I'm an idiot (AKA: How do I mount an Apex Catch Can w/o modding my air intake?) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NJScorpio · 02-13-2015, 10:46 AM

Long story short, I must have not paid enough attention when ordering, and now I see in the installation instructions (and on the sales page) that I cannot install this with my stock air intake.

I have no interest in spending $300+ for a CAI right now, just so I can install something I already spent money on.

The installation instructions suggested I fabricate my own bracket, but I don't have the means to do so (at least, I don't believe I do).

I'd appreciate any input anyone has about how they mounted their Apex Catch Cans, and if anyone was able to do it with just the included hardware and without upgrading their air intake?

Or....if anyone has suggestions for a CC that, you know, can be installed with the hardware included without having to change the layout under my hood? (oh, and if anyone wants to buy a brand new Apex CC

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ChibiBlackSheep · 02-13-2015, 10:50 AM

You can probably cut off the baffle and then just cap it. It's only there to act as a silencer for the intake.

NJScorpio · 02-13-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

You can probably cut off the baffle and then just cap it. It's only there to act as a silencer for the intake.

That seems doable. Any advice regarding the capping? I'd imagine that, if it acts as a silencer, I'll notice an audible difference?

Jason@JacFab · 02-13-2015, 11:00 AM

I could set you up with one of these brackets:

ChibiBlackSheep · 02-13-2015, 11:01 AM

It's an intake, so there should be vacuum pressure, so as long as you can just find something silicone that fits the hole and clamp it on you shouldn't have to worry about it getting pushed off.

The intake might be a hair louder, that's about it. It won't be a huge difference like a full cone filter set up.

NJScorpio · 02-13-2015, 11:03 AM

Nice! What is that bolt that it is attached to?

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Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

I could set you up with one of these brackets:

Apex Motorsports · 02-13-2015, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

I could set you up with one of these brackets:

Nice! I haven't seen that before Jason.

Jason@JacFab · 02-13-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NJScorpio

Nice! What is that bolt that it is attached to?

A bolt in the head, I'm not looking at the car at the moment, but I believe it's just one of the bolts for the vacuum pump bracket. Here's a better picture, shown with an old RX can (slightly different bracket due to the can design, but same mounting bolt/location)

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Nice! I haven't seen that before Jason.

Thanks! You've seen it though

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...91&postcount=5

NJScorpio · 02-13-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Nice! I haven't seen that before Jason.

You two should get together and offer these when ordering, for guys like me

Apex Motorsports · 02-13-2015, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

A bolt in the head, I'm not looking at the car at the moment, but I believe it's just one of the bolts for the vacuum pump bracket. Here's a better picture, shown with an old RX can (slightly different bracket due to the can design, but same mounting bolt/location)

Thanks! You've seen it though

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...91&postcount=5

Just getting old I guess.

Ryan87mets · 02-15-2015, 04:34 PM

or you can always just buy an intake =P

enzia35 · 02-15-2015, 05:21 PM

That's another $400. Maybe worth it for some people, but that is double what the VTC costs.

hzisfrom1994 · 02-15-2015, 07:57 PM

I have the Elite catch can, it works on the stock intake.

colingordon · 02-15-2015, 10:02 PM

DONT CUT THE INTAKE omg your never going to successfully cap the intake without making it look like shit and not just making a half ass job. If your willing to cut the intake you can mod your bracket. I had to mod mine and even made a DIY in the DIY section it was literally drilling holes in it not that hard

02-13-2015, 10:46 AM	#1
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	I'm an idiot (AKA: How do I mount an Apex Catch Can w/o modding my air intake?) Long story short, I must have not paid enough attention when ordering, and now I see in the installation instructions (and on the sales page) that I cannot install this with my stock air intake. I have no interest in spending $300+ for a CAI right now, just so I can install something I already spent money on. The installation instructions suggested I fabricate my own bracket, but I don't have the means to do so (at least, I don't believe I do). I'd appreciate any input anyone has about how they mounted their Apex Catch Cans, and if anyone was able to do it with just the included hardware and without upgrading their air intake? Or....if anyone has suggestions for a CC that, you know, can be installed with the hardware included without having to change the layout under my hood? (oh, and if anyone wants to buy a brand new Apex CC ) __________________ I may be 100% wrong.

02-13-2015, 10:50 AM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,117	You can probably cut off the baffle and then just cap it. It's only there to act as a silencer for the intake. Attached Images __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

02-13-2015, 11:01 AM	#5
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,117	It's an intake, so there should be vacuum pressure, so as long as you can just find something silicone that fits the hole and clamp it on you shouldn't have to worry about it getting pushed off. The intake might be a hair louder, that's about it. It won't be a huge difference like a full cone filter set up. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

02-15-2015, 04:34 PM	#11
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	or you can always just buy an intake =P Attached Images

02-15-2015, 05:21 PM	#12
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,449	That's another $400. Maybe worth it for some people, but that is double what the VTC costs. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

02-13-2015, 11:00 AM	#4
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	I could set you up with one of these brackets:

02-15-2015, 07:57 PM	#13
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	I have the Elite catch can, it works on the stock intake.

02-15-2015, 10:02 PM	#14
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	DONT CUT THE INTAKE omg your never going to successfully cap the intake without making it look like shit and not just making a half ass job. If your willing to cut the intake you can mod your bracket. I had to mod mine and even made a DIY in the DIY section it was literally drilling holes in it not that hard __________________