dougs cutout problem :/

[robnfl]

Got the replacement cutout, and put it on thismorning. Will see how this one works out.

Did you take apart the original cutout to see what the problem was?

 

[lunchboxrts]

got my replacement cutout installed and so far so good, its been almost two weeks. fingers crossed

 

[robnfl]

got my replacement cutout installed and so far so good, its been almost two weeks. fingers crossed

LOL, same here, almost a month. That's twice as long as the original lasted.

 

[lexmotorsports goodguy]

unfortunately, the people selling these products fail to mention what others have mentioned in this thread. Every cutout on the market requires lubrication, and regular lubrication at that.
I was told by quicktime performance another manufacturer, that the combination of heat, moisture and carbon in the exhaust is the cause of these "sticking" problems.

but man these sound cool!

 

[robnfl]

unfortunately, the people selling these products fail to mention what others have mentioned in this thread. Every cutout on the market requires lubrication, and regular lubrication at that.
I was told by quicktime performance another manufacturer, that the combination of heat, moisture and carbon in the exhaust is the cause of these "sticking" problems.

but man these sound cool!

I agree they do sound good, but I have to disagree that the cause of their malfunctioning is heat, moisture and carbon in the exhaust. I agree that this is the environment that any exhaust system component is subjected to, but lubrication alone isn't the answer if the components corrode as bad as mine did within 2 weeks. This shows me that the manufacturer, for whatever reason, did not design the part properly, to withstand the intended operating environment.

 

[lexmotorsports goodguy]

I agree they do sound good, but I have to disagree that the cause of their malfunctioning is heat, moisture and carbon in the exhaust. I agree that this is the environment that any exhaust system component is subjected to, but lubrication alone isn't the answer if the components corrode as bad as mine did within 2 weeks. This shows me that the manufacturer, for whatever reason, did not design the part properly, to withstand the intended operating environment.

possibly with that manufacturer, I have only dealt with quick time performance,
might be worth looking at their product.

never know a little lube to hurt anything though.

Performance :: Exhaust Systems :: Quick Time Performance 2.5 Electric Exhaust Cutouts

 

[R@pt0r]

My Doug's cutout has been replaced twice. The first lasted about two weeks before the motor fried. The second lasted about a day before the gears stripped. The third has been good for over a month so far. Agree with the lubrication. Shoot it with some WD40 when you wash the truck. Ordered mine from Summit. Great service, no problems returning it.

 

[mkelly984]

I had a Doug's cutout for a couple months and had all the same problems, said screw it and bought a qtp cutout from stainless works. I've had mine on for a little over a year now and haven't had a single issue with it. The Doug's cutout seemed like a good idea with the protected self cleaning gate but in this case is seems the simpler idea is way more effective.

 

[R@pt0r]

Doug's cutout broken again

About three months ago I ordered a Doug's Cutout and Y pipe. Two weeks later the cutout motor quit working. I contacted Summit Racing and they sent a new one. The new one worked for a day before the gears stripped. Again Summit sent me a new one. The new cutout was installed for about two weeks, then the truck sat for two months. Now the cutout is broken again. Seems like the motor again. Summit is going to refund my money this time.

Two takeaways here. First, Summit's customer service is outstanding. Second, the Doug's cutout just isn't reliable. One breaking, no problem, but three? Be warned.

 

[Soldier64]

A lot of people here used cutouts when the Raptor came out but, in my opinion, they have not been used much by this community. Thanks though!