cut out question
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cut out question I just ordered a cutout (summit manual wing nut) and cant wait for it to get here. My question is if I cut a 2-3' part of my exhuast out (where the cut out will go) would it sound the same as the cut out will , and would the performance be the same? I kinda what to know what Im in for, and I can get a piece of pipe welded back in if I dont like it.
Well if your doing it because you think it will sound better then you'll find out the cutout wont sound that great(with headers it might sound okay). but I believe you can pick up like 1 hp if that
Last edited by Fbodynightmare; Aug 26, 2007 at 07:08 PM. Reason: Cutout..
mine is right b4 the muffler and with it all the way open its hella loud @ wot but pop's too much so i leave it half way open and sound awsome alos with it all the way open i lost low end and got really bad gas milage
Originally Posted by Fbodynightmare
Well if your doing it because you think it will sound better then you'll find out the cutout wont sound that great(with headers it might sound okay). but I believe you can pick up like 1 hp if that
well the cut-out being before the cat will net you more hp, but will you will loose alot of ground clearane IMO. I put my cutout in the I pipe right before it goes over the axle and it has great ground clearance. I also did an electric QTP cutout motor and there is a floor board plug where I ran the wire to the swith inside the car. While you throwing the cutout in, why not just gut the cat while your at it? 
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Originally Posted by Pntbll309
I just ordered a cutout (summit manual wing nut) and cant wait for it to get here. My question is if I cut a 2-3' part of my exhuast out (where the cut out will go) would it sound the same as the cut out will , and would the performance be the same? I kinda what to know what Im in for, and I can get a piece of pipe welded back in if I dont like it.
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Originally Posted by Schweet97Z
well the cut-out being before the cat will net you more hp, but will you will loose alot of ground clearane IMO. I put my cutout in the I pipe right before it goes over the axle and it has great ground clearance. I also did an electric QTP cutout motor and there is a floor board plug where I ran the wire to the swith inside the car. While you throwing the cutout in, why not just gut the cat while your at it?
When I had one I had it mounted just in front of the rear tire. It was easy to access there without having to lift the car or anything. Also then the exhaust gases were at the rear of the car, as I like to cruise with the windows down, and might have been slightly quieter in the cabin with it in the back instead of up front.
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Wheres your mounted in at?
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Originally Posted by nomoneyz
I have mine mounted underneath the passenger back seat. There is a perfect spot for it to fit like it was ment to go there.
I bought the summit cutout as well, and i hear what your saying.
I had a guy from my dad's company cut out the real part of the cutout (the flange). Just take a hacksaw if you don't have a sawzaw and cut where the weld. The straight piping remaining from the cutout will be thrown out.
Then trace that piece with a marker onto the y pipe and cut out a hole. Weld that flange/piece to the y pipe. It looks much cleaner looking and you have custom exhaust technically. Either way you'll have to weld it on and this looks better imo and eliminates having to hack up the y pipe. (banding clamps suck and leave room for things to leak).
I will admit, i benefit from a dad who owns a fabrication and tool and die company, so maybe that's why this seemed very easy to do, nothing like having a professional welder on hand. I still think what i explained is very doable for the weekend mechanic.
I had a guy from my dad's company cut out the real part of the cutout (the flange). Just take a hacksaw if you don't have a sawzaw and cut where the weld. The straight piping remaining from the cutout will be thrown out.
Then trace that piece with a marker onto the y pipe and cut out a hole. Weld that flange/piece to the y pipe. It looks much cleaner looking and you have custom exhaust technically. Either way you'll have to weld it on and this looks better imo and eliminates having to hack up the y pipe. (banding clamps suck and leave room for things to leak).
I will admit, i benefit from a dad who owns a fabrication and tool and die company, so maybe that's why this seemed very easy to do, nothing like having a professional welder on hand. I still think what i explained is very doable for the weekend mechanic.