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zerox · 06-19-2010, 01:16 AM

Quick question guys, I am really thinking about doing a fuse pull. YES, I did break it in the Darrin Morgan way, and it has ran with nothing but premium. I've just been reading so much on the fuse pull. Should I do it just for the heck of it? People say it doesn't seem to hurt.

Everest · 06-19-2010, 08:57 AM

It's just a fuse pull, it won't hurt. I did mine a couple of weeks ago and didn't notice any performance gain though. Make sure you use the little gadget (fuse puller) that come in the fuse box.

LS3 SS · 06-19-2010, 09:00 AM

I did the fuse pull when I first got the vehicle because I had a hunch that it was filled with 87 octane. Sure enough I was right. Let the tank almost run out, did the fuse pull, and the car was a completely different animal. Just pull #5 and #20, let the vehicle sit for a few hours or a complete day, and go on about your business.

caverman · 06-19-2010, 09:08 AM

Do it....it's not going to hurt anything and it's free. No reason not to.

I did mine last week just in case for some reason it made a difference. Doesn't seem like it did for me but didn't hurt anything either.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 06-19-2010, 09:15 AM

Broke mine in hard, drove it for 3000 miles, did the fuse pull, went on a 4000 mile trip, used as low as 89 octane gas along the way, since it was all that was available, I Love Central Texas, and when I got home, filled the car from almost empty with 93 octane, drove that tank out, refilled it again with 93 and then did a fuse pull... Pretty big difference on the ol' butt dyno....

PQ · 06-19-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Do it....it's not going to hurt anything and it's free.

Well. I may start charging money for every fuse pull. Haven't decided yet.

But to the OP, if you want confirmation of wether it works or not, time your car before and after.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 06-19-2010, 09:27 AM

[QUOTE=PQ;2002734]Well. I may start charging money for every fuse pull. Haven't decided yet.

QUOTE]

Where do I send the check, two fuse pulls, @ .25 per, time not allowed to drive my Camaro... - 100.00 per hour, for 8 hours each time...

carry one, times oh... you owe me about 1599.50, but feel free to check my math.

Pm me for the addy...

PQ · 06-19-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Where do I send the check, two fuse pulls, @ .25 per, time not allowed to drive my Camaro... - 100.00 per hour, for 8 hours each time...

carry one, times oh... you owe me about 1599.50, but feel free to check my math.

Pm me for the addy...

Maybe free for C5 members. lol

zerox · 06-19-2010, 11:38 AM

COOL! I have a full tank of premium in there, so I'll try this later.

PnCRedJwl2SS · 06-19-2010, 11:46 AM

Nice going, Robert... LOL

1badtie · 07-12-2010, 11:17 PM

i think i may try this since i dont have anything to loose but i have the ls3 oh well im gunna try it it wont throw a code or tell me to reset my windows will it?

mikeSS · 07-12-2010, 11:21 PM

i just dont understand what this does???? is there a problem with GM or something

zerox · 07-12-2010, 11:31 PM

I haven't tried this yet, but pulling the two fuses will reset the computer settings back to default. People mainly due this for one main reason and that is to do with the type of gas that is put in during the first fill. Some dealers would only put regular and not premium in the V8's. By filling with Regular fuel the computer programs the car to "handle" or perform to that type of octane. So basically in a nutshell: it underpowers the car telling it that it can only handle regular octane not premium. Many experts on this site have claimed that doing a fuse pull has greatly improved their "slow" camaros. It's just a thing you can do if you aren't sure if your car is performing to it's full potential. I know it does more helpful stuff for the camaro but the octane reset is the main concern I have read about. I think PQ discovered the method and proved it worked? I may be wrong.

Also some of my info may or may not be 100% correct but that's all I can remember off the top of my head

PQ · 07-12-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zerox

I haven't tried this yet, but pulling the two fuses will reset the computer settings back to default. People mainly due this for one main reason and that is to do with the type of gas that is put in during the first fill. Some dealers would only put regular and not premium in the V8's. By filling with Regular fuel the computer programs the car to "handle" or perform to that type of octane. So basically in a nutshell: it underpowers the car telling it that it can only handle regular octane not premium. Many experts on this site have claimed that doing a fuse pull has greatly improved their "slow" camaros. It's just a thing you can do if you aren't sure if your car is performing to it's full potential. I know it does more helpful stuff for the camaro but the octane reset is the main concern I have read about. I think PQ discovered the method and proved it worked? I may be wrong.

