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pexcomike · 09-30-2010, 10:23 PM

take...anyone have reviews ? 2011 SS2 6.2 manual...going with weld ons to avoid clamps loosening and leaks which after talking to several exhaust specialists recommend the welds....at same time having Hawks 3rd Gen in Easley SC reolace my stock CAI with aftermarket..maybe K and N ?? Looking for experienced ideas please

daphatgrant · 09-30-2010, 10:27 PM

Not sure on the QTP cutouts but in regards to CAI then I have to throw my vote to Cold Air Inductions.

CAI in Chrome

CAI in Black

Huck1974 · 09-30-2010, 10:52 PM

Cutouts are cool for a while but a PITA eventually. At some point they stick because of extreme heat and moisture changes. Motors go out, etc.

GEEo · 09-30-2010, 11:01 PM

Go w/ Noweeds for the Diverters!

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 09-30-2010, 11:07 PM

I have QTP you can
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daphatgrant · 09-30-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

Cutouts are cool for a while but a PITA eventually. At some point they stick because of extreme heat and moisture changes. Motors go out, etc.

This right here along with the fact that they hang down is why I am going with a muffler delete. I heard a muffler delete this past weekend and it sounded awesome! You'd be surprised how non invasive it is, but with 2 cats per pipe plus a resonator (4 cats, 2 resonators) and an H pipe it's actually pretty tame.

delta689 · 10-01-2010, 06:13 AM

I have noweeds diverters they sound great but not worth the headaches ,when ] had them installed. The car sounded like it had a bad exhaust leak,and they were bumping the underside of car,my mechanic had to lower the exhaust and some how adjusted the divert to close to stop the exhaust leak ,you have to spray them with WD 40 to try to help them from sticking, when I'm gonna take the car for a ride and plan o

n using them I have to open them up ,the crack the seal,if i try to open them when the car is warmed up they will not open,I have to wait for the car to cool down to open them,

blazzin1 · 10-01-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta689

I have noweeds diverters they sound great but not worth the headaches ,when ] had them installed. The car sounded like it had a bad exhaust leak,and they were bumping the underside of car,my mechanic had to lower the exhaust and some how adjusted the divert to close to stop the exhaust leak ,you have to spray them with WD 40 to try to help them from sticking, when I'm gonna take the car for a ride and plan o

n using them I have to open them up ,the crack the seal,if i try to open them when the car is warmed up they will not open,I have to wait for the car to cool down to open them,

Man, with all those problems, I would send those things back!!! Noweeds stuff is crazy expensive, and for the money, it better work perfectly every time!! How long have you had theses?

blazzin1 · 10-01-2010, 09:23 AM

I bought some QTP cut-outs, but haven't installed them yet, they're still sitting in my trunk. I have a Solo Mach-X Catback, and plan on installing Long Tube headers soon. From what I've heard, once the headers are installed, it will be plenty loud!!! So, I might not install the cut-outs at all, not sure yet!!

delta689 · 10-01-2010, 03:35 PM

I've had them for like 3 months ,only drive on weekends,oh I forget to say they have annoying rattle nowx,the day I had them intalled I took it back to the to shop and told them to weld my prof. pipes back in then I calmed down and told them to leave them in for now,for the price I price for them,and my girl friend really likes the sound....

OHIOSS · 10-01-2010, 04:34 PM

I have had my QTP cutouts for almost a year now with no issues. I love the ability to open and close them at will. I think the best sound is leaving them 50% open. I don't know if it's a wiring thing but the annoying thing about them is when you turn off the car they close when you restart it. When you start it they are open and you get that nice V8 growl, then they start to close and you have to reopen them again. I would prefer they would stay open until I hit the button to close them.

I have found that since I've had them that I don't open them as much as I used to. I used to open them all the time, now I open them occasionally. If you slow down and leave the car in gear the back pressure makes the car backfire and sounds pretty bad. If you have a stick and take it out of gear it doesn't do it. Not sure why but the pick up from a dead stop is much slower with the cutouts open -vs- closed. I'm sure it has something to do with back pressure. From about 3000RPM and up there is a noticable difference in speed with them open.

