2 things: firstly put some rubber surrounding in plastic where you put the wire (or glue it) or you will get moisture in your car. secondly you shouldn't put it to battery directly - use fuse for it.
No it's fine. The receiver circuit board drawls a minimal amount of current when the button on the remote is not being pushed. Something like the same amount of current that the LED to show you're in park that stays on when the car is off. So if you left your car for lets say weeks it would be a problem, but if you start it every couple days there will be absolutely no problem.
I have a BMW 328i 2008 Automatic and I just paid a muffler shop $70 bucks to plasma cut my muffler pipe and TIG weld the exact same cutout in this video on. What they did was modify the pipe so that the cutout outlet has more ground clearance and faces away from any plastic lining on the bottom of the car. My car now feels like the sports car that it is. This is an awesome mod, so thank you so much for showing me how to do this. I spent $140 bucks and my car sounds so fucking amazing. Also the shop that I took it to said I would pass a smog test no problem. That's in California though, so i'm not sure about all other places. Some things I did differently: - cut the cutout pipe shorter so the flange just sticks off the side of the muffler pipe, this creates more ground clearance and angles the cutout exhaust away from any plastic that can melt - use epoxy and contact cement to seal the hole where the wire comes in to power the little 12v DC motor - glue the control box down to the plastic so that it doesn't shake around - wire a 12v fuse on the positive lead of the motor for short circuit and over-voltage protection. - further waterproofed the cutout motor by using left over oil o-rings, contact cement and super glue (i put one ring around the end of the motor seal and used contact cement/epoxy for a water-tight seal - and I put another larger ring on the base of the motor and super glued it into place)
Hope it helps anybody wishing to do this to their car and I hope mine lasts :). Thanks again for making awesome content, my car wouldn't be as nice as it was if it weren't for your channel.
Did you also drill through the rear spare trunk area to run the wire to the battery terminal? Also, does a 12v fuse look like one of the glass ones or the 2 pronged style? Thanks in advance!
Yes, I drilled through the plastic in the rear trunk area and filled the hole with epoxy and contact cement. The fuse I used on the positive terminal to the cutoff motor was www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-5x20mm-Holder-Fast-blow-Assorted/dp/B01I2MNRWK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521072122&sr=8-3&keywords=1+amp+car+fuse&dpID=512pYfR-kIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch the 1 amp fuse from this kit. Preferably, you would like a 12v 1 amp fuse, one that would blow at anything over 1 amp which would probably fry the cutout motor. (This is assuming that the cutout motor drawls approx. .8 - .9 amps) Hope this helps and no problem :)
Im gonna weld on one of these right after the manifold. Have a second 3 inch pipe running along the whole original exhaaust and then connect it right before the exit. So I can choose between 3 inch straight and no sound.
This tutorial was helpful, but if you have an e46 325, the exhaust is dual all the way to the rear muffler. I installed a dual cutout before the second resonator if I remember correctly. Ground clearance wasnt an issue. Sounds pretty good too, I wish mine was a simple as this. I had to weld the cut out while the exhaust was on the car. pain in the ass, but doable. If anyones got any questions abiut lmk. And great job on the install, very well put. I stole your idea of drilling through the spare tire area. Wasnt comfortable running the little control brick off the battery as its a DC. Ive ran other little boxes like that with a DC and that would always crap out. so for now im sticking with the the cigerette lighter plugin. Ran the switch in the car, all wiring underthe carpet and under the rear seat. Wanted it to look at neat as possible. just like your install.
I have this on my car. Love it. Loud when I want it, "whisper mode" when I want quiet. I was surprised yours wasn't louder when the cutout is open, though. Nice work, though.
@JDCars on your F30 Me conversion you know you can wrap your PDC on the front and rear bumper same color as your car to get rid of the black holes. It will look so clean. Vinyl wrap will not mess up your PDC! Love your build it's my dream build 🔥
After you cut the cigarette lighter plug off, and put the eyelets on the ends of the cable, did you add an inline fuse similar to the one inside the cigarette plug? If that motor shorts it’s going to melt those cables right to your battery.
