I've been looking around for exhaust cutouts. So far, the only one that actually directs the exhaust away from the muffler pipes, and into the dump pipes are the cable-operated ones from JCWhitney.

I've heard a few horror stories about these though, such as people not being able to close their cutouts because the cables were too long and springy.

I was wondering if cutting the cutout-end of the cable shorter would make these systems work better. With all of that excess slack taken out, I might be able to clip that cable to my frame at 3-4 inch intervals. The cable wouldn't be able to flex, so it shouldn't be so springy.

Does this make sense, or am I just thinking wishfully?