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Dlerch18 · 05-25-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That works too.

Chase, why do some people say that their catch can is always empty and others always find fluid?

Apex Motorsports · 05-25-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dlerch18

Chase, why do some people say that their catch can is always empty and others always find fluid?

If your catch can is always empty you either have a terrible catch can or you have it installed wrong.

PalmerGA · 12-05-2014, 10:20 AM

Do those fittings really require something like Teflon tape (looks like crap) to prevent leaks?

Apex Motorsports · 12-05-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Do those fittings really require something like Teflon tape (looks like crap) to prevent leaks?

With all NPT style fittings whether it is in our can or another it a best practice to use thread tape to garantee a good seal. It may not be needed but it is better to be safe. Other catch can manufacturers recommend the same thing. After installing the fittings you can take a razor blade and trim away the excess for a clean look.

PalmerGA · 12-05-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

With all NPT style fittings whether it is in our can or another it a best practice to use thread tape to garantee a good seal. It may not be needed but it is better to be safe. Other catch can manufacturers recommend the same thing. After installing the fittings you can take a razor blade and trim away the excess for a clean look.

Got ya - thanks for the quick reply. One of the things I love about you guys! I wonder if installing a small black rubber washer of the proper diameter (in addition to the tape) would work to hide the tape. Nothing functional - just cosmetic. Hmmmm....

By the way, I just ordered one of your Catch Cans to replace the old RX can I currently have. It's just not doing the job on my SS that it used to when it was on my 1LT (V6). Probably should have upgraded the can when I upgraded the car.

Merry Christmas to me! (As well as all of y'all at Apex Motorsports!

Denis · 12-05-2014, 10:50 AM

ill take better pics of mine later, you can clean up the Teflon tape so its not noticeable

PalmerGA · 12-05-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

ill take better pics of mine later, you can clean up the Teflon tape so its not noticeable

Yeah - thanks Denis. I just wanted to know if it was really necessary, but if it's a metal fitting and a metal can with NPT threads I can see where it would be a good precaution against leakage (fluid and vacuum). Thanks.

Denis · 12-08-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Yeah - thanks Denis. I just wanted to know if it was really necessary, but if it's a metal fitting and a metal can with NPT threads I can see where it would be a good precaution against leakage (fluid and vacuum). Thanks.

totally forgot about this! ill try and remember to get a few tonight.

Apex Motorsports · 12-16-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

totally forgot about this! ill try and remember to get a few tonight.

You forget again?

LOBBS · 03-29-2015, 05:42 PM

Finally getting around to installing my Apex CC and in the instructions it refers to an App. A and App. B for the suggested hose lengths but there is no App. A or B attached to the pdf file. I've got the can physically installed just looking for the numbers so I can start on the lines.

Apex Motorsports · 03-29-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LOBBS

Finally getting around to installing my Apex CC and in the instructions it refers to an App. A and App. B for the suggested hose lengths but there is no App. A or B attached to the pdf file. I've got the can physically installed just looking for the numbers so I can start on the lines.

Is your car an auto or manual?

LOBBS · 03-29-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Is your car an auto or manual?

Sorry, L99.

Apex Motorsports · 03-30-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LOBBS

Sorry, L99.

One should be 15-16" and the other 29-30".

LOBBS · 03-30-2015, 02:59 PM

Thanks Apex!

12-05-2014, 10:20 AM	#101
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Do those fittings really require something like Teflon tape (looks like crap) to prevent leaks? __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-05-2014, 10:50 AM	#104
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	ill take better pics of mine later, you can clean up the Teflon tape so its not noticeable __________________

03-29-2015, 05:42 PM	#108
LOBBS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 472 View My Garage	Finally getting around to installing my Apex CC and in the instructions it refers to an App. A and App. B for the suggested hose lengths but there is no App. A or B attached to the pdf file. I've got the can physically installed just looking for the numbers so I can start on the lines.

03-30-2015, 02:59 PM	#112
LOBBS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 472 View My Garage	Thanks Apex!