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[Z06] E-Cutouts??
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E-Cutouts??
Hi everyone,
I havn't seen this mentioned much and i was very curious as to why not!? I was thinking about ordering two electronic cut-out Y pipes and installingn them just behind the H pipe where there is some nice space to play with... I was thinking of having a shop just weld them in, have the too facing down and in and wiring the switch into the cabin.... For something like $300-500 why dont more people do this? or do they? My friend who is a mechanic says the car will run fine between mode switches... any imput?
I havn't seen this mentioned much and i was very curious as to why not!? I was thinking about ordering two electronic cut-out Y pipes and installingn them just behind the H pipe where there is some nice space to play with... I was thinking of having a shop just weld them in, have the too facing down and in and wiring the switch into the cabin.... For something like $300-500 why dont more people do this? or do they? My friend who is a mechanic says the car will run fine between mode switches... any imput?
Last edited by SinisterZ06vette; Jul 30, 2013 at 08:19 AM.
Racer
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I had a set of QTP's and got rid of them.....here's a few problems with cut-outs. it's hard to tuck them on a c5 well enough that they won't scrape on big bumps and such. You can do it but it's tough. Another thing even with turn downs on the car, if you plan on doing ANY kind of hard running of the car whether it be canyon run or road racing, be prepared to melt your rear leaf spring until it snaps. I went through 2 rear leaf springs and I had turn down pipes on my cut outs to try and eliminate the heat going to the spring. Third thing, the electric motors after awhile will go out sometimes really quickly. I had my cut outs for less than 2 years and one of the motors stopped working. It was very frustrating having all these issues so I got rid of them. Just giving you my experience. I personally don't think it's worth the cost.
Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland CO
Should check this out.. Dual mode mufflers (like C6z06 setup..)
http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5fusion/
http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5fusion/
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Melting Slicks
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From: Denton Texas
Should check this out.. Dual mode mufflers (like C6z06 setup..)
http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5fusion/
http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5fusion/
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Austin TX
I have always had this planned. Just studying the best possible way to get it done. I have had a single cutout on my Trans Am for years. It's wonderful to go from stock quiet to nasty nasty loud lol.
Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland CO
I cant get the link but Youtube search for C5 B&B Fusion... there are a few guys here with that system and i think there is a link on the B&B site upper right side. The other option is just find a nice catback that you will be happy with... Stock Ti w/ Mod (search Ti Mod on here an Youtube), Corsa ect... they are nice around town and open up with heavy throttle.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland CO
I would suggest looking at the "Ti Mod" and see if you would be happy.. it basically does the same as the cut out jut not as loud and will be open all the time.. from what i have read everyone who does it really likes it.
Ti Bypass mod
Thought this looked interesting... but looks like it has to be a base muffler... or alot of expensive Ti components
Last edited by RedZMonte; Aug 1, 2013 at 05:53 PM.
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just an update... decided against the cut outs more or less. Motor life seems to vary a lot and when i spend $500+ on something id like it to last for sure... I may consider bolt on/bolt of cut outs and just choose my mode before i drive, also just considering some aggro pipes 
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I cant get the link but Youtube search for C5 B&B Fusion... there are a few guys here with that system and i think there is a link on the B&B site upper right side. The other option is just find a nice catback that you will be happy with... Stock Ti w/ Mod (search Ti Mod on here an Youtube), Corsa ect... they are nice around town and open up with heavy throttle.
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well you haven't talked to me my first ones the motor fell off after waited 10 weeks till he took care off it Now motor is bad and he never emailsw or answers phone he is a lousy business man