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1991 Corvette ZR-1 · 01-16-2023

Nicely done. I am happy to report that the catch can has reduced the soot on the tips tremendously. Since I installed this can, I have cleaned the tips once. Cleaning the tips used to be every weekend after a few drives.

dredgeguy · 01-17-2023

NIce mod Steve and well done! Let us know the end results.

Young1 · 01-17-2023

I am now ready for MR9 snd BG.

BlackZR1 · 01-18-2023

Steve,
My setup is very similar to yours using the booster studs. I strived for a clean approach keeping line lengths short using stainless tubing and printed pipes for the bends. The tubing brackets have a bushing in the them so that I can torque the plenum without crushing the plastic brackets. Here are a few pics.

It definitely works - there are usually a couple of tablespoons of oil in there when I empty it.

AndrewL · 01-18-2023

Nice install BlackZR1! I just ordered my catch can yesterday and was planning on making custom hard lines (albeit routed differently) like you've done. I'm looking forward to seeing if it makes a good difference.

1991 Corvette ZR-1 · 02-07-2023

Figured I would do a follow up on finally emptying my catch can after getting some interesting readings on the little dipstick. Oil level was over two inches deep. No wonder the exhaust tips stay clean now. No more big puffs of blue smoke when an aggressive downshift occurs. Both PVC valves rattle freely when you shake them. So far, the catch can has done its job perfectly and I will keep it in place.

XfireZ51 · 02-07-2023

BlackZR1,

Is that a custom setup or where can you get it?

BlackZR1 · 02-08-2023

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

BlackZR1,

Is that a custom setup or where can you get it?

Hey Dom,
Yes, a custom setup I fine-tuned over the course of a couple weeks. I am happy to share my gcode for the printed parts and a picture of my cardboard template for the bracket if you or anyone else is interested.

Thanks,
Roger

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XfireZ51 · 02-08-2023

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZR1

Hey Dom,
Yes, a custom setup I fine-tuned over the course of a couple weeks. I am happy to share my gcode for the printed parts and a picture of my cardboard template for the bracket if you or anyone else is interested.

Thanks,
Roger

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Excellent work Roger. Don?t have knowledge of 3D printing nor a machine but I appreciate the offer. I think its a very clean install. If u decide to do a few more, please put me down for one,

01-16-2023	#11
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 305	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club Nicely done. I am happy to report that the catch can has reduced the soot on the tips tremendously. Since I installed this can, I have cleaned the tips once. Cleaning the tips used to be every weekend after a few drives.

01-17-2023	#12
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,709	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club NIce mod Steve and well done! Let us know the end results. __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

01-17-2023	#13
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 896	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club I am now ready for MR9 snd BG. __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

01-18-2023	#14
BlackZR1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 152	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club Steve, My setup is very similar to yours using the booster studs. I strived for a clean approach keeping line lengths short using stainless tubing and printed pipes for the bends. The tubing brackets have a bushing in the them so that I can torque the plenum without crushing the plastic brackets. Here are a few pics. It definitely works - there are usually a couple of tablespoons of oil in there when I empty it. __________________ Roger 1990 ZR-1 #2699 Black on Black 15,000 miles Full-time secondaries, 4.10 gears, C-beam plates, ported top end

01-18-2023	#15
AndrewL Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 86	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club Nice install BlackZR1! I just ordered my catch can yesterday and was planning on making custom hard lines (albeit routed differently) like you've done. I'm looking forward to seeing if it makes a good difference.

02-07-2023	#16
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 305	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club Figured I would do a follow up on finally emptying my catch can after getting some interesting readings on the little dipstick. Oil level was over two inches deep. No wonder the exhaust tips stay clean now. No more big puffs of blue smoke when an aggressive downshift occurs. Both PVC valves rattle freely when you shake them. So far, the catch can has done its job perfectly and I will keep it in place.

02-07-2023	#17
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,707	Re: Reluctantly joining the catch can club BlackZR1, Is that a custom setup or where can you get it? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX