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Old 05-02-2011, 08:36 AM
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Yes it would IMHO. CA is another planet when it comes to emmissions.
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Bumping this back up for any w/questions.
Old 06-02-2011, 11:09 PM
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Since I switched over to Amsoil Motor Oil I have not had any oil consumption Issues.
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Do you offer a complete kit for a Z06?
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Originally Posted by corvet786c
Since I switched over to Amsoil Motor Oil I have not had any oil consumption Issues.
Take your TB off and reach into the intake manifold snout with a white paper towel to see if you get any oil on it....if there is none you wont need this mod. Amsoil I hold in high regard right up there with some of the other good syn oils. :thumbsup:

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Do you offer a complete kit for a Z06?
C6 Z06 w/dry sump? Yes....it takes a bit more creativity to install but works great.
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I fully agree that this can design is the best available, I even bought one a year or two ago from RevXtreme. But I could never install it.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...on-09-ls3.html

It took post after post to finally get RevX to understand that my 2009 LS3 (with the Helmholtz resonator positioned to the right of the air intake, does not allow installation using the supplied bracket anywhere on the right side of the car with the resonator and valve cover beauty cover in place.

There was no solution.

Yes this is the latest evolution of this can design, and I would like to replace my system from another vendor with this one, but can it be installed on LS3s without hacking the beauty covers or the resonator?

If so, please post some pictures demonstrating an install. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by The Bat Car
This should help

The single valve is for NA and top mount supercharger applications. The dual valve is for turbo or front mount superchargers.

For the non-Z06 motors the breather kit replaces the stock oil fill cap. For the Zo6 it is a remot mount breather that replaces the line going from the oil tank to the air bridge. You cap off the airbridge side and then a 3' hose connects to the tank side with the breather mounted near the pass side radiator end
What about non-Z06 LS2 application with an Edelbrock E-Force installed? The oil cap is hidden below the Edelbrock FRC.
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Originally Posted by TLK
It took post after post to finally get RevX to understand that my 2009 LS3 (with the Helmholtz resonator positioned to the right of the air intake, does not allow installation using the supplied bracket anywhere on the right side of the car with the resonator and valve cover beauty cover in place.

There was no solution.

Yes this is the latest evolution of this can design, and I would like to replace my system from another vendor with this one, but can it be installed on LS3s without hacking the beauty covers or the resonator?

If so, please post some pictures demonstrating an install. Thanks.
I installed my catch can right next to the battery, using the rear bolt of the passenger side hood latch. I built a "U" shaped bracket from a strip of plate steel with the holes cut into it. The lines are each about 30 inches long, and go between the fusebox and fender before snaking across to where they connect.



Works like a charm!
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Here is a pic of an E-force on a new GS. The breather fit under the cover:



The current can is 2 " shorter than the RevXtreme one was and the mounts have sliding adjustments for clearance of the FRC's. Still not 100% sure on the stock airbox silencers as we have yet to have one inhose to fit. All have had after market CAI's on before they get here.....

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Originally Posted by The Bat Car
Here is a pic of an E-force on a new GS. The breather fit under the cover...
Thanks.
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Great post!!! Very detailed and CORRECT!!!!
Old 06-28-2011, 04:48 PM
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Bump this up for more disscusion...especially for any just running a breathered can.
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So, what would I need for an LS3 dry sump? Please include installation info.
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Here are some pictures of the LS7/GS system:




Modifing the stock airbox (taking off the sound deadner):



The remote breather with integrated checkvalve:




Finished install:



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thread mark / thanks for posting such a detailed and substantial post!
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Bumping this up for more to read.
Old 09-18-2011, 11:48 AM
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Here are some pics from a new C6 that came in Sat w/800 miles on it!:



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If this setup Will work good for my 2005 C6 with the A&A V3 SI kit can you tell me what I need. Now it's running like the A&A kit said it was to be installed. There is a special bracket you need when using this setup on an A&A kit. If this is correct what does it look like installed and where are the cans or cans installed. I would like the stuff either in red or polished if it's available.
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