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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Got Pacesetter LT and ORY on the way, do I need/should go one or two cutouts? Recommendations on reliable cutouts?
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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DHM or QTP either one is great. put one after each header collector for the most performance and sound, or if you dont have the $$ for 2 put 1 at tje end of the Y pipe
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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im with Tainted, im saving up for 2 E-cutouts after each collector. i have seen/heard 1 cut out in the i-pipe and it sounds like poop. but, i dont have a choice because im going TD's
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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youre damn right tainted's right! tainted's got this **** down
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I say just get one cutout.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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i got one cut-out right befor the axle with a good sized cam and stage 2 heads and everyone is always askin me what kinda exhaust i have lol...i expected it to just be loud and have the "farm truck" sound...but the sound i actually got from it is amazing!
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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It does sound good, sometimes better than others depending on the motor combo. IMO one cutout is plenty, you still retain some back pressure which is needed. With two cut outs directly behind the collectors, you will lose all back pressure and it will sound like open headers *yuck* Unless you have one badass motor you need backpressure. If you want to install two cut outs behind the collectors, I advise to take the Y-pipe off and crank the car, then drive it some....see how you like it first, but I'd bet you dont...
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i got one cut-out right befor the axle with a good sized cam and stage 2 heads and everyone is always askin me what kinda exhaust i have lol...i expected it to just be loud and have the "farm truck" sound...but the sound i actually got from it is amazing!
cause you got a cam. IMO the only way an LS1 sounds so good it makes me nut in my pants, is if its cammed. on a stock cam with 1 cut out in the i-pipe, it sounds like redneck truck.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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youre damn right tainted's right! tainted's got this **** down
easy now Chuck........lets not get ahead of ourselves. well see how much **** you got down when you get that car back on the road.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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speaking of that bmw...we found a 99 t/a that ahs my motor A4 and spare rear end, im gonna go post pics in my thread now
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tainted
DHM or QTP either one is great. put one after each header collector for the most performance and sound, or if you dont have the $$ for 2 put 1 at tje end of the Y pipe
Actually I would put 2 cutouts in but do it atleast 16" after the collector so you don't rune your O2 sensors
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Well I got both sides, not sure yet, but talk to some shops here and see what they can and can't do..
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speaking of that bmw...we found a 99 t/a that ahs my motor A4 and spare rear end, im gonna go post pics in my thread now
i see it......Choco posted a good post you should read and heed.

BTW its bww, not bmw. i dont do eurotrash.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:43 AM
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I had one cutout in the I-pipe for about 6 months and it was the best 35 bucks i ever spent.(manual cutout)

It didnt sound like a truck and people always asked me what kind of exhaust i had. They would be surprised when i tell them its just a cutout
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