Wow, this is insane ! Doesn't it hang to low and scrape? I'd be concerned about that. I just sold my BMW Performance exhaust and did a muffler delete w/ burnt tips a few days back 👌
ESG I was concerned about that...however it is pretty much inline with the rear wheels, therefor it moves up with the wheels whenever going over a speed bump or whatever. It's actually only 1/2" lower than the lowest point on the car...so it's not a huge concern. I love the sound of the muffler delete though!
Why the 2.5" pipe when the stock pipe is 2.25"? Also how is the kit holding up? Why Evil Energy vs QTP/DHM? Do you ever add a turndown pipe later on or just leave it right at the valve?
@@JDCarsChannel good to hear, sometimes people will install a heat shield a when outlet beneath the vehicle. Sometimes wires, etc are hidden under carpet and plastic.
Has the motor failed on you yet? I just got one with this same motor with black rubber sleeve, just wondering how long it will last me. You have to be very precise with the remote when opening and closing so you don't stress the motor, since it doesn't automatically stop.
Only downside: I would avoid connecting anything directly to battery since it's avoids/may mess up IBS system on battery. Pre E9x models usually doesn't have IBS but facelift models does.
Where do you plug in the wire that's connected to the electric valve? And another question, if you only just cut off into the exhaust pipe and not install that thing, it'll be loud all the time right? Just like the open valve
Hey great video but when you installed it did your check engine light cut on or at any point does your check engine light come on with that being on your exhaust?
Do you ever get any dash lights about the extra electronics being hooked up I have the same car except in automatic and I was wondering if you ever get any warning lights or obd codes
An interesting approach and twist on the old exhaust "dumps". It appears that you're still getting SOME of the exhaust to run through the stock exhaust {which I like), is that true? (as 100% exit out the cutout would be too much for my bmw), Great vid by the way!
Hei man great video, but can you make a video on what welding machine you used and how to used it, as i wanna do this aswell and i have no clue on what welding machine to purchase. Thanks in advance...
i have a question about these and i would appreciate an answer:) so since the cutouts have 2 pipes one that leads to the muffler and one that leads to the valves, wouldn’t the car still be a little quiet with the valves open since air is still passing thought both pipes? thanks
I like all of your videos dude keep them up. I just wanted to ask. Since you have most of the tools you like the welder. Would I have to have one to weld the cut out to the muffler?
Great video may I ask I’ve a 330i is the cutout I need still 2.5” and all the ones for sale now are already welded you just cut out a section of exhaust instead of a hole will these work just aswell ?
i'm not sure what i want to do, i was thinking whether a resonator delete + muffler but idk if that will be too loud. are you satisfied with the way it sounds open?
What's the drone like during normal cruising? Surely there must be some... I love the way muffler deletes sound on the e90 but I'm sure there must be at least some drone at some RPM without that bigass muffler we have
Corbin Haynes The drone all depends on the RPM...so if you keep the revs low it's not too bad. However the whole point of this electric valve was that I could "turn off" the muffler delete when I don't want to hear the drone, or just when I want it to be quiet. That being said I don't experience droning unless highway cruising.
This: www.amazon.com/Scosche-0400ATCFH16-5-Fuse-Holder-Gauge/dp/B008CVPE8C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505865968&sr=8-3&keywords=inline+fuse and a fuse of your choice, probably 10-15Amps
So I chased down the USPS truck today to get the cutoff and installed it same way u did to the battery and added a 10amp inline fuse. Just mine is towards the middle where the resonator was. TALK ABOUT DRONE. but sounds real good, on ds every time I take my foot off the gas it pops and grugles. I drove 4 hours for no reason.
Hey man, been watched all your videos on the E90. Did your car ever have a rattle from the new exhaust? I have heard that some people experienced a rattle, and i wasn’t sure if i should do it if there is a rattle. Thanks
When you rev your car, turn the music off
2 things: firstly put some rubber surrounding in plastic where you put the wire (or glue it) or you will get moisture in your car. secondly you shouldn't put it to battery directly - use fuse for it.
2 good tips
Shouldn't this be wired to 12v switched source instead of battery ?
No it's fine. The receiver circuit board drawls a minimal amount of current when the button on the remote is not being pushed. Something like the same amount of current that the LED to show you're in park that stays on when the car is off. So if you left your car for lets say weeks it would be a problem, but if you start it every couple days there will be absolutely no problem.
