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Wildcut · 10-03-2013, 08:33 PM

That catch can looks really good, as if it belongs there. How long was the installation, and could a total novice do it?

avellanet.jr · 10-03-2013, 08:34 PM

UPS says I'll have mine in the morning! Install Saturday

2011Black2SS · 10-03-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcut

That catch can looks really good, as if it belongs there. How long was the installation, and could a total novice do it?

It took me about 30 minutes in a parking lot at a local cars and coffee gathering. I think the install instructions have a list of all the tools needed and are pretty detailed (pictures were taken while I was installing it in the parking lot). The hardest part is getting the hoses attached to the car because of the tight space.

ZL1-V · 10-03-2013, 09:50 PM

Yes a novice can install it. It requires you to determine where your two ports are to be located on the can and plug the two open ports. Then attach the fittings and tighten and just attach the hoses. I should have let the engine compartment cool down completely. It was a fun install.

The Stig · 10-04-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Yes a novice can install it. It requires you to determine where your two ports are to be located on the can and plug the two open ports. Then attach the fittings and tighten and just attach the hoses. I should have let the engine compartment cool down completely. It was a fun install.

+1 on needing to let the engine cool down first - I have a couple bad burns on the side of my hand from trying to remove the OEM plastic hose.

Apex Motorsports · 10-04-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011Black2SS

Braided lines installed!!! Like the look much better. Thanks Chase!

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it in person Saturday.

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Originally Posted by avellanet.jr

UPS says I'll have mine in the morning! Install Saturday

Nice! Be sure to post pictures.

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Originally Posted by The Stig

+1 on needing to let the engine cool down first - I have a couple bad burns on the side of my hand from trying to remove the OEM plastic hose.

Absolutely. It gets a little toasty back behind that throttle body.

fsusmithc2 · 10-04-2013, 11:13 AM

I agree the braided lines are the way to go on this. I know that's what I'll want when the V6 bracketry is ready. Which will be really soon right?

Just teasin'. Kinda.

Somewhat hoping it's more of a universal bracket one can use to mount pretty much whereever, somewhat like what I have now. Mine is presently mounted to the engine itself, front left side on an existing mounting spot shared with something else (can't recall what).

ZL1-V · 10-04-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

+1 on needing to let the engine cool down first - I have a couple bad burns on the side of my hand from trying to remove the OEM plastic hose.

Stig,

Ah,ha! That's what got me also. It happened removing those clips

Chase,

Toasty is being way too kind. It felt as it was the equivalent of reaching in and pulling a pizza out of the oven with no hand protection.

Apex Motorsports · 10-04-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

I agree the braided lines are the way to go on this. I know that's what I'll want when the V6 bracketry is ready. Which will be really soon right?

Just teasin'. Kinda.

Somewhat hoping it's more of a universal bracket one can use to mount pretty much whereever, somewhat like what I have now. Mine is presently mounted to the engine itself, front left side on an existing mounting spot shared with something else (can't recall what).

We will be doing some work on the V6 stuff tomorrow. Hopefully we will have them ready soon.

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Stig,

Ah,ha! That's what got me also. It happened removing those clips

Chase,

Toasty is being way too kind. It felt as it was the equivalent of reaching in and pulling a pizza out of the oven with no hand protection.

mrvenicess · 10-04-2013, 02:32 PM

I think mine has shipped!

Apex Motorsports · 10-04-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

I think mine has shipped!

As far as I know everything that has been ordered has been shipped. Thanks for your order and be sure to post some photos after you get it installed.

Fast92RS · 10-04-2013, 07:51 PM

got mine installed today.

Apex Motorsports · 10-05-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast92RS

got mine installed today.

Looking good! Thanks for your order and the post.

toddsZL1 · 10-05-2013, 11:28 AM

Ordered yesterday, does the kit come with the braided lines? if not part # please.

10-04-2013, 11:13 AM	#133
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10-04-2013, 07:51 PM	#138
Fast92RS Drives: 2013 Zl1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Old Bridge NJ Posts: 197	got mine installed today. Attached Images __________________ 2013 ZL1 Roto-fab cai, Apex catch can, Vmax LSA throttle body, Roto-Fab heat exchanger res, ATI balancer with 5% overdrive pulley, Stainless power 1 7/8" long tube headers.

10-03-2013, 08:33 PM	#127
Wildcut Drives: Camaro ZL1 2013 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Victoria, BC, CANADA Posts: 69	That catch can looks really good, as if it belongs there. How long was the installation, and could a total novice do it?

10-03-2013, 08:34 PM	#128
avellanet.jr Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2014 ZL1 #77 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 824	UPS says I'll have mine in the morning! Install Saturday

10-03-2013, 09:50 PM	#130
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Yes a novice can install it. It requires you to determine where your two ports are to be located on the can and plug the two open ports. Then attach the fittings and tighten and just attach the hoses. I should have let the engine compartment cool down completely. It was a fun install.

10-04-2013, 02:32 PM	#136
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I think mine has shipped!

10-05-2013, 11:28 AM	#140
toddsZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 IOM#1645 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SHAWANO,WI Posts: 398	Ordered yesterday, does the kit come with the braided lines? if not part # please.