Exhaust Cutout? Good idea?

[Velocifero]

the black wire is ground, and you can either loosen a bolt anywhere down there that is touching the chassis, or you can splice it to another grounded wire. usually they are the black wires, but if you find one you want to use, best to ask if it is alright. I used the ground for my turbo timer so I didn't need to find another spot, but there are plenty to choose from. the hoel that you are going to push the wore to comes out in the engine bay behind the battery against the wall there. you will see the black wire loom from that yellow amp power wire going through it, I can take another picture fo ryou if needed.

 

[Velocifero]

here is a poor quality video from my digital camera of the actual cutout. http://rapidshare.com/files/1079515/cutoutvids_002.avi.html
when I get time to edit my DV camcorder I'll make sure to put up teh better quality video then

 

[Myspeed12]

yea can you show me the black wire setup...or is their any way to get it to the cigarette lighter?

 

[SpeedBeaver]

yea can you show me the black wire setup...or is their any way to get it to the cigarette lighter?

You only have to use longer wires. Also, removing the center console can be quite a PITA if you don't know the trick. Easiest way possible:
push the two center vents all the way to the bottom(aming as low as possible) and use the gap created to grab firmly the center and pull it out. There is many fastenders (8 if I recall correctly). Beware not to pull too much before unplugging the different plugs and the ventilation controls.

 

[Myspeed12]

hahaha that sounds difficult speedbeaver, ill just use the black wires on the chassis if those are easier to get to, its just how to get to the black wires is now...im not sure about that part

 

[Velocifero]

hahaha that sounds difficult speedbeaver, ill just use the black wires on the chassis if those are easier to get to, its just how to get to the black wires is now...im not sure about that part

just pull some of the carpeting down a little and look around for any nuts or screws that are already attached to the floor board and wall. you will need to scuff up around the base of the bolt or whatever to insure you get a metal to metal connection, not metal to paint connection. beaver is right though that you will need to extend the wires unless you can distinguish a negative wire close to the switch

 

[Myspeed12]

so basically just connect the ground wire to any metal?i dont get it

 

[Velocifero]

so basically just connect the ground wire to any metal?i dont get it

your chasis is already grounded, if you follow all the ground wires from all the components in your car they will all attach to the chassis or block somewhere along the line. An easy example to find is the amplifier in the trunk, if you follow it's black ground wire you will see it only goes a couple inches to the sub deck bracket which is bolted to the chasis, direct line of attachment to the grounded chasis.

 

[SpeedBeaver]

FYI, I just removed my midpipe yesterday.

All the salt and calcium could badly damage the midpipe during winter so I won't take any chances.

I never realized that even closed the 2.5" midpipe gave that much gains. I'm already looking forward to Spring to put it back on.


I'm sad, my car is slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....

 

[Myspeed12]

how much gains did it help?whp wise

 

[SpeedBeaver]

how much gains did it help?whp wise

Butt dyno says 15whp

 

[Myspeed12]

hey speedbeaver how long did it take you to do the electrical part of the cutout

 

[Velocifero]

sorry MYspeed I am having difficulties gettting everything straight for you. I am in the process of laying hardwood flooring in my house as well in the middle of a battle with UPS over lost forged pistons, rods and a damaged expensively worked on crank. but I will get you there.

 

[Myspeed12]

no problem velocifero

 

[SpeedBeaver]

hey speedbeaver how long did it take you to do the electrical part of the cutout

I'd say a whole afternoon since I had no idea what wires to tap in, and how to remove the switch area. Personnaly, I prefer to take my sweet time than break something.

 

[Myspeed12]

if i mess up my splicing connection with my ignition, is their going to be a big problem?

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

subbin.

 

[Velocifero]

if i mess up my splicing connection with my ignition, is their going to be a big problem?

as long as you don't cut entirely through the wire you should be just fine. I am working on those pictures for you too. If you want I can show you how to get to the lighter wires, but you will definetely need to extend the wires for that unless you want to mount the switch somewhere by the lighter.

 

[Myspeed12]

so would the switch of the cigarette lighter replace the idea of splicing the ignition wire, cause I dont really wanna splice my ignition wire, is their any other source?

 

[Myspeed12]

i would rather use the cigarette lighter as the 12v source and extend it