[Z06] Fuse Pulled Out For Exhaust Sound
#1
Fuse Pulled Out For Exhaust Sound
Are there any issues with just driving with this fuse pulled? Or are there other functions for this fuse that it is not recommened to have it out?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#3
Burning Brakes
Should be fine, just watch out for the resonance driving you nuts while on the highway. Longest I have driven one is 10 minutes without the fuse and it is noticeable to say the least.
#4
Team Owner
The $85-$100 for the M2W was well worth it to me. Took about 15 minutes to install, and less time to remove if you want to get rid of the M2W, that you can then sell to someone else.
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Melting Slicks
Just kidding, its sounds so much better with it out. Drone will get on your nerves after a while though. It also renders the sound system in the car utterly useless.
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Not trying to tie the two together but shortly after the pulling the fuse experiment my flap solenoid went intermittent then died.
Drone BTW, is awful.
Drone BTW, is awful.
#8
Burning Brakes
I pulled the fuse the day I purchased my 427 Convertible, I haven't nor do I have plans of reinstalling the fuse.
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I do remember some vendor mentioning long term fuel trims with the fuse pulled vs not pulled. No idea on that.
With that said, you can always make a switch to control the fuse link so you can have it open on demand and closed when youre on the highway. Or buy one from a vendor.
With that said, you can always make a switch to control the fuse link so you can have it open on demand and closed when youre on the highway. Or buy one from a vendor.
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I do remember some vendor mentioning long term fuel trims with the fuse pulled vs not pulled. No idea on that.
With that said, you can always make a switch to control the fuse link so you can have it open on demand and closed when youre on the highway. Or buy one from a vendor.
With that said, you can always make a switch to control the fuse link so you can have it open on demand and closed when youre on the highway. Or buy one from a vendor.
I would guess the 427 vert would sound better than the Z06 with the fuse pulled.
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#14
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When you pull the fuse, it's a good idea to keep it in the car with you in case you want to put it back on long drives. I kept mine in the ashtray until I bought the M2W.
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YMMV
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The drone is unbearable at low rpms with the fuse pulled in the Z06. May not be so with the 427 vert due to the soft top. May not be so if your low frequency hearing is below average. Otherwise...Get the M2W.
#20
Ok...lots of feedback...I've been driving one day with the fuse out and although I LOVE IT...I can't even hear my radio! Love it but fuse is going back in. M2W toy will be bought!
it's all good boys!
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it's all good boys!
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