TEXASS Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'm thinking about buying some electric cutouts. but wanna know are they worth it,do they leek like crazy, or do the stop working after so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 They never leak, i've had one for over three years and had it rebuilt twice. it was only $30 for the rebuild. i also open and close mine all the time. i picked up 40 rwhp with my cutout over the stock muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASS Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 what brand do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 there's a guy in cincinnati that makes them out of his garage http://www.dmhperformance.com they're by far the highest quality out there (summit sells them - but you can buy direct from him) and if you break it - no questions asked (other than maybe laughing at how you broke it) - he'll replace it (i ran over a large stump) they're a little more $ than the rest, but they have the best warranty and you deal with a nice guy...makes it worth it to me (i just ordered another set last week - waiting on it to arrive) it's definitely a fun upgrade - i recommend it I had my last set on my daily driver for 3 years - never had to rebuild it and never had a single issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I have a qtp. I have blown mine open a few times, its an easy fix though. I gained 20rwhp and it sounds badass. Definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 blown them open? the pressure opens them by itself? that sounds shady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 what brand do you have? QTP (quicktimeperformance.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 blown them open? the pressure opens them by itself? that sounds shady When the screws are tightened its fine. The shaking of the car loosens them after a while. i picked up 40 rwhp with my cutout over the stock muffler. Damn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 ill have one shortly, but i have to get the bigger turbo on first... my little bitty 1.9 picks up about 20 to the front wheels by passing both cats, a pre muffler and a muffler... not to mention the 1.5" bottle neck in the DP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I have a QTP I'm selling (went to a different exhaust setup and no longer need a cutout). I USED to have DMH. Burned it up a number of times, and ended up getting my money back on it. The QTP has a more solid build to it, as to how the motor mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 i think nitrousbird is the only one on the internet with that opinion do a search of 'qtp dmh cutouts' and the first several links i read recommended DMH heavily over QTP - even on boards where QTP is a registered sponsor http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1158365&highlight=cutouts I don't know know what particular you're talking about - how the motor mounts, but the DMH is much heavier and better built, in general (post a picture of yours - i'll post a picture of mine) the QTP looks small in comparison QTP's have a reputation for leaking Mccord's have a reputation for breaking Even summit sells DMH - thinks they were the best quality on the market when they looked to add them to their catalog the only thing going for QTP is that they're a big business - you can call 9-5 monday through friday and get ahold of someone that being said - i think QTP has some shitty policies They'll screw you with restocking fees and being shitty about returns, whereas DMH is pleasant to deal with Dave at DMH can take a day or two to get ahold of - and often needs an e-mail or two before he remembers to respond (not an internet guy) - the only drawback PLUS: I can probably get you a 'deal' on the DMH cutouts pm me if you're interested - up to you all of the brands are fun little toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'll dig mine out of the garage this week (not totally sure where it is); but I stand by my QTP being more solid. I need to dig it out anyway to sell it. I've had both. Dave was a nice guy, did take my returns, and all that jive. But when I spent more time without my e-cutout than I did with it, that was a problem. My QTP didn't just stop working on me (my DMH had the motor section come loose a couple of times). BilliumSS and Stevil on here have also had issues with their DMH units as well IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LSWON333 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 How much for your cut out Nitrousbird?/? 20 and 40 hp... wow I didnt think they would add that much, thats pretty good for a $200 mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have a 3 inch... it's been great... although I haven't used it in forever since I went to true duals... I want to sell mine also, so if you decide to get a barely used 3 inch, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASS Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have a 3 inch... it's been great... although I haven't used it in forever since I went to true duals... I want to sell mine also, so if you decide to get a barely used 3 inch, let me know. how much you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 ....they don't normally add 20 or 40 horsepower it depends on your combo it's not unheard of - but rare to add that much some people will even lose horsepower with the cutout but they sound damned cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Stacey David installed a pair on his project Copperhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 what kinda $$ you guys looking to get for a used 3in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have a McCord Power Plate 3" I will sell if you are interested. I just put a new motor & gearbox on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 there's a guy in cincinnati that makes them out of his garage www.dmhperformance.com they're by far the highest quality out there (summit sells them - but you can buy direct from him) and if you break it - no questions asked (other than maybe laughing at how you broke it) - he'll replace it (i ran over a large stump) they're a little more $ than the rest, but they have the best warranty and you deal with a nice guy...makes it worth it to me (i just ordered another set last week - waiting on it to arrive) it's definitely a fun upgrade - i recommend it I had my last set on my daily driver for 3 years - never had to rebuild it and never had a single issue +1 for DMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I had 3 QTP cutouts before. They break often because.... They use vending machine motors for the butterfly valve on the device. I talked to the guy on the phone about it once for almost a good hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASS Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have a McCord Power Plate 3" I will sell if you are interested. I just put a new motor & gearbox on it. how much you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief8one Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 i would take one 3in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 i'm curious to see which one looks better another car club i'm in last year did a lot of research and went with the DMH i just got mine today - same good quality but i don't like the new switch he uses as much as the old one (older one was bigger - like a toggle switch) http://homepages.udayton.edu/~mertzgea/Picture028.jpg http://homepages.udayton.edu/~mertzgea/Picture029.jpg These things are so thick it's overkill, methinks but i've got no problem switching over if the others are built better the 4 year vs 3 year warranty worries me a little though And isn't QTP the company that only warranties them for limited race use? DMH doesn't have a limit - street/strip - he doesn't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/xxtheonlyxx/polished.jpg QTP's plate isnt as secure form the looks of it. And the red arrow has been a weak point in my cutout. The screw came loose a lot before I replaced it. The motor in the QTP is great. However when that screw is loose it will not work. I considered welding it together at one point because it was so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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