Electric Cutouts
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Wichita KS
He may have meant the motor/wires but MANY have had no issues with this. The DMH units are very well built and the customer service (at least for me) has been GREAT.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
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From: Albuquerque NM
The cutout on my GN is right at the end of the downpipe, 'bout 3' away from a VERY HOT turbo and I haven't had any issues, I do figure that pipe would melt the wires to the cutout pretty quick though.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 295
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From: Clovis California
I'm considering getting the QTP cut-out, but just have a couple of questions....
#1. Where is the best place to install these? A friend of mine said the best place would be at the end of the "I" pipe. Being that I would still need the back pressure.
#2. These would be installed on a stock corvette exhaust, what size should I order?
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, I just thought there would be more people who already owned this system in here. I heard they're great!!! Especially here in Clovis, California. The police do pull over anyone and everyone with a stock exhaust system, not just the Honda's anymore.
Figured that if I get these, when an officer pulls me over for the noise, I'll just close them and hopes he doesn't look under the car...lol
#1. Where is the best place to install these? A friend of mine said the best place would be at the end of the "I" pipe. Being that I would still need the back pressure.
#2. These would be installed on a stock corvette exhaust, what size should I order?
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, I just thought there would be more people who already owned this system in here. I heard they're great!!! Especially here in Clovis, California. The police do pull over anyone and everyone with a stock exhaust system, not just the Honda's anymore.
Figured that if I get these, when an officer pulls me over for the noise, I'll just close them and hopes he doesn't look under the car...lol
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
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I'm considering getting the QTP cut-out, but just have a couple of questions....
#1. Where is the best place to install these? A friend of mine said the best place would be at the end of the "I" pipe. Being that I would still need the back pressure.
#2. These would be installed on a stock corvette exhaust, what size should I order?
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, I just thought there would be more people who already owned this system in here. I heard they're great!!! Especially here in Clovis, California. The police do pull over anyone and everyone with a stock exhaust system, not just the Honda's anymore. Figured that if I get these, when an officer pulls me over for the noise, I'll just close them and hopes he doesn't look under the car...lol
#1. Where is the best place to install these? A friend of mine said the best place would be at the end of the "I" pipe. Being that I would still need the back pressure.
#2. These would be installed on a stock corvette exhaust, what size should I order?
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, I just thought there would be more people who already owned this system in here. I heard they're great!!! Especially here in Clovis, California. The police do pull over anyone and everyone with a stock exhaust system, not just the Honda's anymore.
Figured that if I get these, when an officer pulls me over for the noise, I'll just close them and hopes he doesn't look under the car...lol1) where ever you have the room. Most people do not have any place to put them without interfering with ground clearance until you get back under the transmission.
2) 2.5 inch, I would look at the DMH cutouts since you can essentially weld them onto the side of the pipe, and their oval openings do not impact ground clearance.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 295
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From: Clovis California
1) where ever you have the room. Most people do not have any place to put them without interfering with ground clearance until you get back under the transmission.
2) 2.5 inch, I would look at the DMH cutouts since you can essentially weld them onto the side of the pipe, and their oval openings do not impact ground clearance.
2) 2.5 inch, I would look at the DMH cutouts since you can essentially weld them onto the side of the pipe, and their oval openings do not impact ground clearance.
Former Vendor
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Tampa FL
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12'-'13-'14-'15
Cool deal, thanks!!! I'm debating on whether to get a cut out or a full cat-back exhaust. Friends think I should get the exhaust, but I don't like my car being loud all the time. I drive from Fresno to Los Angeles about once a month, and when I had my Supra (it had a 3" exhaust) it got a little annoying...lol. Hence why I'm leaning more towards the cut out. I wonder the difference in HP would be between the cut out and exhaust.
Plus it is really cool when a harley or some other muscle car pulls up and revs you to hit the open switch and nail it.
The look on thier face is priceless, it is like letting the tiger out of its cage. Also you will pick up HP/TQ with cutouts. Some H/C cars pick up 10-15 at the wheels. A really good flowing exhaust like SLP LM or borla straights will get you 5hp.Cajun
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
I'm considering getting the QTP cut-out, but just have a couple of questions....
#1. Where is the best place to install these? A friend of mine said the best place would be at the end of the "I" pipe. Being that I would still need the back pressure.
#2. These would be installed on a stock corvette exhaust, what size should I order?
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, I just thought there would be more people who already owned this system in here. I heard they're great!!! Especially here in Clovis, California. The police do pull over anyone and everyone with a stock exhaust system, not just the Honda's anymore. Figured that if I get these, when an officer pulls me over for the noise, I'll just close them and hopes he doesn't look under the car...lol
#1. Where is the best place to install these? A friend of mine said the best place would be at the end of the "I" pipe. Being that I would still need the back pressure.
#2. These would be installed on a stock corvette exhaust, what size should I order?
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, I just thought there would be more people who already owned this system in here. I heard they're great!!! Especially here in Clovis, California. The police do pull over anyone and everyone with a stock exhaust system, not just the Honda's anymore.
Figured that if I get these, when an officer pulls me over for the noise, I'll just close them and hopes he doesn't look under the car...lolCorvette Stories
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
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Cool deal, thanks!!! I'm debating on whether to get a cut out or a full cat-back exhaust. Friends think I should get the exhaust, but I don't like my car being loud all the time. I drive from Fresno to Los Angeles about once a month, and when I had my Supra (it had a 3" exhaust) it got a little annoying...lol. Hence why I'm leaning more towards the cut out. I wonder the difference in HP would be between the cut out and exhaust.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I've had my QTP's for several years and really love 'em. Nothing like being able to go mild to wild at the push of a button. They sound awesome and I tend to run with them open more often than not.
Custom switch box I made to replace the ashtray
Tony Mamo got very creative in his install
Custom switch box I made to replace the ashtray
Tony Mamo got very creative in his install
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 295
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From: Clovis California
I'm new to all this exhaust stuff, and was doing a little research. When I first heard cat-back exhaust, I thought that included the "H" pipe, but it does not. The SLP and Borla systems I was looking at connect to the end of the "H" pipe, so here's my idea. Being I can only afford one or the other (for now) just to purchase the DHM cut out and have it installed on my "H" pipe, and then buy the exhaust later. That's if my reasoning is correct. 
Please correct me if I'm wrong, or feel free to add your input.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, or feel free to add your input.
