[dabigmandan]

My cousin has offered me a free exhaust cut out and I'm wondering if I should install it on the focus or not. Normally these things are used for track purposes but the only engine mod i've done is a cold air intake, and have never raced on the track. Having said that, I do intend to do a few more things under the hood this spring and probably make a few passes at Cayuga. Should I install it or not?

For those of you who don't know what it is... It is a mechanism that is installed on your exhaust system before the cat and muffler. When opened it allows for regular exhaust flow but when you close it, the exhaust comes out of a Y pipe bypassing the cat and muffler.

Also, would I see any power increases? I imagine there would be a minor increase in HP.