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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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ok i have a 96 lt1 trans am,with pacesetter lt's and ory pipe, and i want to get electric cutouts , should i put 1 behind the y pipe or should i get 2 and put 1 each behind the header collectors so they are coming straight off the headers?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Just put one right before where the pipe goes over the axle.

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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most people put it after the y-pipe. right after the headers will be stupid loud and annoying. but its all personal preference really. anywhere you want to put it you can. there isnt a right or wrong spot
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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many people use just one cutout after the y-pipe merge, mainly to save money haha. 2 cut-outs isn't really necessary, unless you want insane amounts of noise. also, i believe that the y-pipe merge helps with scavenging.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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ok well i didnt know if there was a certain length u had behind the header collector for enough back pressure
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by camarostripes96
ok well i didnt know if there was a certain length u had behind the header collector for enough back pressure
back pressure is not needed. you should be more concerned about exhaust velocity and scavenging.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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what do u mean by exhaust velocity?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by camarostripes96
what do u mean by exhaust velocity?
the speed in which the exhaust gases comes out (determined by tubing diameter and length, and the temperature)
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before the axle ^^^^^ is the most efficient IMO
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what if you had high flow cats in the y. anypoint in putting one just after the y or buy 2 and put them before the cats?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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anyone have pics of different kind
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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i have a QTP and it works awesome mine is after the Y but right before the axel there is a lil nitch in the floor pan and it fits perfect thats were mine is and every one else i kno around joliet
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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where did u run ur wires to, like that go in the car and ur switch
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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threw the passenger drain hole under the carpet and then into my center console i have teh switch in the center glove box and just wire every thing else up like it says
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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i have a cut out, it dumps right before the rear axle. its loud and i like it
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Old May 25, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by screming_z28_95
threw the passenger drain hole under the carpet and then into my center console i have teh switch in the center glove box and just wire every thing else up like it says
And... Where did you get the idea to mount the switch there.... oh wait... come to think of it, Who Installed your Cutout and switch for you....

Oh Yea, I Did!
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