Ali A8

Have this in the D2 section but figured some other 4.2 owners may benefit also.



<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRk7ti4HlOc">Clip 1</A>

<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Apt1RHaPig">Clip 2</A>

ryoung

I'll be doing the same, while also replacing the crossover with an x-pipe.

I'd been debating whether it'd be best to lose the center resonator or the rear muffler. Sounds like getting rid of the rear muffler is the way to go. The x-pipe improves performance while also smoothing the exhaust note somewhat (and quieting it a bit).

Ali A8

compared to the way I have it now. I would not be averse to a little more performance and a little less noise.

ryoung

... as in the Ferrari V8's. :-)

KaMaKaZieP's '97 A8 gained 5 HP from only the x-pipe. My various <a href="http://search.audiworld.com/?q=x-pipe&u=17157&s=all&db=1999-01-01&de=2008-03-13">X-Pipe Posts</a> discuss the advantages; one thread includes this <a href="http://www.audipages.com/images/S8.mp3">Exhaust Clip</a> of Sven_S8's x-pipe exhaust.

<img src="http://www.tyresmoke.net/attachments/246388-173_7311s.jpg">

Ali A8

I will have to see if they have any x-pipes in stock when I go back for the larger tips.

skiracer1313

Don't forget to let us D2'ers know the results, Randy!

audisport12

I removed the center resonator and there was very little exhaust note change. Now, I'll be straight piping the mufflers to hopefully open it up a bit. I'm just scared it'll be too loud.

Given that the A6 has 2 rear mufflers, I'm not sure if it will sound anything like your A8- which sounds awesome.
What do you think?

slo65

deleted the muffs and went straight pipe, sounds amazing but maybe a little too loud, i've had it for a month or so, drones a lot.