it looked ok, when I put the engine cover back on it was striking the line. The cover was not fully seated, this bugged me quite a bit.

The best way I felt to route the line was BEHIND all the electrical lines and past the valve cover. A nice gentle curve allows it to sit wide of the engine cover and an easy slope to the inlet fitting. I reset my top line to be slightly left of center to make the match up even smoother. I am 100% fully happy now with how the line sits and the engine cover comes no where near it.

Glad to hear that you are happy with it. Looks great.

pyroguy · 07-11-2014, 08:10 PM

At the risk of sounding dumb I'll ask it anyway...what do you do with the fluid afterwards? Obviously it isn't just water, do you have to take it to an oil disposal location or can you just pour the fluid down the drain?

RodParis · 07-12-2014, 05:14 AM

Hi all,
I've got about 1800 miles on my car since the RX can was installed. I haven't gotten a drop out of it - I mean NOTHING! I'm wondering if I have the lines backwards? It's installed center(inlet?) to the top port on the motor, and the side port (outlet?) goes to the lower port on the LS3? Is it backwards or is that the right installation.

I supposed it's wonderful that it's empty, but I'm not much of a mechanic to the absence of oil in the can just makes me paranoid!

Thanks Rod

RodParis · 07-12-2014, 05:28 AM

Nevermind - I just went out and looked to be sure - center on the can is lower on the engine and vice-versa. Watched the youtube video to verify - it's correct but completely dry. I suppose that's good?

camarocruzer · 07-12-2014, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

At the risk of sounding dumb I'll ask it anyway...what do you do with the fluid afterwards? Obviously it isn't just water, do you have to take it to an oil disposal location or can you just pour the fluid down the drain?

Hopefully I won't get flamed for this, but what I'd do is soak a paper towel in it and then chuck the paper towel in the trash.....

The amount isn't like an oil change you know? That I'd take to a service station. But the catch can oil? Soak it in a paper towel and then trash the towel normally....

BigRed585Lbs · 07-12-2014, 06:13 AM

Pour it in with the used motor oil you're going to take to the parts store/recycling center. Eventually.

911medic · 07-12-2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodParis

Hi all,
I've got about 1800 miles on my car since the RX can was installed. I haven't gotten a drop out of it - I mean NOTHING! I'm wondering if I have the lines backwards? It's installed center(inlet?) to the top port on the motor, and the side port (outlet?) goes to the lower port on the LS3? Is it backwards or is that the right installation.

I supposed it's wonderful that it's empty, but I'm not much of a mechanic to the absence of oil in the can just makes me paranoid!

Thanks Rod

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodParis

Nevermind - I just went out and looked to be sure - center on the can is lower on the engine and vice-versa. Watched the youtube video to verify - it's correct but completely dry. I suppose that's good?

You sure you have the drain valve closed? It's a common and easy-to-make mistake with the drain valve design on the RX cans to think you're closing it when you're actually opening it.

If it's open, the intake vacuum will pull air in through the drain valve instead of through the crankcase, and you'll get no collection in the can (not to mention any collection would immediately drain out the open valve, if you did).

Apex Motorsports · 07-12-2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

Pour it in with the used motor oil you're going to take to the parts store/recycling center. Eventually.

This.

07-07-2014, 06:21 PM	#299
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07-07-2014, 06:59 PM	#300
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916	The quality of the can is awesome and my only complaint was my own installation. Like some on this thread, the first way I routed the hose was shorter to the top inlet and while it looked ok, when I put the engine cover back on it was striking the line. The cover was not fully seated, this bugged me quite a bit. The best way I felt to route the line was BEHIND all the electrical lines and past the valve cover. A nice gentle curve allows it to sit wide of the engine cover and an easy slope to the inlet fitting. I reset my top line to be slightly left of center to make the match up even smoother. I am 100% fully happy now with how the line sits and the engine cover comes no where near it. Attached Images __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-11-2014, 08:10 PM	#302
pyroguy Keeper of “THE list” Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GA Posts: 7,150	At the risk of sounding dumb I'll ask it anyway...what do you do with the fluid afterwards? Obviously it isn't just water, do you have to take it to an oil disposal location or can you just pour the fluid down the drain? __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-12-2014, 05:14 AM	#303
RodParis Drives: 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 95	Hi all, I've got about 1800 miles on my car since the RX can was installed. I haven't gotten a drop out of it - I mean NOTHING! I'm wondering if I have the lines backwards? It's installed center(inlet?) to the top port on the motor, and the side port (outlet?) goes to the lower port on the LS3? Is it backwards or is that the right installation. I supposed it's wonderful that it's empty, but I'm not much of a mechanic to the absence of oil in the can just makes me paranoid! Thanks Rod __________________ 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Manual transmission Navigation Dual Exhaust Purchased - April 7, 2014 Current build week: May 5, 2014 Build Code: RSDPWQ Location: Iowa

07-12-2014, 05:28 AM	#304
RodParis Drives: 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 95	Nevermind - I just went out and looked to be sure - center on the can is lower on the engine and vice-versa. Watched the youtube video to verify - it's correct but completely dry. I suppose that's good? __________________ 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Manual transmission Navigation Dual Exhaust Purchased - April 7, 2014 Current build week: May 5, 2014 Build Code: RSDPWQ Location: Iowa

07-04-2014, 07:08 PM	#295
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	Is the engine cover sharp enough to do anything to the hose if it rubs a little? I put some electrical tape on just in case to pad it a little, but I wasn't sure.

07-05-2014, 10:23 PM	#297
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	I guess I cut my inlet hose slightly too short then? It has no problem fitting, and is pushed all the way in on both ends with some slack and a good bend, but it definitely hits the engine cover, and there's a small indent forming on the hose from the cover (now on the tape I used to pad it a bit). I figured the hose would be alright with how durable it seems, just wanted to make sure...worse comes to worse I'll just run without the cover until I buy the braided hoses. Thanks.

07-12-2014, 06:13 AM	#306
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324	Pour it in with the used motor oil you're going to take to the parts store/recycling center. Eventually.