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J.Wilhelm Enthusiast

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Question what type of hose are you using for the catch can installation? Is it silicon vacuum hose, fuel line, general use?

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ToesonTheNose
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Here at RX now they are doing a video install on my truck

Jay700
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My dealership said my catch can wasn't needed and wouldn't catch anything. I opened it in there shop after 2,000 miles and let it run on the floor. Lol

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So, I added a second output fitting to my Original RX catch can. I had been emailing with the RevExtreme folks about the benefits of a dual output can, and they were gracious enough to send me the par

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Just the general low pressure hose from Napa. Doesn't have to be high pressure fuel line hose.

 

 

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TJay74 Senior Enthusiast

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The RX kit comes with the needed hose. I made sure when I did my install to push the hose over the retention barb on the factory pipe. Takes some effort but once you get the hose over the barb it will not come off and then there is no need for the hose clamps.

 

I drained my can last night after maybe 400 miles, pulled about 1oz of milky oil out of the can.

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I've seen several catch can brands mentioned. When you look up catch cans there is a huge quantity of choices some expensive, some not. Is it worth the extra money

to make sure there are the baffles and filters? Which ones are the best value?

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Do instructions come with the Elite can for install on our trucks? I looked online and didn't see them.

 

They come with basic instructions, not application specific. The Elite site has detailed PDF files for the installation on the last couple gens of Vettes, but not the trucks. I chose the Elite because of it's effectiveness and quality construction. On my Vortec, the supplied mounting bracket worked out very well. I have not seen one mounted on a Ecotec..

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They come with basic instructions, not application specific. The Elite site has detailed PDF files for the installation on the last couple gens of Vettes, but not the trucks. I chose the Elite because of it's effectiveness and quality construction. On my Vortec, the supplied mounting bracket worked out very well. I have not seen one mounted on a Ecotec..

Where did you end up mounting the can?
2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

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On the Vortecs, there is a nice large area on the alternator/power steering pump mounting bracket with two pre-threaded holes. It is a perfect place to mount the catch can. The Ecotecs do not have this, but they should have an empty threaded boss in the head that could be used..

 

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Jay700 Enthusiast

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I'm going too order my rx can tomorrow with dual check valves.

J.Wilhelm Enthusiast

J.Wilhelm

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My Catch Can install:

 

(1) Harbor Freight 1/2" Air Compressor Filter - $14.99

(2)HF brass 1/2" to 3/8" bushing - $.99ea

(1) HF brass 3/8" Male to 3/8" hose barb pair - $1.27

(1) HF 100 Pack of black 11" zip ties $2.99

ebay 3/8" Silicon High Perf Vac Hose 10ft - $21 shipped

(1) 3 pack of copper pot scrubbers Dollar Tree $1

(1) Ace Hardware bolt to plug the HF Air Compressor drain $.69

 

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