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forzasteve · 07-03-2018, 12:02 PM

To those of you interested, here is how to make your own exhaust controller. I am showing you two methods ...

Use a manual switch. Very easy, very inexpensive. Total cost would be less than $10 plus your time to get the parts, run the wires and install the switch inside the cabin.
Use a remote control relay. Easier than doing the switch. Total cost about $20 plus your time.

I have developed the Forza Exhaust Controller that is the best quality you can buy. The advantage of purchasing the controller is that you get it tried and proven and it has more options. The Forza Controller, Mild2Wild and any other controller that is available uses the same overall concept. But, that plug aside, I wanted to share with you all here that if you are a bit handy with DIY projects, this is an easy mod.

Look at the attachments. One illustrates the electrical schematic for each option (manual switch or remote relay) and the other illustrates how to modify one of the power taps to accommodate the circuit for the flapper valves.

Parts Required for Manual Switch Option

Manual SPST Switch (On - Off) ... price varies ... $3
Power Tap (aka add-a-fuse) ... about $3
0.110 x 0.032 male tab disconnect ... about $0.25
18 AWG wire ... about $2

Parts Required for Remote Relay Option

Single channel remote control relay ... about $10
Two taps ... about $6 total
0.110 x 0.032 male tab disconnect ... about $0.25
18 AWG wire ... about $2

Note: Getting the male tab disconnect might be problematic when you only need a single piece. As an alternative, you can also strip the end of the wire about 3/16", twist the copper conductors tightly and then tin the end with solder. This will make the end rigid. You can then insert the rigid end into the power tap where the male disconnect would go. Secure the wire to the main wire of the power tap with a bit of electrical tape or shrink wrap tubing.

Also, the illustrations indicate ATO Fuses and power tap. The ATO fuses are for Aston Martin. Camaro Gen5 uses Mini fuses (aka ATM). The Camaro Gen6 uses Micro2 series fuses.

Regards,

Steve

07-03-2018, 12:02 PM	#1
forzasteve Drives: Love any sports cars Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 286	DIY - NPP Exhaust Controller To those of you interested, here is how to make your own exhaust controller. I am showing you two methods ... Use a manual switch. Very easy, very inexpensive. Total cost would be less than $10 plus your time to get the parts, run the wires and install the switch inside the cabin. Use a remote control relay. Easier than doing the switch. Total cost about $20 plus your time. I have developed the Forza Exhaust Controller that is the best quality you can buy. The advantage of purchasing the controller is that you get it tried and proven and it has more options. The Forza Controller, Mild2Wild and any other controller that is available uses the same overall concept. But, that plug aside, I wanted to share with you all here that if you are a bit handy with DIY projects, this is an easy mod. Look at the attachments. One illustrates the electrical schematic for each option (manual switch or remote relay) and the other illustrates how to modify one of the power taps to accommodate the circuit for the flapper valves. Parts Required for Manual Switch Option Manual SPST Switch (On - Off) ... price varies ... $3 Power Tap (aka add-a-fuse) ... about $3 0.110 x 0.032 male tab disconnect ... about $0.25 18 AWG wire ... about $2 Parts Required for Remote Relay Option Single channel remote control relay ... about $10 Two taps ... about $6 total 0.110 x 0.032 male tab disconnect ... about $0.25 18 AWG wire ... about $2 Note: Getting the male tab disconnect might be problematic when you only need a single piece. As an alternative, you can also strip the end of the wire about 3/16", twist the copper conductors tightly and then tin the end with solder. This will make the end rigid. You can then insert the rigid end into the power tap where the male disconnect would go. Secure the wire to the main wire of the power tap with a bit of electrical tape or shrink wrap tubing. Also, the illustrations indicate ATO Fuses and power tap. The ATO fuses are for Aston Martin. Camaro Gen5 uses Mini fuses (aka ATM). The Camaro Gen6 uses Micro2 series fuses. Regards, Steve Attached Images Last edited by forzasteve; 07-03-2018 at 12:30 PM.