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Pharmaro · 09-23-2013, 07:53 PM

I had the opportunity to swing by Apex Motorsports and pick up a catch can as well as install it with Chase and Paul's help.

The first thing that you'll notice about the catch can is that that bad boy just feels solid in your hand and well made. The can and the mounting bracket both come in a satin/matte black anodized finish. The can itself is larger than some of it competitors but it fits right into the engine bay as if it belongs there. It has one inlet and 3 outlets and comes with some caps for any un-utilized outlets. It is a 3 piece can which includes the outer shell and the inner "catching/filter" unit that holds the stainless substrate.

The install itself was pretty straight forward and was only hampered by a hot engine and some akwardly aligned PCV line clips. We removed the throttle body for better access to the PCV clips but this may be isolated to my specific car and may not be necessary for others. It also wasn't necessary for me to buy a ported throttle body while I was there but I figured while it was off, why not

The kit comes with enough hose that you'll cut to size depending on which outlets you use. I also understand that the L99 requires quite a bit more hose than the SS/ZL1 versions.

Anyway, on to the pictures!

Heres a before picture

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Catch can with bracket installed

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Thread taping the fittings

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Catch can with fittings

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Installing to the radiator with a helping hand and attached

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Catch can with hose attached (inlet on top, outlet on side) after measuring lengths

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Installing the ported throttle body with catch can installed

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Post-install pics

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LS3 SS · 09-23-2013, 08:23 PM

Looks like a very nice product. I am impressed. If I didn't already have an Elite unit I would get one.

Firefighter · 09-23-2013, 08:30 PM

DUDE! YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT WITH THE THREE HANDED PICTURES!!!!! lol

Nice write up though. It does look like a really nice piece.

dixonk · 09-23-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

Looks like a very nice product. I am impressed. If I didn't already have an Elite unit I would get one.

Speaking of which I think used catch cans are going to start blowing up the marketplace since apex is now offering one.

patternpilot · 09-23-2013, 09:24 PM

This looks like a quality unit. I've not seen any other way to mount this can though. Those of us who have a supercharger coolant tank mounted where this is supposed to mount would be out of luck for this can. Just sayin.

vroomapunk · 09-23-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

DUDE! YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT WITH THE THREE HANDED PICTURES!!!!! lol

Nice write up though. It does look like a really nice piece.

HahHahah

2011Black2SS · 09-23-2013, 09:39 PM

This is a quality catch can. Very solid and well made. I installed it in a parking lot at a Cars and Coffee meet here in Louisville in about 30 minutes. Below is a picture of what it has caught after 233 miles on my car. I am quite pleased with this product and level of detail / craftsmanship that went into the product.

Sapper12b · 09-23-2013, 11:08 PM

Hmmmm .... Might have to sell my RX and buy me this one

Denis · 09-24-2013, 05:25 AM

looks great

Deezee · 09-24-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

This looks like a quality unit. I've not seen any other way to mount this can though. Those of us who have a supercharger coolant tank mounted where this is supposed to mount would be out of luck for this can. Just sayin.

Just fabricate a bracket and mount it wherever you want!

Looks like a nice piece. How does this one drain?

menendez1293 · 09-24-2013, 06:18 AM

Looks great. Just like stated above if I didn't already have the elite can I would seriously consider this can.

SSteven · 09-24-2013, 07:25 AM

Was on waiting list for R/X catch can, but this looks like a better deal. Just ordered this one and will contact them to cancel the R/X pending order.

My SS has about 6k on it, so hopefully not too much buildup has occurred yet.

Cleancoupe · 09-24-2013, 11:51 AM

I just ordered an Elite one yesterday too, but I called and canceled that order and ordered one of these!

LS3 SS · 09-24-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper12b

Hmmmm .... Might have to sell my RX and buy me this one

Why?

09-23-2013, 07:53 PM	#1
Pharmaro Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 368	Apex Motorsports Catch Can - LS3 Install and First Impressions I had the opportunity to swing by Apex Motorsports and pick up a catch can as well as install it with Chase and Paul's help. The first thing that you'll notice about the catch can is that that bad boy just feels solid in your hand and well made. The can and the mounting bracket both come in a satin/matte black anodized finish. The can itself is larger than some of it competitors but it fits right into the engine bay as if it belongs there. It has one inlet and 3 outlets and comes with some caps for any un-utilized outlets. It is a 3 piece can which includes the outer shell and the inner "catching/filter" unit that holds the stainless substrate. The install itself was pretty straight forward and was only hampered by a hot engine and some akwardly aligned PCV line clips. We removed the throttle body for better access to the PCV clips but this may be isolated to my specific car and may not be necessary for others. It also wasn't necessary for me to buy a ported throttle body while I was there but I figured while it was off, why not The kit comes with enough hose that you'll cut to size depending on which outlets you use. I also understand that the L99 requires quite a bit more hose than the SS/ZL1 versions. Anyway, on to the pictures! Heres a before picture Catch can with bracket installed Thread taping the fittings Catch can with fittings Installing to the radiator with a helping hand and attached Catch can with hose attached (inlet on top, outlet on side) after measuring lengths Installing the ported throttle body with catch can installed Post-install pics

09-23-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Looks like a very nice product. I am impressed. If I didn't already have an Elite unit I would get one. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

09-23-2013, 09:24 PM	#5
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	This looks like a quality unit. I've not seen any other way to mount this can though. Those of us who have a supercharger coolant tank mounted where this is supposed to mount would be out of luck for this can. Just sayin. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

09-23-2013, 09:39 PM	#7
2011Black2SS Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 211	This is a quality catch can. Very solid and well made. I installed it in a parking lot at a Cars and Coffee meet here in Louisville in about 30 minutes. Below is a picture of what it has caught after 233 miles on my car. I am quite pleased with this product and level of detail / craftsmanship that went into the product. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic ZL1 M6 2014 Black GMC Serria Z71 1996 Red Z28

09-23-2013, 11:08 PM	#8
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Hmmmm .... Might have to sell my RX and buy me this one __________________

09-23-2013, 08:30 PM	#3
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	DUDE! YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT WITH THE THREE HANDED PICTURES!!!!! lol Nice write up though. It does look like a really nice piece.

09-24-2013, 05:25 AM	#9
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	looks great __________________

09-24-2013, 06:18 AM	#11
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Looks great. Just like stated above if I didn't already have the elite can I would seriously consider this can.

09-24-2013, 07:25 AM	#12
SSteven Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 411	Was on waiting list for R/X catch can, but this looks like a better deal. Just ordered this one and will contact them to cancel the R/X pending order. My SS has about 6k on it, so hopefully not too much buildup has occurred yet. __________________ 2013 ZL1 (purchased 3/2017 with 5k miles) - Black/Auto/Nav/Sunroof/Rotofab CAI/RDP tuned/1 7/8" LT Speed Engineering Headers w/TSP HF Cats/NPP with 3-way control switch/HD-Link Previous Camaro (sold 11/2015): 2012 2SS - Auto/RS/Black/Sunroof/MyLink Nav/SP 1 7/8" LT Headers w/HF Cats/Hybrid SW Retro Catback w/Borla Pro XS Mufflers/ADM Dyno Tune/C.A.I. CAI/Vmax Spiral Ported Throttle Body/APEX Catch Can/275x4 Squared Wheel Setup/Custom Fit Full Size Spare/Ceramic Tint Replaced with 2013 Black Dodge Charger SRT8

09-24-2013, 11:51 AM	#13
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	I just ordered an Elite one yesterday too, but I called and canceled that order and ordered one of these!