so im considering ordering cutouts because the place im ordering used parts from is selling it for 50 bucks so i thought, eh, why not. has anyone had personal experience putting cutouts on a 3.8? and if so, did it sound alright? i youtubed some videos and the 3.8 sounds pretty lean but idk if itd sound good since im running stock headers

Open Cutout Clip

those are firebird phil's cutouts, i think they sound pretty good. Im sure he will let you know how he likes em so far.

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ok cool thank you

The video seriously does not do it justice. Great sound, but VERY loud. I've heard the SLP Loudmouth on a V6 in person, and I know my cutout is louder than that. If you can get an electronic cutout for a good price I'd suggest that route. I have a manual so my only option is to either run completely open or closed, with an e-cutout you can go however open you want. I've heard the e-cutouts at 25-50% open and it sounds phenominal. As for performance gains, I can feel it. At the very least, if not for daily driving, I'd suggest them for track use.

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I wish I coulda felt it at my last track visit, lol
I have an electric cutout and I love it, I also have a quiet/loud setup which is good too so You wont get bothered for loud exhaust.

Herron performance has the electric cutout for 148$ shipped with everything You need. (cutout and electric cap included)

Though I would make sure it comes complete cause several people were shocked I got all of it.

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