What do you mean by “use a fuse for it” ??
a fuse makes sure you dont burn down your car, if something fails. Google "fuse".
I have a BMW 328i 2008 Automatic and I just paid a muffler shop $70 bucks to plasma cut my muffler pipe and TIG weld the exact same cutout in this video on. What they did was modify the pipe so that the cutout outlet has more ground clearance and faces away from any plastic lining on the bottom of the car. My car now feels like the sports car that it is. This is an awesome mod, so thank you so much for showing me how to do this. I spent $140 bucks and my car sounds so fucking amazing. Also the shop that I took it to said I would pass a smog test no problem. That's in California though, so i'm not sure about all other places.
Some things I did differently:
- cut the cutout pipe shorter so the flange just sticks off the side of the muffler pipe, this creates more ground clearance and angles the cutout exhaust away from any plastic that can melt
- use epoxy and contact cement to seal the hole where the wire comes in to power the little 12v DC motor
- glue the control box down to the plastic so that it doesn't shake around
- wire a 12v fuse on the positive lead of the motor for short circuit and over-voltage protection.
- further waterproofed the cutout motor by using left over oil o-rings, contact cement and super glue (i put one ring around the end of the motor seal and used contact cement/epoxy for a water-tight seal - and I put another larger ring on the base of the motor and super glued it into place)
Awesome write-up George! Excellent tips on securing the control box and waterproofing the motor. I appreciate you sharing this with everyone.
Hope it helps anybody wishing to do this to their car and I hope mine lasts :). Thanks again for making awesome content, my car wouldn't be as nice as it was if it weren't for your channel.
Did you also drill through the rear spare trunk area to run the wire to the battery terminal? Also, does a 12v fuse look like one of the glass ones or the 2 pronged style? Thanks in advance!
Yes, I drilled through the plastic in the rear trunk area and filled the hole with epoxy and contact cement. The fuse I used on the positive terminal to the cutoff motor was www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-5x20mm-Holder-Fast-blow-Assorted/dp/B01I2MNRWK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521072122&sr=8-3&keywords=1+amp+car+fuse&dpID=512pYfR-kIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch the 1 amp fuse from this kit.
Preferably, you would like a 12v 1 amp fuse, one that would blow at anything over 1 amp which would probably fry the cutout motor. (This is assuming that the cutout motor drawls approx. .8 - .9 amps)
Hope this helps and no problem :)
That definitely does help, Thanks so much! I actually had that amazon link in my cart but wanted to check before i bought it. :D
To get maximum loudness, place before resonator
Benji Nom I just cut mine off
Im gonna weld on one of these right after the manifold. Have a second 3 inch pipe running along the whole original exhaaust and then connect it right before the exit. So I can choose between 3 inch straight and no sound.
That is a fact. You might just have to reset your check engine light every once in a while.
NCBandit or you just get your car tuned, adds like 50hp and you won’t get any codes ever!
Edit: when I say get you car tuned. I mean the ECU
Drill holes in bonnet and straight pipe it right up
Always like to see people going out of their way to share info with others. Good job! Keep it up! U got a sub!
Thanks man!
This tutorial was helpful, but if you have an e46 325, the exhaust is dual all the way to the rear muffler. I installed a dual cutout before the second resonator if I remember correctly. Ground clearance wasnt an issue. Sounds pretty good too, I wish mine was a simple as this. I had to weld the cut out while the exhaust was on the car. pain in the ass, but doable. If anyones got any questions abiut lmk. And great job on the install, very well put. I stole your idea of drilling through the spare tire area. Wasnt comfortable running the little control brick off the battery as its a DC. Ive ran other little boxes like that with a DC and that would always crap out. so for now im sticking with the the cigerette lighter plugin. Ran the switch in the car, all wiring underthe carpet and under the rear seat. Wanted it to look at neat as possible. just like your install.
Sweet, thanks for sharing!
Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t!
i love your do it yourself attitude. sweet job and i love the great discussion happening in the comment section of how to improve!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
best video for this kit ive seen online
dude it sounds amazing. The muffler is acting as a reverberator. You got lucky on that placement.
