QTEC all the way . I have it and no problems ever. Have it on for over year.
Great product great service.
Last time i talkt to QTP they have like 3000-4000 units out on the market.
Aint no hobby like some other places.
QTECs are recommended by LS1 Speed, MTI, GMMG, and many other performance shops.

 

I have a Qtec. I can't compare it to others since I havn't tried any ohers but I can share my experience with this one. When installing it, the connector plug on the motor slipped off the wire. I took the plug apart and saw that the wires would just slip back into the pins which told me it was not crimped properly. I put the wires back in the pins and soldered them so I wouldn't have this problem again. I did email Qtec and suggest they solder them on future units and they were courteous enough to send me back a reply saying they had purchased the proper crimper to fix this. It worked well for a month and then it wouldn't close. I took it off and discovered the motor screws had vibrated out so the motor spun instead of the plate. I found the screws at a hardware store and loctighted them in. Worked again for about 3 months and then wouldn't close. This time it was the screws on the butterfly that had come off. I was fortunate that I didn't lose the plate, it had actually gone inside the cutout and stayed there. I retrieved the plate and put it on with longer screws and used loctite along with nuts on the backside of the plate. It worked for a couple months and stopped closing. It was the motor bolts again. I bought more at the hardware store and picked up extras this time. I made sure it was the right screw. It has worked for about 4 months now but the truth is I got in the car yesterday to put it in the shop to fix a rattle in the door(warranty) and it would not close again. (My wife has been driving it and she always opens the cutout). I was hesitant to take it to the dealer with it open and ask them to do warranty work but they never said a thing. I won't have time until saturday to see what it is this go-round. I am glad that it has not been a gearbox or motor failure up to this point. I can deal with loose screws occasionally but some people may not want to fool with this.
Whatever you get it would be a good idea to take out the screws and apply loctite before installation although in my case even that has not been foolproof. As to the sealing, there is a slight leak even when closed tightly but most people can't tell and its not noticable enough to be a bother. Even with all this, it has been the most enjoyable accessory I have purchased. I run it open most of the time and close it when I have to get on the highway for more than a few minutes.

 

i just got all my parts and will have them installed this weekend.. i heard about the mccord having problems, but they now have the mpp2 a better version of the mpp1. it came with red sealant around the plate/housing to make a good seal when closed, but it first had to be broke loose for the plate to open. i also noticed all screws have red loctite on them. and the screws that hold the plate on the rod are pounded to make a rivit on the end so they will never come out. i got my mccord power plate for $102 shipped (gp) and a flow tech cutout from thunder racing for $43 shipped. so $145 and im getting it welded on for free

oh and the mccord can be opened to any position

 

Thanks for the comments Cap'n! Sounds like minor stuff going on very often. Nothing too bad, though.

Looks like all of the brands tend to have their own problems...

Since I'm not going to spend 200 bucks for the other brands, I have started to lean towards the MPP2 w/FlowTech. For about 150-160 bucks shipped it's not bad at all.

Thanks again, everybody! All further comments are also welcomed.

TS

 

Let me know how it goes w/ the MCCP2 if you get it. I'm looking at getting one soon. If you don't like it send it to me

 

get the flowtech. they seal much better than the summit or jegs brand cutouts. the electric ones are cool and all but can u really justify spending the extra money for an electric one. its only two screws. either is cool though.

 

You can't have one or the other, flowtech(or other) cutout and an electric plate. You can but that would require expensive fabricating. I think an electric plate is well worth the money, you have the freedom of openeing it up and closing it whenever and where ever you want. If you pull up to a ricer, open it, pull up to a cop, close it.... It's a small price for a big freedom, and a lot of fun!

 

I sure can.

I want to be able to do it when ever I want without getting my hands dirty.

Call me lazy or what ever you want, but I'll pay the extra bucks for that convenience.

TS

 

It seals perfectly. No noise at all. Doesn't leak. If it does, call up Barry, he'll fix it. You don't need to coat it either.

 

Alright, forgive me if this isn't a very intelligent question, but its on my mind. When installing a cutout, and when its in use, do you gain power? Or is it just the sound? So would it be a waste to install an aftermarket exhaust and then to install a cutout?

 

Pretty much so. I am pretty sure You'll gain the most by having the cutout installed.

That is why I am keeping my stock exhaust w/Flowmaster muffler and install a Flow Tech cutout and MPP2 electric valve for it.

Maybe it would be a good idea to get a larger diameter I-pipe, though.

TS

 

Alright, thats pretty much what I thought, just wasn't completely sure. Thanks.

 

Ok this may sound dumb but is the cut out reversible? I wanna be able to return my car to stock if need be. My friend who used to have a 3rd gen was tell me about cutouts some but I really don't know much. Thanks guys I am trying to learn.

 

I sure would assume so.

Just cut the cutout away from the I-pipe and weld a straight pipe instead of it.

TS

 

Update. I slid under my car Saturday to see why the cutout stopped working again. It was pretty obvious. The motor was gone. I don't mean burnt out, I mean GONE. I guess I will try the Mccord this time. I just called the number to order one but just got a recording. I will have to try again in the morning as I am headed to Texas shortly. If there is a group buy or something, please let me know as I gotta have something to plug this big hole.