Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

exhaust cut-out location?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-10-2008, 10:56 AM
  #1  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
mattgofaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default exhaust cut-out location?

i'm gonna buy an exhaust cut-out soon basically cause it's a cheep way to improve sound a little with minimal if any gains. i'm really just going for sound right now.

my question is would it be better to have the cut-out weilded right after the y-pipe or right before the muffler? or would it really matter one way or another?
Old 01-10-2008, 11:08 AM
  #2  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
ryanfx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

wouldn't matter a whole lot. It would be louder inside the car closer to the y pipe.
Old 01-10-2008, 01:43 PM
  #3  
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
luis_ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had mine on the I part in the back before it goes over the differential(near the back of the door). It might be better up in the front but youll hear more inside. I felt alot more power when I had mine. It varies on the car though.
Old 01-10-2008, 01:47 PM
  #4  
On The Tree
iTrader: (8)
 
EvoWake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

If you look underneath the car, at the I-Pipe (pipe connecting Y to catback) you'll see a nice area in the body where it will fit perfectly! hope this helps
Old 01-10-2008, 02:46 PM
  #5  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (8)
 
Midnight02's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,620
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

Mine was installed on the i-pipe just under the passenger side rear seat....it tucks in nicely there so I didn't encounter any clearance issues and you can run the wires through the grommet that is located close by (if you're installing an electric cutout).
Old 01-10-2008, 02:47 PM
  #6  
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
SnakesRslow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by EvoWake
If you look underneath the car, at the I-Pipe (pipe connecting Y to catback) you'll see a nice area in the body where it will fit perfectly! hope this helps
i agree
Old 01-10-2008, 07:28 PM
  #7  
Trunion King
iTrader: (16)
 
bene's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Texan in Colorado
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default


You want the cut out to be welded right at the I pipe bends to the axle just like it shows in the picture.
Old 01-11-2008, 04:37 AM
  #8  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
mattgofaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

thanks for the help guys.
Old 02-09-2008, 08:51 PM
  #9  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
foreverzero's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by bene

You want the cut out to be welded right at the I pipe bends to the axle just like it shows in the picture.
Thats where I was going to put mine, but if you closed it, it would seem that there would be a lot of back pressure, since all of the exhaust would be trying to go out the blocked path (best route) Wouldn't that mess the car up? Not to mention kill a lot of hp with it blocked...
Old 02-10-2008, 12:45 PM
  #10  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (4)
 
ShevrolayZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 2,318
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by bene

You want the cut out to be welded right at the I pipe bends to the axle just like it shows in the picture.
That is where I put mine, but now that with the 9" rear, I think I'll have to relocate it.
Old 02-10-2008, 04:08 PM
  #11  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
foreverzero's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

can anyone answer my question?
Old 02-10-2008, 05:41 PM
  #12  
Restricted User
iTrader: (18)
 
socmguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 1,515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Cutouts give decent gains. I'm cam only and gained 7rwhp and 6rwtq with the cutout open than going through the Magnaflows.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:41 PM.