AWE axleback and smoked reflector install

CW3SF · 05-21-2020, 05:46 PM

I know you’ve all seen this before but it’s new to me, so here’s yet another thread.

Axleback arrives tomorrow, so today was suitcase removal, prep for Axleback install and smoked reflector install. Did everything with no help. No problems and didn’t take long at all.

Removal was easy with my 4 post lift. I left suitcase on the hangers until the cuts were made. Wiring connectors waterproofed and zip tied up out of sight.

CW3SF · 05-21-2020, 05:48 PM

These reflector screws were insanely difficult to R&R, even with the suitcase out of the way. I can’t imagine doing that job with it in place.

CW3SF · 05-21-2020, 05:51 PM

I resisted the urge to fire it up and go for a drive with muffler delete. I’m not sure if it would set any trouble codes. Anyone tried it?

Trak-Toy · 05-21-2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CW3SF

I resisted the urge to fire it up and go for a drive with muffler delete. I’m not sure if it would set any trouble codes. Anyone tried it?

I can’t imagine any trouble codes being that far downstream in the exhaust flow. The last monitors are way up front after the primary cats..

Now driving it with the hot exhaust gases coming straight out of the cutouts, without heat deflectors directing the hot exhaust gases towards the ground, may melt some of your wiring harnesses back there. I wouldn’t recommend it. FWIW.

CW3SF · 05-21-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trak-Toy

I can’t imagine any trouble codes being that far downstream in the exhaust flow. The last monitors are way up front after the primary cats..

Now driving it with the hot exhaust gases coming straight out of the cutouts, without heat deflectors directing the hot exhaust gases towards the ground, may melt some of your wiring harnesses back there. I wouldn’t recommend it. FWIW.

Yeah I figured.

It was just kind of a curiosity question lol.

PROMETHEUS · 05-21-2020, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CW3SF

These reflector screws were insanely difficult to R&R, even with the suitcase out of the way. I can’t imagine doing that job with it in place.

I did, but I have the AWE Track Edition Catback, but nevertheless had to get the car up off the ground, and stick my head up high enough to see the screws. Yes......a big pain in the axx. Not taking them off, that is for sure!

PROMETHEUS · 05-21-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CW3SF

I know you’ve all seen this before but it’s new to me, so here’s yet another thread.

Axleback arrives tomorrow, so today was suitcase removal, prep for Axleback install and smoked reflector install. Did everything with no help. No problems and didn’t take long at all.

Removal was easy with my 4 post lift. I left suitcase on the hangers until the cuts were made. Wiring connectors waterproofed and zip tied up out of sight.

You gonna love the AWE!

Warrior102 · 05-21-2020, 07:36 PM

Bold move, I did the same with my truck, pulled everything in anticipation of my fancy stainless MagnaFlow exhausts arrival as per tracking. UPS "miss-sorted" and it ended up in Rockland Maine, I don't live in Maine... I have a truck up in the air for a few more days.
Get these, way better than silicone paste and a plastic bag. https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...-exhaust-plugs

CW3SF · 05-21-2020, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrior102

Bold move, I did the same with my truck, pulled everything in anticipation of my fancy stainless MagnaFlow exhausts arrival as per tracking. UPS "miss-sorted" and it ended up in Rockland Maine, I don't live in Maine... I have a truck up in the air for a few more days.
Get these, way better than silicone paste and a plastic bag. https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...-exhaust-plugs

Very nice. Thanks for the link.

Hope you get your exhaust soon.

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-21-2020, 09:21 PM

you will get a code for the exhaust flap actuators if you disconnected them which I see present on your factory suitcase.

warren3537 · 05-21-2020, 10:14 PM

I did the AWE touring axle back on my 19 ZLE and no codes with the actuators disconnected and the sound is amazing with no drone at cruising speed, you hear it when you get on it.

CW3SF · 05-21-2020, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

you will get a code for the exhaust flap actuators if you disconnected them which I see present on your factory suitcase.

I pulled the fuse on the system the day I bought the car. So it doesn’t work anyway. No codes.

warren3537 · 05-22-2020, 06:51 AM

I didn't pull any fuses, just unplugged the actuators, taped them up and tucked them away.

Firecaptain · 05-22-2020, 07:27 AM

CW3SF, so the AWE gets rid of the "squished" pipes too?

05-21-2020, 05:46 PM	#1
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	AWE axleback and smoked reflector install I know you’ve all seen this before but it’s new to me, so here’s yet another thread. Axleback arrives tomorrow, so today was suitcase removal, prep for Axleback install and smoked reflector install. Did everything with no help. No problems and didn’t take long at all. Removal was easy with my 4 post lift. I left suitcase on the hangers until the cuts were made. Wiring connectors waterproofed and zip tied up out of sight.

05-21-2020, 09:21 PM	#10
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	you will get a code for the exhaust flap actuators if you disconnected them which I see present on your factory suitcase. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-21-2020, 05:48 PM	#2
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	These reflector screws were insanely difficult to R&R, even with the suitcase out of the way. I can’t imagine doing that job with it in place.

05-21-2020, 05:51 PM	#3
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	I resisted the urge to fire it up and go for a drive with muffler delete. I’m not sure if it would set any trouble codes. Anyone tried it?

05-21-2020, 07:36 PM	#8
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	Bold move, I did the same with my truck, pulled everything in anticipation of my fancy stainless MagnaFlow exhausts arrival as per tracking. UPS "miss-sorted" and it ended up in Rockland Maine, I don't live in Maine... I have a truck up in the air for a few more days. Get these, way better than silicone paste and a plastic bag. https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...-exhaust-plugs

05-21-2020, 10:14 PM	#11
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I did the AWE touring axle back on my 19 ZLE and no codes with the actuators disconnected and the sound is amazing with no drone at cruising speed, you hear it when you get on it.

05-22-2020, 06:51 AM	#13
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I didn't pull any fuses, just unplugged the actuators, taped them up and tucked them away.

05-22-2020, 07:27 AM	#14
Firecaptain Drives: '22 Summit White ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 459	CW3SF, so the AWE gets rid of the "squished" pipes too?

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