Exhaust Cutout

Dano07 · February 20, 2008

I was wondering if anybody has used an electric exhaust cutout. I am looking into getting one. Not sure if it is worth the money. I am also not sure if it will void the warranty. Below is the link to the site i might order one from.

http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.php

VMax2007 · February 20, 2008

LOL, that reminds me of the "Captains Call" exhaust on the powerboats.

Oh, and why would you want that?

redsled2007 · February 20, 2008

I was wondering if anybody has used an electric exhaust cutout. I am looking into getting one. Not sure if it is worth the money. I am also not sure if it will void the warranty. Below is the link to the site i might order one from.

You need to check and see if "exhaust cut-outs" are legal where you live. In most states they've been illegal for about 50 years. (Yes I said 50 years!)

And since they may be illegal, they'll more than likely void your warenty. (Just a guess)

pm26 · February 20, 2008

He is getting it for the same reason some put 28' wheels and rubber band tires on their trucks.

marko · February 20, 2008

He is getting it for the same reason some put 28' wheels and rubber band tires on their trucks.

How do the wheels make it louder?

Dano07 · February 20, 2008

I haven't got it and probably won't. I was kind of seeing what other people thought about them.

Darkanion · February 20, 2008

I don't know anyone who has them, but I have heard they can be problematic, after they've been on for a while. Exhaust build-up / soot can build up on them and cause them to not open when you want them to open, not close when you want them to close, etc... I have also heard that they tend to rust out quicker than the rest of the exhaust. So, basically, if you ever install one, be prepared to be replacing it every so often (more often than mufflers, etc). All of this is hearsay, as I do not actually know anyone who has one installed.

2004GMC1500CC · February 20, 2008

I was wondering if anybody has used an electric exhaust cutout. I am looking into getting one. Not sure if it is worth the money. I am also not sure if it will void the warranty. Below is the link to the site i might order one from.

http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.php

I had a manual one on my 94 Trans Am (after the cat) and never had any problems with it. It was nice and loud when open, and quiet as stock (which my 25th Anniversary was) when in place. Never had any issues with inspection or cops either.

marko · February 20, 2008

He is getting it for the same reason some put 28' wheels and rubber band tires on their trucks.

Twenty eight foot wheels? Them wud have to be some pretty skinny tires, then!

Silverado4x4 · February 20, 2008

He is getting it for the same reason some put 28' wheels and rubber band tires on their trucks.

Silverado4x4 · February 20, 2008

I don't know anyone who has them, but I have heard they can be problematic, after they've been on for a while. Exhaust build-up / soot can build up on them and cause them to not open when you want them to open, not close when you want them to close, etc... I have also heard that they tend to rust out quicker than the rest of the exhaust. So, basically, if you ever install one, be prepared to be replacing it every so often (more often than mufflers, etc). All of this is hearsay, as I do not actually know anyone who has one installed.

You are right on this, they build up with soot and from the heat and cooling off they get worped and then start leaking and we all know what a leaking exhaust sounds like I knew people that ran them cause they ran the car at the drag strip on weekends and same thing, wouldnt close and leaked over time so they replaced them with the manual one's where you crawl under and remove the blocking plate. Also it will run like crap with a stock motor and zero back pressure, may sound like you got more power but in all you have less and throw codes like crazy.