Catback for B6

[AudiOso]

I'm trying to decide which setup to go with. There seems to be a lot of different opinions on which setup is best. I've heard sound bites of the Milltek and AWE setups but none of the LaBree, FI or APR systems.

Just looking for some first-hand input from people who have heard the different setups and hopefully driven them as well. I want something with a nice deep rumble, but I'm not interested in making my car sound like a 5.0 Mustang.

[colonelburke]

Go FI Res x-pipe. Ant has a video or 2 on youtube. Good luck.

[SoCalS4Avant]

You mentioned AWE, but you didn't put it on your list. You're not considering them? I think they're tops on my list right now - although I haven't made my decision final. Miltek is right there though...

Are you going downpipes too?

[91gl]

go FI, none of the others really compare in sound and the overal quality is spot on.

here are my two vids of when i just had the resonated cat-back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3NNzvVjM2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd5-fN1gHkI

[SuperAvant]

Go custom!

[AudiOso]

go FI, none of the others really compare in sound and the overal quality is spot on.

here are my two vids of when i just had the resonated cat-back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3NNzvVjM2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd5-fN1gHkI

That sounds awesome! As for the AWE setup, I forgot to include it in my poll then it was too late to edit it afterwards. I like the way it sounds though.

I know how much the AWE, APR & Milltek setups run, what do the LaBree & FI setups run?

[RAudi Driver]

go FI, none of the others really compare in sound and the overal quality is spot on.

here are my two vids of when i just had the resonated cat-back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3NNzvVjM2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd5-fN1gHkI

Sounds amazing! what sixe are the resonators? H pipe or x-pipe? what style mufflers or is Danny just using one type now.

[ItzDarrellS4]

while your at it, grab the FI dp's too. top notch quality, and really lets the CB sing

[iconoclast]

go FI, none of the others really compare in sound and the overal quality is spot on.

here are my two vids of when i just had the resonated cat-back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3NNzvVjM2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd5-fN1gHkI

what is the going ratecurrently for a FI Cat-Back exhaust?

[B18b1ex]

this if from my v8 dyno day the camera stayed in the same spot and all the exhaust type s are listed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRijARL0oA

And this is from the 335 run taped with the windows up and down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6hTiLnGII

I love the Labree resonated, you can't go wrong the FI is too loud.

[AudiOso]

How much is the LaBree setup? Catback vs. Fullback prices would be nice.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Hey Oso, have you found a set-up that doesn't look have round cans? I prefer the more flat look that AWE has on the B7 S4 set-up, but the B6 looks a lot more round. Don't want that!

[AudiOso]

Yeah... I wish it was possible to use the B7 rear valance on a B6 car. I'd be sportin' dual tips in a heartbeat. Has anyone ever modded their rear valance to fit the later style exhaust?

[2PUTT]

you should look into AWE. great sound which comes with an awesome price.

[91gl]

what is the going ratecurrently for a FI Cat-Back exhaust?

http://www.tantrumwerks.com/html/42exhaust.html

about 1050 for the stainless. it is 200 more than the awe but IMO the awe cant hold a candle to it in terms of sound.

[91gl]

Sounds amazing! what sixe are the resonators? H pipe or x-pipe? what style mufflers or is Danny just using one type now.

thank you x pipe resonated. i believe they are 8" resonators to sprial core mufflers which they do not offer anymore. you can only get it with the perforated core mufflers which are a bit quieter but less raspy and still emit a nice growl

[dannyj777]

this if from my v8 dyno day the camera stayed in the same spot and all the exhaust type s are listed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRijARL0oA

And this is from the 335 run taped with the windows up and down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6hTiLnGII

I love the Labree resonated, you can't go wrong the FI is too loud.

dude...thanks for that first vid...it should be a sticky whenever this subject comes up.

[akitamike]

Does anyone know if any of these downpipes with high flow cats is CARB approved? Out here in California, the louder exhaust might get some attention, and CARB might be necessary at that point. Thx.

