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intensifi · 01-06-2013, 12:24 AM

Can anyone posts some pics of your bracket and where you mounted it?

The one I received is thicker than the radiator retainer bolt has room to accommodate. My bracket is also rounded off so it doesn't present a flat surface even if the bolt was long enough.

Calikenn · 01-06-2013, 03:00 PM

Also interested.

intensifi · 01-07-2013, 01:51 PM

I was told by my supplier that Elite became aware of this problem this weekend and is working on a fix.

jameslk55 · 01-17-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by intensifi

Can anyone posts some pics of your bracket and where you mounted it?

The one I received is thicker than the radiator retainer bolt has room to accommodate. My bracket is also rounded off so it doesn't present a flat surface even if the bolt was long enough.

I just posted pictures of my installation. Hope this helps.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6049631

intensifi · 01-17-2013, 06:05 PM

jameslk350 thanks for reminding me!

Here are my pics using the prototype bracket from Elite. I bought another factory vacuum line ($18) and cut just the ends off. With this configuration I ran the supplied vacuum hoses all the way to the connector on the valve cover and the air plenum. I kept the original vacuum line so I can go back to stock if needed.

I routed the top (input) vacuum hose around the engine cover. When I went straight back, the engine cover was resting on the vacuum hose. Your mileage may vary. I also cut the vacuum hose to length so it is not resting on any wires or other hoses.

Mounting the bracket to the engine cover spacer/support mount does create a very sturdy installation. It also minimizes interference with other engine components. In this position the can is very easy to empty.

One item to be aware of is the output vacuum hose to the air plenum. It is important to have some torque in it to force the hose to lay horizontally across the air plenum so the plenum connector will stay tight. Using a second elbow connector on the can output port makes this easy.

I still have to forward a couple of measurements to Elite so the final bracket may be slightly different.

01-06-2013, 12:24 AM	#1
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Elite catch can install Can anyone posts some pics of your bracket and where you mounted it? The one I received is thicker than the radiator retainer bolt has room to accommodate. My bracket is also rounded off so it doesn't present a flat surface even if the bolt was long enough. Attached Images __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-07-2013, 01:51 PM	#3
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	I was told by my supplier that Elite became aware of this problem this weekend and is working on a fix. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-17-2013, 06:05 PM	#5
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	jameslk350 thanks for reminding me! Here are my pics using the prototype bracket from Elite. I bought another factory vacuum line ($18) and cut just the ends off. With this configuration I ran the supplied vacuum hoses all the way to the connector on the valve cover and the air plenum. I kept the original vacuum line so I can go back to stock if needed. I routed the top (input) vacuum hose around the engine cover. When I went straight back, the engine cover was resting on the vacuum hose. Your mileage may vary. I also cut the vacuum hose to length so it is not resting on any wires or other hoses. Mounting the bracket to the engine cover spacer/support mount does create a very sturdy installation. It also minimizes interference with other engine components. In this position the can is very easy to empty. One item to be aware of is the output vacuum hose to the air plenum. It is important to have some torque in it to force the hose to lay horizontally across the air plenum so the plenum connector will stay tight. Using a second elbow connector on the can output port makes this easy. I still have to forward a couple of measurements to Elite so the final bracket may be slightly different. Attached Images __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-06-2013, 03:00 PM	#2
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	Also interested.