Milltek News: V8 S4 Exhaust Re-development happening in November

[Rcalcaide]

Hi Greg,

Will a dual tip version be available for the B7 S4?

[mbgt72]

Looks like a significantly better system then the old one, not sure how I feel about the slip fit right after the crossover, but significant improvement and glad to see a 2.5"

Any plans to make the Milltek Catless Dp's in true 2.5" form?

[Docwyte]

Looks good!

[noznab]

The exhaust looks great and I'm glad that companies are finally starting to reconsider the B6/B7 S4 market. However this is still a pretty hefty premium over the FI catback.

[dparm]

Greg, did not hear back to your PM regarding testing. Should I assume you rescinded that offer?

[B6JoeS4]

Much much better. Props to you for being a game changer. Price is still a little bit high - double that of the proven FI system. Get Miltek to cut some of their massive margin

[AngeloB5.5]

agreed. Price is much higher than I was expecting.
this is double FI? FI is $1200, no?

[crabpot]

agreed. Price is much higher than I was expecting.
this is double FI? FI is $1200, no?

It is, so it's isn't even close to double the price ... pretty reasonable, to be honest.

[mlittleton]

Hi Greg,

Will a dual tip version be available for the B7 S4?

+1

[V8S4Ryan]

Looks good id like to see some comparison between a few big names

[beemercer]

Yes, done that way to reduce shipping costs.

ahh alright, I'd probably get it welded together once I got it all set

very interested in seeing the new downpipes, good to see a downstream set finally

[vdubjetta02]

i'll pass on the catback as I already have 2.5" FI, but these new downpipes I maybe very likely pick up!

[dparm]

ahh alright, I'd probably get it welded together once I got it all set

very interested in seeing the new downpipes, good to see a downstream set finally

I suggest having 3-bolt flanges welded on. Should make removal easy down the road, if you decide to sell the car or whatever.

[drew]

Has anything been done to address the rusting/discoloration issues of the Milltek mufflers?

[Greg@Griffin]

Drew,

There has been discoloration at the welds, but I've never seen it be a problem on the silencer skins. All product that I buy from Milltek is thoroughly cleaned to remove that discoloration. Milltek uses type 304 low carbon stainless steel. Corrosion resistance weakens with hotter temps. Rest assured, Milltek is not using inferior products in any way. Quite a while back, they were provided with a batch of inferior endplates that caused some cracks at welds, but that has long since been rectified and we took care of all those affected. Thats the only quality issue I know of. I've been working with Milltek to take great steps towards improving the appearance of their systems so it properly matches the great sound they produce.

Back to pricing- Once some video clips become available, we'll see what everyone's thoughts are on the system. If there is enough interest, I'll place a larger order, resulting in a lower price.

I'm working on getting a status of B7 tips. The guys at Milltek are at Autosport, so they're tough to reach for a few days.

-greg

[drew]

Drew,

There has been discoloration at the welds, but I've never seen it be a problem on the silencer skins. All product that I buy from Milltek is thoroughly cleaned to remove that discoloration. Milltek uses type 304 low carbon stainless steel. Corrosion resistance weakens with hotter temps. Rest assured, Milltek is not using inferior products in any way. Quite a while back, they were provided with a batch of inferior endplates that caused some cracks at welds, but that has long since been rectified and we took care of all those affected. Thats the only quality issue I know of. I've been working with Milltek to take great steps towards improving the appearance of their systems so it properly matches the great sound they produce.

-greg

Right on.

[pierl]

sent you a PM already concerning an update for the RS4 system.. ?

[dparm]

I'm curious how the mufflers are different. More straight-through? Different internal baffling? New packing material? etc.

[Greg@Griffin]

I'm curious how the mufflers are different. More straight-through? Different internal baffling? New packing material? etc.

Nothing different on the mufflers other than the perf pass-through is now 2.5" instead of 2.25"

[patastinky]

Nothing different on the mufflers other than the perf pass-through is now 2.5" instead of 2.25"

What's a "perf pass-through"?

[Greg@Griffin]

What's a "perf pass-through"?

there is no baffles or chambers inside the mufflers. its just a perforated 2.5" tube that passes straight through from the inlet to the outlet (on a B7, it splits into a "Y" internally"). The perforated tube is wrapped in stainless steel wool and the remaining void is filled. Its the least restrictive way.

[vdubjetta02]

I want these downpipes..... but first I want to see pictures, then I need to figure out how to make them work with my FI catback. It bottlenecks to 2.25 for stock downpipes

[Greg@Griffin]

everything just arrived here. I'll un-box it all after I finish this delicious sammy.

[Mr. Corey]

everything just arrived here. I'll un-box it all after I finish this delicious sammy.

Very excited to see how this thing is going to sound! Then with the addition of cat-less DP's should be mean!!!!!

[SquiddyB6S4]

very interested in seeing the new downpipes, good to see a downstream set finally

+1. I don't think I'll ever be in the market to actually buy a set (as I'd just as soon make my own), but I'll definitely be going the 2.5" + low/rear-mounted cats route. It'd be nice to see a downpipe on the market for people who care about emissions and/or stink and want top performance. Hopefully the cat is large enough not to cause a restriction.

[AngeloB5.5]

so anxious. Get to install yet?

[dparm]

So it's a straight-through muffler, similar to the popular Magnaflow 14851. Thanks.

[Greg@Griffin]

here's a quick shot of the new DP's. Please note: they haven't been cleaned yet. What you see is NOT rust, its just discoloration from the welds. I'll have better pics in a few weeks.

[vdubjetta02]

yup, I think I am going to buy a set of these bad boys as long as they dont run more than $1200.

[AUDIocee]

Drew,

Rest assured, Milltek is not using inferior products in any way. Quite a while back, they were provided with a batch of inferior endplates that caused some cracks at welds, but that has long since been rectified and we took care of all those affected.

-greg

Hi Greg,

Not sure if my name slipped from your list, but it's been two years, and I still have issues with my Milltek and cracks in the weld/discoloration.

Good on you guys for the redesign, can't wait to hear it.

-Raj

Edit: Sorry Greg, I had you confused with someone else. Please ignore this post.

[AngeloB5.5]

it's been a week. Figured I would bump it up. any vids?

[V8S4Ryan]

the dps look good

[AngeloB5.5]

I hear this system shipped and received by another AZ member. Care to share details?

[Trogdor1464]

Greg,

What's the word on the exhaust for the RS4? Are we going to see any change with our system or are they keeping the 60mm pipe size?

[Greg@Griffin]

I hear this system shipped and received by another AZ member. Care to share details?

Angelo,

Member Docwyte is testing/evaluating the prototype system. Once video clips and pictures are posted and there seems to be positive feedback, we'll move forward with a batch of B6 and B7 systems.

-greg

Greg,

What's the word on the exhaust for the RS4? Are we going to see any change with our system or are they keeping the 60mm pipe size?

I dont have confirmation from Milltek on this yet. It will most likely be a couple months before we could produce a test system.