I just installed a Magnaflow catback to my car. I love the sound new and can't wait till it gets broken in! Anywho I was tossing around the idea of installing an electric cutout. Is it a worthwhile investment? Is it hard to install? Thanks for your help and suggestions!

Later,

Mike

 

I was doing the electric/manual cutout decesion awhile ago. I went with the manual because I knew it would always be open and was cheaper. They give you like 8-10 RWHP or so, and they're cheap (manual) so I figured why not?

Unfortunatly the local track won't allow them to be open on street night

 

i had the magnaflow on my 96z, and i had a cutout installed as well. the magnaflow was a very hi flow muffler, and i noticed only a slight increase in top end with the cutout open. i would say that it's not worth the $$ to put an electric cutout on. but i would say it's worth it to spend the $50 (includes install) on a manual cutout...if nothing else it sounds badazz!

 

My car picks up 7RWH on the dyno with the cutout open. So I'd say it's worth it.

 

IMO if you keep your cat(s) they it is worthwhile to put a cutout in front of the cats, but if you just gut or remove the cat then its porbably no longer worth it.

 

i have a magnaflow, and i just did the qtec electric cutout.
never realized how quiet the magnaflow was! lol
i noticed a big HP increase in the higher RPM's but a loss of low end torque due to majorly decreased backpressure