06-18-2013, 03:03 PM | #1 |
2012 45th Anniv. 2SS Conv
Drives: 2012 45th Anniv. SS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Nevada
Posts: 16
|
QTP Exhaust Cut-outs, Clearance issues
Hi folks,
has anyone successfully installed QTP's Electric Cut-outs with the Y pipe and adjustable turn downs on there 6spd auto Convertible? I have a 2012 45th Anniversary Vert with a Magna Flow Cat back system and I received my goodies from QTP but the dealer and two separate speed shops could not install them. They all cited clearance issues. While they had it on the hoist they showed me how tight things were and I could see their point. It would not take much of a speed bump to sheer them off. One shop was prepared to shorten the Y pipes and splice them in inches from the mufflers but I waved that idea off as I am told just after the cats is the ideal placement for maximum sound. I've since shipped them back and am awaiting the QTP low profile cut-outs which involve a little more precision cutting and welding. I hope they can be made to fit. Anyone with experience, I'd love to hear from you.
__________________
2012 SS/RS Convertible
|
06-18-2013, 03:12 PM | #2 |
Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Posts: 12,170
|
Cutouts on any 5th Gen is tough.....putting them on a lowered one, near impossible to avoid them scraping.
I've had success putting them in place of the cat or race pipe and placing the y portion towards the inside of the car with the turndowns facing the street. There are times when you need to cut the turndowns to gain clearance as well. Some folks do put them out towards the back of the car as well. I've yet to do it until a customer asks for that in particular. On coverts, there's almost no way to put em out back with the added support. Depending on where you are in NV, there should be places in Las Vegas that can handily install em for ya. Good Luck and hope to see them installed soon! Ivan @ Southwest Speed |
06-18-2013, 03:15 PM | #3 | |
Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: B'ham, Alabama
Posts: 2,458
|
Quote:
be sure to bid extra time if you are to do this. It is much harder to do and get it right.... but it is worth it IMO.
__________________
Ordered: 10-13-08
Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods. |
|
06-18-2013, 06:45 PM | #4 | |
Guardians Of The Night
|
Quote:
Im sure the low-pro's will fit much nicer, I just had Ivan hook me up with the Race Ready's because I didnt want to bother with welding!
__________________
2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now
1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD) |
|
06-19-2013, 04:08 PM | #5 |
2012 45th Anniv. 2SS Conv
Drives: 2012 45th Anniv. SS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Nevada
Posts: 16
|
Exhaust cut-out
I'm certain the Race Ready cuts outs would work great too. I got caught up on the QTP's because I like the idea of replacing the toggle switch with the wireless remote for a cleaner install. Also I like the idea of being able to open them a little or all the way as opposed to full open or full closed like some brands.
Now if I can only make them fit.
__________________
2012 SS/RS Convertible
|
06-20-2013, 01:39 PM | #6 | |
Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Posts: 12,170
|
Quote:
Be good to see some pics of where folks install theirs to help others learn more about em too. All we deal with are RRP's and only install em up front. I like the idea of the Noweeds ones that we've done too. Those are really sharp. Take the guessing out of it, that's for sure. Ivan @ Southwest Speed |
|
06-21-2013, 06:58 PM | #7 | |
Guardians Of The Night
|
Quote:
+1 on the remote switch too, its got it!
__________________
2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now
1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD) |
|
06-22-2013, 09:46 AM | #8 |
Blown Cool Breeze
Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Pinehurst NC
Posts: 1,027
|
Here are a couple pics from the link to BELL040 thread on how I installed the QTP cutouts on my Car.This is where I got the idea and should work on a convertible with no problem.
As said,this is a difficult and time consuming place to install the Cut outs,but worth the effort. Like the Race Ready cut outs,the QTP can be opened all the way or anywhere in between,just be sure and get the low profile oval set It sounds great,no clearance issues at all.I had a Corsa system but went back to stock and added the Cut outs so I can be nice and quiet when I want to or obnoxiously loud when I feel like it....
__________________
2011 Black on Black 2SS M6
Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert. |
07-07-2013, 06:46 PM | #9 |
Drives: 11 Camaro 2SS/RS VR! Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NY
Posts: 136
|
sucks- I had the qtp's on my coupe but now the exhaust guy told me he can't get them on my convertible. anyone here solve this without the ARH brace? I'd rather not spend that $$.
__________________
AAC Concept LED sidemarkers, red strut covers, RPI painted GM strut tower brace, ABL LED Dome light, RPI painted speedo surround & console gauges surround, Gary's Customz bowtie!, Lloyd's custom mats, sequential tails, KMC rockstar wheels!
THE THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE |
12-01-2014, 12:17 PM | #10 |
Drives: CAMARO CONVERTIBLE L99 2012 Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: FRANCE
Posts: 66
|
Convert 2012 with ARH BRACE installed with QTP CutOut :
Envoyé de mon iPhone à l'aide de Tapatalk Envoyé de mon iPhone à l'aide de Tapatalk |
|
|
|
|