Ok, I did it! Fuse pulled

[2charmed]

Ok, so I got up the nerve to pull "the" fuse.

First, I think stock, the Z06 is too quite, but I'm used to my
01 that sounds like a NASCAR prepped car.

After I pulled the fuse, it's throatier right away, and more
Base sound inside the cabin, so it's a better sound, but not too loud.

So, it's a GREAT 10 second mod, but it's not a suitable replacement for a cat back and headers. I like that THUNDEROUS sound and am looking forward to hearing it from this 427!

2Charmed

[355Spider]

I'm definately going to install a switch so I can turn it on and off. Anyone else done this?

[vant]

Originally Posted by 355Spider

I'm definately going to install a switch so I can turn it on and off. Anyone else done this?

Yes, I think PerforminNorman did it to his C6Z.

[z06_23_45]

Sweet, it definitely sounds alot better with the butterfly valves open.

[SRV]

Someone on the CF forum did this and reinstalled the fuse as it was too much.

[NYCHASM]

Isn't there some question about reducing power when the butterflies are always open? I seem to recall these engines requiring back pressure to make the most power.

Charlie

[Orangesnake]

Originally Posted by NYCHASM

Isn't there some question about reducing power when the butterflies are always open? I seem to recall these engines requiring back pressure to make the most power.

Charlie

Charlie,I've heard the same thing,but have run mine with and without the fuse in place and can't discern any difference except in the sound.Anyone else who has done this have an opinion?

[painrace]

Originally Posted by 355Spider

I'm definately going to install a switch so I can turn it on and off. Anyone else done this?

Yes. it is very easy. Pull the fuse. Put a clip with a wire attached in each side. Run the wires to where you want them with a 10 amp in line fuse and install the switch.

[jdogg]

I'm sure that somewhere there is a small difference.

I just find that making the noise all the time keeps me from trying to exceed the 3500/25% thing. Cold tires, cold roads and wheelspin make things exciting.

[yogivette]

Im hopin to see some dyno proof between the fuse in and out. If it affected anything i would think it would affect tq. Any other opinions?

[DRDVETTE]

Originally Posted by yogivette

Im hopin to see some dyno proof between the fuse in and out. If it affected anything i would think it would affect tq. Any other opinions?

There was a post earlier that showed no difference on dyno with or without fuse.