Thanks bro!
Thanks bro!
Quick question, since you wired it directly to the battery, isn't the switch always on? Won't it drain your battery?
LOVE THE VIDEO, very underated channel. You deserve more subs than me bro. This videos quality is insane
Thanks Nour!
:)
How long till u rip it off on a speed bump
Damn You also use a skateboard to work underneath your car. Know the struggle m8
Lol ikr
I have this on my car. Love it. Loud when I want it, "whisper mode" when I want quiet.
I was surprised yours wasn't louder when the cutout is open, though.
Nice work, though.
Thanks man! It’s definitely convenient being able to go into stealth mode
very nice install and sounds way better than before!
Thanks!
Thank you! Can I just cut a hole in it without attaching an electric valve?
Beautiful video for mechanical engineers, I loved it
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it
@JDCars on your F30 Me conversion you know you can wrap your PDC on the front and rear bumper same color as your car to get rid of the black holes. It will look so clean. Vinyl wrap will not mess up your PDC! Love your build it's my dream build 🔥
Your under a car with a standard floor jack that comes standard with the car?
Wow that sounds so good! I thought it was gonna sound ricey but that deep throaty sound is actually so nice!
Yeah, thanks man! Everyone thinks a muffler delete will sound ricey, but the BMW straight-six makes a nice deep throaty sound!
JD Cars very true! Love it!
Sounds like a M3 sounds good 👌
Thanks man
It makes the noise anyway, the engine is 4 cylinder.?
i love the song choice man
Thanks bro
After you cut the cigarette lighter plug off, and put the eyelets on the ends of the cable, did you add an inline fuse similar to the one inside the cigarette plug? If that motor shorts it’s going to melt those cables right to your battery.
Wow, this is insane ! Doesn't it hang to low and scrape? I'd be concerned about that. I just sold my BMW Performance exhaust and did a muffler delete w/ burnt tips a few days back 👌
ESG I was concerned about that...however it is pretty much inline with the rear wheels, therefor it moves up with the wheels whenever going over a speed bump or whatever. It's actually only 1/2" lower than the lowest point on the car...so it's not a huge concern. I love the sound of the muffler delete though!
Rear cat and muffler delete gave me a nice deep tone
I may delete the cats I'm not sure.
JD Cars just do the rear cat
I like it man keep it up with the videos you got my sub
Brendan Butler thanks man!
+JD Cars anyway I can hit you up if I have any questions going along
JD Cars how's the cutout holding up? Still working fine?
ALOHAINStiiNCT Working great! I use it everyday!
JD Cars hey can you show me how ur wiring is done to your battery please .pm me or something please ✌🏻
Mentre guidi l'auto ai bassi regimi perdi potenza?
Amazing cool exaust sound. . Gileeee.
Why the 2.5" pipe when the stock pipe is 2.25"? Also how is the kit holding up? Why Evil Energy vs QTP/DHM? Do you ever add a turndown pipe later on or just leave it right at the valve?
Best video so far , showing how to do this mod 👍🏼👌 got one going on my Audi ttrs tomorrow
Silver Surfer Sweet! Thanks!
Dope man you did this all at home!! Wish I had the skills and recourses, nice job and great vid!
Thanks man!!
use a double adhesive by 3M to that CONTROL BOX.
Is it still holding?
turn off the musif for the exsault
Yeah my bad
Music* exhaust*
Did the exhaust leak (cut out) melt your plastic trunk yet? Seeing the way it was installed.
I had to replace the valve once. It did not cause any damage to the car.
@@JDCarsChannel good to hear, sometimes people will install a heat shield a when outlet beneath the vehicle. Sometimes wires, etc are hidden under carpet and plastic.
So is it louder after you installed the valve and it is closed? So is your car louder with the valve closed vs stock?
No not really
What did you hook the negative up to? And did you use a fuse?
Wow awesome video man thanks
It's cheaper than buying new straight pipe🙃
Murat Solakoglu That's for sure!
i like it, i have an e90 as well i want to do this but i dont have the means. did you leave the cats intact??
jerryb Yup! I left the cats in, I'm sure if I removed them it would be much louder!
does opening both pipes reduce speed or anything? Just asking i would like to try this.Good work
I never tested it, but it did not feel like speed was reduced. It felt faster in the top end.
