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Apex Motorsports · 02-12-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by klaatu barada nikto

Thanks for the info!
Always looking to add another horse or two to the stable.
We bought our '14 just a week ago and i pulled #5 and # 20 fuse and plugged them back in next morning.
It feels stronger.

Bob

Many times the dealership doesn't put the good stuff in the tank so it is a good idea to do the pull on new cars. Glad it helped and congrats on the new ride.

ZED SLED · 02-12-2014, 08:23 AM

Just so there is no misunderstanding, this does not actually gain HP. It merely restores the HP lost if you happen to be in the low octane table. I did it on my 2010 SS and it didn't do a thing. Evidently it was already in the high table. But like Chase said, it's a good idea to do it on a new car just in case.

Apex Motorsports · 02-12-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

Just so there is no misunderstanding, this does not actually gain HP. It merely restores the HP lost if you happen to be in the low octane table. I did it on my 2010 SS and it didn't do a thing. Evidently it was already in the high table. But like Chase said, it's a good idea to do it on a new car just in case.

Great clarification.

jgray1978 · 02-12-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Did it do any good?

No change...But at least I now know that it is in the high octane fuel table.

Apex Motorsports · 03-06-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jgray1978

No change...But at least I now know that it is in the high octane fuel table.

All you have to now is keep the good stuff in her and you have nothing to worry about.

FishirOne · 03-09-2014, 05:13 PM

Living in Saudi Arabia, I've been using 95 octane since I bought my Camaro (2 weeks ago). Would I see any benefits if I do pull those fuses?

Apex Motorsports · 03-09-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FishirOne

Living in Saudi Arabia, I've been using 95 octane since I bought my Camaro (2 weeks ago). Would I see any benefits if I do pull those fuses?

The ECU could be on the low octane map if there was low grade stuff put in the tank before you got the car. It never hurts to give it a try.

CAP'N B · 03-09-2014, 08:58 PM

Just because low octane fuel was put in the car does NOT necessarily mean that it has gone to the low octane table, the engine has to receive a signal from the knock sensors that there has been knock detected. And I know, I will catch hell for this but I have ran low octane(87) in my car before, but it was on a long trip and I didn't hot rod the car, I set the cruise on the speed limit and left it there. After I was home, I tried the fuse pull trick and there was no difference in performance, this was on a 10 L99 equipped car. I assume the car didn't detect knock because I wasn't getting on it.

Apex Motorsports · 03-10-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CAP'N B

Just because low octane fuel was put in the car does NOT necessarily mean that it has gone to the low octane table, the engine has to receive a signal from the knock sensors that there has been knock detected. And I know, I will catch hell for this but I have ran low octane(87) in my car before, but it was on a long trip and I didn't hot rod the car, I set the cruise on the speed limit and left it there. After I was home, I tried the fuse pull trick and there was no difference in performance, this was on a 10 L99 equipped car. I assume the car didn't detect knock because I wasn't getting on it.

That is correct, but like I said it doesn't hurt anything to try. It may help or it may do nothing at all.

randomjoe · 05-14-2014, 10:53 AM

Just traded my '13 1LT last week for a slightly used '13 2SS L99 and tried this last night. It made a noticeable difference for me.

Apex Motorsports · 05-14-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by randomjoe

Just traded my '13 1LT last week for a slightly used '13 2SS L99 and tried this last night. It made a noticeable difference for me.

Congrats on the new ride! Where in Kentucky are you located?

randomjoe · 05-14-2014, 11:43 AM

West KY, near Ft. Campbell

Apex Motorsports · 05-14-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by randomjoe

West KY, near Ft. Campbell

Be sure to get hooked up with the Music City Camaro Club. They are a great group of people. If you don't have anything going on this weekend and are up for a little road trip we are having an Open House at our shop in Louisville. Love to have you.

randomjoe · 05-14-2014, 12:11 PM

Sounds awesome. I'm working this weekend, but maybe the next time.

02-12-2014, 08:23 AM	#44
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,620 View My Garage	Just so there is no misunderstanding, this does not actually gain HP. It merely restores the HP lost if you happen to be in the low octane table. I did it on my 2010 SS and it didn't do a thing. Evidently it was already in the high table. But like Chase said, it's a good idea to do it on a new car just in case. __________________

03-09-2014, 08:58 PM	#50
CAP'N B Cajun Mariner Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS 15 Camaro Z/82 AGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Real Cajun,Golden Meadow, LA. Posts: 673 View My Garage	Just because low octane fuel was put in the car does NOT necessarily mean that it has gone to the low octane table, the engine has to receive a signal from the knock sensors that there has been knock detected. And I know, I will catch hell for this but I have ran low octane(87) in my car before, but it was on a long trip and I didn't hot rod the car, I set the cruise on the speed limit and left it there. After I was home, I tried the fuse pull trick and there was no difference in performance, this was on a 10 L99 equipped car. I assume the car didn't detect knock because I wasn't getting on it. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel VVTLS3/A6 '15Camaro Z/28* Ashen Gray*

03-09-2014, 05:13 PM	#48
FishirOne Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 86	Living in Saudi Arabia, I've been using 95 octane since I bought my Camaro (2 weeks ago). Would I see any benefits if I do pull those fuses?

05-14-2014, 10:53 AM	#52
randomjoe Drives: 2013 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: KY Posts: 8	Just traded my '13 1LT last week for a slightly used '13 2SS L99 and tried this last night. It made a noticeable difference for me.

05-14-2014, 11:43 AM	#54
randomjoe Drives: 2013 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: KY Posts: 8	West KY, near Ft. Campbell

05-14-2014, 12:11 PM	#56
randomjoe Drives: 2013 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: KY Posts: 8	Sounds awesome. I'm working this weekend, but maybe the next time.