Exhaust Cutouts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevellelover · 04-28-2009, 12:09 PM

I am looking into getting exhaust cutouts for my truck. Has anyone done the same? if so what was involved and how much did it cost. If anyone has any ideas it would be appricated!!!!!

mrein3 · 04-28-2009, 12:50 PM

Years ago on Trucks! they installed a set that operate with an electric solenoid. You flip a switch in the cab, the solenoid moves the cutout "door" from muffler to OPEN! That was on Copperhead. Perhaps you can google Copperhead and see if the parts list is still laying around.

fastom · 04-28-2009, 01:10 PM

I have a set on my truck, got the kit from Summit. The install was easy on my part, I did just the wiring, exhaust shop did the rest.

07SSSC · 04-28-2009, 01:49 PM

I've got just regular bolt on cap style cut outs and love them. They are welded to the flange that bolts to the header collector reight under the cab and back and outwards. Worth every penny for the looks I get when they're open! I think they only cost $60 or 70 through Summit and then had the exhaust shop put them on when the exhaust was redone. I would really like to get some electric operated ones but that's a good chunk of change to drop on something as nonessential as they are. Not to mention I can reach them fairly easy just buy laying on the ground.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-28-2009, 03:29 PM

These are what I have http://www.jegs.com/p/Race+Ready/757985/10002/-1 There fun to have but pricey. Be sure to register them as I have had to send them back once already. You might do so research on other brands. I was disappointed to find out these had plastic gears inside. i wrapped header insulation around the pipe next to them and that has worked well so far. Would I but these again? Well I didn’t buy them the 1st time a friend gave them to me but No I would not spend the $$ Just my 2c

chevellelover · 04-29-2009, 01:00 PM

has anyone wired them in with a cable instead of electric because it seems cheaper and a little easier?

vasquezmrysvll · 04-29-2009, 02:51 PM

i had a mccord (spelling) power plate on my iroc. it was electric and worked real good for about 1 year. then one day at a stop light i was revvin on a honda and is got stuck open. on my way home i got a noise pollution ticket. i told the officer my muffler may have fell off

bottom line is electric are cool but manual are reliable.

**DA68** · 04-29-2009, 08:59 PM

The cable operated units I have seen, only come in 2" or 2.25" O.D. Would love to see a 2.5" O.D. cable unit. I have thought about playing around with flanged industrial gate valves and pnuematic acutators (I'm piecing together my air ride set-up), but haven't had the time.
Anyone know of a cable operated unit in 2.5" O.D. or consider a pnuematic system?

04-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
chevellelover chevellelover Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: albuquqerque new mexico Posts: 88	Exhaust Cutouts I am looking into getting exhaust cutouts for my truck. Has anyone done the same? if so what was involved and how much did it cost. If anyone has any ideas it would be appricated!!!!! __________________ 1978 Trans Am 400/4speed Year One Snowflakes 1980 c10 shortbed 1999 Suburban 5/7 drop US Mags Roadsters 1999 GMC Sierra Classic 4x4-MINT 2015 Challenger Scat Pack 6.4 8 Speed

04-28-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Exhaust Cutouts Years ago on Trucks! they installed a set that operate with an electric solenoid. You flip a switch in the cab, the solenoid moves the cutout "door" from muffler to OPEN! That was on Copperhead. Perhaps you can google Copperhead and see if the parts list is still laying around. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

04-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Exhaust Cutouts I have a set on my truck, got the kit from Summit. The install was easy on my part, I did just the wiring, exhaust shop did the rest. Attached Images __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

04-28-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: Exhaust Cutouts I've got just regular bolt on cap style cut outs and love them. They are welded to the flange that bolts to the header collector reight under the cab and back and outwards. Worth every penny for the looks I get when they're open! I think they only cost $60 or 70 through Summit and then had the exhaust shop put them on when the exhaust was redone. I would really like to get some electric operated ones but that's a good chunk of change to drop on something as nonessential as they are. Not to mention I can reach them fairly easy just buy laying on the ground. __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast

04-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,172	Re: Exhaust Cutouts These are what I have http://www.jegs.com/p/Race+Ready/757985/10002/-1 There fun to have but pricey. Be sure to register them as I have had to send them back once already. You might do so research on other brands. I was disappointed to find out these had plastic gears inside. i wrapped header insulation around the pipe next to them and that has worked well so far. Would I but these again? Well I didn’t buy them the 1st time a friend gave them to me but No I would not spend the $$ Just my 2c __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

04-29-2009, 01:00 PM	#6
chevellelover chevellelover Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: albuquqerque new mexico Posts: 88	Re: Exhaust Cutouts has anyone wired them in with a cable instead of electric because it seems cheaper and a little easier? __________________ 1978 Trans Am 400/4speed Year One Snowflakes 1980 c10 shortbed 1999 Suburban 5/7 drop US Mags Roadsters 1999 GMC Sierra Classic 4x4-MINT 2015 Challenger Scat Pack 6.4 8 Speed

04-29-2009, 02:51 PM	#7
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Exhaust Cutouts i had a mccord (spelling) power plate on my iroc. it was electric and worked real good for about 1 year. then one day at a stop light i was revvin on a honda and is got stuck open. on my way home i got a noise pollution ticket. i told the officer my muffler may have fell off bottom line is electric are cool but manual are reliable. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-29-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Exhaust Cutouts The cable operated units I have seen, only come in 2" or 2.25" O.D. Would love to see a 2.5" O.D. cable unit. I have thought about playing around with flanged industrial gate valves and pnuematic acutators (I'm piecing together my air ride set-up), but haven't had the time. Anyone know of a cable operated unit in 2.5" O.D. or consider a pnuematic system?

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