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Apex Motorsports · 05-31-2014, 09:43 AM

Finding out what the code is will narrow it down but the things mentioned in these posts are where I would start. Double check all of the connections and fittings on the catch can (thread tape on all the fittings that screw into the can) and where the intake slips over the front of the TB.

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

make sure the throttle body is evenly torqued to a firm 1/4" ratchet torque...10ft/lbs ish. I put a little lube on the gasket to help the seal...very thin amount. Double check the intake tube attached to the TB itself...you could have pinched it off and a huge air leak happens. Make sure the MAF sensor is oriented the the correct direction marked "flow" with an arrow. Double check the plug is clicked into the MAF well. Unplug it and recheck. What is your code from the CEL?

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Unhook catch can and put hoses back to stock, could be a vacuum leak or hose issue with the can.

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

Did you put in the supplied plug on the optional second side outlet on the Apex catch can? It will run rough and surge but you should also be able to hear the air escaping as in an air leak if you didn't.

z28man2 · 05-31-2014, 11:48 AM

I untorqued the throttle body and retorqued very lightly with approx seeing 1/16 to 1/8 gap of the green gasket took the car out for a ride and had no more issues.
Very strange that the tb just bolts on very lightly? I still have to clear the code thou.

Flavorwrench · 05-31-2014, 11:35 PM

Throttle Body to Supercharger Snout 89 inch/lbs. (10 Nm) or 7.42 ft-lb

Skylane765 · 05-31-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

The negative cable pull was part of my CAI install instructions.

NO, that negative cable will only remove power from the power steering not the car!

The CC should only be inline with the valley cover and blower snout. No other hook ups should be used or you will get a vacuum leak.

Apex Motorsports · 06-01-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by z28man2

I untorqued the throttle body and retorqued very lightly with approx seeing 1/16 to 1/8 gap of the green gasket took the car out for a ride and had no more issues.
Very strange that the tb just bolts on very lightly? I still have to clear the code thou.

Glad to hear that you were able to resolve it.

z28man2 · 06-15-2014, 05:56 PM

I finally pulled the code p0068. The car still surges on cold startup for about a minute but seems to drive fine. I wish I knew what was going on?

ZO6 Bryan · 06-15-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by z28man2

I finally pulled the code p0068. The car still surges on cold startup for about a minute but seems to drive fine. I wish I knew what was going on?

P0068. I know exactly what's going on.

KLR ZL1 · 06-15-2014, 07:39 PM

ZO6 Bryan · 06-15-2014, 10:54 PM

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05-31-2014, 11:48 AM	#16
z28man2 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Coupe IOM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 193	I untorqued the throttle body and retorqued very lightly with approx seeing 1/16 to 1/8 gap of the green gasket took the car out for a ride and had no more issues. Very strange that the tb just bolts on very lightly? I still have to clear the code thou. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL-1 #3553, IOM, Roto-Fab Intake, Vmax Ported TB, Apex Catch Can

05-31-2014, 11:35 PM	#17
Flavorwrench Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 67 RS-SS TwinTurbo Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 147	Throttle Body to Supercharger Snout 89 inch/lbs. (10 Nm) or 7.42 ft-lb __________________ 2012 CAMARO ZL1 Brian Tooley Racing Stage 2 Camshaft, BTR Platinum Springs, Titanium Retainers, Comp Cams pushrods, ID850 injectors, NGK TR7ix Plugs, My Ported Blower Snout (102mm), My Ported Blower, Nick Williams 102mm TB, Airaid CAI, LPE 2.55" upper, 50mm & 100mm pulley's, Gates Green, Meziere HX Pump, KD Innovations HX, My HX Tank, Saikou Michi Cans, 160º Thermostat, IW Balancer, 9.55 blower pulley, Stainless Works 2" headers w/high flow CATS, Kenne Bell BAP, NGK AFX NTK 722.12 rwh / 675.46 rwt 92 Octane

06-15-2014, 05:56 PM	#20
z28man2 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Coupe IOM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 193	I finally pulled the code p0068. The car still surges on cold startup for about a minute but seems to drive fine. I wish I knew what was going on? __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL-1 #3553, IOM, Roto-Fab Intake, Vmax Ported TB, Apex Catch Can

06-15-2014, 07:39 PM	#22
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06-15-2014, 10:54 PM	#23
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