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ZL1-V · 01-03-2013, 01:03 PM

I am thinking of adding an aftermarket exhaust to my 2013 ZL1. It sounds good when you are on the throttle but too quiet at idle and take off. I am going to use Zoomers since that exhaust gave me great sound and performance on my 2006 CTS-V. I got so many compliments about how nice it sounded like an "old school" muscle car!

My question is what is done with the vacuum lines from the existing stock unit that operate the butterfly valves? Do you have to plug them. Now that I have your attention any other suggestions you might have regarding exhausts?

SackDaddy · 01-03-2013, 02:03 PM

Have you pulled the fuse for the active exhaust system ?? I did and my ride sounds awesome, IMO.

SamHouseIII · 01-03-2013, 02:26 PM

I have a Billy Boat, so I re-used the vacuum lines.

BlemsBumble · 01-03-2013, 03:04 PM

I personally love the stock exhaust noise from this car, but if you need more just do the fuse pull.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-03-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SackDaddy

Have you pulled the fuse for the active exhaust system ?? I did and my ride sounds awesome, IMO.

I'd do this if you haven't done so already. Stock to me sounds so beautiful....but I'll be doing the fuse pull today if I can figure out how.

SamHouseIII · 01-03-2013, 03:30 PM

In the trunk, passenger side wall under the carpet, you'll have to remove a couple of plugs and pins to pull back the carpet to get to fuse box, fuses are labeled.

Check out this and you'll get a good idea, very easy to do.

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

sspddmn · 01-03-2013, 03:59 PM

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.

ZL1-V · 01-03-2013, 05:14 PM

I wanted the same answer as I am outside about to pull the F8 fuse out! I will have to wait and see of I get a check engine trigger.

hognutz · 01-03-2013, 05:51 PM

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

ZL1-V · 01-03-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hognutz

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

That is one of the reasons I was switching over to the Zoomers system. Thanks for the suggestion we are on the same page.

ZL1-V · 01-03-2013, 06:13 PM

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.

Taser Deployed · 01-03-2013, 06:38 PM

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.

G4M3OVR · 01-03-2013, 06:39 PM

I removed the fuse in mine the day after I picked her up in Oct. and I've yet to throw a code.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-03-2013, 06:58 PM

I will be doing a DIY tonight on the fuse pull for those equipped with the NPP.

01-03-2013, 01:03 PM	#1
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	ZL1 owners with aftermarket exhausts quick question? I am thinking of adding an aftermarket exhaust to my 2013 ZL1. It sounds good when you are on the throttle but too quiet at idle and take off. I am going to use Zoomers since that exhaust gave me great sound and performance on my 2006 CTS-V. I got so many compliments about how nice it sounded like an "old school" muscle car! My question is what is done with the vacuum lines from the existing stock unit that operate the butterfly valves? Do you have to plug them. Now that I have your attention any other suggestions you might have regarding exhausts?

01-03-2013, 02:26 PM	#3
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	I have a Billy Boat, so I re-used the vacuum lines. __________________ 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, 03:04 PM	#4
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	I personally love the stock exhaust noise from this car, but if you need more just do the fuse pull. __________________

01-03-2013, 03:30 PM	#6
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	In the trunk, passenger side wall under the carpet, you'll have to remove a couple of plugs and pins to pull back the carpet to get to fuse box, fuses are labeled. Check out this and you'll get a good idea, very easy to do. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255606 __________________ 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, 03:59 PM	#7
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,086	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. __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2022 Audi E-tron SUV (wife's car) // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

01-03-2013, 02:03 PM	#2
SackDaddy Drives: 2013 SIM ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 38	Have you pulled the fuse for the active exhaust system ?? I did and my ride sounds awesome, IMO.

01-03-2013, 05:14 PM	#8
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	I wanted the same answer as I am outside about to pull the F8 fuse out! I will have to wait and see of I get a check engine trigger.

01-03-2013, 05:51 PM	#9
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	My .02 is change the midpipe. More power and sound all at the same time __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's

01-03-2013, 06:13 PM	#11
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	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.

01-03-2013, 06:38 PM	#12
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	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.

01-03-2013, 06:39 PM	#13
G4M3OVR Drives: '05 OB Neon SRT4, '13 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Jersey Posts: 106	I removed the fuse in mine the day after I picked her up in Oct. and I've yet to throw a code.

01-03-2013, 06:58 PM	#14
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	I will be doing a DIY tonight on the fuse pull for those equipped with the NPP.