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SCHMIZE · 06-13-2013, 04:07 PM

I started a new thread because I know something like this might've been helpful when I was looking into this mod. I purchased 2 manual cutouts online from jegs. I found a local mechanic on craigslist who I've previously used to eliminate my 2 rear cats. I didn't want to spend a ton of money, and I've been reading a lot of problems with the electric cutouts so I decided to experiment. My car already has the gmpp exhaust muffler installed so I didn't want to do a muffler delete either.

The result was, I decided to place the cutouts in the rear slightly before the muffler. It was pretty quick to get them welded in. I didn't want it up by the headers so it was ridiculously loud. As a result, here is what it looks like!

Overall, I am extremely happy with the end result! It starts up and sounds awesome.. There is more popping on decal, but it is not over the top annoying. It's got a mean growl at idle. There is slightly more drone than before, but the additional is barely noticeable. Plus it absolutely roars when you open it up

I'd definitely recommend doing this if you're considering it. I get compliments all the time. I'm considering doing headers next, but the car already sounds ridiculously awesome so I'm in no hurry to do that!

Outlaw77 · 06-13-2013, 05:23 PM

So how do you switch them on and off?

The Stig · 06-13-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

So how do you switch them on and off?

Manually open and close them.

SCHMIZE · 06-13-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

So how do you switch them on and off?

They stay open all the time unless i bolt in the cover plates but why would anyone want to do that?

zkdreads · 06-13-2013, 05:37 PM

i was just about to ask. you have to crawl under the car to open and close... i was confused lol. but u leave them open ALL the time. GOOD!

Forcer · 06-13-2013, 05:54 PM

have the same setup on mine, but my cutouts are right behind the cats.

rmnc3r · 06-13-2013, 05:59 PM

Ah, an epiphany!
I now realize why I see some cars with exposed side pipes that have their exhaust ports with a cover bolted on.

...I never knew until now.

06-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#1
SCHMIZE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 74	Installed Manual Exhaust Cutouts! I started a new thread because I know something like this might've been helpful when I was looking into this mod. I purchased 2 manual cutouts online from jegs. I found a local mechanic on craigslist who I've previously used to eliminate my 2 rear cats. I didn't want to spend a ton of money, and I've been reading a lot of problems with the electric cutouts so I decided to experiment. My car already has the gmpp exhaust muffler installed so I didn't want to do a muffler delete either. The result was, I decided to place the cutouts in the rear slightly before the muffler. It was pretty quick to get them welded in. I didn't want it up by the headers so it was ridiculously loud. As a result, here is what it looks like! Overall, I am extremely happy with the end result! It starts up and sounds awesome.. There is more popping on decal, but it is not over the top annoying. It's got a mean growl at idle. There is slightly more drone than before, but the additional is barely noticeable. Plus it absolutely roars when you open it up I'd definitely recommend doing this if you're considering it. I get compliments all the time. I'm considering doing headers next, but the car already sounds ridiculously awesome so I'm in no hurry to do that! __________________ Volant CAI, Long Tube Headers, Off Road Pipes, GMPP Axle-Back Exhaust, Cutouts Last edited by SCHMIZE; 06-13-2013 at 04:45 PM.

06-13-2013, 05:37 PM	#5
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	i was just about to ask. you have to crawl under the car to open and close... i was confused lol. but u leave them open ALL the time. GOOD! __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

06-13-2013, 05:23 PM	#2
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	So how do you switch them on and off?

06-13-2013, 05:54 PM	#6
Forcer Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraksa Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	have the same setup on mine, but my cutouts are right behind the cats.

06-13-2013, 05:59 PM	#7
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	Ah, an epiphany! I now realize why I see some cars with exposed side pipes that have their exhaust ports with a cover bolted on. ...I never knew until now.