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Old 06-26-2012, 06:19 PM   #1
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Mild to Wild problem!

I installed the mild to wild exhaust tuner on my ZL1 and I believe I installed it correctly, but the baffles are open all the time, they wont close when it's turned off. Any suggestions?
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Old 06-26-2012, 06:50 PM   #2
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Are you saying the Mild to Wild controller won't open and close the baffles while you are driving below 50% throttle?
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Old 06-26-2012, 07:19 PM   #3
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No. The baffles stay open at all times. When turned off the baffles should be closed at idle. I'm not sure if it is the controller or perhaps my install?
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Old 06-26-2012, 08:36 PM   #4
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The baffles should be open when the car is off and at idle. This is why it sounds good when you start up the car. If you pull the fuse the baffles will stay open all the time. If the switch works while you are driving, then it sounds like everything is ok. The controller doesn't close the baffles at idle. It either leaves them open all the time or allows the car to function as it did stock. The Vette system closes the baffles at idle from the factory, so the mild to wild controller makes a bigger difference. There is no difference at idle with the ZL1 controller on or off.

I have the exhaust commander on my car which operates the same as the mild to wild controller.

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Old 06-26-2012, 09:03 PM   #5
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The baffles should be open when the car is off and at idle. This is why it sounds good when you start up the car. If you pull the fuse the baffles will stay open all the time. If the switch works while you are driving, then it sounds like everything is ok. The controller doesn't close the baffles at idle. It either leaves them open all the time or allows the car to function as it did stock. The Vette system closes the baffles at idle from the factory, so the mild to wild controller makes a bigger difference. There is no difference at idle with the ZL1 controller on or off.

I have the exhaust commander on my car which operates the same as the mild to wild controller.
This is why I think it is #1 stupid mod you can do to this car!

BTW-It would be nice to close them at idle ....Hmmmmm

Gm did a great job at making it perfect right out of the box
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Old 06-26-2012, 09:12 PM   #6
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BTW-It would be nice to close them at idle ....Hmmmmm
A stealth mode would be nice for those early morning departures or late night arrivals.
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:58 PM   #7
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A stealth mode would be nice for those early morning departures or late night arrivals.
Thats what I'm thinking. I sometimes want steath mode.

There's one type of exhaust commander that allows you to set the rpm. I wonder if that would also close it at idle?
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Old 06-28-2012, 05:13 AM   #8
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Which one?
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Old 06-28-2012, 01:17 PM   #9
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http://www.sunsetorangecreations.com...nder_Elite.php

I just noticed its made for the vette, so maybe it does not work on the zl1. But it looks like you can set the rpm where it opens, and then set the rpm where it closes.
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I purchased my Exhaust Commander from them. It works as advertised, but I didn't see where the Elite model was available for the ZL1. Maybe its possible or in the works
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Old 06-28-2012, 05:15 PM   #11
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This is why I think it is #1 stupid mod you can do to this car!

BTW-It would be nice to close them at idle ....Hmmmmm

Gm did a great job at making it perfect right out of the box


Tell us how you really feel Andy!!!!!

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Old 06-29-2012, 06:40 AM   #12
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Tell us how you really feel Andy!!!!!

PS...My wife just smiles at me every time I crank my car in the garage!!!

As of yesterday we now have stealth mode
Systems designed.

TUSCONZL1 got the first one
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Old 09-20-2012, 04:04 PM   #13
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Hi guys

Works the exhaust commander on the zl1 or just on the corvette.

I think about to order some mild to wild system, but the exhaust commander is more interesting
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Old 09-21-2012, 07:55 AM   #14
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I noticed the npp exhaust on our cars uses a vacuum reservoir on the passenger side of the vehicle. If you could wire a 12v switch to the hot wire leading back to the vacuum solenoid, i think you could effectively have a switch to close the baffles, even at idle. Has anyone tried anything like this?
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