Manual Mild to wild switch - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SamHouseIII · 10-15-2012, 05:36 AM

Completed this over the weekend.

Deke736 · 10-15-2012, 08:35 PM

Looks great! I love the placement. Did you have to take the headliner down?

SamHouseIII · 10-15-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Looks great! I love the placement. Did you have to take the headliner down?

No, used a small very small flexable fiberglass rod from my daughters old kite and a coat hanger (connected) ran them straight back through the headliner (popped two retainers at the back) fished the wires through (pre-wired quick connector) and ran down the back rear pass window corner (past the air bag/no where near it) through the trunk (seat folded down) and to the fuse box (used an old fuse, no element in it, soldered the wires to the post) and ran another fuse in line to the wire. 0 = off (no flappers!!)....love it, very easy to use. cost me me about 4 bucks and my time...

Joey8 · 10-21-2012, 01:58 PM

dont mean to"jack" the thread but is there any difference between just pulling the F8 fuse vs getting the mild to wild switch besides having the ability to switch it to on and off. Also, if you just pull the fuse will a check engine light come on. thanks in advanced!

hognutz · 10-23-2012, 02:18 PM

the fuse pull permantly disables the butterfly's, the mild to wild and the switch do exactly the same thing. one uses a remote relay to turn the power on and off the switch just statically switches 12v.

the only advantage to the mild to wild is not having to run the wires up to the switch.

SamHouseIII · 10-23-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hognutz

the fuse pull permantly disables the butterfly's, the mild to wild and the switch do exactly the same thing. one uses a remote relay to turn the power on and off the switch just statically switches 12v.

the only advantage to the mild to wild is not having to run the wires up to the switch.

Also no check engine codes thrown if you do a fuse pull.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 11-18-2012, 07:36 PM

Just so I get what you're doing, your are overriding the dual mode exhaust system with the switch controlling the opening of the exhaust tip baffles, correct?

You must post your steps, wiki like. This sounds like my first mod. I already have the switch and wire on hand. Thanks.

SamHouseIII · 11-19-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by One-Bad-SS

Just so I get what you're doing, your are overriding the dual mode exhaust system with the switch controlling the opening of the exhaust tip baffles, correct?

You must post your steps, wiki like. This sounds like my first mod. I already have the switch and wire on hand. Thanks.

This just cuts out the fuse (opens the baffles) on the exhaust. Same effect as pulling the fuse. Simple Mod except for running the wiring. I used the overhead spot because I like how this area had room, little did I know about the how long the side airbags were (run the entire length of side back to pass side back window corner/point). Could be easier to run under door or floor molding. Lets you control the exhaust with a flip of the switch instead of a push of button. If you need some info send me a PM and I would be glad to help out.

Blues45th · 11-19-2012, 10:11 AM

Gonnna do this to my 2012 v6 just have to get the cut outs and attach them so I then can control them. Sucks they don't come on ours . All the vettes got them. Love the mild to wild. One second your nice and stock and the next your at the light with some kids looking at your ride you push a switch and heads just turn lol.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 11-19-2012, 10:14 AM

Will do, thanks Sam.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 11-21-2012, 08:30 PM

Sam, in your photo just to the right of your switch, there is a little rectangular square, is that an airbag release door?

Did you take the whole light bezel off to fit the switch?

I did not know there is a fuse box in the trunk, where is it located?

Thanks for your patients... I put her away for the winter so looking at doing this mod.

SamHouseIII · 11-21-2012, 08:39 PM

The little square is a dummy blank...nothing there. I did take the whole switch/panel out, was pretty easy. I can post some pics up in the a.m.

Fuse box located behind firewall fabric cover, pass side towards rear of trunk. I can post some pic up of the fuse box location too.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 11-21-2012, 09:08 PM

That would be great, thanks bud!

SamHouseIII · 11-22-2012, 11:07 AM

OK Pics of the Install

10-15-2012, 05:36 AM	#1
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Manual Mild to wild switch Completed this over the weekend. Attached Images __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

10-15-2012, 08:35 PM	#2
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Looks great! I love the placement. Did you have to take the headliner down? __________________

10-23-2012, 02:18 PM	#5
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	the fuse pull permantly disables the butterfly's, the mild to wild and the switch do exactly the same thing. one uses a remote relay to turn the power on and off the switch just statically switches 12v. the only advantage to the mild to wild is not having to run the wires up to the switch. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

11-18-2012, 07:36 PM	#7
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	Just so I get what you're doing, your are overriding the dual mode exhaust system with the switch controlling the opening of the exhaust tip baffles, correct? You must post your steps, wiki like. This sounds like my first mod. I already have the switch and wire on hand. Thanks. __________________

11-19-2012, 10:14 AM	#10
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	Will do, thanks Sam. __________________

10-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
Joey8 Drives: 2008 Trailblazer SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 42	dont mean to"jack" the thread but is there any difference between just pulling the F8 fuse vs getting the mild to wild switch besides having the ability to switch it to on and off. Also, if you just pull the fuse will a check engine light come on. thanks in advanced!

11-19-2012, 10:11 AM	#9
Blues45th ......................... Drives: 45th anniversary edition v6 3.6L Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dunedin, Florida Posts: 920 View My Garage	Gonnna do this to my 2012 v6 just have to get the cut outs and attach them so I then can control them. Sucks they don't come on ours . All the vettes got them. Love the mild to wild. One second your nice and stock and the next your at the light with some kids looking at your ride you push a switch and heads just turn lol.

11-21-2012, 08:30 PM	#11
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	Sam, in your photo just to the right of your switch, there is a little rectangular square, is that an airbag release door? Did you take the whole light bezel off to fit the switch? I did not know there is a fuse box in the trunk, where is it located? Thanks for your patients... I put her away for the winter so looking at doing this mod. __________________

11-21-2012, 08:39 PM	#12
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	The little square is a dummy blank...nothing there. I did take the whole switch/panel out, was pretty easy. I can post some pics up in the a.m. Fuse box located behind firewall fabric cover, pass side towards rear of trunk. I can post some pic up of the fuse box location too. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

11-21-2012, 09:08 PM	#13
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	That would be great, thanks bud! __________________

11-22-2012, 11:07 AM	#14
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	OK Pics of the Install Attached Images __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/