Are electric exhaust cutouts reliable?

If you choose a quality electric exhaust cutout made with high-quality materials and minimal to no leakage, they will prove durable and reliable.

Do electric exhaust cutouts add horsepower?

The car may sound louder, but you will not achieve an exact sound by adding exhaust cut-outs to the pipes. By installing an aftermarket exhaust to your car, and then adding exhaust cut-outs, you may see an increase in horsepower and torque, but most factory and stock exhausts fail to provide this luxury.

How much does it cost to install electric exhaust cutouts?

I have formed a nice relationship with a local muffler shop and they have agreed to do the full install (wiring and welding) including the cost of the electric cutouts for $500. The cutouts alone retail around $300 so I think that I have found a good deal (please let me know if I am mistaken).

Are exhaust cutouts bad for your car?

For short term playing and/or driving around (IMO) cut-outs are fine and even fun. However, for performance or stressing your RPM ranges, I can’t recommend them while keeping the current custom tune. Technically speaking… when you open up an exhaust system you create more air flow and less back pressure.

What is the point of exhaust cutouts?

Exhaust cutouts give you the option to shatter eardrums at will, then sedately slip away from the scene of the crime. Exhaust cutouts are not a new invention. In fact, they’ve probably been around as long as mufflers have, because there always seems to be a time when you wish your exhaust was a little louder.

How long does it take to install exhaust cutouts?

Total installation should take less than two hours. The installation is performed in two phases. They can be done in either order.

How much HP does a muffler delete add?

So for most cars, the muffler delete will not add any power. Some cars will gain some power, but generally it’s not much, usually under 5 horsepower. However, if you have a car modified for more power, and still has the stock mufflers, then you’ll have more gain.

How long does it take to install electric cutouts?

Where do exhaust cutouts go?

If space does not permit it, you can put the cutouts anywhere between this spot and the mufflers. This is the spot where our Camaro would like a cutout, but you can see there’s not a lot of room for the cutout housing and electric motor. We decided to install them farther downstream to where the floorpan is higher.

Can you reverse a muffler delete?

The thing is, reversing a muffler delete can be easily done. Your exhaust pipe must slide right into the muffler inlet & outlet. After that you can either weld them into place or use a clamp to make sure they are locked in and not make any rattling sound when you drive. But of course there’s more than just that.

What are exhaust cutouts for?

The Quick Time Electric Cutout -or- QTEC is an electronically controlled valve that is installed prior to your vehicles muffler. This will allow you to send the exhaust out through the valve opening giving you enhanced performance as well as great sound. There is no need to crawl under your car or truck ever again!

Where to install exhaust cutouts?

Exhaust cutouts can be mounted on various areas of the exhaust system. Most exhaust cutout users place it either near the header collector or around the meeting point of the passenger’s and the driver’s side pipes.

What is an exhaust cutout?

An exhaust cutout is basically a bypass mechanism-it allows the exhaust gases to immediately exit the system without having to go through the proper exhaust channels. This of course improves air flow, which in turn boosts engine performance.

What do electric exhaust cutouts do?

What do electric exhaust cutouts do? An electric exhaust cutout is a mechanical part that installs into your vehicle’s exhaust system to allow the exhaust to open and close when needed. The driver can control the cutout electronically, usually by flipping a switch that controls the unit.