Russ

kmcd · 10-01-2010, 10:02 PM

I've had the Race Ready Performance cutouts for about a year with no issues. They sound great, and my quarter-mile times average 0.2 seconds faster with them open. I mounted the rocker switch on the console, and it looks like an OEM switch (although the only time I close them is going through the drive-thru). Here's the link if you want to check them out:

https://racereadyperformance.com/Cutout_Kit_Dual.html

Remember, if it's too loud, you're too old!

09-30-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
pexcomike pexcomike Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2 SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 6 View My Garage	qtp cutouts and cold air intake replacing stock take...anyone have reviews ? 2011 SS2 6.2 manual...going with weld ons to avoid clamps loosening and leaks which after talking to several exhaust specialists recommend the welds....at same time having Hawks 3rd Gen in Easley SC reolace my stock CAI with aftermarket..maybe K and N ?? Looking for experienced ideas please

09-30-2010, 10:27 PM	#2
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	Not sure on the QTP cutouts but in regards to CAI then I have to throw my vote to Cold Air Inductions. CAI in Chrome CAI in Black __________________ RJT, 2SS/RS, M6, Black Int, Sunroof. (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

10-01-2010, 06:13 AM	#7
delta689 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: long island New York Posts: 8	I have noweeds diverters they sound great but not worth the headaches ,when ] had them installed. The car sounded like it had a bad exhaust leak,and they were bumping the underside of car,my mechanic had to lower the exhaust and some how adjusted the divert to close to stop the exhaust leak ,you have to spray them with WD 40 to try to help them from sticking, when I'm gonna take the car for a ride and plan on using them I have to open them up ,the crack the seal,if i try to open them when the car is warmed up they will not open,I have to wait for the car to cool down to open them,

10-01-2010, 10:02 PM	#12
kmcd 1,425 hp / supercharged Drives: (2010 2SS/L99) (1999 Corvette) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,104	I've had the Race Ready Performance cutouts for about a year with no issues. They sound great, and my quarter-mile times average 0.2 seconds faster with them open. I mounted the rocker switch on the console, and it looks like an OEM switch (although the only time I close them is going through the drive-thru). Here's the link if you want to check them out: https://racereadyperformance.com/Cutout_Kit_Dual.html Remember, if it's too loud, you're too old! __________________ "If it's too loud...well, you know the rest."

09-30-2010, 10:52 PM	#3
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	Cutouts are cool for a while but a PITA eventually. At some point they stick because of extreme heat and moisture changes. Motors go out, etc.

09-30-2010, 11:01 PM	#4
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	Go w/ Noweeds for the Diverters!

10-01-2010, 09:23 AM	#9
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I bought some QTP cut-outs, but haven't installed them yet, they're still sitting in my trunk. I have a Solo Mach-X Catback, and plan on installing Long Tube headers soon. From what I've heard, once the headers are installed, it will be plenty loud!!! So, I might not install the cut-outs at all, not sure yet!!

10-01-2010, 03:35 PM	#10
delta689 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: long island New York Posts: 8	I've had them for like 3 months ,only drive on weekends,oh I forget to say they have annoying rattle nowx,the day I had them intalled I took it back to the to shop and told them to weld my prof. pipes back in then I calmed down and told them to leave them in for now,for the price I price for them,and my girl friend really likes the sound....

10-01-2010, 04:34 PM	#11
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have had my QTP cutouts for almost a year now with no issues. I love the ability to open and close them at will. I think the best sound is leaving them 50% open. I don't know if it's a wiring thing but the annoying thing about them is when you turn off the car they close when you restart it. When you start it they are open and you get that nice V8 growl, then they start to close and you have to reopen them again. I would prefer they would stay open until I hit the button to close them. I have found that since I've had them that I don't open them as much as I used to. I used to open them all the time, now I open them occasionally. If you slow down and leave the car in gear the back pressure makes the car backfire and sounds pretty bad. If you have a stick and take it out of gear it doesn't do it. Not sure why but the pick up from a dead stop is much slower with the cutouts open -vs- closed. I'm sure it has something to do with back pressure. From about 3000RPM and up there is a noticable difference in speed with them open. Russ