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On3-K · 04-16-2014, 08:58 PM

I have owned my 2LT for about a year and a half. I have never really been into modifying cars, so I started reading the forums more and learning from all of you guys. Yesterday I went out and looked into my engine bay and found a couple parts. I was presently surprised to have Doug Thorley headers and I think a catch can?? So my first question is how would I go about cleaning the catch can and how do I tell if I have other mods that may not be visible? Sorry for the large pictures.

Thanks for any advice.

sappy · 04-16-2014, 10:53 PM

the only other mods that i could think of that wouldnt be visible are a ported throttle body/ ported intake manifold.. black iceolator. you can see a slight raise on your intake manifold if you have the black ice. pop off your cai tube to your throttle body and see if it looks swirled to see if its ported.

um there might be countless other mods that have been done that are internal that you would never check unless you knew. check out your suspension as well. springs/sways etc. you might have a tune as well...no real way of telling since thats the way the cars been since you got it.

as far as the catch can i havent seen one like that so i couldnt tell ya.

BiG_TiMe · 04-17-2014, 01:15 AM

i would empty that catch can if i were you

Archonlord · 04-17-2014, 07:39 AM

It's a Mike Norris catch can, there is a drain cock on the bottom of the can that opens by twisting. Make sure you have a cup under it or you will have a mess. I drain mine at least at every oil change, more often if I can remember.

911medic · 04-17-2014, 02:36 PM

I wonder if your car has been tuned.

And if you haven't emptied that catch can in 1 1/2 years... Yikes! Open the flood gates

On3-K · 04-17-2014, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the reply's!! I have not emptied the catch can since I got it

... It only has 22k miles and I have only put 1k on it myself. I will have to do some more research on the TB and black iceolator, I am going to install those if they are not already.

RubyCamaro · 04-17-2014, 10:16 PM

Nice discoveries. Happy hunting for more & happy modifying. It is addictive!

rtcat600man · 04-18-2014, 05:59 AM

Nice surprise to find some cool mods.

Those are the Doug Thorley short headers.

Check out this thread for other mod ideas.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16893

If you click on my build thread next to my signature, you will find my list of mods that will give you an idea of what can be done to our baby V6 to further enjoy the Camaro excitement.

For sure you will want to empty that catch can every oil change. I find we gather approx. 1 oz. of oil for every 1000 miles driven. Cool thing is we are saving it from entering the intake manifold which does not get washed over by fuel to rinse that gunk away.

There are a couple GOOD threads on both the ported throttle body and ice-olator, good mods to include on your build.

RubyCamaro · 04-18-2014, 09:51 AM

BTW, that baby could use a good engine bay cleaning while you are in there exploring. :( Poor baby

jewel25 · 04-18-2014, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

BTW, that baby could use a good engine bay cleaning while you are in there exploring. :( Poor baby

You and I are a little too anal about dirty engine bays.

On3-K · 04-18-2014, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

BTW, that baby could use a good engine bay cleaning while you are in there exploring. :( Poor baby

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewel25

You and I are a little too anal about dirty engine bays.

I will have to agree with both of you. It is spring and the entire car will be getting a good wash!!

On3-K · 04-18-2014, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Nice surprise to find some cool mods.

Those are the Doug Thorley short headers.

Check out this thread for other mod ideas.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16893

If you click on my build thread next to my signature, you will find my list of mods that will give you an idea of what can be done to our baby V6 to further enjoy the Camaro excitement.

For sure you will want to empty that catch can every oil change. I find we gather approx. 1 oz. of oil for every 1000 miles driven. Cool thing is we are saving it from entering the intake manifold which does not get washed over by fuel to rinse that gunk away.

There are a couple GOOD threads on both the ported throttle body and ice-olator, good mods to include on your build.

Thanks for the reply. I have already looked at your build

you are the main reason that I want to mod.

rtcat600man · 04-18-2014, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by On3-K

Thanks for the reply. I have already looked at your build

you are the main reason that I want to mod.

you're welcome and THANK - YOU.

If you should ever have any questions please feel free to send me a PM. ....

04-16-2014, 08:58 PM	#1
On3-K Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 14	Hidden Gems/Questions I have owned my 2LT for about a year and a half. I have never really been into modifying cars, so I started reading the forums more and learning from all of you guys. Yesterday I went out and looked into my engine bay and found a couple parts. I was presently surprised to have Doug Thorley headers and I think a catch can?? So my first question is how would I go about cleaning the catch can and how do I tell if I have other mods that may not be visible? Sorry for the large pictures. Thanks for any advice. Attached Images

04-17-2014, 01:15 AM	#3
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	i would empty that catch can if i were you __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

04-17-2014, 07:39 AM	#4
Archonlord Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Douglassville,PA Posts: 281 View My Garage	It's a Mike Norris catch can, there is a drain cock on the bottom of the can that opens by twisting. Make sure you have a cup under it or you will have a mess. I drain mine at least at every oil change, more often if I can remember. __________________ BBK LT Headers, Injen CAI, PYPES cat back, Trifecta Tune, Mike Norris Catch Can, Whiteline sways, end links and subframe bushings

04-17-2014, 02:36 PM	#5
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	I wonder if your car has been tuned. And if you haven't emptied that catch can in 1 1/2 years... Yikes! Open the flood gates __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

04-17-2014, 10:16 PM	#7
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Nice discoveries. Happy hunting for more & happy modifying. It is addictive! __________________

04-16-2014, 10:53 PM	#2
sappy Drives: white 2011 1lt Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: warren pa Posts: 180	the only other mods that i could think of that wouldnt be visible are a ported throttle body/ ported intake manifold.. black iceolator. you can see a slight raise on your intake manifold if you have the black ice. pop off your cai tube to your throttle body and see if it looks swirled to see if its ported. um there might be countless other mods that have been done that are internal that you would never check unless you knew. check out your suspension as well. springs/sways etc. you might have a tune as well...no real way of telling since thats the way the cars been since you got it. as far as the catch can i havent seen one like that so i couldnt tell ya.

04-17-2014, 09:21 PM	#6
On3-K Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 14	Thanks for the reply's!! I have not emptied the catch can since I got it ... It only has 22k miles and I have only put 1k on it myself. I will have to do some more research on the TB and black iceolator, I am going to install those if they are not already.

04-18-2014, 05:59 AM	#8
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Nice surprise to find some cool mods. Those are the Doug Thorley short headers. Check out this thread for other mod ideas. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16893 If you click on my build thread next to my signature, you will find my list of mods that will give you an idea of what can be done to our baby V6 to further enjoy the Camaro excitement. For sure you will want to empty that catch can every oil change. I find we gather approx. 1 oz. of oil for every 1000 miles driven. Cool thing is we are saving it from entering the intake manifold which does not get washed over by fuel to rinse that gunk away. There are a couple GOOD threads on both the ported throttle body and ice-olator, good mods to include on your build. __________________ MY BUILD

04-18-2014, 09:51 AM	#9
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	BTW, that baby could use a good engine bay cleaning while you are in there exploring. :( Poor baby __________________