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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 11:24 PM
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What is an exhaust cut out?

OK, I'm stumped. This is a stupid question but what the hell is an exhaust cut out? I saw a picture of one and drew a total blank. How do these things work?

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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 11:35 PM
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An exhaust cut-out is like a 'mini y-pipe' that is welded into your system inline before performance restricting mufflers and converters. You can run the cut-out in the open or closed (corked or uncorked) position. When it is open, it is similar to running straight headers... when closed, you run your full exhaust system.
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