Originally Posted by clg82 (Post 11420679)

I may be wrong, but according do your signature your car has the black lug nuts....am I correct?....if that's the case than yes the lid needs to be removed.....if you didn't have those, the install would be much easier....good luck!

Originally Posted by 2023_ZL1-AUTO (Post 11420680)

With many of the catch cans, those that are worth installing. It's not just the "Lid" that needs removed. But the entire supercharger needs lifted up so that you can replace the stock PCV diverter valve with one that doesn't have a port that blows oil up into the supercharge. My Catch Can starts are Post #50, but I had to re-do my can because I swapped out my valve covers for a set that didn't have baffles. I went with the MightyMouse, very straight forward for line runs and hook up.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=611982&page=1

Originally Posted by split_bumper (Post 11420688)

You can't be serious. :smiling1: I guess I should have added I didn't get the upgraded muffler bearings so does that also mean I need to remove the lid?

Originally Posted by clg82 (Post 11420705)

Nah I wasn't being serious, this forum has been a bit of a ghost town so just trying to livin it up some. :smiling1:

Originally Posted by clg82 (Post 11420679)

I may be wrong, but according do your signature your car has the black lug nuts....am I correct?....if that's the case than yes the lid needs to be removed.....if you didn't have those, the install would be much easier....good luck!

Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1 (Post 11420781)

On this supercharged engine, PCV valve is located under the blower on the driver side. so you have to remove the valve with a pass-through to create a non-check valve to prevent it going through the system and into the catch can first. If this sounds alien, please do not attempt this on your own. I’m guessing leaving your computer is not an option.

Originally Posted by clg82 (Post 11420845)

Weird off topic question (and I should probably know this) but is that location the same on a 2650? Or are they easier to install?

Originally Posted by radz28 (Post 11420852)

Samesies. I can reach mine easier with the PI plates installed, but I think you'd still have to either remove the snout or lift the blower to access the valve. The snout's a PITA because of a single bolt, but might be doable with the right wrenches. I think 2650 people might have it harder (if you can't remove the snout) because of having to drain the intercooler bricks in order to access the blower mounting bolts. I don't think you have to remove the ICs on the 1740... You might be able to get away with it because the bolts are outside of the plane of the IC bricks.

Either way - it's worth it.

Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1 (Post 11420781)

On this supercharged engine, PCV valve is located under the blower on the driver side. so you have to remove the valve with a pass-through to create a non-check valve to prevent it going through the system and into the catch can first. If this sounds alien, please do not attempt this on your own. I’m guessing leaving your computer is not an option.

Originally Posted by split_bumper (Post 11420867)

If that "girl" driver on youtube can do it. I feel I can. haha. Are you guys using new super charger bolts and a seal. Or re using the old ones? Car is only 6months old. Some tutorials use new bolts and some don't. Thanks for all the help thus far.

Originally Posted by split_bumper (Post 11420867)

If that "girl" driver on youtube can do it. I feel I can. haha. Are you guys using new super charger bolts and a seal. Or re using the old ones? Car is only 6months old. Some tutorials use new bolts and some don't. Thanks for all the help thus far.

Originally Posted by hawk02 (Post 11420868)

Several points to add:

1. As 23_ZL1-Auto mentioned, you have to unbolt the supercharger from the engine to lift it up to replace the PCV diverter. The bolts are torque to yield. You are technically not suppose to reuse these bolts because the threads are stretched. A new set of bolts should be purchased to reattach the supercharger to the engine.

2. You have a 2024 stock ZL1 so I’m guessing you still have a good portion of your warranty remaining. Should your ZL1 have a major engine failure, there’s a very good chance GM will void the warranty if it sees the catch can. Now some may argue that you can remove the catch can prior to service. However, it’s not a simple procedure and you’re going to need a new set of bolts every time.

Now it sounds like I’m arguing against a catch can. I’m not. On a modified high HP engine it makes perfect sense. On a stock engine I’m not convinced the effort to install and risk to warranty are worth it. There are a lot of GM DI engines out there with thousands of miles on them with no catch can that still run perfectly fine.

Originally Posted by 2023_ZL1-AUTO (Post 11420908)

I reused mine a few times and broke one off and had to remove the entire supercharge, hoses coolant etc. to back the broken bolt out. They are not expensive, maybe ok to use them once after first removal. But, I buy new now every time! I agree the seals are probably fine, but the 10 bolts that hold down Supercharger are TTY, so get new ones!

Originally Posted by DansZL1-1LE (Post 11423619)

OK. I am confused. I have a 2023 ZL1 1LE. I have a service tech that only works on high performance Camaros. I asked about installing a Catch Can, he said it is already installed OEM. He showed me. I took pictures. Looked lagit. Any clarification would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by split_bumper (Post 11420678)

I can't come to a common conclusion but do you need to remove the super charger lid to install a catch can system? Every tutorial i've found or thread on here shows the lid removed while doing a catch can. Is that just to clean the system once the catch can is installed? Or do you need to do this in order to get at the fitting that threads in to the front of the motor? Is it bad if I install a catch can but don't clean all that? I really don't want to be pulling off the super charger on my brand new car, but I am interested in installing a catch can to save it in the long run. Any input or links to other threads would be appreciated! Looking like mighty mouse or the motion raceworks set up is the route most people go. My car is in my signature 24 ZL1