MannyZ28

iTrader: (1)

I just got my QTP cutout installed today. I have Stainless Works headers and Random Tech high flow cats, does it hurt anything to run the cutout open?

First thing I noticed is that my exhaust tips shake quite a bit more when it was ideling, they usually just shook like that when the car was cold, today with the cutout installed and the car warmed up, they shook quite a bit more than usual when ideling. Just a while ago, I let the car warm up and even reved it a few times and they didn't shake as bad anymore....ah well....

But anyhow, can running it like this with the cutout open hurt my cats? Or anything else besides my ears?

Just wondering....

BackinBlack02SS

iTrader: (7)

no, it shouldn't hurt a thing

akZ28

only your ears after a while

ChaseSS

iTrader: (17)

it hurts the ozone you *******

formula001

iTrader: (1)

Have had mine opened up for about 8 months now only thing I noticed is some black stuff from the exhaust on the bottom of the car thats about it.

MannyZ28

iTrader: (1)

Here is a short video of how it sounds though....

http://video.ls1tech.com/video/662C7...3CD10C2046.htm

joblo1978

iTrader: (14)

It hurts all the rice boys feelings. Maybe a bit more smoke and stains under the car, no big deal.

orangeapeel

iTrader: (18)

You just want to make sure that you have it somewhere where it is not going to scrape (really bad) and somewhere that gives you enough room...18" at least from the end of the manifold or header to keep from burning up your O2's.

So it can hurt your O2 sensors. Where is the cut-out located? In the I-pipe I assume.

Z28LS1camaroguy

iTrader: (3)

so you went ahead and got one awsome, you like how it sounds right i told you its mean as hell sounding especially with a cam in there. did u get it welded up in the I pipe????

2_wacko

iTrader: (2)

I leave mine closed for the most part it gets annoying after a while.

DrkPhx

iTrader: (15)

Wow, your ears must be ringing by now. Any problem with cops?

MannyZ28

iTrader: (1)

In this second video you can see that the cutout is in the I-pipe. I felt bad cutting up that pretty piece of stainless....and the guy that did it went through 3 blades with his sawzall... Tough stuff!

http://video.ls1tech.com/video/04B7A...AE6EB40A79.htm

I am sure the novelty will wear off quickly, but I sure had some fun with it on a gas run already.

And yeah...this is gonna hurt my ears, it's really rediculous....lol.

Speed Density

iTrader: (38)

I went open cutout for 6 months, the swapped to Pacesetter LTs for 4 months and now im gettin and xpipe in a month, so 11 months of love.
And black **** everywere.

formula001

iTrader: (1)

Its not to loud I dont think im in the process of getting it louder. No problems with cops yet I live pretty much out in the country so thats why.

MannyZ28

iTrader: (1)

It does seem to be a lot louder in the car than it actually is. I had my friend drive it, and while I could hear him from quite a distance, it's not obnoxiously loud.

curtisad

iTrader: (4)

wouldn't the rear O2's get some funky readings with the cutouts open? Would it throw a code? If you have rear O2"s that is?

MannyZ28

iTrader: (1)

Naw, they are long gone and tuned out...no troubles there

NHRAMAN

iTrader: (1)

... .. ..