Has the motor failed on you yet? I just got one with this same motor with black rubber sleeve, just wondering how long it will last me. You have to be very precise with the remote when opening and closing so you don't stress the motor, since it doesn't automatically stop.
The motor has failed, but replacement motors are $20 bucks.
@@JDCarsChannel How long did the first motor go before it quit?
sounds good with it open
Yeah! Thanks man
Great video thanks man. I’m thinking of sticking velcro on the back of the module so it’ll stick on the carpet 👍
Much appreciated! And good idea!!
So this theoretically should work on any BMW right? Thinking about trying it on my F02
Correct
I LOVE THIS VIDEO MAN!! KEEP IT UP
Thanks bro!!
yo its really cool that you know how to do all this shit by yourself
Thanks bro
You know where pass the wire to get to the cabin? Thanks keep it up!
I'm not sure to be honest. Thank you!
Only downside: I would avoid connecting anything directly to battery since it's avoids/may mess up IBS system on battery. Pre E9x models usually doesn't have IBS but facelift models does.
Where do you plug in the wire that's connected to the electric valve? And another question, if you only just cut off into the exhaust pipe and not install that thing, it'll be loud all the time right? Just like the open valve
The wire connects to the battery. Yes that is correct.
Hey great video but when you installed it did your check engine light cut on or at any point does your check engine light come on with that being on your exhaust?
Nope, no codes!
U are a legend
Thanks bro!
Do you ever get any dash lights about the extra electronics being hooked up I have the same car except in automatic and I was wondering if you ever get any warning lights or obd codes
No issues so far!
great job, i will install it on my 370z
Its better man, 10/10 cool mod
Thanks bro!
An interesting approach and twist on the old exhaust "dumps". It appears that you're still getting SOME of the exhaust to run through the stock exhaust {which I like), is that true? (as 100% exit out the cutout would be too much for my bmw), Great vid by the way!
Thanks! That is correct, SOME exits through the muffler. I find it to be just loud enough, not too loud and not to subtle.
Thank you for sharing your experience ,I bought bwm e 90 last week,
Sweet!
JD Cars my car heatter is doest work , how I can fix and what is the problem ,
Mufom do siebie kurła!
that was brilliant thanks so much! i have mine on its way and i have subscribed to your chanel. great video
Hei man great video, but can you make a video on what welding machine you used and how to used it, as i wanna do this aswell and i have no clue on what welding machine to purchase. Thanks in advance...
The welder linked in the description is excellent! I would highly recommend it. Very easy to use and very versatile.
what is the size of your factory exhaust pipe and size of cut out pipe and electric valve?
What is your long term review of it? Worth it?
110% worth it
i have a question about these and i would appreciate an answer:) so since the cutouts have 2 pipes one that leads to the muffler and one that leads to the valves, wouldn’t the car still be a little quiet with the valves open since air is still passing thought both pipes? thanks
The exhaust will take the path of least resistance - this is out of the cutout. Only a small amount of air continues and passes through the muffler.
@@JDCarsChannel I saw smoke come out of the stock exhaust but not from the cutout
Okay thanks I'll give a go and give you a feed back.
Sweet!
Will this trigger a check engine light because of the difference in back pressure?
Nope... no issues!
how do you like your cutout s so far, they are a good idea for a BMW 4 Cylinder? thanks!
I love it! Not sure how it would sound on a 4 cylinder, but it's worth a shot.
I like all of your videos dude keep them up. I just wanted to ask. Since you have most of the tools you like the welder. Would I have to have one to weld the cut out to the muffler?
Thank you! No you could you the exhaust clamp method that I mentioned. That does not require a welder.
Nice! But next time paint the muffler too.
Sooo..... Well done lad! Gr8 video, sooo by :)
Glad you enjoyed!
you had me at deep throatty
lol
Jermaine Marshall 😂😂😂👍
You got mad skills kid 👍 awesome job! You don't like the sport sound full time? It's not loud at all.
Frank Armand Thanks man! Yeah it's nice to be able to close it if I don't want to wake people up at night, it's pretty loud haha.
