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first one · 03-28-2011, 03:15 PM

I am getting ready to purchase an RX catch can which, with 12000 miles on my car, I know I should have done it sooner. Anyway, can someone tell me which is the better location for the can, on the driver's side near the CAI or the other location on the passenger side near the fuse box. You need to state where you want to locate the can when purchasing so they can send the correct bracket.

Are there any add-ons that may conflict with the placement like my roto-fab CAI? I may do the ADM scoop and roto-fab water bottle relocation and not sure if these will dictate where I need to place the can. Also, is one location better than the other in terms of running the hoses to and from the can?

Thanks for your input!

CamaroDreams07 · 03-28-2011, 03:24 PM

I didn't know they started offering a driver's side options. I went with the passenger side. It doesn't conflict with anything. I would think the driver's side would be tighter since you have the air box over there.

I see you have the V8 so that might be different. But on the V6 nearly everyone puts theirs on the passenger side off the radiator bolt.

*mlee* · 03-28-2011, 03:25 PM

Mine (not the RX version) is mounted on the bottom side of where the stock CAI used to go next to the battery cable. Worked out pretty good as far as routing lines for the L99

Sorry the pics aren't any better...

bmbbl be · 03-28-2011, 07:59 PM

mine isnt a rx ,,,but mounted on drivers side

IndeedSS1 · 03-28-2011, 08:12 PM

Passenger side radiator bolt is a good spot as mentioned earlier. Based on what you said about the ADM scoop etc, passenger side makes the most sense,

first one · 03-28-2011, 09:15 PM

I've seen that pic on another thread bmbbl be, very sharp. I was thinking the passenger side made more sense too, indeedss1, I just wanted to hear from others that have installed one on an L99 V-8 and which location looks the best without conflicting with any current and future mods. The passenger side has more void space to fill up which seems like it will look better there and may be easier to get to when draining.

Tom D · 03-28-2011, 10:22 PM

Here is how I did mine. If you plan on a E-Force later this is the best place. Lots of room.

SC2150 · 03-29-2011, 08:05 AM

Here's the drivers side location:

Pass side radiator shroud mount:

V8 pass side tensioner bolt mount:

first one · 03-29-2011, 08:49 AM

Thanks SC2150! That's what I wanted to see so I could compare the different locations even if they all aren't the V-8. Are you still running behind on your catch can orders. I'm looking at ordering a gloss black one with breather.

first one · 03-29-2011, 09:56 AM

Ordered from SC2150

03-28-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Catch can location I am getting ready to purchase an RX catch can which, with 12000 miles on my car, I know I should have done it sooner. Anyway, can someone tell me which is the better location for the can, on the driver's side near the CAI or the other location on the passenger side near the fuse box. You need to state where you want to locate the can when purchasing so they can send the correct bracket. Are there any add-ons that may conflict with the placement like my roto-fab CAI? I may do the ADM scoop and roto-fab water bottle relocation and not sure if these will dictate where I need to place the can. Also, is one location better than the other in terms of running the hoses to and from the can? Thanks for your input! __________________

03-28-2011, 03:24 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I didn't know they started offering a driver's side options. I went with the passenger side. It doesn't conflict with anything. I would think the driver's side would be tighter since you have the air box over there. I see you have the V8 so that might be different. But on the V6 nearly everyone puts theirs on the passenger side off the radiator bolt. __________________ [B]

03-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 38,037 View My Garage	Mine (not the RX version) is mounted on the bottom side of where the stock CAI used to go next to the battery cable. Worked out pretty good as far as routing lines for the L99 Sorry the pics aren't any better... Attached Images __________________

03-28-2011, 07:59 PM	#4
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	mine isnt a rx ,,,but mounted on drivers side Attached Images

03-28-2011, 08:12 PM	#5
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Passenger side radiator bolt is a good spot as mentioned earlier. Based on what you said about the ADM scoop etc, passenger side makes the most sense, __________________ She is only memory now.

03-28-2011, 09:15 PM	#6
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	I've seen that pic on another thread bmbbl be, very sharp. I was thinking the passenger side made more sense too, indeedss1, I just wanted to hear from others that have installed one on an L99 V-8 and which location looks the best without conflicting with any current and future mods. The passenger side has more void space to fill up which seems like it will look better there and may be easier to get to when draining. __________________

03-28-2011, 10:22 PM	#7
Tom D Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 415 View My Garage	Here is how I did mine. If you plan on a E-Force later this is the best place. Lots of room. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS RJT, ADM CAI, Borla Shorties, Borla "S" Cat Back, Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, GMS Wires, GMS Rear Trailing Arms, GMS Rotors, GMS End Links, GMS Tunnel Brace, GMS Rear Tie Rods, GMS 1G Suspension Package, GMS Stage 3 CNC ported heads, GMS Spec'd R12 Custom Ground Camshaft, Snow Meth Injection, GMS Custom Tuned, Norris Catch Can, MTI Brake Lines, Pfadt Coilovers, Sway Bars, Camber Kit, and Rear LCA Reinforcement, , AAC Footwell, Trunk, DRL and Dome LED Lighting, Technostalgia Tail Lights, RED B/A Pedals, Kompression Custom Wheels with Nitto tires, 621RWHP/584RWTQ

03-29-2011, 08:05 AM	#8
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Here's the drivers side location: Pass side radiator shroud mount: V8 pass side tensioner bolt mount:

03-29-2011, 08:49 AM	#9
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Thanks SC2150! That's what I wanted to see so I could compare the different locations even if they all aren't the V-8. Are you still running behind on your catch can orders. I'm looking at ordering a gloss black one with breather. __________________

03-29-2011, 09:56 AM	#10
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Ordered from SC2150 __________________

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