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Old 04-21-2007, 03:58 PM
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I need some recommendations on this one....

I'm seeing a need for cut outs on the new KB 2.8 set up. I blew my passenger side exhaust open yesterday at a clamped section. It was a slip fit before yesterday.... now both sections are the same size This was AFTER the cats.

So... I clearly need more exhaust flow to uncork this system. My thoughts are for a pair of 2.5 inch cut outs to install in front of my cats so I can open them when I want but still be quiet on the street. Who makes electric cut outs that won't melt or bend?
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I've never had much luck with electric cut outs they always seem to leak after a few months,QTP makes them.
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QTP + aluminum gaskets work pretty well, but if you're FI make sure they give you the steel geared version.

I've got a used one I'll be selling with the steel gears, but only have one.
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Go with DMH. My QTP's fell apart, literally, in only two weeks, then charged me to fix their pieces of ****.
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Go with DMH. My QTP's fell apart, literally, in only two weeks, then charged me to fix their pieces of ****.
same here, but mine lasted almost 3 months. It leaked from day one. I could stop the leak, if I held the switch closed. When I told them about the issue, they said it was an improper installation. If the leak went away when I held the switch closed, how is that a bad install? A couple months later, the plate blew off when I was driving down the highway. I have several problems with there design. You couldn't pay me to put another one of those pieces of **** on my ride.




I'd recommend getting one from Keith McCord. It's cheaper than the others, but a better built unit. Instead of having barely enough room to get a nut on the bolts, this design has slots, so there is room for adjustment and an overall better fit.

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Thanks for the feedback so far! Does Keith have a website?

Any more comments anyone?
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yes, but he's not a sponsor.

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DMH or the Dougs guillotine style will be the best bet.
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so basically on my stock exhaust piping i would have a 3" cutout welded either right before the cat or right after and then McCords power plate welds to the cut out? is this cut out fine for this:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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What would a shop probably charge for these welds?
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i got mine from badlanze, works great.


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