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evan · 06-08-2011, 09:31 PM

so many vacuum paths on these new cars, i wouldnt know where to begin, lol.

PQ · 06-08-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by evan

so many vacuum paths on these new cars, i wouldnt know where to begin, lol.

That's another thread.

We've been over and over it. I know this engine and bay like the back of my hand.

My only point here is that a catch can with a blower is a must. I'll bet the ZL1 will have something similar.

epstein · 06-08-2011, 10:38 PM

I just did my 1st Oil change since blower install..... got about 4oz of oil out..... Mind you when I installed my s/c my intake was coated heavily..... RX is definitely a nice clean product and it works!

Camarowguy · 06-08-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Probably normal.

Mine never stops. Warm or cold. And it will die after a light throttle push.

Do you have your own tuning setup? If you do I might have a solution for this: add timing in the low rpms under light load/high vacuum condition. Also, if you are having a surge under light throttle, try adding a touch more fuel and/or timing to it under light throttle/cruise. I don't have ls series tuning yet but I learned then when tuning my pretty stout small block with a large cam that drives as good as my stock 5th gen.

PQ · 06-08-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Do you have your own tuning setup? If you do I might have a solution for this: add timing in the low rpms under light load/high vacuum condition. Also, if you are having a surge under light throttle, try adding a touch more fuel and/or timing to it under light throttle/cruise. I don't have ls series tuning yet but I learned then when tuning my pretty stout small block with a large cam that drives as good as my stock 5th gen.

It was like that. Took it to Vengeance and Mike tuned it. Dies now but it's 'right'.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...150253&page=11

S-eatin-grin · 06-22-2011, 10:15 PM

I've driven at least 500 miles since installing my Rx catch can and was ecited to empty it and there wasn't a drop in it!!! WTF. Now I'm confused as hell and wondering what's up??? I know this may sound incredibly stupid but hey...new to catch cans. The wing nut on the bottom for the drain is suppose to be screwed all the way out tight to seal the can while driving right?

PQ · 06-22-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

I've driven at least 500 miles since installing my Rx catch can and was ecited to empty it and there wasn't a drop in it!!! WTF. Now I'm confused as hell and wondering what's up??? I know this may sound incredibly stupid but hey...new to catch cans. The wing nut on the bottom for the drain is suppose to be screwed all the way out tight to seal the can while driving right?

I had mine screwed tight in.

But you should see it in the clear tube even still. I guess.

S-eatin-grin · 06-22-2011, 10:43 PM

Ive got nothing...clear tube was so dry it had dust in it

SC2150 · 06-23-2011, 02:02 PM

The drain is screwed "in tight" as far as clockwise "righty tighty, lefty loosey," but the threads will show all the way out and visable.

S-eatin-grin · 06-23-2011, 02:16 PM

just like a relief valve on the bottom of an air compressor...screwed out all the way closes the valve. SC2150..thanks for your help...gonna post some pics later to make sure I have it installed correctly. I installed it on the driver's side..and have an E-force SC

S-eatin-grin · 06-23-2011, 10:21 PM

SC2150..here are some pictures of my catch can...couldn't find any pics on here that are for the E-force set up on the drivers side. #1 hope I have the right type of can for FI #2 hope the right lines are connected to the right valves. Thanks for your support!

Attachment 256271

Attachment 256272

Stingr69 · 06-24-2011, 07:29 AM

Looks good to me. Do you have vacuum at the valve cover end of the hose if you pull it off and check?

Maybe your can is defective?

Just curious - Could you post a clear pic of how you mounted it?

-Mark.

skar · 09-13-2011, 08:01 PM

GEN-IV · 09-19-2011, 09:37 PM

Here's my install, I tried to keep the hoses running parallel or perpendicular to the engine like GM did.

06-23-2011, 10:21 PM	#39
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	SC2150..here are some pictures of my catch can...couldn't find any pics on here that are for the E-force set up on the drivers side. #1 hope I have the right type of can for FI #2 hope the right lines are connected to the right valves. Thanks for your support! Attachment 256271 Attachment 256272 Last edited by S-eatin-grin; 09-11-2016 at 07:04 PM.

09-13-2011, 08:01 PM	#41
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	Last edited by skar; 09-20-2011 at 03:06 PM.

09-19-2011, 09:37 PM	#42
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	Here's my install, I tried to keep the hoses running parallel or perpendicular to the engine like GM did. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

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06-08-2011, 09:31 PM	#29
evan ready... Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 765 View My Garage	so many vacuum paths on these new cars, i wouldnt know where to begin, lol.

06-08-2011, 10:38 PM	#31
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	I just did my 1st Oil change since blower install..... got about 4oz of oil out..... Mind you when I installed my s/c my intake was coated heavily..... RX is definitely a nice clean product and it works!

06-22-2011, 10:15 PM	#34
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	I've driven at least 500 miles since installing my Rx catch can and was ecited to empty it and there wasn't a drop in it!!! WTF. Now I'm confused as hell and wondering what's up??? I know this may sound incredibly stupid but hey...new to catch cans. The wing nut on the bottom for the drain is suppose to be screwed all the way out tight to seal the can while driving right?

06-22-2011, 10:43 PM	#36
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	Ive got nothing...clear tube was so dry it had dust in it

06-23-2011, 02:02 PM	#37
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	The drain is screwed "in tight" as far as clockwise "righty tighty, lefty loosey," but the threads will show all the way out and visable.

06-23-2011, 02:16 PM	#38
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	just like a relief valve on the bottom of an air compressor...screwed out all the way closes the valve. SC2150..thanks for your help...gonna post some pics later to make sure I have it installed correctly. I installed it on the driver's side..and have an E-force SC

06-24-2011, 07:29 AM	#40
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	Looks good to me. Do you have vacuum at the valve cover end of the hose if you pull it off and check? Maybe your can is defective? Just curious - Could you post a clear pic of how you mounted it? -Mark.