QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside
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QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside Ok I just typed like a 3 page review of this with pics and all..went to post it and it said I had to many images. Went back to edit it and it lost all the text I typed! <img border="0" alt="[fight]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" />
http://dan98z.hostmb.com/cutouts.html
Overall the qtec is badass. Huge *** very durable switch that I bet you could use to stop bullets or nuclear blasts. Made it harder to install, but is VERY durable. Broke my little girl mccord switch in one day...he gets the switches at radio shack so its not really his fault...or is it.
The best part of the Qtec is that it SEALS, no leaks, I can get down there near the cutout when its closed and not even get the slightest buzz. All in all I am very happy with the qtec, only time will tell how long it lasts. I have some videos of it in use if anyone wants to host them for me.
Hope this helps someone make the right purchase from the beginning.
Have a good one
-dan
http://dan98z.hostmb.com/cutouts.html
Overall the qtec is badass. Huge *** very durable switch that I bet you could use to stop bullets or nuclear blasts. Made it harder to install, but is VERY durable. Broke my little girl mccord switch in one day...he gets the switches at radio shack so its not really his fault...or is it.
The best part of the Qtec is that it SEALS, no leaks, I can get down there near the cutout when its closed and not even get the slightest buzz. All in all I am very happy with the qtec, only time will tell how long it lasts. I have some videos of it in use if anyone wants to host them for me.
Hope this helps someone make the right purchase from the beginning.
Have a good one
-dan
Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside Cool, I can't wait to get a 3.5" QTEC on my car for the priceless looks I'll receive when I flip the OPEN switch at a redlight when someone is trying to mess around with my stock looking and very quiet (SLP dual-dual) Formula <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
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Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by yyz28:
<strong>Moreover, and probably more importatnly to some, Barry's customer service is BAR NONE the best in the buinsess. Not only for this product, but for others, Quicktime Performance knows how to take care of its customers, and has some VERY agressive pricing. I haven't done anything with them yet to date that hasn't impressed me.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I should have mentioned that as well. His customer service is awesome. Emails get answered in 5-10 minutes not 5-10 days like some other "businesses" around here. I was told realistic shipping times, and the product came on that date. period. No bullshit with Barry. Ordered a 12 bolt from him and his price was the best I have seen on the net by far - even rivals most of the GP prices I have seen. Have yet to have an experience with quicktime that has been anything but beyond excellent. Keep up the good work.
Btw ill be sending the video to Barry soon and he should have it up in a while on his site.
Post a link when its up
Latz
-dan
<strong>Moreover, and probably more importatnly to some, Barry's customer service is BAR NONE the best in the buinsess. Not only for this product, but for others, Quicktime Performance knows how to take care of its customers, and has some VERY agressive pricing. I haven't done anything with them yet to date that hasn't impressed me.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I should have mentioned that as well. His customer service is awesome. Emails get answered in 5-10 minutes not 5-10 days like some other "businesses" around here. I was told realistic shipping times, and the product came on that date. period. No bullshit with Barry. Ordered a 12 bolt from him and his price was the best I have seen on the net by far - even rivals most of the GP prices I have seen. Have yet to have an experience with quicktime that has been anything but beyond excellent. Keep up the good work.
Btw ill be sending the video to Barry soon and he should have it up in a while on his site.
Post a link when its up
Latz
-dan
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Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside I just got the QTEC today. Cant wait to put it on. I need to put the flowtech cutout on first. Where did you guys get your flowtech (or equivilent cutout) welded on? And how much should I expect to pay? I'll put the QTEC oin myself but I cant weld.
Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside Dan,
I couldn't agree more. The QTEC is by far the most impressive power cutout plate to be produced to date. The piece is solid, and well thought out down to every detail. Switches, connections, motor size and strength, the thickness and strength of the plate, EVERYTHING.
Moreover, and probably more importatnly to some, Barry's customer service is BAR NONE the best in the buinsess. Not only for this product, but for others, Quicktime Performance knows how to take care of its customers, and has some VERY agressive pricing. I haven't done anything with them yet to date that hasn't impressed me.
Keep up the good work, Quicktime, you've got a customer for life here!
<small>[ June 17, 2002, 01:00 PM: Message edited by: yyz28 ]</small>
I couldn't agree more. The QTEC is by far the most impressive power cutout plate to be produced to date. The piece is solid, and well thought out down to every detail. Switches, connections, motor size and strength, the thickness and strength of the plate, EVERYTHING.
Moreover, and probably more importatnly to some, Barry's customer service is BAR NONE the best in the buinsess. Not only for this product, but for others, Quicktime Performance knows how to take care of its customers, and has some VERY agressive pricing. I haven't done anything with them yet to date that hasn't impressed me.
Keep up the good work, Quicktime, you've got a customer for life here!
<small>[ June 17, 2002, 01:00 PM: Message edited by: yyz28 ]</small>
Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside dan98z, do either of them hav a cut off or closed positionsensor yet? I overtorqued(actually speed inc did) my mccord and it snapped itself off at the coupler. Without a closed cut off switch it just keeps on going and if you miss the led oops!
