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Old 04-01-2008 | 11:44 AM
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Smile Kustom(with a k) Catback exhaust, Badlanz Cutout set-up

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD!!

WHAT:
I have a catback that is a full 3" middle section, that has a Badlanz e-cutout welded in. It is mates to a 2007 STI muffler. The Badlanz cutout and turndown are stainless. I also have a block off plate if you decide to remove the cutout. All wiring and switch are included.

This is a 1 piece exhaust, and came off my 2006 Wagon. (Some of you in the south bay have heard it)

Performance:

With the cutout open, my car was very loud, but deep because of the turndown. I placed the cutout farther back to reduce a little sound and move fumes back.

I noticed a 2 PSI increase in boost from running with the cutout open(lots more top end).


With the cutout closed it was VERY quiet. The only issues I had were typical of all cutouts. There is some vibration noise and a light sound of exhaust leaking at the cutout. If you had a louder muffler, you would not hear it at all but the STI muffler is quiet.

$: Umm i guess the cutout cost me $230 new..so how about $200 for the whole exhaust.

Ground Clearance: My wagon is lowered and I only hit a very huge speed bump in a parking lot once. I can run full speed over those 35mph speed bumps with no issues.

Location: South San Jose.

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Old 04-01-2008 | 12:26 PM
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why you selling it matt....seen and heard it in person, very nice....good luck with the sell matt
Old 04-01-2008 | 02:52 PM
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im tempted...
how much would it cost to have the switch installed?

ps. do i spy a ms6?
Old 04-01-2008 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by pwnx0rz
im tempted...
how much would it cost to have the switch installed?

ps. do i spy a ms6?
You could do the switch install super easy. I just ran the cable through the firewall and then hooked up to cig. lighter wiring. One positive, one negative. Very easy!

Then just zip-tie up the cable under the car.


You are correct about the MS6

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Old 04-01-2008 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by WagonTale
why you selling it matt....seen and heard it in person, very nice....good luck with the sell matt
Well, I just decided to once and for all stop hacking up different exhausts and just buy one high quality, high flow, quiet EVO2.

I miss the top end instant power, and the looks from Corvette drivers as I make their car sound weak.
Old 04-01-2008 | 05:54 PM
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Bump For Kustomness & Loud
Old 04-01-2008 | 10:08 PM
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One more bump untill nasioc & craigslist.
Old 04-01-2008 | 10:15 PM
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damn only if it were on a dp instead of the midpipe
Old 04-02-2008 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by xhengmanx
damn only if it were on a dp instead of the midpipe
I would put money on the fact that a cutout at the base of the downpipe vs a cutout 2 feet back from the cutout would make no difference in power.

I believe QTP is the only company that makes a cutout dp.
Old 04-10-2008 | 08:15 PM
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would this mount to the dp?

im a nub at this...

looks like the midpipe is included in the extremely long piping?
Old 04-10-2008 | 08:55 PM
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Well the item is sold now.

but to answer your question, yes you can get the cutout installed in your downpipe. (i would not do that to an expensive downpipe).

Just have it installed right at the beginning of the midpipe (there will be no less performance).

If you car is lowered, the 3" cutout is a bit large to fit well up twards the front of the car (from my experience with my lowered wagon).

Take not that you can just buy a QTP cutout downpipe. Take note that with the cutout under your seat, you could smell fumes and it will be more rediculously loud in the car.

Good luck and have fun with the cheap instant top end power.


watch out for the boost creep.
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