Cutout/turndown issue.
04-27-2012, 12:13 AM
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Cutout/turndown issue. Well I bought a QTP 3" turndown to put onto my DMH cutout....
The bolts aren't long enough to go through both things, and the bolt heads are like welded on the actual cutout pipe, so i can't go buy longer ones....I was really hoping to use this, not really knowledgeable with cars but im assuming i have to break the welds somehow on the bolt heads, don't have many tools...
The bolts aren't long enough to go through both things, and the bolt heads are like welded on the actual cutout pipe, so i can't go buy longer ones....I was really hoping to use this, not really knowledgeable with cars but im assuming i have to break the welds somehow on the bolt heads, don't have many tools...
04-27-2012, 12:29 AM
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quick question, what is the purpose of a "turndown" i installed my DMH electric cutout two days ago and I love it, loud when needed, but closed i can have a conversation on the highway,
04-27-2012, 08:36 AM
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They were designed to direct the exhaust in a safe direction other than having it hit the bottom side of your car etc etc and they also protect your butterfly. It's main purpose is to direct the exhaust in a certain direction wherever you angle the turn down pipe.
04-27-2012, 09:54 AM
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If the bolts "should" be long enough but you have to
draw in to get the nut to seat, try some c-clamps on
the flanges?
Otherwise I'd get ahold of a cutoff wheel, you can get
a 3" wheel and a spindle for under 10 bucks, and use it
in a die grinder or drill, cut the bolts free and use some
all-thread with nuts at both ends, and cut away the
excess when done.
draw in to get the nut to seat, try some c-clamps on
the flanges?
Otherwise I'd get ahold of a cutoff wheel, you can get
a 3" wheel and a spindle for under 10 bucks, and use it
in a die grinder or drill, cut the bolts free and use some
all-thread with nuts at both ends, and cut away the
excess when done.
04-27-2012, 11:51 PM
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If the bolts "should" be long enough but you have to
draw in to get the nut to seat, try some c-clamps on
the flanges?
Otherwise I'd get ahold of a cutoff wheel, you can get
a 3" wheel and a spindle for under 10 bucks, and use it
in a die grinder or drill, cut the bolts free and use some
all-thread with nuts at both ends, and cut away the
excess when done.
draw in to get the nut to seat, try some c-clamps on
the flanges?
Otherwise I'd get ahold of a cutoff wheel, you can get
a 3" wheel and a spindle for under 10 bucks, and use it
in a die grinder or drill, cut the bolts free and use some
all-thread with nuts at both ends, and cut away the
excess when done.
I may just have to cut the bolts free as you said...sounds like a plan...
My main reason for wanting the turndown is currently the cutout with no turndown is turning the underside of my car black.. and to protect the butterfly as stated above...
