02 A4 with tippy here, its got an apr chip + injectors (stage 1+) and i am looking to put an exhaust on it and maybe a test pipe.
I found a link to a borla exhaust kit on here and i am pretty set on that unless people have thoughts.

As for the test pipe i am not sure whether i should get one or not considering the sound & power concerns for the tiptronic. It has the test pipe software on it so passing emissions is not too much of an issue.

How much louder is it generaly with a test pipe? I want to keep the sound reasonable not obnoxious and still civilized. Also will the tip handle that kind of power i am somewhere around 245 & 270 or something like that hp & torque.

If you guys think i should go with the test pipe as well any recomended brands/links?

 

it IS louder... it is more raspy, and louder at lower rpms.
There are many testpipes available... 3", 2.5", 2"to 2.5" and etc...
whatever u want

 

http://magnaflow.com/02product/shopdisplayproducts.asp

give it a look. im thinking about it. i saw a youtube video of this one i think and looks pretty cool. throw up a link to your borla.

 

The borla is part of the techtonics exhaust correct? I personnally am a big fan of APRs merchandise. The stealth exhaust provides a nice low grumble without being stupidly loud. THey do offer a sport exhaust that deletes one of the 2 mufflers to give a more aggressive sound. AWE also has a nice system. Not sure about the emmisions standards where you left but test pipes wont pass inspection where I am unless you know a lick it and stick it place. Just go HFC in that case.

 

is it obnoxiously loud though even with resonators and mufflers? also does the size make a difference in sound level and tone?

i found the borla for 700ish so it beats the crap out of just about everything at that price
here's the link from audizine http://borlaparts.com/Borla-Audi-A4-...-p-336748.html

 

^^^ With stock piping??? Just a bit... With aftermarket exhaust- yes.
The bigger diameter, the more louder it is suppose to be. But then u gotta think about back pressure. 3" exhaust on a stock 1.8t wont be as good (performance) as lets say 2.5".

 

wow, really?
i am after the performance mostly, sound secondly. I think the stock exhaust note isn't bad sounding, just a bit louder would be nice.

So what do you think just test pipe it and call it a day or put just the exhaust, or say **** it and do both.

I really just don't want to be ricey, or super annoying loud/droning.

Thanks for your help!

 

well think of this...
lets say u have a 3" testpipe.. and then all this air goes into your stock 2" (or whatever..its small) downpipe and then toyour exhaust... yes your exhaust note will be a bit different, but you wont get as much power out of it like if you would have the whole exhaust.
if u wanna save some $$$, just go custom... there are a LOT of different setups you can go with... you can always add extra resonators to make it quiter.

 

i went test pipe stock exhaust sounded nice at ow rpm's but now im on the hunt for exhaust you gain way more power and feel to the whip when you have 2.5 str8 back and the sounds is amazing i say go both you wont be disappointed

 

i have the awe cat back exhaust with a vmr test pipe with a heat shield......its honestly not too loud and the sound is very crisp and clean.....when u rev it up to redline in N u get a nice raspy pop from the test pipe.



however.....i was racing at night power shifting and i have been told that ocasianlly ill have a poof of flame coming out wheni shift