Also some of my info may or may not be 100% correct but that's all I can remember off the top of my head

06-19-2010, 01:16 AM	#1
zerox Drives: 2010 2SS RS Bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 440	Fuse Pull or Not Quick question guys, I am really thinking about doing a fuse pull. YES, I did break it in the Darrin Morgan way, and it has ran with nothing but premium. I've just been reading so much on the fuse pull. Should I do it just for the heck of it? People say it doesn't seem to hurt. __________________

06-19-2010, 09:00 AM	#3
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	I did the fuse pull when I first got the vehicle because I had a hunch that it was filled with 87 octane. Sure enough I was right. Let the tank almost run out, did the fuse pull, and the car was a completely different animal. Just pull #5 and #20, let the vehicle sit for a few hours or a complete day, and go on about your business. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

06-19-2010, 09:08 AM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Do it....it's not going to hurt anything and it's free. No reason not to. I did mine last week just in case for some reason it made a difference. Doesn't seem like it did for me but didn't hurt anything either. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

06-19-2010, 09:27 AM	#7
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,523	[QUOTE=PQ;2002734]Well. I may start charging money for every fuse pull. Haven't decided yet. QUOTE] Where do I send the check, two fuse pulls, @ .25 per, time not allowed to drive my Camaro... - 100.00 per hour, for 8 hours each time... carry one, times oh... you owe me about 1599.50, but feel free to check my math. Pm me for the addy... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

06-19-2010, 11:38 AM	#9
zerox Drives: 2010 2SS RS Bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 440	COOL! I have a full tank of premium in there, so I'll try this later. __________________

06-19-2010, 08:57 AM	#2
Everest Drives: 2SS/RS L99 Rally Yellow Sun Roof Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 197 View My Garage	It's just a fuse pull, it won't hurt. I did mine a couple of weeks ago and didn't notice any performance gain though. Make sure you use the little gadget (fuse puller) that come in the fuse box.

06-19-2010, 09:15 AM	#5
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,523	Broke mine in hard, drove it for 3000 miles, did the fuse pull, went on a 4000 mile trip, used as low as 89 octane gas along the way, since it was all that was available, I Love Central Texas, and when I got home, filled the car from almost empty with 93 octane, drove that tank out, refilled it again with 93 and then did a fuse pull... Pretty big difference on the ol' butt dyno.... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

06-19-2010, 11:46 AM	#10
PnCRedJwl2SS Howdy! Pete here... Drives: 2017 50th Anniv 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	Nice going, Robert... LOL __________________ PnCRedJwl2SS 2017 50th Anniversary Edition, A8, NPP, MRC, w/Sunroof and Glow-tie! ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ordered from GM Delivered to dealership and home 9-16-16 This car is a beast!

07-12-2010, 11:17 PM	#11
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	i think i may try this since i dont have anything to loose but i have the ls3 oh well im gunna try it it wont throw a code or tell me to reset my windows will it?

07-12-2010, 11:21 PM	#12
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i just dont understand what this does???? is there a problem with GM or something

07-12-2010, 11:31 PM	#13
zerox Drives: 2010 2SS RS Bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 440	I haven't tried this yet, but pulling the two fuses will reset the computer settings back to default. People mainly due this for one main reason and that is to do with the type of gas that is put in during the first fill. Some dealers would only put regular and not premium in the V8's. By filling with Regular fuel the computer programs the car to "handle" or perform to that type of octane. So basically in a nutshell: it underpowers the car telling it that it can only handle regular octane not premium. Many experts on this site have claimed that doing a fuse pull has greatly improved their "slow" camaros. It's just a thing you can do if you aren't sure if your car is performing to it's full potential. I know it does more helpful stuff for the camaro but the octane reset is the main concern I have read about. I think PQ discovered the method and proved it worked? I may be wrong. Also some of my info may or may not be 100% correct but that's all I can remember off the top of my head __________________

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