Autotech Sport Tuning
32240-E Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 553-1055
Fax: (949) 240-0450
www.autotech.com
MSRP: $749.95 with a lifetime limited warranty
Construction
63mm stainless w/polished rear muffler; cat-back
Weight: 24.08 lb
Notes: Excellent mandrel bends
Welds (rated on a scale of 1 to 5)
Neatness, evenness: 5
Splatter (lack of): 5
Smooth (5) vs. Lumpy (1): 5
Notes: A beautifully made system with perfect welds. Muffler canister is designed so that it contents can be rebuilt/repacked.
Installation (rated on a scale of 1-5)
Hangers: 3
Tube junctions: 2
Alignment of flanges/fasteners: 2
Notes: poor sizing on resonator junction
Hardware (rated on a scale of 1-5)
Quality: 5
Material: 5
Installation/alignment/tightening: 3
Interference
Suspension: None
Floorpan: None
Other: None
Notes: Close fit over rear axle; did not rub, however
Sonic Performance
Decibels at idle: 84
Decibels under load: 83
Resonance/drone: None
Rattles: None
Tone (rated on a 1-5 scale): 2
Notes: Very quiet
Bottom line: Autotech's exhaust for the 1.8T is pretty damn close to perfect. Its build quality is superior; it is lightweight; it makes great power and it is quiet.
Hear an MP3 sound clip of this exhaust.
Exhaust Evaluations for 1.8t Jetta
Introduction
Autobahn Designs
Autotech Sport Tuning
Eurosport Accessories
Greddy Performance
Jetex/New Dimensions
MagnaFlow/CarSound
Neuspeed
Oettinger Technik GmbH/CEC
Remus Innovation/CEC
Sebring Auspuffanlagen GmbH
Supersprint/BMP
Techtonics Tuning
Thermal Research and Design