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Old 09-24-2008, 08:32 PM   #15
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How much does all of that weigh? and how durable are the motors?

The infamous 4th Gen Electric cutouts had a tendency to fail after driving on the streets (water/dirt) and having the actuator switch held too long after the butterfly made contact with the flange...
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Old 09-24-2008, 09:15 PM   #16
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Hmmm, very good question.




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How much does all of that weigh? and how durable are the motors?

The infamous 4th Gen Electric cutouts had a tendency to fail after driving on the streets (water/dirt) and having the actuator switch held too long after the butterfly made contact with the flange...
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Old 09-24-2008, 10:02 PM   #17
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Good questions.

Each unit weighs 7lbs plus clamps/wiring. We use a 200lb capacity sealed screw drive linear actuator that holds its position at any stopping point during its travel. The actuator also has internal limit switches @ fully extended and retracted positions so there is no possibility of end of travel over torque or burn out. We have been doing this since 2000 and have yet to have an actuator fail due to heat, moisture, cold, ice, dirt, etc.. I'm not saying it won't fail but if it does, we will take care of it. We purposely went overkill on the actuator for durability and ease of use

The extents of our installs go from Canada and New York to southern California- so we feel they are tested.
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Old 09-24-2008, 10:09 PM   #18
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We will be in the $860 range if this is 3" diameter exhaust. $840 if it is 2.5". System includes everything seen in the picture above, and leaves factory system in tact including cats and mufflers.
The measurements I have seen are 3" pipes for the V6 and 3.75 inch pipes for the V8.. Might want to wait until measurements can be made...
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Old 09-24-2008, 10:13 PM   #19
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The measurements I have seen are 3" pipes for the V6 and 3.75 inch pipes for the V8.. Might want to wait until measurements can be made...
Cool, Thanks for the update... We can go bigger we just need to lay our hands on one.
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Old 09-25-2008, 12:41 AM   #20
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those are the exhaust tip sizes not the actual exhaust sizes.
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Old 09-25-2008, 07:59 AM   #21
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Hmmmmm, then I'm very intrested. Probably jumping the gun here, but do you have any dealerships in or around Central NY? Oooops, never mind, just checked your web site.




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Good questions.

Each unit weighs 7lbs plus clamps/wiring. We use a 200lb capacity sealed screw drive linear actuator that holds its position at any stopping point during its travel. The actuator also has internal limit switches @ fully extended and retracted positions so there is no possibility of end of travel over torque or burn out. We have been doing this since 2000 and have yet to have an actuator fail due to heat, moisture, cold, ice, dirt, etc.. I'm not saying it won't fail but if it does, we will take care of it. We purposely went overkill on the actuator for durability and ease of use

The extents of our installs go from Canada and New York to southern California- so we feel they are tested.
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Old 09-25-2008, 11:15 AM   #23
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Wow, I just found the install picks on your website! Now that is bad a$$!
Did you guys see these yet? http://www.noweeds.net/page/n4zy/Installation.html
I would say it's about time we start putting together a parts vendor link on the home page.......hint....hint.....
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So you're trying to sell a bolt-in electronic cutout.
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Old 09-25-2008, 01:35 PM   #25
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Wow, I just found the install picks on your website! Now that is bad a$$!
Did you guys see these yet? http://www.noweeds.net/page/n4zy/Installation.html
I would say it's about time we start putting together a parts vendor link on the home page.......hint....hint.....
These are some pics from our first gen diverters - they are now much tighter, smaller, and stainless with updated electronics. Thanks for the compliment!
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So you're trying to sell a bolt-in electronic cutout.


This car and our product seem to be a cool match.

So yes- if you need it, we will sell it to ya. Only after we finalize any design changes that may be necessary.

Just for a clarification- this is a diverter not a cutout in the traditional sense. We use 4 butterflies all in sync which would require 4 'cutouts' and an exhaust plumbing master to pull off. This is the industries only self contained dual butterfly piece that gives you infinate range from full stock to full 100% open header/manifold. "Cutouts" just give exhaust an escape path but your exhaust system still receives alot of noise and energy making them less effective. As we open up our system we are progressively closing off the quiet side completely. Believe me, this makes a huge difference!

The "h" design will allow you to leave every factory hanger/bracket untouched and we just shift the loud stuff to the side.

And- with a recip saw and a 9/16" wrench it should only take 10 - 15 minutes per diverter to BOLT-IN YOURSELF IN YOUR GARAGE with NO WELDING plus whatever time it takes to wire the controller.
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so it actually closes the muffled side? thats pretty sweet,
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so it actually closes the muffled side? thats pretty sweet,
Sure does.
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