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Al C. · 11-18-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricamaro

Don't know who I talked to there, but EE said they didn't have a ZL1 to
experiment with. The great C5 braintrust may come up with a solution first.

They could borrow mine..

RiCorvette · 11-18-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by s/c ss

I'm with you dude. Very clean set-up and great effort but there is NO WAY I'd risk that aluminum turnbuckle being wedged between those belts with the weight of the Catch Can on the end bouncing around.

How's about stainless steel? Poking around the hardware store, I couldn't
find an aluminum turnbuckle

s/c ss · 11-18-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricamaro

How's about stainless steel? Poking around the hardware store, I couldn't
find an aluminum turnbuckle

Stainless Steel would surely be stonger but I'm still a bit leary about someone having that catch can hanging in mid air supported by just that simple turnbuckle between those belts. If it were a staple shaped bracket....maybe I'd do it. But I'd still be nervous.

RiCorvette · 12-09-2012, 08:32 PM

Any updates or thoughts 'bout the OPs location for the CC?

If the car is gonna be track raced, then I would be very leery,
but on a DD...??

Stephen12ZL1 · 12-09-2012, 08:53 PM

I don't like it near the belts. I put mine in a safe location. This thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259186

I call it Vera · 12-09-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RedZL1

Its meant to keep engine oil from being sucked into the intake.

Does it work?

Do you need it? If so, why wasn't it a stock item on the car?

1MtnGoat · 12-09-2012, 09:48 PM

Here is another E2 CC install. I built a bracket for it which mounts on the two square holes behind the ECU. There is more than an inch of clearance to the SC belt. The bottom is easily acessable to remove for emptying. It works!

RiCorvette · 12-09-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Does it work?

Do you need it? If so, why wasn't it a stock item on the car?

Don't have on one my ZL1 yet, hence the interest in this post.
But, I do have one on my 392 Challenger; it's collected about 2+ oz in
3000 miles.

I had one on my '10 LS3 SS - it collected 3+ oz every 500 miles..

Yeah, definitely worth it.

RiCorvette · 12-09-2012, 11:37 PM

Nice Job, MtnGoat!
D'ja fab the bracket outta sheet stock or d'ja go fancy and machine something?

Would you be kind enough to share some details about your mod?

1MtnGoat · 12-10-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricamaro

Nice Job, MtnGoat!
D'ja fab the bracket outta sheet stock or d'ja go fancy and machine something?

Would you be kind enough to share some details about your mod?

The bracket is made out of 1/8" flat steel. It starts out at the mount end 2" wide welded to strip of 1/8"x3/4"x3 1/2" with 2 holes for mounting in it. The mount then bends around to the front and tapers to 5/8". At the can end it bends 90* is reduced in width to fit the can and has a small piece welded to it making it 1/4" thick for the can mount position. 2 holes are drill into it for mounting the can. At the body end there is a piece of 1/8" x1/2"x3 1/2" stock with two nuts welded welded on the back side. This piece goes on the back side of the body sheet metal used to mount the ECU. The body sheet metal is sandwiched between the mount and the "nut" piece. There is a 1/4" hole drilled through the arm at about halfway so a zip tie can be used to secure the hoses. If you look carefully you can see the mount under the hoses at the zip tie location and follow it back to where it is mounted. The top of the bracket is covered with an edge protector to prevent wear on the hoses where they are tied to it. When completed it was primed and painted satin black. It's a fairly complex piece with compound angles involved. I used several sheet metal mockups to get it right. The hoses and fittings are from Summit. They are the "Twist-Tite" fittings. I used this 'cause it's a bit cheaper than AN fittings and the hose has a full 3/8" ID making it easier to attach to the engine end. When attaching to the engine side a bit of lube helps slide the hoses on the fittings.

RiCorvette · 12-10-2012, 04:49 PM

!ay! Carumba
You just sent my head spinning, MtnGoat!

Right! Duct Tape it is!!

1MtnGoat · 12-10-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricamaro

!ay! Carumba
You just sent my head spinning, MtnGoat!

Right! Duct Tape it is!!

You asked!

Skylane765 · 12-10-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by autoguy

The company that makes the Catch can should include them with the kit.

They do, if you pay more.

Skylane765 · 12-10-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MtnGoat

Here is another E2 CC install. I built a bracket for it which mounts on the two square holes behind the ECU. There is more than an inch of clearance to the SC belt. The bottom is easily acessable to remove for emptying. It works!

I like your set up. I think the braided SS set up is too bling for me, but it looks very good. What hoses do you have? Do they and the fittings come with the can?

12-09-2012, 08:53 PM	#61
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I don't like it near the belts. I put mine in a safe location. This thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259186 __________________ '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)

12-09-2012, 09:48 PM	#63
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Here is another E2 CC install. I built a bracket for it which mounts on the two square holes behind the ECU. There is more than an inch of clearance to the SC belt. The bottom is easily acessable to remove for emptying. It works! Attached Images __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

12-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#60
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	Any updates or thoughts 'bout the OPs location for the CC? If the car is gonna be track raced, then I would be very leery, but on a DD...??

12-09-2012, 11:37 PM	#65
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	Nice Job, MtnGoat! D'ja fab the bracket outta sheet stock or d'ja go fancy and machine something? Would you be kind enough to share some details about your mod?

12-10-2012, 04:49 PM	#67
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	!ay! Carumba You just sent my head spinning, MtnGoat! Right! Duct Tape it is!!