Exhaust systems are designed to reduce back pressure and exhaust gas temperature. They improve flow by increasing pipe diameter while eliminating the restrictive bends and kinks found in the factory system.
Jetex www.jetexna.com Phone: 209.728.1691
Features: Stainless steel construction, specially designed perforated mufflers allow for maximum performance with subtle growl that is non-obtrusive. Can be easily converted from a single to a dual, or a dual to a single. The right side can be capped off for single exhaust applications and all parts necessary for the conversion are included.
Applications/Price: Audi A3, VW GTI/$799
Pipe size: 3-in. Configuration: Cat-back Tips: Twin 3.1-in., Quad 3.1-in.
Oettinger www.cecwheels.com Phone: 800.766.0064
Features: High grade polished stainless steel.
Applications/Price: VW MkV GTI/$700
Pipe size: 2.75-in. Configuration: Rear section Tips: Twin 3-in. w/19-degree slanted cut w/logo
ABD www.abdracing.com Phone: 951.351.9566
ABD's big bore outlet replaces the factory turbo stock outlet (which utilizes a series of baffling holes to reduce sound and causes slow boost response). ABD uses a silicone hose and a billet aluminum replacement outlet to increase the stock turbo outlet size to a diameter of three inches.
Applications/Price: Audi A3, VW GTI, Jetta GLI, Passat/$199.95
Neuspeed www.neuspeed.comPhone: 805.388.7171
The Neuspeed OEM intercooler upgrade kit eliminates limitations found in the stock intercooler plumbing. A billet adapter replaces the restrictive outlet found on the stock turbo. Comes with a modified stock pressure pipe, and a custom molded silicone hose. Also included is a replacement front intercooler pipe eliminating the engine amplification pipe found on GTI and GLI models.
Applications/Price: Audi A3, VW GTI, Jetta GLI, Passat/($TBA)
Milltek www.stratmosphere.comPhone: 585.742.9310
Features: Anti-magnetic Type 304 aircraft grade stainless steel allows it to be less susceptible to discoloration, full-flow mandrel bent piping.
Applications/Price: Audi A3, VW GTI, Jetta GLI/$599-$749
Pipe size: 2.75-in. Configuration: Cat-back Tips: Twin 3-in. Jet w/logo
Options: 2.75-in. downpipe with 200-cell HJS catalytic converter ($799)
Applications/Price: Audi A4 quattro six-speed manual/$1099, Tiptronic (does not include downpipe)/$999
Pipe size: 2.5-in. Configuration: Cat-back Tips: Dual 3.9-in. Jet w/logo
Options: Cat-back available with or without resonator, 2.75-in. large bore 200-cell HJS catalytic converter ($899), Quad tip version available for GTI ($1,049)
AWE www.awe-tuning.com Phone 888.565.2257
Features: Mandrel bent 0.065-in. walled T304 stainless steel tubing, TIG welds.
Applications/Price: Audi A3, VW GTI, Jetta GLI $589.95-599.95
Pipe size: 2.5-in. Configuration: Cat-back Tips: Twin 3-in. beveled w/logo
Options: 2.5-in. resonated downpipe available in two configurations: 200-cell HJS catalytic converter ($749.95) or 400-cell ceramic catalytic converter ($499.95)
Applications/Price: Audi A4 quattro six-speed manual/$929.95, Tiptronic/$899.95
Pipe size: 2.5-in. downpipe, 3-in. mid-section, 2.25-in. rear section
Configuration: Cat-back (manual), downpipe back (Tiptronic)
Tips: Dual 3.5-in. beveled w/logo