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Old May 31, 2005 | 01:53 AM
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electric cutout? what is this exactly? i've been reading about exhaust because i'm considering getting the slp loudmouth. but i'd like something that i could easilly make quiter if need be. is this what an electric cutout is?
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Old May 31, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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a electric cut out is something u can weld along ur exhaust somehwere and it bypasses out through the cut out instead of along the whole exhaust. and with the electric ones u can just push a button to open and close it. and i have loud mouth with a cut out and i love it

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Here ya go http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.html
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It won't make the exhaust quieter. It gives you the
option of making it bugger loud and freer-flowing.

If you still have stock cats then expect minimal gains,
the cats are a significant restriction and I saw only
a few lb-ft of of torque and only at the top end.

But you can't overlook the amusement value.

Many posts here about cutouts including my install
and "poor man's dyno" results.
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Thanks for the help. Does anyone have any opinions on what the stock exhaust sounds like with the cutout open?
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
Thanks for the help. Does anyone have any opinions on what the stock exhaust sounds like with the cutout open?
anyone know? i'm really curious. I want to get a louder exhaust but want to be fairly quiet at times? Has anyone ever had a cutout on a stock exhaust? How's it sound with the cutout wide open?

Thanks
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check ls1sounds.com should cheer ya up

ah shucks too late

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Assuming a stock exhaust and limited funds, I wouldnt spend the money an an electric, go w/ the manual until you have your car/exhaust planned out.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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a manual cut out might run you about 30-40 bucks plus what they charge to weld it in.
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I think i'm gonna go ahead and get the electric cut out. I dont plan on doing any more exhaust modifications. Definately not headers. If anything else, it'd be a catback. I'd like to wire the switch up to where the traction control button is supposed to be located. I dont have it, so it'd be a perfect spot to place the cutout switch.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
I think i'm gonna go ahead and get the electric cut out. I dont plan on doing any more exhaust modifications. Definately not headers. If anything else, it'd be a catback. I'd like to wire the switch up to where the traction control button is supposed to be located. I dont have it, so it'd be a perfect spot to place the cutout switch.
Another perfect spot... Its a secret tho. But i'll let you guys in on it... i bet no one has ever thought of it. I learned it from my buddy scott. Put the switch in your ASH TRAY! Take your ash tray out, drill a hole in the dish tray, and stick your switch in there...if it wont fit then im either gonna change the switch to a smaller one, or just remove the tray all together and make a custom holder for it. This way i won't have to make any holes in my dash, or ruin the car. I plan on Keeping my car as less destroyed as possible. One day they might become a collectors you know!
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Originally Posted by SSrookiekid
Another perfect spot... Its a secret tho. But i'll let you guys in on it... i bet no one has ever thought of it. I learned it from my buddy scott. Put the switch in your ASH TRAY! Take your ash tray out, drill a hole in the dish tray, and stick your switch in there...if it wont fit then im either gonna change the switch to a smaller one, or just remove the tray all together and make a custom holder for it. This way i won't have to make any holes in my dash, or ruin the car. I plan on Keeping my car as less destroyed as possible. One day they might become a collectors you know!
It's no secret. I installed mine in that same location. I bought the MPP2 cut-outs and the switch fit just fine. I had to drill the hole next to the ashtray light. The switch wont fit anywere else.
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Originally Posted by SSrookiekid
Another perfect spot... Its a secret tho. But i'll let you guys in on it... i bet no one has ever thought of it. I learned it from my buddy scott. Put the switch in your ASH TRAY! Take your ash tray out, drill a hole in the dish tray, and stick your switch in there...if it wont fit then im either gonna change the switch to a smaller one, or just remove the tray all together and make a custom holder for it. This way i won't have to make any holes in my dash, or ruin the car. I plan on Keeping my car as less destroyed as possible. One day they might become a collectors you know!


I had the first DMH prototype electric cutout since 2000 and my switch is mounted there the whole time. Along with 2 LED lights, RED for closing. GREEN for opening.
This way I can see what lit up without looking at the switch while driving.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Midnight F-117A


I had the first DMH prototype electric cutout since 2000 and my switch is mounted there the whole time. Along with 2 LED lights, RED for closing. GREEN for opening.
This way I can see what lit up without looking at the switch while driving.
Ok Ok i salute you lol, i didn't know EVERYBODY already knew.. but thx lol
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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heres mine!
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either of you guys have pics of your switch setup?
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by royalcrown
either of you guys have pics of your switch setup?
Yea, no secret. Pay no attention to the dremel scratches in the ashtray......I've re-painted it. BTW, it's a DMH.


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heres mine!
Hey, M6HuggerSS I see you've got one of those cutouts installed on a car in California. Does that thing pass the emissions test with that thing on there? I was thinking of getting a cutout for mine but was worried they would fail it?
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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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!
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