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Old 07-25-2003, 01:18 PM
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Default Quick question about cut-outs..

I have Hooker LT's, ORP, and Loudmouth. I am probably going to get a cut-out or two. Most people are telling me that it would show some improvements in performance.

My questions are...

Is it worth it?
Should I do dual cut-outs?
And if so... should I do electric b/c I have Eibach Sportlines... and I don't know how easy they would be to cap and uncap?
Also, what size.. 2.5" or 3"... or bigger?

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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

It depends on how loud you want it. And where its fesible to put them. Id for sure get an electronic one, laying on the ground to uncap it sucks. I think QTP has some pis of dual cut outs on thier web page. I have one in my I-pipe and when i get rid of the macs I think im going to get two.
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

Can I put dual electric cut-outs right after the headers... right after the collectors?
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

I'd get one 3" cutout and put it in the I-pipe facing slightly down at a 45* angle toward the road. It'll keep interior vibrations down. FWIW, I gained 17 RWHP from uncapping through stock manifolds.
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

don't waste your money buying electric cut outs, be a man and lie on the ground for 30 seconds and unscrew a few wing nuts, no big deal
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

don't waste your money buying electric cut outs, be a man and lie on the ground for 30 seconds and unscrew a few wing nuts, no big deal
Sorry didn't know that I was a girl... just because I didn't want to get a neck and back ache trying to reach undera car that is slammed to the ground basically....but thanks for pointing that out!!

Anyway.. I wanted the electric cut-outs also because I wanted to be able to open and close on the fly as needed!!!

Thanks for most of your guys imput!!
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

With the setup you have. You wont see any performance gain. It will just make car louder then what it already is, i wouldnt mess with a cutout or the integrity of the ORP. Most people that use cutout's havent removed there cats and need to pass emmsions. Just my 2 cents.
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

I would definitely get a cutout. It shows improvement at the track especially with a c or with a h and c car. Also, it shows improvement with a stock car as a general rule. Whether you get an electric one or not, that is your personal preference and price of the part. If you like performance, I can't see how you could go wrong with this mod. I had one and now I have true dual exhausts. Cheers...

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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

I love my QTP electric cuttout. A single one in the Y-pipe works great.
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Default Re: Quick question about cut-outs..

I have the FLP lt with there dual cutouts on the dyno with the caps open the car gained 10hp at the track picked up almost a full 1/10 but in a cam car it just sounds awesome I luv it.


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