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Happy_Dan · 04-18-2012, 04:39 PM

We were a little worried but love the outcome!

swizlstik · 04-18-2012, 05:51 PM

Great post!!

Dave K · 04-18-2012, 07:10 PM

The first morning I started it up in the garage my wife called me and was laughing because it was rattling some of the dishes in the cupboard, I grinned all the way to work.

Catfish · 04-18-2012, 07:35 PM

OK, here's the real question on the exhaust: Has anyone pulled the fuse to leave the exhaust open all the time?

GoldCartridgeGamer · 04-18-2012, 08:02 PM

Had me nervous for a moment, lol. But definitely gotta agree the sound they make is awesome! Heard one in person today.

DAVE ZL1 · 04-18-2012, 08:11 PM

Can't wait to get mine to have that problem with my garage door and anything else it can rumbull lose.

OldScoolCamaro · 04-18-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

OK, here's the real question on the exhaust: Has anyone pulled the fuse to leave the exhaust open all the time?

I haven't, but that was one of the first things the service manager showed me when looking the car over where the fuse location was if I chose to do so. I think the system run stock from the factory is plenty as is IMHO.

ZmbHord · 04-18-2012, 08:30 PM

Old school, can you tell me where that fuse is? Pics would be great!

OldScoolCamaro · 04-18-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZmbHord

Old school, can you tell me where that fuse is? Pics would be great!

I'll shoot a pic tomorrow, but there is a junction box in the right rear tail panel.

ZmbHord · 04-18-2012, 09:08 PM

Thanks

htron50 · 04-18-2012, 09:29 PM

I suspect GM has designed it to close from 1000 to 3000 to reduce "drone".... But.. you can always put the fuse back in. I wonder if the factory "tune" would be altered, IE, if you open the exhaust will it alter the fuel/oxygen mix in that rpm range and help/hurt?

Fenderaddict2 · 04-19-2012, 07:55 AM

It was literally a year before I started using my radio regularly. Nothing beats a great exhaust note for an enthusiast, and I have to say the ZL1 has that in spades.

Rizzo · 04-19-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ZmbHord

THE EXHAUST NOTE WAS CAUSING THE METAL PANEL IN MY GARAGE DOOR TO VIBRATE...

That is too funny. I noticed this on my car this morning as well. It goes away after a few seconds once the idle on the car changes a bit.

I love this car!

DuhKoDuh · 04-19-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by carfansince73

What a great ending to your story! Problem? Yeah, my car's sweet sounding exhaust rumble!!

I don't have a ZL1, but my neighbors all know exactly when I leave in the morning. Thank you GM, Kooks, and Corsa.

mine do too! haha

04-18-2012, 05:51 PM	#30
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	Great post!! __________________

04-18-2012, 07:35 PM	#32
Catfish Catfish Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #361 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 60	OK, here's the real question on the exhaust: Has anyone pulled the fuse to leave the exhaust open all the time? __________________ *2012 ZL1* VIN# : 361 DELIVERED ON 4-12-12 *Victory Red, Alum Wheels, Manual, Carbon Fiber Mohawk* Performance Mods to Date: Rotofab cold air intake, Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers w/ Calico KoolBlack ceramic coating, Kooks high flow cats, Corsa 3" X-pipe cat-back exhaust, 160 degree thermostat, 2.50" Supercharger Pulley, PCM Catch Can, Rotofab Supercharger Reservoir, 1000cc Injectors, MSD Boost-a-Pump,Tuned by PCM of NC 604 RWHP & 622 RWT !! Also, 2001 Silverado Z71, Pewter w/ Extended Cab & 2013 Chevy Cruise LTZ/RS White

04-18-2012, 08:02 PM	#33
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	Had me nervous for a moment, lol. But definitely gotta agree the sound they make is awesome! Heard one in person today. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

04-19-2012, 07:55 AM	#40
Fenderaddict2 Opinionated bugger! Drives: Boss 302, Mazda 2, Praga & Intrepid Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oakville Posts: 1,897 View My Garage	It was literally a year before I started using my radio regularly. Nothing beats a great exhaust note for an enthusiast, and I have to say the ZL1 has that in spades. __________________ Follow me on forums everywhere as Fenderaddict2 or my kid on the track and Twitter @fastmyles

04-18-2012, 04:39 PM	#29
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	We were a little worried but love the outcome!

04-18-2012, 07:10 PM	#31
Dave K Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1, 1969 Buick 225 conv Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: W. Bloomfield Michigan Posts: 104	The first morning I started it up in the garage my wife called me and was laughing because it was rattling some of the dishes in the cupboard, I grinned all the way to work.

04-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#34
DAVE ZL1 Dave ZL1 Drives: 2006 DURAMAX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kenner,La. Posts: 28	Can't wait to get mine to have that problem with my garage door and anything else it can rumbull lose.

04-18-2012, 08:30 PM	#36
ZmbHord 2012 ZL1 #0012 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #12 - CONTAGION Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 102	Old school, can you tell me where that fuse is? Pics would be great!

04-18-2012, 09:08 PM	#38
ZmbHord 2012 ZL1 #0012 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #12 - CONTAGION Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 102	Thanks

04-18-2012, 09:29 PM	#39
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	I suspect GM has designed it to close from 1000 to 3000 to reduce "drone".... But.. you can always put the fuse back in. I wonder if the factory "tune" would be altered, IE, if you open the exhaust will it alter the fuel/oxygen mix in that rpm range and help/hurt?