[m4nat]

I'm going to be purchasing the QTP cutouts soon, and I was wondering where I should get them done. The only portion I'm worried about is the wiring, is that something I should be worried about though? I have a few exhaust/muffler shops around the area (I live in Northern VA, about 25 minutes away from DC) that are pretty reputable but I am not sure what to do.

Essentially what I'm asking is, do I need to find a shop that strictly works on Camaros and the like to do my cutouts and wiring, or do you guys think a job like this is "easy enough" to do at a local reputable muffler/exhaust shop?

Link to the cutouts:

http://www.phastekperformance.com/QT...out-500116.htm

[Dustinmaro]

Your call but I have had bad experiences using the wrong shop to do anything. Even simple things. They don't have to just work on camaros but I would do your homework of course.

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by m4nat

I'm going to be purchasing the QTP cutouts soon, and I was wondering where I should get them done. The only portion I'm worried about is the wiring, is that something I should be worried about though? I have a few exhaust/muffler shops around the area (I live in Northern VA, about 25 minutes away from DC) that are pretty reputable but I am not sure what to do.

Essentially what I'm asking is, do I need to find a shop that strictly works on Camaros and the like to do my cutouts and wiring, or do you guys think a job like this is "easy enough" to do at a local reputable muffler/exhaust shop?

Link to the cutouts:

http://www.phastekperformance.com/QT...out-500116.htm

Just out of curiosity, why are you opting for the cutouts?

[Burly]

It’s not that hard to do yourself. I installed the NoWeeds cutouts/diverter and can share how I ran wiring.
There is a good custom exhaust shop here in Fredericksburg that I was going to use. I can get the name, but he won’t do the wiring.

[m4nat]

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Just out of curiosity, why are you opting for the cutouts?

1) I wanna be loud, essentially straight piped loud, but not all the time. I really like how the stock exhaust has valves and it's just great that I'll be able to control how loud I wanna be once I get the cutouts. I'll have three modes with the cutouts (I'm deleting my secondary cats too)

a- Super loud Cutouts open (essentially muffler delete)
b- NPP exhaust on track mode
c- Quiet mode from factory

Maybe in the future I'll get some cool axlebacks or something else interesting

[m4nat]

Originally Posted by Burly

It’s not that hard to do yourself. I installed the NoWeeds cutouts/diverter and can share how I ran wiring.
There is a good custom exhaust shop here in Fredericksburg that I was going to use. I can get the name, but he won’t do the wiring.

I would be VERY interested in seeing how you ran the wiring, and will genuinely appreciate it.

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by m4nat

1) I wanna be loud, essentially straight piped loud, but not all the time. I really like how the stock exhaust has valves and it's just great that I'll be able to control how loud I wanna be once I get the cutouts. I'll have three modes with the cutouts (I'm deleting my secondary cats too)

a- Super loud Cutouts open (essentially muffler delete)
b- NPP exhaust on track mode
c- Quiet mode from factory

Maybe in the future I'll get some cool axlebacks or something else interesting

My primary reason for asking is that a muffler delete would cost you about $100-150...and the cutouts are basically just that. I ran around with a muffler delete on my car for over 6 years...sounded much better than most cars with full exhaust.

However, since you added that you're deleting your secondary cats, I can see the reasoning behind it now.

I just like to hear other people's reasoning/viewpoints...very interesting

[Burly]

I looked at your link, that kit will need to be welded in. I only had cut a short section clamped on and just before muffler. If you remove the secondary cats, you will throw a CEL or need a tune.
I’ll get some pics up later but I just drilled hole through one of those trunk plugs.

[mjwill25]

You may want to check with these guys, http://www.hi-flocustom.com. I had them cut out the resonators/2nd cats, no CEL's or issues, didn't take them long and was happy with the results. They are in Manassass near Osbourne Park HS.

[m4nat]

Originally Posted by mjwill25

You may want to check with these guys, http://www.hi-flocustom.com. I had them cut out the resonators/2nd cats, no CEL's or issues, didn't take them long and was happy with the results. They are in Manassass near Osbourne Park HS.

I actually love those guys and frequent/have recommended everyone to them, used to have a charger and had all my work done through them. I just was worried/thinking about the wiring. I had read up about someone messing up their wiring and it "melting off," so I just wanna make sure I do everything right. Especially connecting to the fuse box up front.

[m4nat]

Originally Posted by Burly

I looked at your link, that kit will need to be welded in. I only had cut a short section clamped on and just before muffler. If you remove the secondary cats, you will throw a CEL or need a tune.
I’ll get some pics up later but I just drilled hole through one of those trunk plugs.

Secondary cats have no sensors and are essentially resonators, so I'm good! Thanks man, but also I would really love pictures of it just so I know where and how to wire it.

[Burly]

Originally Posted by m4nat

Secondary cats have no sensors and are essentially resonators, so I'm good! Thanks man, but also I would really love pictures of it just so I know where and how to wire it.

If run cutouts open and with resonators out, you will eventually get a CEL.

[ltcol_king]

Originally Posted by mjwill25

You may want to check with these guys, http://www.hi-flocustom.com. I had them cut out the resonators/2nd cats, no CEL's or issues, didn't take them long and was happy with the results. They are in Manassass near Osbourne Park HS.

With the exhaust work you have done, do you have any problems come state/emissions inspection time? I want to get some exhaust work done but am concerned about inspections. Thanks.

[mjwill25]

Originally Posted by ltcol_king

With the exhaust work you have done, do you have any problems come state/emissions inspection time? I want to get some exhaust work done but am concerned about inspections. Thanks.

I have been told that it won't be an issue, the shop said they do it all the time on Vette's and other cars that haven't had issues come inspection time.