GEN 1 Gen 1 SCREW 6.2L Valved Exhaust System

[jhead98]

I can be guinea pig if needed and blast it around HTX ha

My truck in the photo up top is going to be the test mule haha. Appreciate the offer tho!

 

[Cody Templeton]

I imagine this would be feasible since the valve is electronically actuated. However, it wasn’t a feature I had initially planned to incorporate. Some higher-end cars with factory valved systems do offer similar functionality, but those systems are typically integrated with the ECU.

I just assumed a controller of some sort could be made to do this.

 

[MTF]

I personally hate exhaust dumps (Cut Outs), it sounds cheap, doesn't do anything for power, doesn't last long, prone to rusting up, not closing all the way creating a whistle and/or exhaust leak sound.
Not good for the cats getting cold air on them when letting off the gas when their 1,750 degrees.
Plus, the time and money to hook up power relay or use uplifter switch No. 4 (30 amp), running wires back and forth without getting shorts for water intrusion.
Then you have to run wire up to where most people put the switch (on the shifter).
Wireless is an option I believe, now. But can't imagine that would be any better.
And it does mess with the learning fuel tables for 50 miles every time you open it. Causing rich and lean conditions.

And your neighbors calling you A hole every time you drive by if you live in a community. LMAO

 

[jhead98]

I personally hate exhaust dumps (Cut Outs), it sounds cheap, doesn't do anything for power, doesn't last long, prone to rusting up, not closing all the way creating a whistle and/or exhaust leak sound.
Not good for the cats getting cold air on them when letting off the gas when their 1,750 degrees.
Plus, the time and money to hook up power relay or use uplifter switch No. 4 (30 amp), running wires back and forth without getting shorts for water intrusion.
Then you have to run wire up to where most people put the switch (on the shifter).
Wireless is an option I believe, now. But can't imagine that would be any better.
And it does mess with the learning fuel tables for 50 miles every time you open it. Causing rich and lean conditions.

And your neighbors calling you A hole every time you drive by if you live in a community. LMAO

I understand your problems with a simple cutout. I am looking to address these issues with the exhaust system I am creating. My product would not be a simple cutout located in the system but rather a full-fledge valved muffler that would be bolted up as a replacement to the factory exhaust system. The exhaust flow would be routed through the entire exhaust pipe regardless of the valve being opened or closed. It would simply either route through the muffler or bypass it. I currently have a valved muffler welded into my stock system and have not had any rich or lean conditions as a result of running the valve open for extended periods of time. My issues with my current setup is the fact that it must be welded in and it isn't as loud as I would like. When the valve is closed and the exhaust is going through the muffler the car is as quiet as stock.