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cplhester · 05-31-2011, 01:31 PM

I am really wanting to put these on my SS but am worried they could damage my motor? Will the dramatic change in back pressure hurt anything or since its past the cats is it not going to be that bad??? Thanks for your help

Zach · 05-31-2011, 02:45 PM

well it really depends... Cutouts are more for racing cause it adds that little jump in HP and is VERY LOUD!!! lol on your camaro if would not hurt a thing (as long as you dont run it everyday for like a 10mile trip) like i said there more for show and racing and to scare the guy tailgating ya. but they are worth it i would put them on but why past the cats? if your puttin cutouts on its gotta be as close to the heads as ur gonna get lol. was gonna put a couple on my old pickup but the motor is pretty worn and is going to be my DD for the next couple of years so... i spent a week in a welding shop makin my own to decide not to put them on

OHIOSS · 05-31-2011, 03:59 PM

I've had them on my SS for over a year, no issues. It was VERY difficult to find someone to do the install in my area. I originally was trying to find someone that had done an install b4 but no luck.

My recommendation is to get the digital read out controller. I LOVE the cutouts, it's great having the option of opening them or leaving them closed. By far the best mod I've done. The controller was routed from the bottom up into my center console. It stays in the center console, I preferred having it hidden -vs- having it left out in the open.

If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them.

Russ

rjdapilmoto · 05-31-2011, 04:06 PM

How are these cutouts compared to NoWeeds???

blazzin1 · 05-31-2011, 04:25 PM

As I understand it, NoWeeds is a superior product....but then again....it cost nearly 3 times as much. The NoWeeds is a diverter (diverting ALL the exhaust gases directly out an open path). The QTP is not a diverter, it simply opens up an additional open path, but does not close off the path going to the rest of the exhaust system. If money was no object, I'd go with NoWeeds. But since we live in the real world, I will be getting the QTP's installed soon.

cplhester · 05-31-2011, 04:26 PM

Are they hard to install?

rjdapilmoto · 05-31-2011, 04:30 PM

blazzin1, thanks for the info!

infernoinandout · 05-31-2011, 05:56 PM

where did you guys put the switch?

IROCanSS · 05-31-2011, 06:01 PM

I just put a set of DMH cutout on this past weekend.

Super easy install IF you have access to a devise to cut the exhaust and a welder. Took me about 4 hours working slowly. I put the switch in the power port next to the traction control button. very stealth. Its too loud to drive open but it is fun to pop them open at idle!

infernoinandout · 05-31-2011, 06:05 PM

what a great idea, the power is there and it has a door plus I never use that anyway. Now to find the perfect switch to fit. What switch did you use?

IROCanSS · 05-31-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infernoinandout

what a great idea, the power is there and it has a door plus I never use that anyway. Now to find the perfect switch to fit. What switch did you use?

The one that comes with the DMH cutouts.

It was an all in one kit, pre wired and everything. Great set up. I am uploading a video to youtube now so check back in a sec.

All this is included:

pyr0b0y · 05-31-2011, 06:53 PM

IROCanSS · 05-31-2011, 06:54 PM

soon...

IROCanSS · 05-31-2011, 06:58 PM

OK, here it is, 2010 SS with 1-7/8" Stainless works LT headers and Flowmaster American Thunder cat back with DMH electric cutouts. Don't mind the crappy quality. It was taken with my iphone stuck in the plate of another car.

Not bad considering!

05-31-2011, 01:31 PM	#1
cplhester Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee Oklahoma Posts: 502 View My Garage	QTP ELECTRIC EXHAUST CUT OUTS I am really wanting to put these on my SS but am worried they could damage my motor? Will the dramatic change in back pressure hurt anything or since its past the cats is it not going to be that bad??? Thanks for your help

05-31-2011, 02:45 PM	#2
Zach 66ford pickup Drives: Still lookin for a camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tempe Posts: 97	well it really depends... Cutouts are more for racing cause it adds that little jump in HP and is VERY LOUD!!! lol on your camaro if would not hurt a thing (as long as you dont run it everyday for like a 10mile trip) like i said there more for show and racing and to scare the guy tailgating ya. but they are worth it i would put them on but why past the cats? if your puttin cutouts on its gotta be as close to the heads as ur gonna get lol. was gonna put a couple on my old pickup but the motor is pretty worn and is going to be my DD for the next couple of years so... i spent a week in a welding shop makin my own to decide not to put them on __________________ 1966 F100 352 V8 white/blue

05-31-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	How are these cutouts compared to NoWeeds??? __________________ Featured in "Wild About Cars" - October 2012 DAP-ONE's Build Journal

05-31-2011, 04:30 PM	#7
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	blazzin1, thanks for the info! __________________ Featured in "Wild About Cars" - October 2012 DAP-ONE's Build Journal

05-31-2011, 05:56 PM	#8
infernoinandout Drives: 2010 camaross/rs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: buffalo Posts: 461	switch placement where did you guys put the switch?

05-31-2011, 03:59 PM	#3
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I've had them on my SS for over a year, no issues. It was VERY difficult to find someone to do the install in my area. I originally was trying to find someone that had done an install b4 but no luck. My recommendation is to get the digital read out controller. I LOVE the cutouts, it's great having the option of opening them or leaving them closed. By far the best mod I've done. The controller was routed from the bottom up into my center console. It stays in the center console, I preferred having it hidden -vs- having it left out in the open. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them. Russ

05-31-2011, 04:25 PM	#5
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	As I understand it, NoWeeds is a superior product....but then again....it cost nearly 3 times as much. The NoWeeds is a diverter (diverting ALL the exhaust gases directly out an open path). The QTP is not a diverter, it simply opens up an additional open path, but does not close off the path going to the rest of the exhaust system. If money was no object, I'd go with NoWeeds. But since we live in the real world, I will be getting the QTP's installed soon.

05-31-2011, 04:26 PM	#6
cplhester Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee Oklahoma Posts: 502 View My Garage	Are they hard to install?

05-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#9
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I just put a set of DMH cutout on this past weekend. Super easy install IF you have access to a devise to cut the exhaust and a welder. Took me about 4 hours working slowly. I put the switch in the power port next to the traction control button. very stealth. Its too loud to drive open but it is fun to pop them open at idle!

05-31-2011, 06:05 PM	#10
infernoinandout Drives: 2010 camaross/rs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: buffalo Posts: 461	thanks what a great idea, the power is there and it has a door plus I never use that anyway. Now to find the perfect switch to fit. What switch did you use?

05-31-2011, 06:53 PM	#12
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05-31-2011, 06:54 PM	#13
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	soon...

05-31-2011, 06:58 PM	#14
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	OK, here it is, 2010 SS with 1-7/8" Stainless works LT headers and Flowmaster American Thunder cat back with DMH electric cutouts. Don't mind the crappy quality. It was taken with my iphone stuck in the plate of another car. Not bad considering!

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