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Z06 NPP on base C6
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<blockquote data-quote="ncnmra" data-source="post: 213276" data-attributes="member: 5569"><p>[USER=2217]@Rruuff Day[/USER] [USER=1629]@RockyPM[/USER]</p><p></p><p>As started in the other thread (<a href="https://canadiancorvetteforums.com/threads/in-dash-audio-and-navigation.38687" target="_blank">In Dash Audio and Navigation</a>), I'm in the process of putting in an NPP exhaust which came from a Z06 into my 2013 Base.</p><p></p><p>I've talked to Race Ready Garage, and they said that they have done it many times. The only thing I'm trying to figure out is the valve controls. I realize that the stock system uses vacuum from the engine. I've also come across the "NPP In a Box" controller, since the base car won't have the valve control built in.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://nakidparts.com/c6-corvette-npp-in-a-box-vacuum-retrofit-system[/URL]</p><p></p><p>However, all things considered, it seems a bit overkill to run vacuum lines all the way from the engine and then install a $200 US (plus shipping!) box to actuate two small valves. I've been considering going an electric/electronic route, specifically using a servo. I have some waterproof, high torque servos which I think would easily be able to control these valves if I remove the pnematic actuator (looks like the spring is in the actuator, not the butterfly valve). My only concern is: how much heat is back there? The servos are made of ABS plastic, so I'm wondering if mounting them directly onto the butterfly valve would be a terrible idea?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ncnmra, post: 213276, member: 5569"] [USER=2217]@Rruuff Day[/USER] [USER=1629]@RockyPM[/USER] As started in the other thread ([URL="https://canadiancorvetteforums.com/threads/in-dash-audio-and-navigation.38687"]In Dash Audio and Navigation[/URL]), I'm in the process of putting in an NPP exhaust which came from a Z06 into my 2013 Base. I've talked to Race Ready Garage, and they said that they have done it many times. The only thing I'm trying to figure out is the valve controls. I realize that the stock system uses vacuum from the engine. I've also come across the "NPP In a Box" controller, since the base car won't have the valve control built in. [URL unfurl="true"]https://nakidparts.com/c6-corvette-npp-in-a-box-vacuum-retrofit-system[/URL] However, all things considered, it seems a bit overkill to run vacuum lines all the way from the engine and then install a $200 US (plus shipping!) box to actuate two small valves. I've been considering going an electric/electronic route, specifically using a servo. I have some waterproof, high torque servos which I think would easily be able to control these valves if I remove the pnematic actuator (looks like the spring is in the actuator, not the butterfly valve). My only concern is: how much heat is back there? The servos are made of ABS plastic, so I'm wondering if mounting them directly onto the butterfly valve would be a terrible idea? [/QUOTE]
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