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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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Default Cutouts with catbacks?

Would I benefit much from one? I have a MagnaFlow catback, but would like to open the exhaust up at the track and for playing around. Also, I wouldn't want it by the muffler like on stock setups (don't really want to cut up/weld my catback). Sooo, would one work well in the I-pipe? Thanx. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 09:15 AM
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Default Re: Cutouts with catbacks?

On any exhaust.. maybe with exception of a SLP Loudmouth, you will see a gain from adding a cutout.

Most of us place the cutout under the rear passenger side seat in the I pipe.
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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Default Re: Cutouts with catbacks?

How much would a shop charge to install a cut out? I don't have welding capabilities so I need it done. I can't imagine more than $50.
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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Default Re: Cutouts with catbacks?

I paid $75cdn and that included them fabbing up the Zed style cutout. I gained 9rwhp/11rwtq over the SLP dual dual exhaust.
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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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Default Re: Cutouts with catbacks?

Mine was less than $20.00
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:09 AM
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Default Re: Cutouts with catbacks?

I would like to do the same to mine has anybody got any pictures so I can get them to do it right. I have a random tech cat back will it help me out any. Thanks.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:05 AM
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Default Re: Cutouts with catbacks?

just postion it right before the bend over the rear axle. If you look under the car you will see where we are talking about. Its right where the "I" begins almost. It makes a straight shot out of the exhaust. You will have to postion it so its not pointing towards the floor of the car or to low to the ground.

a cutout is bascially better than any catback, cause the exhaust will exit alot sooner and make more HP.

I'd even say you would see 2-5hp over a resonator(but not worth the money extra)
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