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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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with the mods in my sig, would a cutout help? or would it be a waste?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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most likely you'll gain a little horsepower but nothing really substantial.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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everyone told me not to do a cut-out cause i have LM1 on my car, but i think every little bit helps. I dont have it any more but thats cause i was a in an accident and the exhaust was replaced. I had it before i did the headers and i think it helped just a tad up top but it felt like i lost alittle bit if low-end. I say do it. Dont expect a huge change in sound, just alittle louder in the deep points of the exhaust.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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You can get one installed out the door for $60. Your basicly paying $10 to $12 per HP which is not that bad IMO.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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I asked the same question a year or so ago.

ls1ownerforlife-that SS is absolutely beautiful!
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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I think it is worth it. But the DMV inspection might be a problem.
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I asked the same question a year or so ago.

ls1ownerforlife-that SS is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks. I bought it last month with 8 thousand miles on it. Now it has 11K lol
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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I picked up .2 in the 1/4 and two mph and it sounds good, Everytime I cap it, 20 min later it comes back off!!
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Originally Posted by its turbo time
with the mods in my sig, would a cutout help? or would it be a waste?
I got 8 hp with heads cam set up..go figure
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