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SunnySideUpII · 08-02-2015, 09:49 AM

Hello all,

I've got a 2015 ZL1 and I'm planning to order a Roto-Fab CAI as well as an Elite E2 Catch Can. (Single exit, no check valve, etc.)

I was just wondering if I should be worrying about the order of installation. i.e. Should I install the RotoFab first and then the catch can, or vice versa, or the order doesn't matter at all?

Not sure if there is any correlation between the two.

Just to let you know, I will not be installing these two items on the same day. One might be 2-3 weeks after the other.

I'm thinking the order doesn't matter, but just wanted to double check...

Thanks!

bigassogre · 08-02-2015, 10:04 AM

it doesnt matter.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-02-2015, 10:05 AM

doesn't matter, however, Rotofab first then catch can makes more sense to me.

Bigtime53 · 08-02-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

doesn't matter, however, Rotofab first then catch can makes more sense to me.

I agree with stephen,this is the way I would do it.

OVERPAR73 · 08-02-2015, 11:01 PM

Yes, Roto-Fab first so you can listen to that beautiful blower whine! Congrats on the new ride!!

Snickers · 08-02-2015, 11:07 PM

Do the catch can first, why let more gunk into the engine than necessary?

SunnySideUpII · 08-03-2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

doesn't matter, however, Rotofab first then catch can makes more sense to me.

Thanks, just trying to understand the way you guys think... RF then CC makes more sense, because...?

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-03-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SunnySideUpII

Thanks, just trying to understand the way you guys think... RF then CC makes more sense, because...?

The rotofab install requires you to move the stock "clean side" little plastic catch so it would make more sense to do the Rotofab first. Otherwise, you may have to change the length of a hose, etc. These are minor quibbles...it really doesn't matter.

SunnySideUpII · 08-03-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

The rotofab install requires you to move the stock "clean side" little plastic catch so it would make more sense to do the Rotofab first. Otherwise, you may have to change the length of a hose, etc. These are minor quibbles...it really doesn't matter.

Got you... Cool, thanks for the input guys, appreciate it.

winterboy8 · 08-03-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

The rotofab install requires you to move the stock "clean side" little plastic catch so it would make more sense to do the Rotofab first. Otherwise, you may have to change the length of a hose, etc. These are minor quibbles...it really doesn't matter.

Respectfully, what are you talking about? CC and CAI are not linked on a ZL1, unless I've totally missed something. They are completely independent of each other, with respect to installation.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-03-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by winterboy8

Respectfully, what are you talking about? CC and CAI are not linked on a ZL1, unless I've totally missed something. They are completely independent of each other, with respect to installation.

On a most typical catch can setup, you are correct. Only a "dirty side" catch is necessary which uses the valley & TB hookup. Some people run the "dual valve" unit that has a clean side hookup as well from the CAI that ditches the factory plastic "clean side catch" Sorry for not being specific.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-03-2015, 12:18 PM

like this:

winterboy8 · 08-03-2015, 02:19 PM

No need to be sorry, I'm the one who didn't know.

WilliamWhite · 08-05-2015, 12:49 AM

I would have ordered RotoFab first and then catch can.

08-02-2015, 09:49 AM	#1
SunnySideUpII Drives: 2015 ZL1 Bright Yellow Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 77	Installation order? Hello all, I've got a 2015 ZL1 and I'm planning to order a Roto-Fab CAI as well as an Elite E2 Catch Can. (Single exit, no check valve, etc.) I was just wondering if I should be worrying about the order of installation. i.e. Should I install the RotoFab first and then the catch can, or vice versa, or the order doesn't matter at all? Not sure if there is any correlation between the two. Just to let you know, I will not be installing these two items on the same day. One might be 2-3 weeks after the other. I'm thinking the order doesn't matter, but just wanted to double check... Thanks!

08-02-2015, 10:04 AM	#2
bigassogre Drives: 13 blue ray zl1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 82	it doesnt matter. __________________ stock for now blue ray 13 zl1 m6 04 cts-v. cammed, headers, exhaust, intake, suspension 92 lexus sc300. singled 2jzgte swapped 07 tbss basically stock 00 built z28. 520 rwhp, 5.7, no power adders

08-02-2015, 10:05 AM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	doesn't matter, however, Rotofab first then catch can makes more sense to me. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-02-2015, 11:01 PM	#5
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,472 View My Garage	New car Yes, Roto-Fab first so you can listen to that beautiful blower whine! Congrats on the new ride!! __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

08-03-2015, 12:18 PM	#12
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	like this: Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-02-2015, 11:07 PM	#6
Snickers Rumblebee Drives: ZL1 Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 157	Do the catch can first, why let more gunk into the engine than necessary?

08-03-2015, 02:19 PM	#13
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	No need to be sorry, I'm the one who didn't know. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

08-05-2015, 12:49 AM	#14
WilliamWhite Drives: Impala Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3	I would have ordered RotoFab first and then catch can.