Exhaust cutout blog
Explore exhaust cutout guides, performance benefits, installation tips, sound control strategies, and real-world upgrades to help you maximize exhaust flow and driving experience.
Do exhaust shops install headers?
Updated on June 2, 2026 for header installation, shop labor, fitment, and emissions-compliance guidance. Quick answer: Yes, many exhaust shops can install headers, especially if the headers are direct-fit, emissions-compliant,...
Does a Cold Air Intake Increase MPG? Real-World Fuel Economy Explained
Updated July 15, 2026. A new intake goes on, the average-MPG display gets reset, and the first quiet highway run looks promising. Then traffic, wind, towing, winter fuel, or a...
Are Exhaust Cutouts Legal? Street Use, Track Use, and State Law Guide
The legality of exhaust cutouts depends on your state and how you use them. While owning the device is often permissible, activating it to bypass your muffler on public roads...
Can You Clean Exhaust Valves Without Removing the Head?
estore lost performance by cleaning carbon from your engine valves without removing the head. Follow our engineer's simple, step-by-step DIY guide.
How to Seal Intercooler Pipes
Updated on July 21, 2026. TL;DR: To seal intercooler pipes properly, use clean pipe ends, correctly sized silicone boots, proper clamp placement, and the clamp manufacturer's torque guidance. Most boost...
What Are Exhaust Cutouts?
An exhaust cutout is a valve that bypasses your muffler, offering instant control over sound and performance. Flip a switch for a louder tone and more horsepower by reducing backpressure....
Electric Exhaust Cutout Sound & Installation Videos
An electric exhaust cutout lets drivers toggle between muffled and aggressive exhaust tones instantly, with real-world installs and engineering insights across multiple vehicles.
SPELAB Exhaust Cutout Sound Test Video Clips
Updated on August 11, 2026. An exhaust cutout is a short Y-section that splices into the exhaust between the manifold or header and the rest of the system, with a...
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