DieselDeeds
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I just straight piped mine Q5 yesterday and finished the project off today by adding two resonators. I’ve had a Rawtek 3” downpipe for a while now with a stage 2+ tune. I went to an exhaust shop because full exhaust systems for our cars (I think flowmaster is the only one that makes one for our setup) are expensive $$$. No cats, no mufflers, but I did have two resonators installed after they cut the mufflers off and put on two chrome black tips. So I have a 3” all the way back to the Y, they replaced the Y with a 3” inlet to 2.5” dual for about 6” in length, then back to the stock 2.25” piping, then to 2.5” for the muffler inlets. It was obnoxiously loud yesterday so I went back today and had them throw (an 8” and a 10” back to back). I absolutely love the sound now. I’ll take a video tomorrow if I remember and I’ll post it here.
Since I have a generic Stage 2+ tune from Malone, I'm wondering if it would be worth it to have a custom tune? I'm under the assumption the hp/tq gain or loss from a custom tune would most likely be negligible and go unnoticed but i'm looking to smooth out any rough edges in acceleration and increase the longevity of my car. What do ya'll think?- Just asking for opinions and knowledgeable advice.
Since I have a generic Stage 2+ tune from Malone, I'm wondering if it would be worth it to have a custom tune? I'm under the assumption the hp/tq gain or loss from a custom tune would most likely be negligible and go unnoticed but i'm looking to smooth out any rough edges in acceleration and increase the longevity of my car. What do ya'll think?- Just asking for opinions and knowledgeable advice.
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