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boondocksaint · 09-28-2013, 06:44 PM

Installed just now. My hands are too big or that opening between the belt drive and that stupid bracket is too small. More of a faff than it should have been due to the XL paws.

Hoping I got the hoses on tight enough. Difficult to get leverage. I'll monitor it for a little while to make sure nothing vibrates loose.

ZL1-V · 09-28-2013, 09:33 PM

Still waiting for UPS!

Apex Motorsports · 09-29-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Installed just now. My hands are too big or that opening between the belt drive and that stupid bracket is too small. More of a faff than it should have been due to the XL paws.

Hoping I got the hoses on tight enough. Difficult to get leverage. I'll monitor it for a little while to make sure nothing vibrates loose.

Thanks for your order. Big hands can be a disadvantage when it comes installing a lot of things. That is why it is so important to convert your wife or children into gear heads. Built in shop help.

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Still waiting for UPS!

avellanet.jr · 09-29-2013, 06:09 PM

Ordered with braided lines!

ZL1-V · 09-29-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Thanks for your order. Big hands can be a disadvantage when it comes installing a lot of things. That is why it is so important to convert your wife or children into gear heads. Built in shop help.

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I did that with my son when he was a teenager. Can you reach in here and grab that part? Worked great for awhile!

Firefighter · 09-29-2013, 11:13 PM

I'm already breaking in my 7 y/o... lol

boondocksaint · 09-30-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Thanks for your order. Big hands can be a disadvantage when it comes installing a lot of things. That is why it is so important to convert your wife or children into gear heads. Built in shop help.

It would have helped greatly if the existing PCV hose hadn't been installed such that the release tabs were both toward the engine.

fsusmithc2 · 09-30-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gobigblue1152

Any updates on the v6-lfx??

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

We are working on it. Trying to work around the schedule of the owners.

What would the difference be between the ZL1/SS model and the V6? The mounting bracket? I saw this and got excited for a minute and then realized I was in the ZL1 forum.

Apex Motorsports · 09-30-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

It would have helped greatly if the existing PCV hose hadn't been installed such that the release tabs were both toward the engine.

Every car I have messed with so far has been like that. Once you know how to undo the connectors and can get your fingers in there it is pretty easy.

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

What would the difference be between the ZL1/SS model and the V6? The mounting bracket? I saw this and got excited for a minute and then realized I was in the ZL1 forum.

Correct, the bracket and hose length. It is funny but there is a lot less room under the hood of the V6 cars.

dixonk · 09-30-2013, 06:30 PM

I received my catch can today. What a quality piece they have made! Shame I dont have a car to put it in right now. Broke a couple valves with a mechanicak over rev last friday.

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fsusmithc2 · 10-01-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Correct, the bracket and hose length. It is funny but there is a lot less room under the hood of the V6 cars.

If you need a tester to help keep things going, let me know. Only issue there is I'm in Florida.

Anyway, I'll stay tuned.

Apex Motorsports · 10-01-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dixonk

I received my catch can today. What a quality piece they have made! Shame I dont have a car to put it in right now. Broke a couple valves with a mechanicak over rev last friday.

Ouch! Thank you for your order.

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

If you need a tester to help keep things going, let me know. Only issue there is I'm in Florida.

Anyway, I'll stay tuned.

You are the second or third from Florida to volunteer. Why can't you guys be closer?

fsusmithc2 · 10-01-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

You are the second or third from Florida to volunteer. Why can't you guys be closer?

Because sunshine, beaches, and, um, "scenery". Oh and year-round racing, so that helps. You guys should move here.

ZL1-V · 10-01-2013, 05:26 PM

Installed can earlier today! Simple install, the hardest part is removing the clips. I used a long flat bladed screwdriver to remove them. I now understand the "big hands" comment made earlier. It's tight in there.

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09-28-2013, 06:44 PM	#99
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	Installed just now. My hands are too big or that opening between the belt drive and that stupid bracket is too small. More of a faff than it should have been due to the XL paws. Hoping I got the hoses on tight enough. Difficult to get leverage. I'll monitor it for a little while to make sure nothing vibrates loose.

09-28-2013, 09:33 PM	#100
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Still waiting for UPS!

09-29-2013, 06:09 PM	#102
avellanet.jr Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2014 ZL1 #77 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 824	Ordered with braided lines!

09-30-2013, 06:30 PM	#108
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	I received my catch can today. What a quality piece they have made! Shame I dont have a car to put it in right now. Broke a couple valves with a mechanicak over rev last friday. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4

10-01-2013, 05:26 PM	#112
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Installed can earlier today! Simple install, the hardest part is removing the clips. I used a long flat bladed screwdriver to remove them. I now understand the "big hands" comment made earlier. It's tight in there.