E-cutout seals well???
11-10-2003, 02:07 AM
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E-cutout seals well???
E-cutout users, how well do your e-cutout's seal when the set to fully closed??? I noticed in this post https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=568844&page=2 that there might be problems with it fully sealing properly. How well has it held up for you? BTW - Please mention which brand you are using QTEC or McCord Power Plate 2 (aka MCPP2) and for how long!
11-10-2003, 12:33 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (T4sol)
My mccord seals very well. I tested it out while it's off the car and it looked good. I really haven't gotten a chance to install yet though.
11-10-2003, 12:41 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (racinskittle)
mccord or quicktime, they both will seal "well" in the beginning. After opening and closing them a few times they will be prone to have a small leak which is i guess somewhat expected.
The 3 I went through eventually fell apart
(The two screws actually holding the motor assembly in vibrated loose and the whole motor came apart. Loctite didn't help in scenario #'s 2 and 3
The 3 I went through eventually fell apart
(The two screws actually holding the motor assembly in vibrated loose and the whole motor came apart. Loctite didn't help in scenario #'s 2 and 3
11-10-2003, 01:20 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (drewspeed)
best thing i've heard was to spot weld the 2 screws that holds the plate down. and about the sealing, people have used silicone gasket around the edges to help it seal.
11-10-2003, 01:23 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (drewspeed)
damn....that's *really* bad if it's prone breaking at the same spot over & over
.... r u on #4 now? Anyone else have the same experiences with sealing & breaking too?
11-10-2003, 01:25 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (T4sol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T4sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
damn....that's *really* bad if it's prone breaking at the same spot over & over .... r u on #4 now? Anyone else have the same experiences with sealing & breaking too?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i am really trying hard to come up with a better way of doing this. butterfly valves just wont work.
i haven't had the inspiration yet though. too much
damn....that's *really* bad if it's prone breaking at the same spot over & over
.... r u on #4 now? Anyone else have the same experiences with sealing & breaking too?</TD></TR></TABLE>i am really trying hard to come up with a better way of doing this. butterfly valves just wont work.
i haven't had the inspiration yet though. too much
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11-10-2003, 01:26 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (T4sol)
I'm running 2 qtec's on my car, I spot welded the screws down and leakage isn't a problem/big problem for me. I'm sure it leaks a little bit, but it doesn't sound like it's still half open or anything.
11-10-2003, 01:27 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (falconGSR)
There is another one that is made that instead of using a butterfly, uses a slide door on it... It was shown on Trucks TV, but is like $230 a piece
11-10-2003, 01:32 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (ScrapinSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScrapinSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There is another one that is made that instead of using a butterfly, uses a slide door on it... It was shown on Trucks TV, but is like $230 a piece</TD></TR></TABLE>
where can i read about it?
where can i read about it?
11-11-2003, 06:07 AM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (T4sol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T4sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
damn....that's *really* bad if it's prone breaking at the same spot over & over .... r u on #4 now? Anyone else have the same experiences with sealing & breaking too?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No...just decided on a full 3" stainless turbo back instead. Less hassle.
Will keep in mind the spot welding though.
damn....that's *really* bad if it's prone breaking at the same spot over & over
.... r u on #4 now? Anyone else have the same experiences with sealing & breaking too?</TD></TR></TABLE>No...just decided on a full 3" stainless turbo back instead. Less hassle.
Will keep in mind the spot welding though.
11-11-2003, 07:56 AM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (falconGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falconGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
where can i read about it?
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This is what it looks like on the truck...
I cant remember what its called though
where can i read about it?
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This is what it looks like on the truck...
I cant remember what its called though
11-11-2003, 11:12 AM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (drewspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mccord or quicktime, they both will seal "well" in the beginning. After opening and closing them a few times they will be prone to have a small leak which is i guess somewhat expected.