JD cars what type of batteri is it for the remote? I have the same kind of cutout system but cant finde a battery for it. Love the vid!
I'm not sure... bring it to the hardware store and they'll have one
We're the Manufacture of the exhaust cutout .The batteries' type is CR2016 ,2pcs .And the remote control supplied separately in our store .
great job kiddo
Vasiu Cristian thanks man!
Use Velcro to hold the module in place
Mine is a turbocharged n55 engine bmw . Does the cutouts increase or decrease the power ?
Increase power
JD Cars thank you man
Great video may I ask I’ve a 330i is the cutout I need still 2.5” and all the ones for sale now are already welded you just cut out a section of exhaust instead of a hole will these work just aswell ?
Yes, that would work as well
Good job 👍🏻 also does it still work and does it leak at all or no? Thanks
Mine does not leak at all!
i'm not sure what i want to do, i was thinking whether a resonator delete + muffler but idk if that will be too loud. are you satisfied with the way it sounds open?
Yeah, I'm pretty satisfied with how sporty it sounds open!
What's the drone like during normal cruising? Surely there must be some... I love the way muffler deletes sound on the e90 but I'm sure there must be at least some drone at some RPM without that bigass muffler we have
Corbin Haynes The drone all depends on the RPM...so if you keep the revs low it's not too bad. However the whole point of this electric valve was that I could "turn off" the muffler delete when I don't want to hear the drone, or just when I want it to be quiet. That being said I don't experience droning unless highway cruising.
Hello, what is the fuse that we should add ? Can you reply with a link please.
This: www.amazon.com/Scosche-0400ATCFH16-5-Fuse-Holder-Gauge/dp/B008CVPE8C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505865968&sr=8-3&keywords=inline+fuse
and a fuse of your choice, probably 10-15Amps
Maybe I missed it and I apologize before some throaty 12 year old disses my mom but what is the electronic delete you used on this?
hey jd cars , how the cutoff functions? is it good? i heard some people have rattling noises , and for some the engine of the cutoff stop working....
Mine is working great! I love it
Does this add any HP or just for sound,
If this were a turbo car it would add HP, but this is just for sound.
Does this throw any codes? I have pretty much the same car and wanna make sure it’s not gonna throw codes
No it does not throw any codes
With the vaulve closed is the car just as powerful as before
Yes
I have a very similar device in my Subaru, but I would never put a direct connection to batt without a 10 AMP fuse, it could be dangerous.
I have since added a fuse. Also...not that dangerous with this low gauge wire.
this was a really good video.
Bro does the engine check light turn on after you take off the rear muffler only
No
Is it a good idea to connect the wire to the battery??
Not a bad idea haha
None of the links you provided are a weld in option where do I find the the exact one you put in ?
Amazon-- this exact one has been discontinued but others are available
Did running this to the battery directly ever affect your ability to start the car?
Not at all
Could you put this before the cats ?
Yes. You can put this anywhere you want as long as it fits
Quality video !
Thanks man!
Great vids bro, and nice e90
Thanks bro!
what else do you have on your exhaust? is it all stock apart from that?
Yes
I ordered the same thing I'm gonna install it same way. I'm wondering, how do you hook up a fuse to this setup?
Yes- a fuse is a good idea.
So I chased down the USPS truck today to get the cutoff and installed it same way u did to the battery and added a 10amp inline fuse. Just mine is towards the middle where the resonator was. TALK ABOUT DRONE. but sounds real good, on ds every time I take my foot off the gas it pops and grugles. I drove 4 hours for no reason.
hey mate, what were those ring terminals you used? what size were they?
Is it definitely safe to hook the cutouts directly to the battery?
I do not know the size of the ring terminals...maybe 1/4"? It should be completely safe to hook it up directly to the battery.
Hey man, been watched all your videos on the E90. Did your car ever have a rattle from the new exhaust? I have heard that some people experienced a rattle, and i wasn’t sure if i should do it if there is a rattle. Thanks
I didn't experience any rattling.
I need one for my BMW 328i QTP electric cutout
Cut the resonator out kid youll be alot more happier and will make the car much happier in the long run