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I wanted to get a set of cut-outs installed on my car so I took it to a reputable exhaust shop and they said that i don't have the space to install them. I just wanted a second opinion from you guys. Here are some pics. The setup is a true dual 2.5 inch setup with a magnaflow muffler at the back. The pipes run together all the way down.
This one is where it comes from the header. I was thinking I could get it put
here.
This is where the pipe bends and goes into the tranny tunnel.
I was told the only way i can get cutouts installed is if i had pipes going on each side of the car.
If I could get some opinions that would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Chris
__________________ 1992 Camaro RS, 2.5 inch true duals with magnaflow muffler, hedman shorty headers, Open Air Element, 2.73 open, Th350 Transmission, 2800 rpm stall, 350 roller block, comp xe258 roller cam, modified 081 heads (3 angle valve job, ported, polished, comp 981 springs, 1.94", 1.55" stainless valves) ~10.5:1 Compression, 6210-3 650 dp , performer intake, homemade strut tower bar.
it could be done but with the exhuast running so close to each other you would have to have the coutouts pointing out each side... looks like there is room but u cant really tell from the pictures. id try a different shop.
It looks like it can be done. but like maroon88 said..they would have to be right next to one another and point opposite of each other. I know cutouts can be done as i have done them on a stock y pipe camaro. but they do run very close to the ground.
Yeah the pictures aren't the best but the only ones i got. These pipes already run pretty close to the ground. Is there a way I can run a pipe that connects both duals to form 1 cutout?
so you have true duals and are running shorties? Put a set of longtubes on there As for your question, any section of pipe that is straight with no bends for 4-5" could be cut out and have cutouts welded in. Heck around here we sometimes just use a hole saw and drill out a hole in the pipe and weld on a cutout with a flange we cut out of 16 guage steel with wingnuts.
I'd have to agree with Maroon Any time your dealing with retail ALWAY get about 2-3 diffrint shops/stores opion before beliving anyone even then read between the lines
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It looks like it can be done. but like maroon88 said..they would have to be right next to one another and point opposite of each other. I know cutouts can be done as i have done them on a stock y pipe camaro. but they do run very close to the ground.
cutouts installed correctly wont run any lower than the rest of the exhaust piping... i have a 3" summit cutout where my old cat was and it isnt any lower than just a straight pipe being there. now the bottom wingnut, if you dont get it parrallel with the ground it will be lower than the rest.
also when you get the cutouts welded on there, have the guy spot weld the bolts on the backside so they will act like studs... then you only have to screw the wingnut on. makes everything SO much easier and you will thank me in the end.
As for your question, any section of pipe that is straight with no bends for 4-5" could be cut out and have cutouts welded in. Heck around here we sometimes just use a hole saw and drill out a hole in the pipe and weld on a cutout with a flange we cut out of 16 guage steel with wingnuts. 