[AudiOso]

I was wondering if anyone is throwing CELs with the downpipes of these systems? I will likely do a chip at some point and if I go APR I will just get a test pipe profile added, but I would like to not have to go that route because I am interested in the VF supercharger as well. My desire would be to be able to run a full exhaust with stock ECU and not have to worry about a CEL.

[dannyj777]

You mentioned AWE, but you didn't put it on your list. You're not considering them? I think they're tops on my list right now - although I haven't made my decision final. Miltek is right there though...

Are you going downpipes too?

hahha. someone has caught the bug too.
once you go mod, you never go back.

[gneboardin]

Yeah... I wish it was possible to use the B7 rear valance on a B6 car. I'd be sportin' dual tips in a heartbeat. Has anyone ever modded their rear valance to fit the later style exhaust?

Yeah mine was cut and then sanded to allow for bigger tips (rs4 style)

I apologize for not having any pics. I really have to take some soon. I only have a camera phone pic now but no place to host at the moment.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Oso, you make a decision yet? I'm not leaning away from AWE - those damn round cans are not what I want.

[AudiOso]

I like the AWE setup, but the downpipes are so expensive. I've been reading the back and forth between Todd from AWE and some of the guys here over the cats on their setup vs. other setups. It's got me thinking. In the end I think I'm going to just go cat-back so that I don't have to deal with that issue.

I'm still listening to clips and reading what other guys are saying about their setups. I'm in no hurry. I want something I can live with.

[snowbird]

I spent a good amount of time reading posts and listening to YouTube clips before deciding on the FI x-pipe 8" resonated cat-back. It's great, and would buy it again. Awesome growl on start-up, and a nice smooth ascending tone.

Here's the review I wrote right after installing.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=213364

I actually think it has mellowed a bit with time. I can't compare with other systems, but I do love my setup.

[AudiOso]

Nice writeup on the FI setup. Thanks for sharing that.

[dannyj777]

Just got the Labree (non-res)...and DAAAAMN I love it. My car finally sounds like a 4.2 liter.
Wow, I couldn't be happier.

gotta have 4"+ tips to fill out the valance. Looks so good and sounds so mean.
highly recommended.

[b spot]

APR downpipes/exhuast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XhP0Zpy0LI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVrzBON4w_U

[joeycuccaro]

Just got the Labree (non-res)...and DAAAAMN I love it. My car finally sounds like a 4.2 liter.
Wow, I couldn't be happier.

gotta have 4"+ tips to fill out the valance. Looks so good and sounds so mean.
highly recommended.

Just got mine also!

Love it!

[iluvTTs]

Fast Intentions, 8" resonated X-Pipe all the way!! Sometimes I think...was a cat-back really a wise investment? Then I jump in the car, put the windows down, start up the car, grin from ear to ear, then hit full throttle and enjoy the best eargasm EVARR!!!! LoL

[tadhgbrosnan]

Something to consider, as well: All LaBree products are ON SALE right now. While Fast Intentions is certainly a superb option, the LaBree system is essentially the same product. Looks exactly the same and based on many hours of listening to exhaust clips, sounds the same, as well. I am strongly considering a set of LaBree downpipes for $1100 (regularly $1579.)

Whichever you choose, LaBree/FI is the best looking out of all the choices. Hands down. Highly polished oval mufflers without the ugly welded "seam" that APR/Milltek have, and the big 4" angled tips.

[joeycuccaro]

Something to consider, as well: All LaBree products are ON SALE right now. While Fast Intentions is certainly a superb option, the LaBree system is essentially the same product. Looks exactly the same and based on many hours of listening to exhaust clips, sounds the same, as well. I am strongly considering a set of LaBree downpipes for $1100 (regularly $1579.)

Whichever you choose, LaBree/FI is the best looking out of all the choices. Hands down. Highly polished oval mufflers without the ugly welded "seam" that APR/Milltek have, and the big 4" angled tips.

