QTP Cutouts

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Not sure if it makes much of a difference but on the header side of the flange that goes in the exhaust itself I cut a v notch before welding in so there would be less resistance per say and less flange inside the exhaust blocking it.

Hmmm, I never paid any attention to that one.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Not sure if it makes much of a difference but on the header side of the flange that goes in the exhaust itself I cut a v notch before welding in so there would be less resistance per say and less flange inside the exhaust blocking it.

That's exactly what I'm thinking about. I don't want the flange to interfere with the exhaust at all.
It occurred to me to adjust the flange for the right direction under the car, to weld it to the exhaust, and only then to cut a hole inside which I would perfectly grind the shape of the flange tube.

I know ... I guess I deal with it unnecessarily. But if I do, let it be perfect to the last weld.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Oh and George, when you have the car up on the lift and you are mocking/marking everything up, I took the actuators off of the mounting flange AFTER marking where they would be welded, so that all you had was the tubing after you made sure of the clearance where you wanted to weld the tubing to, then we angle cut the tubing, cut the holes in the pipes, then tacked them in place. Put the actuators and billet flanges back on to double make sure you have the proper clearance from the floor. Then take them back off and if you can, do like we did and REMOVE the center section of your exhaust and lay it on the floor so you can weld all around the tube where it attaches to the exhaust pipe, then reinstall it, and the actuators and run your cables and hook them up.. Wheeewwww that was a job.. lol. Good luck my friend!!

This is exactly my plan. Mainly find the right angles and cut the most accurate holes.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by Rob3D

The usb plug is really gonna blow his mind.

I know about USB input.
Due to its location, I have a low-profile storage.
But I never noticed that there is a socket.

I thought it was probably an air conditioning vent like other cars. I've never examined it further.
I've always used a socket with a flap next to the traction control button.

Yeah... One is always learning something

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Shhhhhhh... Don't tell him..

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Oh and George, if you have access to a plasma cutter, use that as the job will go soooo much smoother for all your cutting tasks.

[The SS Godfather]

Had mine 6 months, fantastic, more kick and ohhhhh that sound!! cost all up around $1350 NZD Installed - These are the US Kindig unit-

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Very cool sir!! And yea, the SOUND, especially with a big cam!! Hot to trot.. lol.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Oh and George, if you have access to a plasma cutter, use that as the job will go soooo much smoother for all your cutting tasks.

Of course I have a plasma cutter. I have everything ready and today I solved the last things.

I'll put them in the same place as you, but I'll do it a little differently.
The holes will be shaped differently and will be larger.

Now I must wait until a friend lets me into a workshop with a CNC machines and I start. (He has a lot of orders and has no time.)

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by George-CZ

Of course I have a plasma cutter. I have everything ready and today I solved the last things.

I'll put them in the same place as you, but I'll do it a little differently.
The holes will be shaped differently and will be larger.

Now I must wait until a friend lets me into a workshop with a CNC machines and I start. (He has a lot of orders and has no time.)

Awesome brother!! Good luck and have fun!!

[Rob3D]

No one seems to like hearing this but the best favor you can do yourself is to skip the QTPs and install NoWeeds. It’s something that many people regret not doing and many wind up with diverters anyway. They’re easier to install, sound better and the motors are far away from the exhaust so heat is never an issue. A dollars worth of advice for two cents.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by Rob3D

No one seems to like hearing this but the best favor you can do yourself is to skip the QTPs and install NoWeeds. It’s something that many people regret not doing and many wind up with diverters anyway. They’re easier to install, sound better and the motors are far away from the exhaust so heat is never an issue. A dollars worth of advice for two cents.

If I iving in the states, so I'll buy them.
But given the high taxes and import prices in my country, You would probably get dizzy from the final price at your door.

That's why I chose QTP as a price / performance compromise.

[George-CZ]

I see correctly that 2010 has a slightly different chassis?
I want to put the drive cutouts out side like 1JEWLDSSRS has, but the frame is in the way

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by George-CZ

I see correctly that 2010 has a slightly different chassis?
I want to put the drive cutouts out side like 1JEWLDSSRS has, but the frame is in the way

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George, that pic I used is actually NOT my Camaro, I have my drive motors facing the outside of the car/rail. If you want to do them like the other guys are, and mine, you could always "tilt" them down some to clear the frame rail like I did. Also, do you have 2.5 or 3.0 inch exhaust? I have 3.0 on all the the system, which helps move things down some. Mine clears the rail by about 1/2 inch, you could also move them in closer to the center of the car on the pipes.