This has to be a common oops, thoughts
This has to be a common oops, thoughts
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Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside The mccord supposedly has a resistor that stops it from operating when the cutout gets to the open/closed position. I think its a good idea as long as it works, but its not really necessary. The Qtec opens and closes in exactly 4.75 seconds, as the instructions say, so you can count to 4 and it will be open or closed. With my mccord it took like 15 seconds..so its not a drastic change in sound. With the qtec it changes sound so fast you can tell when its open or closed, dont have to guess at all. I like this more than the mccord style.
Hope this helps
-dan
Hope this helps
-dan
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Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Nine Ball:
<strong>Cool, I can't wait to get a 3.5" QTEC on my car for the priceless looks I'll receive when I flip the OPEN switch at a redlight when someone is trying to mess around with my stock looking and very quiet (SLP dual-dual) Formula <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know what you mean <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I've had a few people back out of races because of the sudden change in sound coming from the car. That's coming from SLP Dual/Dual to Macs and ORP, I can't imagine what a 434 ci motor will do to those unsuspecting would be challengers <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Barry's customer service is top-notch and the QTEC is an awesome piece. I've had this thing since March and still no problems, although it hasn't been used to stop bullets yet <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> .
<strong>Cool, I can't wait to get a 3.5" QTEC on my car for the priceless looks I'll receive when I flip the OPEN switch at a redlight when someone is trying to mess around with my stock looking and very quiet (SLP dual-dual) Formula <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know what you mean <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I've had a few people back out of races because of the sudden change in sound coming from the car. That's coming from SLP Dual/Dual to Macs and ORP, I can't imagine what a 434 ci motor will do to those unsuspecting would be challengers <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Barry's customer service is top-notch and the QTEC is an awesome piece. I've had this thing since March and still no problems, although it hasn't been used to stop bullets yet <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> .
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Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside dan98z: Was the Mccord you had the first type, or the newer design? I read you said the Mccord took ~15 seconds to open. Their website says ~4 seconds. I'm just checking, not trying to start anything <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . I've got a Mccord here waiting to go on. I'm not real concerned how long it takes to open, just something that works.
Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside McCord Time to open
From what I understand, the current version has a much more powerful motor, and will snap open and closed about as quick as the QTEC. The piece has some other issues, but this is one that has been resolved.
Cut Out position advice
Well, I suggest you position it so that the cutout follows the same line as the intermediate pipe, right as the I-pipe swoops upwards to make its run over the axle... this gives you straight flow AND basically eliminates the raspy sound many of us find in these cars... purely by mistake, we have found that if you dump the exhaust BEFORE the axle bend, the raspy sound that LS1's are known for basically disappears. Just my $.02. I had a "Zed Style" cutout right before the muffler on the back of the car before, but that one is now permanatnly capped and I have one in the location I just described and am RASP FREE! (BTW, I have Mac's, and no Cats.)
From what I understand, the current version has a much more powerful motor, and will snap open and closed about as quick as the QTEC. The piece has some other issues, but this is one that has been resolved.
Cut Out position advice
Well, I suggest you position it so that the cutout follows the same line as the intermediate pipe, right as the I-pipe swoops upwards to make its run over the axle... this gives you straight flow AND basically eliminates the raspy sound many of us find in these cars... purely by mistake, we have found that if you dump the exhaust BEFORE the axle bend, the raspy sound that LS1's are known for basically disappears. Just my $.02. I had a "Zed Style" cutout right before the muffler on the back of the car before, but that one is now permanatnly capped and I have one in the location I just described and am RASP FREE! (BTW, I have Mac's, and no Cats.)
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Re: QTEC and Mccord pics and comments inside I have a McCord on a 98 Formula..
I've had it for less than a month and it great!
I believe I have the latest version.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Speed..Opens in less than 5 seconds..
I havent worried about over torquing it.. I believe this is fixed...(But I also dont hang on the switch for a long time for no apparent reason.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> )
The switch..Ya its small..I like it that way.. I dont want a big azz frankenstien rocker switch glowing bright enough to read GMHTP comfortably.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> )
Fit..seals up great..use a decent gasket..Keith even fab'd my plate body without the recessed grind for the bolts. My bolts were long enough.. Great service when it comes to fabbing the body the way you want it.
No problems so far..I've flipped it many times.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I posted a writeup on the install...
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...c;f=3;t=001828
<small>[ June 18, 2002, 07:31 PM: Message edited by: DóòD ]</small>
I've had it for less than a month and it great!
I believe I have the latest version.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Speed..Opens in less than 5 seconds..
I havent worried about over torquing it.. I believe this is fixed...(But I also dont hang on the switch for a long time for no apparent reason.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> )
The switch..Ya its small..I like it that way.. I dont want a big azz frankenstien rocker switch glowing bright enough to read GMHTP comfortably.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> )
Fit..seals up great..use a decent gasket..Keith even fab'd my plate body without the recessed grind for the bolts. My bolts were long enough.. Great service when it comes to fabbing the body the way you want it.
No problems so far..I've flipped it many times.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I posted a writeup on the install...
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...c;f=3;t=001828
<small>[ June 18, 2002, 07:31 PM: Message edited by: DóòD ]</small>