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Tolstrup · 03-10-2022, 01:16 PM

Mechanic claims that cutout isn't possible on Camaro 2SS Convertible from 2010, due to stiffeners under the car. Anyone got any experience to share with me - Any recomondations (brand, webshop etc.) much appreciated

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George-CZ · 03-10-2022, 02:08 PM

You can place cutouts anywhere. I do not believe that there will be a place where they would not go to weld.

BLU DUCE · 03-11-2022, 07:11 AM

Should not be a problem. They get welded in the exhaust system,not in the dam frame.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-11-2022, 08:26 AM

You shouldn't have an issue. Find a different shop!! The get welded into the piping in front of the trans tunnel brace in the bend of the tubing, my buddy has a vert and has them. Here is a pic of where they go, not his car, just a reference pic for ya.

pyroguy · 03-11-2022, 08:45 PM

0 mods are able to be done on 2010 convertible Camaros. Convertible Camaros didn't come out until 2011.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-12-2022, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

0 mods are able to be done on 2010 convertible Camaros. Convertible Camaros didn't come out until 2011.

lol, I didn't catch that one!!!

Mike J · 03-12-2022, 10:35 AM

Do some searching on this forum. There was someone who was making a special brace for the convertibles wanting cut outs, I think someone called it a “aph brace” to was to be bought, your garage was right, but it is possible with a type of brace for convertibles

Mike

CamaroCracka · 03-12-2022, 07:47 PM

On my manual vert, the exhaust is the same as my 2010. I have the pipes from QTP to go with the low-profile cutouts. I'll be installing them and few other things soon. I see no reason it won't fit, at least on a manual.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-13-2022, 09:37 AM

One of my friends here has a 2012 vert with the auto and has the NOWEEDS setup on his Camaro.

Tolstrup · 03-15-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

0 mods are able to be done on 2010 convertible Camaros. Convertible Camaros didn't come out until 2011.

You are right - my typo

Tolstrup · 03-15-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike J

Do some searching on this forum. There was someone who was making a special brace for the convertibles wanting cut outs, I think someone called it a “aph brace” to was to be bought, your garage was right, but it is possible with a type of brace for convertibles

Mike

Thanks - I'll look for that

Tolstrup · 03-15-2022, 02:35 PM

Thanks everyone for the great input

CamaroCracka · 10-04-2022, 08:02 AM

I finally got around to installing cutouts on my vert. I used the QTP low profile for 2.5" exhaust with their premade pipes. The one issue where I had to modify was that the larger crossmember with four bolts on each side would not go back on with the cutouts in place. I moved the crossmember toward the rear of the car lining up the front two bracket holes with the rear two chassis holes. Then I drilled an additional hole for the rear bracket bolt hole in the chassis and used a self-taping bolt and fat washer to lock it in nice and tight.

George-CZ · 10-04-2022, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I finally got around to installing cutouts on my vert. I used the QTP low profile for 2.5" exhaust with their premade pipes. The one issue where I had to modify was that the larger crossmember with four bolts on each side would not go back on with the cutouts in place. I moved the crossmember toward the rear of the car lining up the front two bracket holes with the rear two chassis holes. Then I drilled an additional hole for the rear bracket bolt hole in the chassis and used a self-taping bolt and fat washer to lock it in nice and tight.

Are there any pictures from the installation?

03-10-2022, 01:16 PM	#1
Tolstrup Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS convertible 2011 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Denmark Posts: 10	Cutout for convertible Mechanic claims that cutout isn't possible on Camaro 2SS Convertible from 2010, due to stiffeners under the car. Anyone got any experience to share with me - Any recomondations (brand, webshop etc.) much appreciated.

03-10-2022, 02:08 PM	#2
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,591	You can place cutouts anywhere. I do not believe that there will be a place where they would not go to weld. __________________ My life is a constant struggle with Camaro. K&N CAI, Stainless Power longtubes, high flow cats, modified Ragazzon High Performance axle back, Soler Performance ported throttle body, Soler Performance throttle controller, RAM clutch adjuster, modified LS7 clutch kit, Tick Performance billet bearing support, Tick Performance remote bleeder, separate clutch reservoir, BMR trailing arms, BMR toe rods, Pedders Suspension cradle bushing inserts, Control Arm Bushings, Strut tower brace, oil catch can, Hurst T-handle shifter, 20mm wheel spacers, DBA brakes, QTP Cutouts, Dynosteve tune.

03-11-2022, 07:11 AM	#3
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Should not be a problem. They get welded in the exhaust system,not in the dam frame. __________________

03-11-2022, 08:26 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,405	You shouldn't have an issue. Find a different shop!! The get welded into the piping in front of the trans tunnel brace in the bend of the tubing, my buddy has a vert and has them. Here is a pic of where they go, not his car, just a reference pic for ya. Attached Images __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-11-2022, 08:45 PM	#5
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	0 mods are able to be done on 2010 convertible Camaros. Convertible Camaros didn't come out until 2011. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

03-12-2022, 10:35 AM	#7
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 574 View My Garage	Do some searching on this forum. There was someone who was making a special brace for the convertibles wanting cut outs, I think someone called it a “aph brace” to was to be bought, your garage was right, but it is possible with a type of brace for convertibles Mike

03-12-2022, 07:47 PM	#8
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,729	On my manual vert, the exhaust is the same as my 2010. I have the pipes from QTP to go with the low-profile cutouts. I'll be installing them and few other things soon. I see no reason it won't fit, at least on a manual. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

03-13-2022, 09:37 AM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,405	One of my friends here has a 2012 vert with the auto and has the NOWEEDS setup on his Camaro. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-15-2022, 02:35 PM	#12
Tolstrup Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS convertible 2011 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Denmark Posts: 10	Thanks everyone for the great input

10-04-2022, 08:02 AM	#13
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,729	I finally got around to installing cutouts on my vert. I used the QTP low profile for 2.5" exhaust with their premade pipes. The one issue where I had to modify was that the larger crossmember with four bolts on each side would not go back on with the cutouts in place. I moved the crossmember toward the rear of the car lining up the front two bracket holes with the rear two chassis holes. Then I drilled an additional hole for the rear bracket bolt hole in the chassis and used a self-taping bolt and fat washer to lock it in nice and tight. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.