Elec. cutout OR cat-back
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Staging Lane
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Elec. cutout OR cat-back This will be my next mod. One or the other. I was thinking I should get a electric cutout first before the catback. And just do the cat-back later on. Or should I just go ahead and get a cat-back(it will most likely be hooker). The sound of my stock exhaust is fine for now, it's not loud but it works for me. So what do you guys think I should do first? The only other real mod I have done is TSP clear lid and Holley filter. I have done all the free mods already. And if I should get the cut-out first, where would be the best place to put it? TIA!
Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back If you like your current sound, then there is no need for a catback other than appearance. But, you could always just change the tips out to do that.
The cutout will outperform any available catback, and its nice to be able to close up when you don't need it. Electric cutouts like the QTEC are the sweetest setup though.
Tony
The cutout will outperform any available catback, and its nice to be able to close up when you don't need it. Electric cutouts like the QTEC are the sweetest setup though.
Tony
Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back I think the more logical idea would be cat-back, then cutout. If you weld in the cutout, it might just be removed when you change the cat-back, depending on where you weld it in of course.
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Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back my vote would be for the cutout. it's nice and stealthy when it's closed. also, like what was said before, the cutout will out flow any available cat back system
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Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back cut out. Like mentioned before, it will outflow any catback system, and you're only going to spend $200 dollars as opposed to $500. I can think of a lot of other mods I could do with that $300 that's left over (perhaps a used nitrous kit) 
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Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back No doubt, cuttout.
"If you weld in the cutout, it might just be removed when you change the cat-back"
What?
If you do add a cat-back later on down the road, you can swap the cuttout to the new cat-back. Just cut it and reweld it. No big deal. Or, buy a new $30 cuttout and swap it to the new cat-back if you're that picky. The electric valve is just held on by three nuts.
"If you weld in the cutout, it might just be removed when you change the cat-back"
What?
If you do add a cat-back later on down the road, you can swap the cuttout to the new cat-back. Just cut it and reweld it. No big deal. Or, buy a new $30 cuttout and swap it to the new cat-back if you're that picky. The electric valve is just held on by three nuts. Trending Topics
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Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back Jax, If you're thinking Hooker Catback, why not do both. Niether is expensive. Then you'll always have the great sound while tooling around town (catback), and you'll have the cutout when necessary. I've done this and love it.
Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back If your current sound is fine go for the QTEC. I like my car somewhat quiet, so i keep mine closed most of the time. I open it at the track or when I want people to know I'm coming
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Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back get a cutout.... i have a Flow tech cutout..got it for about 30 bux.. and i still have the stock exhaust... my car is really loud(LT Headers, ORY, open cutout) and when i dont feel like making to much noise i close it...
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Re: Elec. cutout OR cat-back cut out gooood nos baaaaad!
i suppose if you find the right shop they will do it for you.. the hardest part of the cut out would be the "plumbing" nothing more anoying than an exaust leak near the y pipe.... switches arnt that bad and once you get the hang of em you can hide them just about any where.
i suppose if you find the right shop they will do it for you.. the hardest part of the cut out would be the "plumbing" nothing more anoying than an exaust leak near the y pipe.... switches arnt that bad and once you get the hang of em you can hide them just about any where.
