06-Z0SICK

hey guys, im wanting to put electric cutouts on my Z06. I have one already from DMH that was off my camaro and is a 3". I wanted to just get another one and put them in. Does anyone know if they will fit or do i have to go down to a 2.5" one? thanks

Luweegy

They will work,you have 3' exhaust.

pewter99

I am considering this mod.....

ZL-1

I'd like to do it too, even 2.5" would be ok. But every one I've seen has stuff hangin' low.
Has anyone seen a C6Z cutout setup that doesn't reduce ground clearance much?

Fast06Z06

Yes search on here for QTP Cutouts. Someone has done them right before the exhaust goes over the axles where the Y is theres lots of pictures and specs. Just beware it is VERY loud inside the car as well as outside. That is why i opted out not to do it and just save my money for a good exhaust or do the muffler mod for now to satisfy me. Good luck !

patch68

Here is a video with them on a Z.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI7oD1kzBmE

Joe_G

They do. I've got 3" exhaust on my C6. If you get them put turndowons on them, the you tube above has the exhaust blowing on the spring...there has been several reports of springs melting during track use with the cutouts blowing on them.

Very happy with my QTP's, I've had them for almost 2 years now.

patch68

just curious if you get any engin lights when you open them up ? Where did you get them ?

Joe_G

I got them from http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/

They are one of my favorite mods. No check engine light from using them.

Here's a sound clip. They are quite loud when open, much louder than the factory bypass mufflers when open, it could be because the sound is directed toward the ground. It really rumbles in person.



I got 6 rwhp from the cutouts across the board. You Z06 guys with a much larger engine should get more I'd think, though perhaps not as you've got the factory muffler bypass.

Mark Ducati

A pair is pretty spending at about $400 bucks plus installation making this perhaps a $500-600 project.

I'm guessing that any good muffler shop can install these? At least the welding part.

What about the switch/cable in the car? Is this an easy install once its up on a lift?

And lastly, since these are also available as a single purchase... the thread starter said he already had one off of his Camaro...

Other than saving $$$, would it be worth it to just have "one" installed?

Joe_G

Compared to an aftermarket catback these are a bargain and provide a power gain. I had a tough time finding a muffler shop to do it. Chain stores won't touch this custom work. Old school muffler guys like this kind of work.

The switch was very easy. I used an existing screw under the dash, ran the wire under the rocker trim. Drilled a small hole in the fender under the carpet, down and out the inner fender and to the cutouts. Power was tapped from the seat heater fuse in the passenger footwell.

I did an install thread if people are interested in the C6 Tech section. I can't put a link in as I'm posting this from my iPhone and there's no cut and paste!

06-Z0SICK

perfect, all i need is one more cutout and here we go!!!! cant wait, i loved pullin up to a stoplight and opening my cutout with my cammed camaro, was just badass and really fun!

Joe_G

Heh, yea I did that very thing to a guy tonight sitting at a stoplight right before the turnpike entrance. He said my car sounded nice through the mufflers so I opened it up and gave him a little music coming out of the toll booth.

I also get a kick of opening them up to the kids who "blow their nose" next to me (that's what exercising their turbo BOV's sounds like to me). I'm a little old for such tom foolery but nothing beats the sound of a G5x3 through cutouts. The ricer crowd just gives up when I open the cutouts.

06-Z0SICK

yeah hahaha i love that. People are like wtf when you do that to them, they dont know whats going on hahhahah

jimman

They sound awesome with a good cam lope but without the cam it sounds like a 77 Rivera with a bad muffler.

Joe_G

You're right, the cam certainly makes them sound better at idle, but they sing at high RPM's with or without the cam.

J HEBERT

My cutouts were worth only 4hp on the dyno vs. stock Z mufflers, but the sound at idle is easily worth the price of admission

TAILWAG

That sounds sick!!! - but I think as you said, the key is in the cams...

Mark Ducati

Do you have to worry about going over the small speed bumps in the grocery store parking lot? Do they hang lower than the front splitter?