QTEC Cutout Questions??
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QTEC Cutout Questions?? I have a Corsa exhaust on my 01 camaro and I am going to purchase a Qtec electrical cutout. I just had a few questions.
The 3inch Qtec cutout will fit my I pipe on my corsa?
Where exactly does the wiring go through the floorboard?
If I were to place the cutout as far back as possible, under the rear passenger seats will the wiring reach my ashtray?
Does the switch come with the Qtec valve and cutout or is that another item I have to purchase?
The 3inch Qtec cutout will fit my I pipe on my corsa?
Where exactly does the wiring go through the floorboard?
If I were to place the cutout as far back as possible, under the rear passenger seats will the wiring reach my ashtray?
Does the switch come with the Qtec valve and cutout or is that another item I have to purchase?
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? The "hole of your choosing" ,if you have a M6, would be the shifter opening right above the tranny. Just go up through the rubber boot by making a 1/4" slit and from there route to the ash tray. Don't forget to rub some silicon where the wire comes through the shift boot to seal it.
Piece of cake install with the neato connections. Just take your time and secure everything.
Piece of cake install with the neato connections. Just take your time and secure everything.
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From: McKinney, TX
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? check this site out: http://www.mccordcg.com/mpp/mpp.htm
from qtp, you get the coutout and the electric plate for like 160 something. but from mccord, you can get the electric plate for 100 bucks and you can find a cutout anywhere for about thirty bucks. just thought you might like to know. saves thirty bucks. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
from qtp, you get the coutout and the electric plate for like 160 something. but from mccord, you can get the electric plate for 100 bucks and you can find a cutout anywhere for about thirty bucks. just thought you might like to know. saves thirty bucks. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? The Mccord is almost a proven POS, for the extra cash I would go with the QTEC, I have read numerous posts of Mccords falling apart, I even saw one that was used for a few days, it was barely holding itself together, basically it was just a $100 hole in this person's exhaust because it didn't open or close.
Though I don't own one yet, I know when the time comes I will definetly get a QTEC over a Mccord. My best friend has a QTEC, I have ridden in his car many times and many times I played with the switch (open close open close open close etc etc etc) and his is doing just fine. Its definetly a quality product. Also www.quicktimeperformance.com is a forum sponsor, if you want this web site to survive, we have to support the people who sponsor it
Though I don't own one yet, I know when the time comes I will definetly get a QTEC over a Mccord. My best friend has a QTEC, I have ridden in his car many times and many times I played with the switch (open close open close open close etc etc etc) and his is doing just fine. Its definetly a quality product. Also www.quicktimeperformance.com is a forum sponsor, if you want this web site to survive, we have to support the people who sponsor it
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Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2002 Trans Am:
<strong> The Mccord is almost a proven POS, for the extra cash I would go with the QTEC, I have read numerous posts of Mccords falling apart, I even saw one that was used for a few days, it was barely holding itself together, basically it was just a $100 hole in this person's exhaust because it didn't open or close.
Though I don't own one yet, I know when the time comes I will definetly get a QTEC over a Mccord. My best friend has a QTEC, I have ridden in his car many times and many times I played with the switch (open close open close open close etc etc etc) and his is doing just fine. Its definetly a quality product. Also www.quicktimeperformance.com is a forum sponsor, if you want this web site to survive, we have to support the people who sponsor it </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
<strong> The Mccord is almost a proven POS, for the extra cash I would go with the QTEC, I have read numerous posts of Mccords falling apart, I even saw one that was used for a few days, it was barely holding itself together, basically it was just a $100 hole in this person's exhaust because it didn't open or close.
Though I don't own one yet, I know when the time comes I will definetly get a QTEC over a Mccord. My best friend has a QTEC, I have ridden in his car many times and many times I played with the switch (open close open close open close etc etc etc) and his is doing just fine. Its definetly a quality product. Also www.quicktimeperformance.com is a forum sponsor, if you want this web site to survive, we have to support the people who sponsor it </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
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Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? You want my new and improved MPP2 it almost lasted a week. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> Then Keith send me a rebuild kit of nylon gears WOW thanks. <img src="http://www.htownracing.com/images/smiles/chuck-ball.gif" alt=" - " /> Remember folks you get what you pay for. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I love my QTP and will have a updated video on Barry's site soon. Thanks Barry for showing me that I can trust someone to make a great electric cutout.
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Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? yes i agree that we should patronize our sponsors.i would have bought a quick time cutout but got a mccord from a friend that sold his firebird and never had it installed. i have had it on my camaro for over 2 months and it functions flawlessly..the wiring harness is first class and the valve opens and closes like a charm..i have read that mccord fixed the problems of his eary design . i must have the new model. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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From: McKinney, TX
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? well....im convinced...i dont have one yet....but i was going to get one....a guy emailed me some info, thats why i posted it...i knew nothing about the mccord or the QTP...but if 3 people are saying that it is a POS and the QTP is betterthen that is more than enough for me...thirty dollars is worth it.....sign me up! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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From: Knoxville TN
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? i just ordered the QTEC the other night. i talked to Barry for almost 30 min. he was very concerned that i had all of the information and made sure that i did not have any questions befor i ordered. i think that this kind of service is priceless. he made it easy for me to recommend the QTEC with confidence to anyone who askes about it. i can not wait until mine arrives next week. i will post how the install went and how i like it when it is in.
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From: Slapout AL
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? My QTEC should be here any day and I plan to bring the wires through the plug under the right rear seat, since it's only a couple inches from the cutout. Where's a good place to mount the switch on an A4? I was thinking next to the hatch release, but would like to hear suggestions.
Colonel,
I know you just installed one...where's your switch? (gotta go with this guy's opinion, ya know!?)
Colonel,
I know you just installed one...where's your switch? (gotta go with this guy's opinion, ya know!?)
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From: Troy, AL
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? It's mounted where my ASR switch would be if my car had ASR. We trimmed out a piece of plastic from a wrecked car to mount the switch in the hole. Looks kinda factorylike. I've had more than person ask me if it came that way. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
I may look into wireing it up using a factory GM switch like maybe a convertible top switch in the same hole. Then it truly would look factory. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
I may look into wireing it up using a factory GM switch like maybe a convertible top switch in the same hole. Then it truly would look factory. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? Whoops... I've got ASR, so no room. The toggle on the switch is pretty huge, so is the switch body (at least 1.5") so it's next to the hatch release for me.
Save me a call to Barry...the directions don't state whether the QTEC is directional. I sure hope it ain't, cause it only will fit one way on mine. I've got a flat part of the cutout flange running nearly parallel with the ground, so if this thing doesn't work with the shaft side facing in...I need to pay for more welding <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />
Save me a call to Barry...the directions don't state whether the QTEC is directional. I sure hope it ain't, cause it only will fit one way on mine. I've got a flat part of the cutout flange running nearly parallel with the ground, so if this thing doesn't work with the shaft side facing in...I need to pay for more welding <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />
Re: QTEC Cutout Questions?? Guys
Thanks for the kind words <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
KatmanSS
Either direction works. No difference. Which ever way it bolts up with out any clearance issues.
Thanks for the kind words <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
KatmanSS
Either direction works. No difference. Which ever way it bolts up with out any clearance issues.
