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Old 08-13-2019   #11
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I would use amsoil 10-40, See ZR-1 specialist, articles


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Old 08-13-2019   #12
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The ZR-1 sucks down oil and your best bet is to properly install a oil catch can.

I believe most of the carbon buildup happens because of the oil usage.

I am on my second Z and both have had a catch can and both catch lots of oil.
Where did you get the catch can? I had one on each of my 02 Z06/LS6 cars, but I hadnt seen one for the LT-5.
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Old 08-13-2019   #13
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Where did you get the catch can? I had one on each of my 02 Z06/LS6 cars, but I hadnt seen one for the LT-5.
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Local speed shop: Moroso.

Thise pix I took immediately after installing it. After, I dressed it all up nice n neet!

I mounted it to the front of the left fender w/ a bracket I fab'ed up using some aluminum strap fm ACE H/W.

WORKS GOOD!!! Near ZERO coking on the valves (secondaries are full time, also).

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Thanks Paul.
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Old 08-13-2019   #15
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Where did you get the catch can? I had one on each of my 02 Z06/LS6 cars, but I hadnt seen one for the LT-5.
Thanks, John
Like Paul pointed out any good catch can will work. I have mine mounted on the frame, low behind the driver front wheel.

I got a catch can off eBay and modified it.

I am considering using this one instead.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Port-Oil-...UAAOSw-K1csTz9
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Old 08-13-2019   #16
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Congrats on your ZR1! you will love this car like no other.

Sorry about the hood. Once you get it open, consider the following mod as a "plan B" if you latch ever breaks again:
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Where did you get the catch can? I had one on each of my 02 Z06/LS6 cars, but I hadnt seen one for the LT-5.
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Post 148 - Elite Engineering Oil Catch Can

Post 242 - Installation of Elite Oil Catch Can and Allen Head Oil Pan Drain Plug

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Like Paul pointed out any good catch can will work. I have mine mounted on the frame, low behind the driver front wheel.

I got a catch can off eBay and modified it.

I am considering using this one instead.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Port-Oil-...UAAOSw-K1csTz9
Karl,

Let me know how u like it. I modified mine based on ur suggestions. Have u found urs to be inadequate?
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Old 08-13-2019   #19
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Karl,

Let me know how u like it. I modified mine based on ur suggestions. Have u found urs to be inadequate?
The only area of improvement I can see is doing a better job of filtering out water and fuel vapors.

The catch can in the link above has a 50 micron bronze filter. Only downside is it has to be cleaned.

The one I have now I just have to dump the oil and I am done.

I think I need to replace the a/c compressor on my car so I may have the plenum off soon to see if any oil is making it into the plenum.
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Old 08-14-2019   #20
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The braided lines look great, but is there a reason regular hose cant be used?
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