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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 09:13 PM
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HI everyone has anyone install a exhaust cutout kit on there c3

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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 07:57 PM
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HI everyone has anyone install a exhaust cutout kit on there c3
Not yet but I'm going in that direction in the final configuration, It will basically turn on and off the Hooker side pipes.

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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 08:08 PM
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I've installed electric cutouts in two of my other cars, but try as I could, I could not find a place to install a set in my C3. The car and the exhaust just sit too low, with no room to spare. Between the butterfly motor and the "Y" in the pipe, there's just not enough room. If I didn't have long tube headers, there might be room just south of stock exhaust manifolds. Man, there is nothing like running through the gears, foot to the floor, with open headers, but I just couldn't make it happen. If someone else out there has succeeded, I'd like to see pictures of the installation.
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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 08:46 PM
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Here's you go-

Made by QTP. I've used their cut-outs before- good product.

My wife's mustang has a very similar exhaust/ muffler and she loves it!!!

Straight pipe with the flick of a switch

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/qtp-13251c






I made my own- but did it with sidepipes.

I have 2½" straight pipe- and when I close (variable) the straight pipe the exhaust will flow through the outer muffler. So I have the best of both world at the flick of a switch.










And fellow member "JohnRR"
I finally got the QTP Screamer Mufflers installed with a key fob remote. I'm very happy with the sound. It has a nice aggressive tone when cruising without any drone. It's a bit louder with the valves open, but not too loud.


2.5" long case QTP Screamer Muffler.






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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 11:51 PM
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looks good and must sound good but where did you get the 2 Exhaust tips

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these are all over the place in the boat world. these are the least pricey. https://www.spelabautoparts.com/prod...UaAlpiEALw_wcB
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Old Feb 18, 2022 | 10:26 AM
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And there you have it, several examples of how to achieve the growl! Gotta love the C3 Forum members.

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