coil pack unplugging - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

granatl · 03-12-2014, 05:02 PM

For whatever reason, we can unplug one bank of coil packs and the car still runs. I've only ever done this by accident, in my driveway.
Keeping in mind that I have a turbo, could I do this on a long highway trip?
Does the ECM know to shutoff that bank of injectors or would I have to pull the fuse for that injector bank too?

[Mind you, I don't normally care about MPG, but running E85 limits my range due to limited availability]

strych9 · 03-12-2014, 05:25 PM

You absolutely don't want to spray fuel into a non-firing cylinder. You'll foul the plugs, and load your oil with fuel. Honestly, I get what you want to do, but wouldn't do it.

03-12-2014, 05:02 PM	#1
granatl Drives: 2SS RS ABM A6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 273	coil pack unplugging For whatever reason, we can unplug one bank of coil packs and the car still runs. I've only ever done this by accident, in my driveway. Keeping in mind that I have a turbo, could I do this on a long highway trip? Does the ECM know to shutoff that bank of injectors or would I have to pull the fuse for that injector bank too? [Mind you, I don't normally care about MPG, but running E85 limits my range due to limited availability] __________________ Jack Bilger

03-12-2014, 05:25 PM	#2
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	You absolutely don't want to spray fuel into a non-firing cylinder. You'll foul the plugs, and load your oil with fuel. Honestly, I get what you want to do, but wouldn't do it. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack