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Rhyder · 11-28-2012, 09:44 PM

So I was thinking, should the fuse pull be done every so often?how much 87 does it take to cause the issue?

I mean even if you only fill up with high octane, how much of the last fill up type is in the hose when you start pumping before your 93 hits the tank? half a gallon? a gallon?

Would a gallon of 87 in you fill up, especially if your filling up at only half empty every time, cause this to jimmy on you after a couple top off's?

I'm not trying to resurrect the fuse pull thread as to how or when, just actually curios if any of the very knowledgeable people out there would know the answer to this question.

AdamZ · 11-28-2012, 09:50 PM

One little dose of 87 will supposedly drop the table. Run a couple tanks of 91+ through before the fuse pull. I do a fuse pull every once in a while just in case. When I first did it I personally felt like it did a lot. Some people say it does nothing.

tonyko1 · 11-28-2012, 10:06 PM

Yes, it does nothing, but it is easy to do and if it makes you feel like it does something, power on, pun intended.

Heck, if you have a couple hundred bucks lying around, add a catch can, ha.

SuperSport2011 · 11-28-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Yes, it does nothing, but it is easy to do and if it makes you feel like it does something, power on, pun intended.

Heck, if you have a couple hundred bucks lying around, add a catch can, ha.

rberns · 11-28-2012, 10:57 PM

Fuse pull does work. I have thrown on a CAI and some HF cats and honestly don't tell much of a difference in increased power, however, I did do the fuse pull and it seemed like my car wasn't sluggish anymore.

WheelmanSS · 11-28-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Fuse pull does work. I have thrown on a CAI and some HF cats and honestly don't tell much of a difference in increased power, however, I did do the fuse pull and it seemed like my car wasn't sluggish anymore.

That would have nothing to do with what people claim the fuse pull does.

Mark me down for the fuse pull doing nothin. A cars computer is constantly learning and readjusting and recalculating. Pulling a fuse won't affect that.

rberns · 11-29-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

That would have nothing to do with what people claim the fuse pull does.

Mark me down for the fuse pull doing nothin. A cars computer is constantly learning and readjusting and recalculating. Pulling a fuse won't affect that.

Are you kidding me?

The fuse pull is meant for those owners who's camaro is sluggish due to a lower octane fuel being put into the tank. This is what happened to me when I bought the car from the dealer. I put a few tanks of 93 octane through my camaro and then did a fuse pull. This made a night and day difference. My car isn't sluggish like it was.

Here is a link with a person who had there car on a dyno and did before and after dynos with a fuse pull. There is proof that this does work. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36837

All i was getting at with my HF Cats/CAI is that I have felt a noticeable difference with the fuse pull than any of my bolt on mods.

To the OP, you are going to get mixed reviews, but as for me the fuse pull did work and didn't cost a penny. OP just b/c it didn't work for some doesn't mean it wont work for you. Doesn't cost anything but a few hours. You have nothing to lose.

Hercules · 11-29-2012, 07:55 AM

What fuse numbers do you pull for this?

mattsfirstSS · 11-29-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hercules

What fuse numbers do you pull for this?

5 and 20 for a few hours but the time is debatable a few hours is just to be sure.

mattsfirstSS · 11-29-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hercules

What fuse numbers do you pull for this?

Just saw you have a 13 ZL1, while I'm curious I seriously doubt it has this same problem.

Jonster · 11-29-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

That would have nothing to do with what people claim the fuse pull does.

Mark me down for the fuse pull doing nothin. A cars computer is constantly learning and readjusting and recalculating. Pulling a fuse won't affect that.

Actually...I have a background in programming and it is beneficial to restart computers/reconfigure them to free up memory and have the overall performance increase of the binary nodes. Ever wonder why windows machines always need "cleaned up" after a year or two? Windows recommends you wipe you machine every year to keep the desired performance levels due to memory issues. I would assume a cars computer is the same.

WheelmanSS · 11-29-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Are you kidding me?

The fuse pull is meant for those owners who's camaro is sluggish due to a lower octane fuel being put into the tank. This is what happened to me when I bought the car from the dealer. I put a few tanks of 93 octane through my camaro and then did a fuse pull. This made a night and day difference. My car isn't sluggish like it was.

All i was getting at with my HF Cats/CAI is that I have felt a noticeable difference with the fuse pull than any of my bolt on mods.

Ok, are YOU kidding?

In your first post, you said that your car felt sluggish after CAI and Hi-flo cat install so you did the fuse pull.

The fuse pull is allegededly done to clear octane tables, as you are just now stating above.

That is why i said, "That would have nothing to do with what people claim the fuse pull does." As it related to your first post.

And that's great that you "felt a noticeable difference". Your "feelings" are a real accurate way of assessing performance.

Jeannetty has shown that a car can pick-up 10-15 RWHP just by the engine/oil warming up across multiple dyno pulls. There are too many variables, so don't act like your "feelings" are facts for better performance. There is no such thing as a "butt-dyno".

angie7 · 11-29-2012, 10:22 AM

Ive done it twice in the year I have owned the car, worked both times. First time was when I first bought it and I know it had 87 gas in it. Second time was during winter last year, it got sluggish again. I only run 93 in it but Ive heard they change the blends to match the season so Im guessing this had something to do with it. Been running great ever since. Everyone has an opinion on everything but it worked for my car.

nyrfan · 11-29-2012, 10:33 AM

My 1st tank form the dealer is just about out, 93 going in later this afternoon.

I will do a fuse pull once I get some 93 through the system.

11-28-2012, 09:44 PM	#1
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	Thoughts on Fuse pull So I was thinking, should the fuse pull be done every so often?how much 87 does it take to cause the issue? I mean even if you only fill up with high octane, how much of the last fill up type is in the hose when you start pumping before your 93 hits the tank? half a gallon? a gallon? Would a gallon of 87 in you fill up, especially if your filling up at only half empty every time, cause this to jimmy on you after a couple top off's? I'm not trying to resurrect the fuse pull thread as to how or when, just actually curios if any of the very knowledgeable people out there would know the answer to this question.

11-28-2012, 10:57 PM	#5
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Fuse pull does work. I have thrown on a CAI and some HF cats and honestly don't tell much of a difference in increased power, however, I did do the fuse pull and it seemed like my car wasn't sluggish anymore. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

11-29-2012, 10:22 AM	#13
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Ive done it twice in the year I have owned the car, worked both times. First time was when I first bought it and I know it had 87 gas in it. Second time was during winter last year, it got sluggish again. I only run 93 in it but Ive heard they change the blends to match the season so Im guessing this had something to do with it. Been running great ever since. Everyone has an opinion on everything but it worked for my car. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

11-29-2012, 10:33 AM	#14
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	My 1st tank form the dealer is just about out, 93 going in later this afternoon. I will do a fuse pull once I get some 93 through the system. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

11-28-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	One little dose of 87 will supposedly drop the table. Run a couple tanks of 91+ through before the fuse pull. I do a fuse pull every once in a while just in case. When I first did it I personally felt like it did a lot. Some people say it does nothing.

11-28-2012, 10:06 PM	#3
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Yes, it does nothing, but it is easy to do and if it makes you feel like it does something, power on, pun intended. Heck, if you have a couple hundred bucks lying around, add a catch can, ha.

11-29-2012, 07:55 AM	#8
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 559 View My Garage	What fuse numbers do you pull for this?