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Are you ready to radically transform the driving experience in your Audi 8v S3? Take your docile, stock exhaust and replace it with the ECS Tuning in-house engineered Valved Catback Exhaust System! Our proprietary valved muffler design allows you to toggle between a mild-mannered, sporty Euro. exhaust note, with the valves closed, to a deep, aggressive sound with the valves open. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience true driving passion with our ECS Valved Catback Exhaust System!
PART DESIGN
In-house designed and engineered using FARO ARM laser scanning technology and SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling for precision fitment
3.0" T304 Stainless Steel CNC Mandrel Bent, Brushed Tubing with 1.25mm wall thickness
The beautifully crafted final assembly is artfully Tig-welded and back purged for superior durability and the finest appearance
A stainless steel, wool packed resonator cuts down on unwanted drone
Features a straight-through 3.0" flow path leading up to the muffler assembly which then splits into quad 2.5" tailpipes for the least amount of restriction and turbulence
Valved Muffler Design:
In-house engineered to achieve the most desirable exhaust notes with the largest delta between valve "closed" and valve "open" driving conditions
Perforated tubing combined with stainless wool packing material helps to absorb unwanted volume and minimize drone throughout a specific RPM range
Our system reuses the factory electronic servo-valves in order to retain OEM valve control, in addition to keeping installation simple.
ECS Valved Catback Weight: 55 lbs with exhaust tips and downpipe adapter
T304 Stainless Steel 12mm barbed exhaust hangers, featuring 360° hanger stoppers, are Tig-Welded in OE locations for precise location
Strategically placed slip joints provide the most adjustability to obtain perfect fitment
Designed to maximize ground clearance while still being compatible with aftermarket components, such as larger rear sway bars.
KIT CONTENTS
Downpipe adapters (2); 1 for OEM (65mm) downpipe, 1 for 3.0" downpipe, ending at OEM location
Accuseal style clamps (4)
OEM diameter (65mm) sleeve clamp
3.0" Resonator / Midpipe Assembly
Valved Muffler Assembly
ECS 4.0" Swivel Exhaust Tips (4) - Choose chrome, black chrome or carbon fiber
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Dyno tested on a VW MK7.5 Golf R (DSG) using on our in-ground Mustang "AWD 500 SE" Dyno we showed maximum gains of +30 WHP and +34 FT/Lbs of torque while equipped with our ECS Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake, ECS Charge Pipe Kit, 3.0" 200 cell catted downpipe, APR Stage 2 (High Torque) 93 Octane Software.
PEAK GAINS:
OEM Catback: 317 WHP @ 5,750 RPM / 360 WTQ @ 3,600 RPM
ECS Catback (Valve "Open"): 338 WHP @ 6,200 RPM (+21 WHP) / 380 WTQ @ 3,600 RPM (+20 WTQ)
ECS Catback (Valve "Closed"): 334 WHP @ 5,800 RPM (+17 WHP) / 377 WTQ @ 3,600 RPM (+17 WTQ)
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our ECS Tuning 8v S3 Valved Catback Exhaust System was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
Looking for installation tips? Look no further, we put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish including how to remove your OEM parts! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information.
Head over to our YouTube channel for our full feature video @ ECS Tuning!
*You must swap over your factory servo-valve motors to our tailpipes for proper exhaust valve control*
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