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Tannerl22 · 02-15-2015, 03:09 PM

So I need to empty my cc for the first time soon but am bothered by how difficult it is to empty as you have to turn the hose along with the swivel. Am i doing this wrong or is it really just that annoying.

ICTsccaCamaro · 02-15-2015, 03:37 PM

Yeah I really disliked our RX can for draining on our V6 and even after you finally got the valve open it still wouldn't drain good at all, got an elite g2 can for the 1LE and it is 100% better to drain just unscrew the bottom, drain and reinstall about a 2min deal.

ckaram · 02-15-2015, 03:39 PM

Pain in the a** to drain. Could have have put something other than a sharp wingnut on it!

Only consolation for me is that it usually doesn't have much oil in it when I drain it. Just a small amount.

Rocco70 · 02-15-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tannerl22

So I need to empty my cc for the first time soon but am bothered by how difficult it is to empty as you have to turn the hose along with the swivel. Am i doing this wrong or is it really just that annoying.

Just cut the hose shorter I've drain mine many of times with no issue.

ICTsccaCamaro · 02-15-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaram

Pain in the a** to drain. Could have have put something other than a sharp wingnut on it!

Only consolation for me is that it usually doesn't have much oil in it when I drain it. Just a small amount.

I always had to pressurize the can with the drain open to get anything out otherwise it would just barely drip out.

Tannerl22 · 02-15-2015, 03:55 PM

Yeah I checked it today after having it installed for about 200 miles and nothing came out

Indydriver · 02-16-2015, 09:09 PM

Good grief. Really?

KaBoom1701 · 02-16-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

I always had to pressurize the can with the drain open to get anything out otherwise it would just barely drip out.

+1

Had to do the same thing on my V6 with the RX CC.

Ragnar · 02-17-2015, 12:10 PM

Ya'll must have a different valve. Mine is so easy, just attach the drain hose and then turn the valve, and the crap pours out!

MjM804 · 02-17-2015, 03:14 PM

I just installed my new RX catch can. It has an updated ball valve and hose on it. Closed is at 90 degrees horizontal and open is at 90 degrees vertical. Its easy to see and easy to get at, opens and closes like butter. I'll take some pics and put them on here tomorrow.

Dmpsix · 02-17-2015, 03:30 PM

Don't mean to derail, but I bought my RX Catch a couple of weeks ago and it's awaiting install.

There's plenty of V6 Catch can installations, but I couldn't find anything specifically on the RX Catch Can for the SS.

Is this a straight forward install? The instructions are pretty vague.

ckaram · 02-17-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

I always had to pressurize the can with the drain open to get anything out otherwise it would just barely drip out.

Ok, some dumb question...How do you pressurize the can?

Tannerl22 · 02-17-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaram

Ok, some dumb question...How do you pressurize the can?

Wondering the same thing

harner · 02-18-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

I always had to pressurize the can with the drain open to get anything out otherwise it would just barely drip out.

Pressurize the can^^^

02-15-2015, 03:09 PM	#1
Tannerl22 A/C Off Drives: 2014 RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 72	RX Catch Can empty So I need to empty my cc for the first time soon but am bothered by how difficult it is to empty as you have to turn the hose along with the swivel. Am i doing this wrong or is it really just that annoying.

02-15-2015, 03:37 PM	#2
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	Yeah I really disliked our RX can for draining on our V6 and even after you finally got the valve open it still wouldn't drain good at all, got an elite g2 can for the 1LE and it is 100% better to drain just unscrew the bottom, drain and reinstall about a 2min deal. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

02-15-2015, 03:39 PM	#3
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Pain in the a** to drain. Could have have put something other than a sharp wingnut on it! Only consolation for me is that it usually doesn't have much oil in it when I drain it. Just a small amount. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

02-16-2015, 09:09 PM	#7
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Good grief. Really? __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

02-15-2015, 03:55 PM	#6
Tannerl22 A/C Off Drives: 2014 RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Yeah I checked it today after having it installed for about 200 miles and nothing came out

02-17-2015, 12:10 PM	#9
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Ya'll must have a different valve. Mine is so easy, just attach the drain hose and then turn the valve, and the crap pours out!

02-17-2015, 03:14 PM	#10
MjM804 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 34	I just installed my new RX catch can. It has an updated ball valve and hose on it. Closed is at 90 degrees horizontal and open is at 90 degrees vertical. Its easy to see and easy to get at, opens and closes like butter. I'll take some pics and put them on here tomorrow.

02-17-2015, 03:30 PM	#11
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Don't mean to derail, but I bought my RX Catch a couple of weeks ago and it's awaiting install. There's plenty of V6 Catch can installations, but I couldn't find anything specifically on the RX Catch Can for the SS. Is this a straight forward install? The instructions are pretty vague.