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Old 03-11-2026, 03:08 PM   #1
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Cutouts that don't end up leaking

So, after a variety of reading, I've kind of come to the thinking that it's way common for cutouts to eventually leak and/or rattle. NoWeeds is out of business. So does anyone know of any electric cutouts that are well known for zero issues?
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Old 03-11-2026, 05:04 PM   #2
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So, after a variety of reading, I've kind of come to the thinking that it's way common for cutouts to eventually leak and/or rattle. NoWeeds is out of business. So does anyone know of any electric cutouts that are well known for zero issues?
I've had my QTP low profile cutouts on the car for about 5-6 years now, and zero issues! I open them up just about every time I go out. The part that makes them leak is the carbon build up on the inside lip where the butterflies sit against when closed. I do a monthly cleaning on mine and clean the insides and flanges and spray them with WD40 to keep them clean and moving properly. Good so far. Bought them from Summit Racing.
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Old 03-12-2026, 09:19 AM   #3
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I've had my QTP low profile cutouts on the car for about 5-6 years now, and zero issues! I open them up just about every time I go out. The part that makes them leak is the carbon build up on the inside lip where the butterflies sit against when closed. I do a monthly cleaning on mine and clean the insides and flanges and spray them with WD40 to keep them clean and moving properly. Good so far. Bought them from Summit Racing.
I had a motor on one fail and it was definitely coated with carbon. I'm sure regular cleaning extends their life. The new motor also had a different internal design, so they may be built better now.
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Old 03-12-2026, 04:36 PM   #4
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So, after a variety of reading, I've kind of come to the thinking that it's way common for cutouts to eventually leak and/or rattle. NoWeeds is out of business. So does anyone know of any electric cutouts that are well known for zero issues?

The best cutouts you can get are from Kindig style around $500 US . I run these electric units and are fantastic for 5 years now !! Go get a pair !!A+ Jump on Their shop online.
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