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Old May 4, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by slverc5
Well, I'm not a mechanic or an engine guru but from my understanding - the catch can's function is to catch the oil vapors ( not sure if it is the right term so don't quote me on this) that is produce by the engine - without the catch can it goes to your intake manifold which I'm guessing is a bad thing. All I know is I invested in this particular mod- seeing as how much oil the catch can actually caught -I'm glad I bought and did it. Again, I'm no expert so I might be wrong -anybody who knows more should chime in
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Old May 4, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by moserbe
Chip, what is the difference in installing one on a 98 compared to later models? PM me please. I may want to buy one from you.
Hook up is th same, just the PCV is in a little different configuration...

Here is the install link
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ctionpage.html

I've installed about 100 of them over the phone...lol...

so just give me a ring if you run into trouble...

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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
I've installed about 100 of them over the phone...lol...

so just give me a ring if you run into trouble...

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Thanks Chip. I think I just found my next mod! How long did you say it took to install?
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Old May 5, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Thanks Chip. I think I just found my next mod! How long did you say it took to install?
Don't bother getting any for the install, it only take about 15 minutes...

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