Anyone interested in Stainless Steel Catless Downpipes for under $400?

[marklar182]

I am working with a local Texas Audi Tuner that already makes Downpipes and exhausts for 2.7T A6/Allroad/S4. I asked if he would be willing to do RS6 Downpipes, and he agreed to take the stock downpipes I have in storage and start the mock up.

He asked what the RS6 Market is like and if I could get 10 People on board for a set?

So far we have discussed catless stainless steel downpipes, I am thinking 2.75" diameter. Priced below $400.

Downpipes with main cats may also be an option, but currently we will start with Catless.

(Disclaimer: Catless=Race=Offroad Only)

Here are a couple examples of his current offerings for A6/Allroad/S4;

Manual 3"
15230

Tiptronic 3"
15231

I am asking for a one piece down pipe compared to what you see in the images above.

Let me know if you are interested, and if you have any suggestions, or what you would like to see. I will pass the info along and see if we can get something done!

[SA RS6]

i was looking into doing 3 inch Catless DP's but no one in my area is really willing to do it. But i may be interested, cant say for sure yet.

[Corbett]

Those pics are just china garbage ssac downpipe kits. I hope the rs6 work isn't turning into the same as the b5 s4 world.....aka cheap china products.

[SA RS6]

only problem i would have is getting someone to put them one, then getting the rest of the system built.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Flowmaster/389/15937/10002/-1?parentProductId=

would that system work?

[Corbett]

Has anyone fit 3" downpipes around the stock auto trans? I would think it would be tough.

[SA RS6]

i know someone on here has full 3 inch, that's kinda where i got the idea. They may have ment from DP's back... not sure, im sure someone else will chime in.

[ttboost]

Having 3" DP's is useless unless you have a full 3" system to take advantage. I made 2.75" catless DP's for my car, with stock SE exhaust, and they were fine. HUGE difference.

[Bigglezworth]

Having 3" DP's is useless unless you have a full 3" system to take advantage. I made 2.75" catless DP's for my car, with stock SE exhaust, and they were fine. HUGE difference.DITTO this. Further, you must remember this isn't a huge displacement engine. Large by today's standards yes, but not so big that in order to breath it requires massive dual 3" pipes. A crap load of spent gases can pass through a 2.5 and 2.75" dual exhaust. Remember all you need to do is take a look at the restriction points for the headers going in to the turbo .....

[Corbett]

i know someone on here has full 3 inch, that's kinda where i got the idea. They may have ment from DP's back... not sure, im sure someone else will chime in.

I have full 3" downpipes and exhaust but I have a 6 speed and its a tight fit. I doubt it can be done on an auto trans but I hope Im wrong

[Turbowned]

I'd be interested in catted downpipes for sure. Certainly willing to pay more than $400 for those, but preferably a lot less than $4,000 like the Milltek ones.

[mdegracia]

I'd be interested as well.

[marklar182]

Will keep everyone in the loop. Taking my extra set of stock DP's to him today and they will build a prototype then test fit on my car. Then make any changes and put them into production!

[makaveli42]

Has anyone fit 3" downpipes around the stock auto trans? I would think it would be tough.


I have full straight pipes 3" from the turbos to tips...everything fits fine

[UrS6]

I'd be in
I am working with a local Texas Audi Tuner that already makes Downpipes exhausts for 2.7T A6/Allroad/S4. I asked if he would be willing to do RS6 Downpipes, and he agreed to take the stock downpipes I have in storage and start the mock up.

He asked what the RS6 Market is like and if I could get 10 People on board for a set?

So far we have discussed catless stainless steel downpipes, I am thinking 2.75" diameter. Priced below $400.

Downpipes with main cats may also be an option, but currently we will start with Catless.

(Disclaimer: Catless=Race=Offroad Only)

Here are a couple examples of his current offerings for A6/Allroad/S4;

Manual 3"
15230

Tiptronic 3"
15231

I am asking for a one piece down pipe compared to what you see in the images above.

Let me know if you are interested, and if you have any suggestions, or what you would like to see. I will pass the info along and see if we can get something done!

[SA RS6]

I have full straight pipes 3" from the turbos to tips...everything fits fine

I knew someone did, just couldn't remember who.

