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Old May 12, 2025 | 12:50 PM
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Having an issue at low rpm where the NPP valves are not staying shut. If I stab the gas they will shut but then slowly reopen again. Driving they stay shut so I'm guessing it's a loss of vacuum. Idle is somewhere in the 750-850 range. Previously had stock npp exhaust and zr1 mufflers and did not have this issue.

Any input or suggestions are appreciated.

Part # 70401313-RHKR

h/c/i z06 for reference.

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Could be sticky actuators or possible leak in vacuum lines somewhere. Start with cleaning the actuators and see if they can be made to move freely.
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Turns out one of the small vac hoses that hooks up to the actuator had a small hole in it from all the alignment issues I was trying to fix. Must of been to rough on it. Replaced it and the valves stay shut now at idle. Alignment could still be better for 2 grand...
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Let me guess the Drivers side line that's rubbing the frame going to the actuator?
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