Best place to install a cutout?

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01-14-2008, 05:59 PM

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I just installed mine almost exactly the same as you. One thing that I noticed though is the wiring hangs down right in the path of the hot exhaust gas. Have you had any problems with this?

Again, the only way something is going to be hurt is if your car is belching fire...and, if so, you have bigger problems than where your cutout is

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01-14-2008, 08:40 PM

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Lucky you I just wrote a Howto:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/842950-howto-electric-cutout-install.html#post8459390

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01-14-2008, 09:51 PM

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Mine was put in place of the cat, right behind the Y-pipe. Gives it a loud roar and I notice a decent power gain with it open.

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01-15-2008, 05:40 PM

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Again, the only way something is going to be hurt is if your car is belching fire...and, if so, you have bigger problems than where your cutout is

Well I had my car up on jacks today and the wires already look toasty. Time for some heat wrap and a turndown...

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