Billy Boat exhuast install = engine problems PLEASE READ
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Billy Boat exhuast install = engine problems PLEASE READ
I just installed fusions on my 2011 GS that came with the NPP option. I came out after picking it up from the dealer went on a 15min drive and ate lunch. I came out and my car had the "service traction control" and "service stability control" lights on and the engine light was flashing. I could tell the engine seemed to be miss firing or not running on all cylinders so i had it nursed to the the dealer. Im wondering if anyone else has expericenced this. Any input is appreciated. Im pretty dissappointed in the sound and the fact its throwing codes from an axle back system. 
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I'm sorry to hear about that, but they're definitely responsible for taking care of the issue now that they've worked on it.
I'm curious though on a couple things...
Why did you have the dealer work on it and not a performance shop?
Why on earth did you change the NPP out for the Fusions? It's essentially the same thing.
On a good note though, you'll be able to sell your NPP exhaust for a very pretty penny as they still fetch top dollar and recover a lot of the cost of the Fusion setup.
I'm curious though on a couple things...
Why did you have the dealer work on it and not a performance shop?
Why on earth did you change the NPP out for the Fusions? It's essentially the same thing.
On a good note though, you'll be able to sell your NPP exhaust for a very pretty penny as they still fetch top dollar and recover a lot of the cost of the Fusion setup.
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One of the first things I did to my car was have B & B Fusions put on. Purifoy did the change for me and did a nice quick job of it, and I couldn't be happier with the Fusions. Doubt it has anything to do with the Fusions. Take it back and have the folks that installed it resolve the issue. Best of luck, IMO it's the best exhaust out there.
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I wanna say it sounds like battery too but not sure the misfire is consistent with that? I also want to say I'm surprised the dealer would do this without disconnecting the battery but actually that seems totally consistent with the standard expected.
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If a scanner shows one or more cylinders misfiring check the fit of the spark plug wire on the coil. Myself and a few others have had the metal terminal inside the boot on that end of the wire broken, probably during assembly. Mine fell off at 300 miles. A simple misfire will cause the other messages you've mentioned.
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If a scanner shows one or more cylinders misfiring check the fit of the spark plug wire on the coil. Myself and a few others have had the metal terminal inside the boot on that end of the wire broken, probably during assembly. Mine fell off at 300 miles. A simple misfire will cause the other messages you've mentioned.
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If a scanner shows one or more cylinders misfiring check the fit of the spark plug wire on the coil. Myself and a few others have had the metal terminal inside the boot on that end of the wire broken, probably during assembly. Mine fell off at 300 miles. A simple misfire will cause the other messages you've mentioned.
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edit: this was with the flaps open
Last edited by Streetk14; Sep 6, 2011 at 08:42 PM.
thanks! sounds good but i miss the "pops" and raw sound of my NPP
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Bought BB fusions bout 2years ago. Absolutely no prob's with vac switch. Have 4" round in back and anyone that knows corvettes from behind can tell this ain't stock. + sounds great, this summer putting on long tube headers + Xpipe to max all out............
