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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Right now I have pacesetter LT headers, ORY, and flowmaster catback. I need something louder so should I go with loudmouth or save the money and put a cut out in? Which would sound better? What about TSP rambler? I know its pretty much the same as the LM but about $50 cheaper.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Do a cut-out.
Putting a loudmouth catback will make the car VERY raspy and crappy sounding (imo) with the header's you have.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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I have the flowmaster 80s I thought about changing it but I just got a cutout. It does not sound that bad might not flow good but that is what the cutout is for.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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CUT OUT! And get the QTP electric version, EXTREMELY convenient. www.quicktimeperformance.com
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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CUT OUT! And get the QTP electric version, EXTREMELY convenient. www.quicktimeperformance.com
You and your QTP 'n. LOL.

They make a good cutout. How quick does it actuate tho?
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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i have a qtec on my car. love it. save the money and get a cutout
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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A bullet b4 the cutout will tame it down without costing any hp.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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get a cutout..

i run a QTEC from QTP.. its awesome
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what do you guys think about DMH electric cut outs?
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definately a cutout, I speak from experience.

The loudmouth is nice, but it is also always there (cant stress that enough).

I ended up putting an SLP dual dual on my car with a cutout to have the best of both worlds.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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I like the LM on headers and cats...but whatever
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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i have loundmouth and i am very pleased with it
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Loudmouth is ok if you're still on stock maniflods with cats, but when you get LTs they sound awful. WAAY to much rasp.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Here is a pic of my home made cutout. I have had it for about a year now and no problems. A muffler shop charged my $35.00.



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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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