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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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in responce to all of you nice people giving me your info on GM's crappy pvc system on ls1's I was wondering where the best place to mount a catch can and how to plumb it for an 01 SS. any info would be great.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Lots of info here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/152990-amw-catch-can.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/149107-anyone-looking-pcv-catch-can-inside.html
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ss01layinwheel
...I was wondering where the best place to mount a catch can and how to plumb it for an 01 SS. any info would be great.
You caught me right in the middle of my install. I think most people are favoring this kind of location:

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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thanks for the awsome pic Jay

Now the only problem i have is howd o i plumb it??
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ss01layinwheel
... now the only problem i have is howd o i plumb it??
The top of the catch can is flat and you can get to a couple of sides- you could get a real short level in there- it should get you close enough.
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