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Mongoose03 · 08-11-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gr8whitebuff

True but goin off of the workmanship looks like the weld could have been better

gr8whitebuff · 08-11-2012, 09:27 AM

Well just my 2cents I would take it to a shop that you trust and see if the can grind off the weld clean it up and re weld it

SSDan · 08-11-2012, 10:44 AM

OP In a related question (since I have DMH cutouts with about 4k miles on them and they are very similar to QTPs) - do you run with them open most of the time? I ask because there is a lot of carbon build up on the blade. I have no carbon build up at this point but am wondering about over time what might happen. Is your's tuned or still running a stock tune?

jeepguy_1980 · 08-11-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

OP In a related question (since I have DMH cutouts with about 4k miles on them and they are very similar to QTPs) - do you run with them open most of the time? I ask because there is a lot of carbon build up on the blade. I have no carbon build up at this point but am wondering about over time what might happen. Is your's tuned or still running a stock tune?

My QTPs have lots of carbon on the inside of the butterfly valve. They were put on the day after I bought my car.

Rage · 08-11-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

My QTPs have lots of carbon on the inside of the butterfly valve. They were put on the day after I bought my car.

10,000 miles on my RaceReady cutouts.... clean as a whistle

To OP... they are bolt on in line cutouts, no way they can come off.... and lifetime warranty. Good luck.

mikeSS · 08-11-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

OP In a related question (since I have DMH cutouts with about 4k miles on them and they are very similar to QTPs) - do you run with them open most of the time? I ask because there is a lot of carbon build up on the blade. I have no carbon build up at this point but am wondering about over time what might happen. Is your's tuned or still running a stock tune?

well i recently had some cutouts put in. personally i run them mostly open. but have not had them long enough to have much build up. what is so bad about the build up. just clean it like once a year right ?

mikeSS · 08-11-2012, 12:17 PM

i am lowered, and i have never bottomed out. but you could say i rarely hit speed bumps. the only one i do hit is not to big. but will have to keep this in mind. really do not want to damage my cutouts.

jeepguy_1980 · 08-11-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

10,000 miles on my RaceReady cutouts.... clean as a whistle

To OP... they are bolt on in line cutouts, no way they can come off.... and lifetime warranty. Good luck.

How often do you look on the inside. Mine aren't as black as the ones the OP posted, but they are not clean as a whistle. It's an exhaust pipe, so they can't be perfectly clean, unless you're 10,000 miles are down hill with the engine off, or you clean them.

Rage · 08-11-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

How often do you look on the inside. Mine aren't as black as the ones the OP posted, but they are not clean as a whistle. It's an exhaust pipe, so they can't be perfectly clean, unless you're 10,000 miles are down hill with the engine off, or you clean them.

I open them 2-3 times a week.... maybe for a few minutes. Butterfly is clean.... nowhere near the buildup in these pics. Mine are where the cats used to be, so maybe that has something to do with it

I can run with them open too much, with the cam and LT's its insane loud. Like running open headers loud

kenkartasasmita · 08-11-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8whitebuff

I've been welding for 13 years and if that is the weld in the first picture on the left all I have to say is wow they just slopped that weld on there I would take it back to whoever welded it and make them replace it

soo blame the one who weld it?

mikeSS · 08-11-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

I open them 2-3 times a week.... maybe for a few minutes. Butterfly is clean.... nowhere near the buildup in these pics. Mine are where the cats used to be, so maybe that has something to do with it

I can run with them open too much, with the cam and LT's its insane loud. Like running open headers loud

i already got use to my cutouts with a cam. its not LOUD anymore.

probs will get a ticket soon since i run them open all the time.

SSDan · 08-11-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

well i recently had some cutouts put in. personally i run them mostly open. but have not had them long enough to have much build up. what is so bad about the build up. just clean it like once a year right ?

Yeah, I guess there's nothing especially wrong with the build up and you could just clean it off if you wanted. Just curious I guess as I didn't expect to see that much. What struck me as the most odd was the amount of carbon on the blade in the closed position. That's why I asked if the OP ran with his open all the time.

Rage · 08-11-2012, 02:08 PM

I love them too.... Are yours right where the cats used to be? I have heard several cars with them, but mine is noticeably louder. Maybe cuz mine aren't low profile? They are full 3" cutouts. Might be louder cuz they are right under the driver seat

rockrau · 08-11-2012, 04:17 PM

For sure not done by a real welder!

08-11-2012, 10:44 AM	#17
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	OP In a related question (since I have DMH cutouts with about 4k miles on them and they are very similar to QTPs) - do you run with them open most of the time? I ask because there is a lot of carbon build up on the blade. I have no carbon build up at this point but am wondering about over time what might happen. Is your's tuned or still running a stock tune? __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

08-11-2012, 02:08 PM	#27
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	I love them too.... Are yours right where the cats used to be? I have heard several cars with them, but mine is noticeably louder. Maybe cuz mine aren't low profile? They are full 3" cutouts. Might be louder cuz they are right under the driver seat __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

08-11-2012, 04:17 PM	#28
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 541	Is that bird crap? For sure not done by a real welder!

08-11-2012, 09:27 AM	#16
gr8whitebuff Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 133	Well just my 2cents I would take it to a shop that you trust and see if the can grind off the weld clean it up and re weld it

08-11-2012, 12:17 PM	#21
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i am lowered, and i have never bottomed out. but you could say i rarely hit speed bumps. the only one i do hit is not to big. but will have to keep this in mind. really do not want to damage my cutouts.