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DangerZL1 · 01-03-2013, 08:05 PM

I don't see how removing it would throw a code. You can turn it on or off with a switch or a exhaust commander and it works great. I can't see how the stock exhaust left open all the time wouldn't be enough for anyone, especially if you choose to add headers later. I love my exhaust commander.

Mattzl1 · 01-03-2013, 09:54 PM

If you want good exhaust sound, put a set of long tube headers on!

jsd · 01-03-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

From the people on here that have went with a complete aftermarket system the sound hasn't been too different from stock. I think one guy actually said his aftermarket was quieter than stock. To me the exhaust is one of the best things about the car.

+1

ZL1-V · 01-04-2013, 12:53 AM

I pulled the fuse and drove it around and it sounds just fine. No code thrown I'm happy for now! It does seem to burble a bit more when downshifting coming to a stop. I would love to use headers but here in So Cal it needs the CARB plate welded on it.

DangerZL1 · 01-04-2013, 03:32 AM

Unless this car had the dancing horses on a side emblem, I can't imagine it sounding better for a stock exhaust once the fuse is pulled or the valves are left open. GM did a great job.

*mlee* · 01-04-2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hognutz

My .02 is change the midpipe. More power and sound all at the same time

Best advice I've heard yet on this exhaust system. I like it the way it is but a midpipe may be in my future.

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Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

I pulled the fuse and drove it around and it sounds just fine. No code thrown I'm happy for now! It does seem to burble a bit more when downshifting coming to a stop. I would love to use headers but here in So Cal it needs the CARB plate welded on it.

No codes will be thrown. Also will make no difference at idle since the flap is open anyway. You will just notice the decel poping (burble) and a little drone on the highway. That's about it.

toyosuprablue · 01-04-2013, 07:44 AM

Fuse pull is happening this weekend. If im not satisfied probably a full exhaust come spring

sspddmn · 01-04-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sspddmn

Sorry, I just want to be sure...Just pull out the "R2 Exh Flap" fuse and leave it out? And if I decide to put it back, just put the fuse back and it will go back to original without having to do anything else? Thanks a bunch guys.

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Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

I may need more than just "pulling the F8 fuse". The question was asked if removing it triggers a check engine code? Pretty easy access to the fuse box not hard just has to be done slowly and carefully.

So in the picture it shows a big R2 fuse and a F8 fuse. Sharp ZL1 mentioned the F8 fuse

. So just to clarify, we are to only pull the F8 fuse right? Sorry I just want to be sure. Thanks.

SamHouseIII · 01-04-2013, 11:51 AM

F8 is the fuse, pull this one

SamHouseIII · 01-04-2013, 11:52 AM

Btw R2 is the relay R=relay F=fuse

sspddmn · 01-04-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SamHouseIII

F8 is the fuse, pull this one

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Originally Posted by SamHouseIII

Btw R2 is the relay R=relay F=fuse

Awesome! Cool thank you. Will be pulling it this weekend

SamHouseIII · 01-04-2013, 06:25 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255606

See the pictures here^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

01-03-2013, 09:54 PM	#16
Mattzl1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: upstate New York Posts: 166	If you want good exhaust sound, put a set of long tube headers on! __________________ 2013 ZL1 AGM, ECF, A6, sunroof, black rims mods complete! 664 RWHP, 645 RWTQ Ported snout, 2.5 upper, Innovators west balancer with 9.1 lower, New era intake, American Racing long tube headers with hollow cats and X pipe, KDI heat exchanger, ID850's, TS29 cam !

01-04-2013, 11:51 AM	#23
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	F8 is the fuse, pull this one __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

01-04-2013, 11:52 AM	#24
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Btw R2 is the relay R=relay F=fuse __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

01-04-2013, 06:25 PM	#26
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255606 See the pictures here^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

01-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#15
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	I don't see how removing it would throw a code. You can turn it on or off with a switch or a exhaust commander and it works great. I can't see how the stock exhaust left open all the time wouldn't be enough for anyone, especially if you choose to add headers later. I love my exhaust commander.

01-04-2013, 12:53 AM	#18
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	I pulled the fuse and drove it around and it sounds just fine. No code thrown I'm happy for now! It does seem to burble a bit more when downshifting coming to a stop. I would love to use headers but here in So Cal it needs the CARB plate welded on it.

01-04-2013, 03:32 AM	#19
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	Unless this car had the dancing horses on a side emblem, I can't imagine it sounding better for a stock exhaust once the fuse is pulled or the valves are left open. GM did a great job.

01-04-2013, 07:44 AM	#21
toyosuprablue Account Suspended Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 370 View My Garage	Fuse pull is happening this weekend. If im not satisfied probably a full exhaust come spring