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