electric cutout?
06-03-2005, 09:49 AM
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Also, is the switch a full on/full off switch? the reason i'm asking is because i want to replace the switch that comes with the cutout with a GM factory switch...and put it where the traction control button is supposed to be at, just to the right of the fog light switch. these GM switches are full on/full off.
06-03-2005, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
Thanks for the pic marine. I'm planning on getting the DMH as well. I'd also like to know how these go over with inspections. I would think that as long as it was closed when you took it in, it'd be okay. I'm not sure how strict my state is. I know you have to have cats here.
Another thing...would it be possible to install the cutout before my cat, in order to gain slightly more power?
thanks!
Another thing...would it be possible to install the cutout before my cat, in order to gain slightly more power?
thanks!
The best place to install a cutout to gain the most power on the exhaust is right before the bend over the axle, I read about that in GMHP mag.
06-03-2005, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
Also, is the switch a full on/full off switch? the reason i'm asking is because i want to replace the switch that comes with the cutout with a GM factory switch...and put it where the traction control button is supposed to be at, just to the right of the fog light switch. these GM switches are full on/full off.
Use a full on/off switch and the motor will bind, buzz then burn itself out.
06-03-2005, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnight F-117A
They're push and hold to make contacts. Release to stop. 2 way switch.
Use a full on/off switch and the motor will bind, buzz then burn itself out.
Use a full on/off switch and the motor will bind, buzz then burn itself out.
06-03-2005, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
Alright, thanks. Also, how do you know when the door is fully open or fully closed. Does the switch have LED's?
06-03-2005, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by USMARINE1108
No, it dosent' have LED's, but you can tell when it's open or closed from noise. Eve at idle.
06-03-2005, 08:53 PM
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How loud your car will sound with the cutout open depends on were you place it. Over the axle on a stock engine is not to bad. When I installed mine and the car was stock I just ran with it open all the time. With the H/C I put on the electric. I still run with it open most of the time but it is nice to have the stealth mode handy.
As you move the cutout up the exhaust the sound gets very loud. Some setups sound very raspy also but it is a matter of personal choice.
I would just get the capped one at the axle for now and if you don't like the sound you can just leave it closed without too much expense. If you really like it you can just leave it open and close it up for inspection,
There is definatley a wow factor with it. Neat to pull up to a light beside some ricer and watch his face as the muffled chev turns into a noisy beast.
As you move the cutout up the exhaust the sound gets very loud. Some setups sound very raspy also but it is a matter of personal choice.
I would just get the capped one at the axle for now and if you don't like the sound you can just leave it closed without too much expense. If you really like it you can just leave it open and close it up for inspection,
There is definatley a wow factor with it. Neat to pull up to a light beside some ricer and watch his face as the muffled chev turns into a noisy beast.
06-04-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
either of you guys have pics of your switch setup?
06-04-2005, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
is installing it at the end of the ypipe going to be too hot/loud?
I have an m6 so it is pretty easy to control the revs. Friends with the same setup but with an automatic don't like to leave it open because it is harder for them to control noise/rev's.
Moving the cutout to the back of the Y is better for performance then the over the axle where the exhaust gases have to pass through the pinched down 3" that runs over the axle.