The 3 I went through eventually fell apart (The two screws actually holding the motor assembly in vibrated loose and the whole motor came apart. Loctite didn't help in scenario #'s 2 and 3 </TD></TR></TABLE>
which ones did you use? I have 2 qtecs and they work perfect. ive had them on for awhile and no problems. to seal it, they recommend rtv silicone. i justed used hondabond and it works great. no leaks
The 3 I went through eventually fell apart
(The two screws actually holding the motor assembly in vibrated loose and the whole motor came apart. Loctite didn't help in scenario #'s 2 and 3 </TD></TR></TABLE>which ones did you use? I have 2 qtecs and they work perfect. ive had them on for awhile and no problems. to seal it, they recommend rtv silicone. i justed used hondabond and it works great. no leaks
11-11-2003, 11:13 AM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (boosted92)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm running 2 qtec's on my car, I spot welded the screws down and leakage isn't a problem/big problem for me. I'm sure it leaks a little bit, but it doesn't sound like it's still half open or anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>
what car are you running two on?
what car are you running two on?
11-11-2003, 01:39 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (EF8_Fan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EF8_Fan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
which ones did you use? I have 2 qtecs and they work perfect. ive had them on for awhile and no problems. to seal it, they recommend rtv silicone. i justed used hondabond and it works great. no leaks</TD></TR></TABLE>
Used the Quicktime ones.
which ones did you use? I have 2 qtecs and they work perfect. ive had them on for awhile and no problems. to seal it, they recommend rtv silicone. i justed used hondabond and it works great. no leaks</TD></TR></TABLE>
Used the Quicktime ones.
11-11-2003, 10:51 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (drewspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Used the Quicktime ones.</TD></TR></TABLE>
how long did you have it for before it fell apart
Used the Quicktime ones.</TD></TR></TABLE>
how long did you have it for before it fell apart
11-11-2003, 11:14 PM
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Re: E-cutout seals well??? (M.K.C.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M.K.C. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anyone have experience with the McCord E-cuts?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i have heard a lot of bad stuff about the mccords. Before i got my quicktime, i was researching all of em. I heard bunch ofstories about the mccords and almost everyone had problems with them.
i have heard a lot of bad stuff about the mccords. Before i got my quicktime, i was researching all of em. I heard bunch ofstories about the mccords and almost everyone had problems with them.
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I got an idea. everyone that has had a problem, THEN FIXED IT post what you did to FIX it and better it. that would be cooool I plan on ordering mine soon.
I am thinking of putting mine on a flax pipe to get rid of rattles.
I am thinking of putting mine on a flax pipe to get rid of rattles.
11-12-2003, 04:17 AM
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Well, with the Quicktimes, I do think the suggestion of spot welding the two screws/bolts on the motor assembly may work.
As seen in the pic I posted of my setup, vibration has a lot to do with those screws/bolts shaking loose. Loctite did not help in this case.
I do remember a while back someone stating maybe placing the e-cutout farther back in the exhaust to eliminate high vibrations - not sure how you would set this up especially if your running anything bigger than 2.5"
The first one broke say after 3 months of rigorous opening and closing. I was basically the guinea pig at the shop for this setup so he told me to use it as frequent as I could.
The next one, the butterfly actually fell off. Fixed that by riveting it on, then the motor assembly fell apart again Went to a third but by that time, I was a little fed up and decided that having a loud car isn't that bad 
Fixed = full 3" stainless exhaust 
As seen in the pic I posted of my setup, vibration has a lot to do with those screws/bolts shaking loose. Loctite did not help in this case.
I do remember a while back someone stating maybe placing the e-cutout farther back in the exhaust to eliminate high vibrations - not sure how you would set this up especially if your running anything bigger than 2.5"
The first one broke say after 3 months of rigorous opening and closing. I was basically the guinea pig at the shop for this setup so he told me to use it as frequent as I could.
The next one, the butterfly actually fell off. Fixed that by riveting it on, then the motor assembly fell apart again
Went to a third but by that time, I was a little fed up and decided that having a loud car isn't that bad Fixed = full 3" stainless exhaust
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