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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Soon I'll be putting on MAC middies and an ORY. How easy would it be to put in an electric cutout as well? How much? Would it still work with my magnaflow cat back?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Also, does anyone have any sound clips of exhaust cutouts?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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www.ls1sounds.com has a great sound archive where people post thier exhaust in video or audio. I'd advise to check there.

As for How much, find the QTP website in the sponsor list and check their prices.

Can't help ya on the installation question or if its worth it when you have an aftermarket catback. You might see minimal gains with the cut out open over closed if you have an aftermarket catback, maybe more since you did Headers and the ORY.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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better idea, get true duals. best exhaust hp youll get, really good sound to
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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you think that would be easier? i just liked the idea of running open headers whenever i wanted.

How much would i true dual set up cost? I was already planning on getting headers. I would just have to buy an X pipe right?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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I have the QTP electric cut out, very convenient and works great.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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if u dump them before the axel it shouldnt cost that much....2-300 bucks, a electric cutout is about 180 sooo
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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Just a quick question, sorry to go off topic, but why the choice to go with mid length headers?
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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MAC has a middie + ORY setup for cheap on lmperformance.com...ive heard good things about them and its not too expensive so i decided to go with that
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LS1LT1, do you notice a power/sound difference with the cutout?
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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I love my cut-out, esp. with the MS3 cam.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:56 AM
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I had a TSP Electric Cutout with my MAC's and a Flowmaster Catback. The cutout was in the I pipe before the muffler. I LOVED IT! I generally left it open because I like it loud, and it sounded great. But it was also convienent because I could quiet things down a bit when driving through my residental neighborhood.

I never did any testing at the track to see if it was faster with it open, but the sound alone was enough reason to do it.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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I had a TSP Electric Cutout with my MAC's and a Flowmaster Catback. The cutout was in the I pipe before the muffler. I LOVED IT! I generally left it open because I like it loud, and it sounded great. But it was also convienent because I could quiet things down a bit when driving through my residental neighborhood.

I never did any testing at the track to see if it was faster with it open, but the sound alone was enough reason to do it.
how often did you open and close your cuttout?
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whenever I feel like it.....
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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NHRAMAN, how do you have your exhaust setup? any pictures?

I'm trying to figure out what to do with mine.
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I liked my electric QTP until it took a dump one day. No cut-out is good for me now. True duals fill that void nicely.
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im undecided between MAC middies with ORY and an electric cutout on the I pipe, and a true dual setup with no cutout.

any opinions?
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