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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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So I'm looking into a DMH Electric Cut Out and I'm curious to know if they are worth the $$$ spent? Any real power gains or just for sound? Appreciate any feedback!
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So I'm looking into a DMH Electric Cut Out and I'm curious to know if they are worth the $$$ spent? Any real power gains or just for sound? Appreciate any feedback!
DMH is the brand to go with. It all depends on how much mods you have and how restrictive your exhaust after the cutout is.
I have seen good results from people adding a cutout before the axle. Some have even seen 15rwhp with a big cam, but I wouldn't expect that much.

EDIT: The sound alone is worth it to me though.
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i have a QTP cut out and love it.
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I have a QTP as well and I have my fun..
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
DMH is the brand to go with. It all depends on how much mods you have and how restrictive your exhaust after the cutout is.
I have seen good results from people adding a cutout before the axle. Some have even seen 15rwhp with a big cam, but I wouldn't expect that much.

EDIT: The sound alone is worth it to me though.
The sound is nice that's for sure! DMH would def be the brand I would go with.

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i have a QTP cut out and love it.
Originally Posted by the_merv
I have a QTP as well and I have my fun..
Thanks for the replies guys!
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I have a QTP as well and I have my fun..

yes they can be fun
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QTP dumdumdum!!!
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QTP dumdumdum!!!
From reading threads on this forum it appears that DMH > QTP.
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QTP baby
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Originally Posted by 96lt1m6
QTP baby
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I am sure QTP will suffice, but I have heard of their motors failing prematurely, more often than DMH.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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I heard the QTP's had issues as well. I'M ordering up a DMH regardless..

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SOMETIMES the reason for failures is the motor on the cutout does come loose from vibrations. QTP very good quality
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 96lt1m6
SOMETIMES the reason for failures is the motor on the cutout does come loose from vibrations. QTP very good quality
I was just saying that I think that "sometimes" occurs more often with QTP than with DMH.
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the DMH can be moved with your fingers
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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It's all good fellas. To make everyone happy I will run one of each on separate sides
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QTP sucks, first one broke after being on he car for 20 minutes, second one broke after being on the car for 3 months. QTP also only has a 4 month warranty which blows cuz now im **** out of luck. the motor is huge and hard to fit under the car. DMH is the way to go, ill never have anything nice to say for QTP, and DMH has a lifetime warranty and the motor is much tighter to the cutout making instalation easier.
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[QUOTE=bufmatmuslepants;10848030]QTP sucks, first one broke after being on he car for 20 minutes, second one broke after being on the car for 3 months. QTP also only has a 4 month warranty which blows cuz now im **** out of luck. the motor is huge and hard to fit under the car. DMH is the way to go, ill never have anything nice to say for QTP, and DMH has a lifetime warranty and the motor is much tighter to the cutout making instalation easier.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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well you may wanna change your sig then!LOL[/QUOTE]

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And DMH has a 4 year warranty
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I have heard it was the older QTP's that were messing up, mine works without a problem.
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Why not just save around $150 and get a manual cutout? Same gains, if any. And it's not that hard to get on the ground and undo a few wing nuts. Plus, you never have to worry about a motor going out. lol
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