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PhillipsLT5 · 08-13-2019

I would use amsoil 10-40, See ZR-1 specialist, articles

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32valvZ · 08-13-2019

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Originally Posted by Karl

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.
Thanks, John

Paul Workman · 08-13-2019

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Originally Posted by 32valvZ

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

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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32valvZ · 08-13-2019

Thanks Paul.

Karl · 08-13-2019

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Originally Posted by 32valvZ

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

billschroeder5842 · 08-13-2019

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:

Dynomite · 08-13-2019

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Originally Posted by 32valvZ

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

Post 148 - Elite Engineering Oil Catch Can

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

XfireZ51 · 08-13-2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl

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?

Karl · 08-14-2019

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

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.

32valvZ · 08-14-2019

The braided lines look great, but is there a reason regular hose cant be used?

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,452	Re: New Owner New Problems- Don't know where to start I would use amsoil 10-40, See ZR-1 specialist, articles Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

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32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: New Owner New Problems- Don't know where to start Thanks Paul. __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]

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32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: New Owner New Problems- Don't know where to start The braided lines look great, but is there a reason regular hose cant be used? __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]