Didnt Brent from Labree work for FI a while back, then left and started Labree, hence the almost identical design?

Or is it the other way around?

[ALWAYS4UDI]

audioso,
do i have to say more? awe

[tadhgbrosnan]

Didnt Brent from Labree work for FI a while back, then left and started Labree, hence the almost identical design?

Or is it the other way around?

Other way around. Danny worked at LaBree and left to start Fast Intentions. As I understand it, Danny spearheaded the design and development of the V8 S4 exhaust systems while at LaBree.

[joeycuccaro]

Other way around. Danny worked at LaBree and left to start Fast Intentions. As I understand it, Danny spearheaded the design and development of the V8 S4 exhaust systems while at LaBree.

Knew it was something like that! Thanks for clearing that up!

[tadhgbrosnan]

A visual comparison:

APR- sorry, but this exhaust looks hideous



Milltek- this is a brand new exhaust. Notice the dull finish on the face of the muffler. Is that rust??? This is what I get for $1300???? Are you kidding me Milltek?



Fast Intentions- this is more like it.



LaBree- superb quality and really looks the job.

[tadhgbrosnan]

My apologies for the thumbnailed pics. I'm on a work PC and firewalls prevent me from linking to photo sites.

[b spot]

A visual comparison:

APR- sorry, but this exhaust looks hideous



Milltek- this is a brand new exhaust. Notice the dull finish on the face of the muffler. Is that rust??? This is what I get for $1300???? Are you kidding me Milltek?



Fast Intentions- this is more like it.



LaBree- superb quality and really looks the job.

I'm honored (I'm the APR car)

I have to get mine fixed up because the installer bent the shit out of it when he put it in.

When straightened, I really don't see anything that will look different about it compared to the FI, except the APR is polished all the way.

[tadhgbrosnan]

I'm honored (I'm the APR car)


When straightened, I really don't see anything that will look different about it compared to the FI, except the APR is polished all the way.

They look completely different. Maybe it's just dirty but the exhaust on your car doesn't look polished at all. The LaBree/FI Sebring mufflers have a highly polished, smooth face. Much more shine than APR or Milltek. The APR and Milltek both have a welded seam on the face of the muffler can and both have a dull finish compared to the Sebring cans. Unacceptable for $1300.

[b spot]

They look completely different. Maybe it's just dirty but the exhaust on your car doesn't look polished at all. The LaBree/FI Sebring mufflers have a highly polished, smooth face. Much more shine than APR or Milltek. The APR and Milltek both have a welded seam on the face of the muffler can and both have a dull finish compared to the Sebring cans. Unacceptable for $1300.

Yeah, definitely just the fact those pictures were taken in very low light and the exhaust was a bit dirty. They are pretty much a mirror finish, every component. Once I get it fixed up I'll grab some pics when it's up on a hoist. Looking at your Milltek pictures, it looks NOTHING like that finish at all. If you look at the main body of the cans on the Milltek, that is how every surface of the APR looks.

By no means am I trying to be an APR fan boy here (the reason it's bent is because of fitment problems that the installer was unable to 'professionally' address) but I really did feel they were very good looking pieces, I was actually surprised when I cracked the boxes.

From all the clips I'd say that the FI and APR/Milltek combo are the best sounding. I happened to have a local APR dealer here though and was able to come in at a much lower price and have local support in case of any problems. I've had nothing but compliments of how it sounds since I've gotten it.

[tadhgbrosnan]

From all the clips I'd say that the FI and APR/Milltek combo are the best sounding. I happened to have a local APR dealer here though and was able to come in at a much lower price and have local support in case of any problems. I've had nothing but compliments of how it sounds since I've gotten it.

Yes, I saw your youtube vids and the APR fullback sounds great. In terms of sound, all of the aftermarket exhausts will put a smile on your face. I believe the difference comes down to build quality and appearance.