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28 minutes ago, Austin66 said:

1.  I like the one I have: ebay ADD W1 replica for $40.  Pulled 2-3oz out already in less than 500 miles.

 

2.  I made a bracket from metal stock to mount on the brake booster bolt.  I have no problems with dipstick access.

 

3.  NAPA/Carquest transmission line is more than adequate.  I went to my local hose shop (you probably have one too) and got some gray cloth braided line for about the same cost ($4/ft).  Their trans line was $2/ft but the line I got looked and felt killer.  I had to have it.  Basically, check your local hose shop first.

 

4.   Since I put on a CAI, I was curious about the 'clean side' tubes reverting oil back into the intake tract.  I've checked the inside of the tubing several times, including after several 0-80 WOT blasts in succession.  I also tow regularly.  Not a smidgen of oil in the tubing or on throttle body.  Because of that, I believe the clean side separator is not necessary (for me anyway). 

Good info. Thanks!

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I just bought the dual outlet E2-X and two check valves from Elite Engineering. I'm going to be putting this on a 2017 Sierra SLT Crew Cab 6.2L with a Magnuson TVS1900 Supercharger and a Black Bear Tune. I might end up doing water/methanol injection or straight methanol injection later on down the road.

 

I have to say, Steve at Elite Engineering was a pleasure to work with, and he was VERY responsive via email. I was getting replies to my email questions in under two minutes today! Thanks Elite!

 

Can't wait to receive the product so I can install it ASAP. I should have purchased this immediately after buying my truck, but I only have 4,100 miles on it, so it's probably fine. But for everyone else out there, don't wait because there is truly no point in waiting. It's a necessary mod whether you'll be stock or will be doing engine upgrades...and it's something that can be removed and used on a different vehicle later on.

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1 hour ago, Mileguru said:

I just bought the dual outlet E2-X and two check valves from Elite Engineering. I'm going to be putting this on a 2017 Sierra SLT Crew Cab 6.2L with a Magnuson TVS1900 Supercharger and a Black Bear Tune. I might end up doing water/methanol injection or straight methanol injection later on down the road.

 

I have to say, Steve at Elite Engineering was a pleasure to work with, and he was VERY responsive via email. I was getting replies to my email questions in under two minutes today! Thanks Elite!

 

Can't wait to receive the product so I can install it ASAP. I should have purchased this immediately after buying my truck, but I only have 4,100 miles on it, so it's probably fine. But for everyone else out there, don't wait because there is truly no point in waiting. It's a necessary mod whether you'll be stock or will be doing engine upgrades...and it's something that can be removed and used on a different vehicle later on.

He was great with me too.....very fast and responsive. I have 15,000 on mine (bought used) but hope to still get great benefit from this

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On January 30, 2018 at 5:29 PM, DPetry94 said:

I've got the hissing noise with the hose they provided too, and a little bit of ovaling in the house when the truck is running. Didn't you ever replace yours?

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It hasn't annoyed me enough yet but you know what they call tax return checks? Car parts lol. 

 

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It hasn't annoyed me enough yet but you know what they call tax return checks? Car parts lol. 
 
Lol so true. Thinking I'm gonna get a new toolbox though!

I actually just picked up some transmission line the other day, gonna install it tomorrow and see if it helps.

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On February 1, 2018 at 12:43 AM, bkesting said:

He was great with me too.....very fast and responsive. I have 15,000 on mine (bought used) but hope to still get great benefit from this

Yet when i called they wouldn't give me an upgraded hose due to the hissing noise...

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1 minute ago, DPetry94 said:

Lol so true. Thinking I'm gonna get a new toolbox though!

I actually just picked up some transmission line the other day, gonna install it tomorrow and see if it helps.

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Nice. I was going to pick up some 350PSI line but haven't gotten the chance yet. Its also a pain the rear to re-install the lines.

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Yet when i called they wouldn't give me an upgraded hose due to the hissing noise...
I literally emailed them and they acted like what I was saying was the craziest thing they've ever heard. And since then I've emailed twice and haven't received a response...

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7 minutes ago, DPetry94 said:

I literally emailed them and they acted like what I was saying was the craziest thing they've ever heard. And since then I've emailed twice and haven't received a response...

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Yeah same thing i got. Maybe if they read the forums more they'd realize that the hose they provide is insufficient. 

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That was the issue with my 2017 truck too, AND with my previous 2013. The basic rubber hose supplied by Elite is a joke. It will collapse  and hiss with the vacuum experienced in those lines. Love the can, hate their hoses.

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