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greendot · 10-06-2005, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Andi

it's a red 10a fuse labeled as "SPARE",

Seems logical that if GM calls it a spare (pretty stealth, eh?), then there's nothing else on the circuit that's critical.

stevep1794 · 10-06-2005, 11:59 AM

I will trying this when I get home.. its nice cool (66 in Dallas today) It should be loud!!! thanks for the tip.

355Spider · 10-06-2005, 02:06 PM

I'll have to try that when I get mine.

Blackrazor · 10-11-2005, 02:31 PM

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Why would you do that? The variable back pressure affects torque and we all know back pressure adjustments often demand other adjustments, too.

This is a really well-engineered and complicated car--it's not a 68 Chevelle. I would suggest back-yard tinkering may not be the best idea. Unless you're a pro, I'd leave it to pros.

Without a comparison of the torque curves before and after opening the valves, this statement is mere speculation, not fact. The fact is, nobody knows what effect this "mod" will have.

Andi · 10-11-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackrazor

Without a comparison of the torque curves before and after opening the valves, this statement is mere speculation, not fact. The fact is, nobody knows what effect this "mod" will have.

I did a pull with fuse in and fuse out on the dyno at Lou's when we were trying different stuff.

No difference.

Andi

**johniew398** · 10-11-2005, 08:10 PM

I picked up my Z yesterday. I don't care for the quiet mode for stock so I pulled the fuze tonight. I'm going to drive without the fuze tomorrow and see what it sounds like.

Believe as someone said, GM used the stealth mode - that fuze is labeled spare both on the fuze block as well as in the manual. I think they knew what they were doing and got it by the feds.

proexpert · 10-11-2005, 08:38 PM

John, I'm hoping you will post more pics of your new ride, please? Could you snap a few of the engine, please.

Torched · 10-11-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by johniew398

I picked up my Z yesterday. I don't care for the quiet mode for stock so I pulled the fuze tonight. I'm going to drive without the fuze tomorrow and see what it sounds like.

Believe as someone said, GM used the stealth mode - that fuze is labeled spare both on the fuze block as well as in the manual. I think they knew what they were doing and got it by the feds.

Please post a before and after comparision when pulling the fuse. Thanks Greg

fgordon · 10-12-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by itsaz

Let me suggest another choice:

"Pulled it and ain't puttin' it back"

RFC2 · 10-12-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johniew398

For those who have their cars, how many are pulling the exhaust fuse?

Also, anything else connected to that fuse?

Pulled it. Its ok around town but terrible droning in 6th at highway speed. Putting in back in.

IT L GO · 10-12-2005, 01:34 PM

I like Tom's idea of installing a switch

**johniew398** · 10-12-2005, 06:31 PM

Drove the Z to work today. I have about 16 miles of freeway driving.

Love the sound around town; however, I will put the fuze back for any trips. Loud inside at 70+.

pauln64 · 08-31-2008, 11:50 PM

I'll stick with the mild to wild switch. No pulling fuses, just push a button

Of course, mine is always on the wild side but it's nice to have the option to tone it down without having to play with the fuses.

427 Kid · 09-01-2008, 04:58 AM

Dancin' with who brung me,, like it the way it is.

z4uandme · 09-12-2008, 02:45 PM

I just added the mild2wild wireless switch, it's great