[Turbowned]

Well there you have it, fellas! I reckon 3" might be overkill with the stock turbochargers, though. Maybe if you're running bigger turbos.

[ttboost]

This thread is getting funny. All this talk about big exhaust...Not even the stock exhaust is more restrictive than any turbine housing...stock or otherwise...Get rid of the cats...anything more than that is a waste of time and money in my opinion...

[marklar182]

This thread is getting funny. All this talk about big exhaust...Not even the stock exhaust is more restrictive than any turbine housing...stock or otherwise...Get rid of the cats...anything more than that is a waste of time and money in my opinion...

Agree 1000%.

Stock exhaust (SE especially) is very unrestrictive.

Turbine and Cats are the restriction. Turbine outlet is very restrictive due to the design, the turbulence of the waste gate and the odd shape of the outlet is a huge factor. Cant fix this, so take taking the cats out is the best we can do.

[Bigglezworth]

Agree 1000%.

Stock exhaust (SE especially) is very unrestrictive.

Turbine and Cats are the restriction. Turbine outlet is very restrictive due to the design, the turbulence of the waste gate and the odd shape of the outlet is a huge factor. Cant fix this, so take taking the cats out is the best we can do.Ding Ding Ding.... See post #8.

[sempaipaul]

Did these downpipes take off? I'd be interested in a set!

Thanks,
Paul

[marklar182]

Did these downpipes take off? I'd be interested in a set!

Thanks,
Paul

They are still in in process, I expect they should be done soon but will need a guinea pig to test fit them as I no longer have an RS6.

[SA RS6]

how much of a PITA are they to take off and put on?

[kismetcapitan]

how much of a PITA are they to take off and put on?

from what I understand, quite a bit of a pain. otherwise, I'd have done it already...

[rs6BC]

I can drive down from little rock. Just have to give me time to put in for leave.

[kvicen]

I live in Fort Worth and I will be your guinea pig.

[s8prtotype]

These should be made before i fire up the tig ;) $400 bucks saves me a lot of time :)

[tedshred]

Who has info on ecu mods for no cat exhaust so CE light is off?

[lswing]

Who has info on ecu mods for no cat exhaust so CE light is off?

Any tuner...Revo, APR, AMD, EPL (closer to you), Eurocharged, Viper. Just get a stage two generally that will code out secondary O2, all you have to worry about is emissions. Have you driven a tuned car yet? World of difference!

[Turbowned]

So uhhh, hate to be the one to ask but, to remove downpipes... is it Step 1: remove engine?

[SteveKen]

So uhhh, hate to be the one to ask but, to remove downpipes... is it Step 1: remove engine?

I'd say yes.

[lswing]

^^^Reason #17 why I've chosen to stick with stock catted DP's...

[s8prtotype]

Don't have to fully drop it out... just drop it down a little...

http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/22236-Kyle-gets-downpipes-random-picture-thread?highlight=downpipes

[Greyyork]

I would buy a set 100%. IF they are quality just like someone said earlier. Everything is going to crap OEM these days for the older models. I would even have them install it. Once you know what you're doing you can drop the pipes in 2 hours..I say that theoretically. I went with dropping everything and it took me 1 day to do it...then 17 to put it back together with a mechanic at my side the entire time. Although we did take our time and he was showing me everything.

[mdegracia]

Any updates?

[s8prtotype]

I was told about a month from the source. Can't wait!

[mdegracia]

How many are being made, or will there be another post on group buy?

[Greyyork]

Still eagerly waiting the results...I want a set.

[SteveKen]

Maybe you end up with these?

http://kendrish.com/galleries/blackS6/misc/ko_dps.jpg

I've had them for a while now, but finally got my clutch on Monday.

I will not have feedback on these until spring I suppose.

[s8prtotype]

I'm wanting the 3" catless :)

[PCMacDr]

Pretty, I want

[Greyyork]

Steveken...you want to sell me those *jedi mind trick*

[rs6fred]

Sooo what's the word on the DP'S?

[Del Stator]

Maybe you end up with these?

http://kendrish.com/galleries/blackS6/misc/ko_dps.jpg

Are these custom made? If so who made them? What is the diameter? I assume that the bulge between the O2 bung and the exit is a cat?

[UrS6]

Is this down pipe deal dead? It seems that some fabricater could make a few bucks if there were 10 or more people who wanted in.