Arin@APR
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I know this is often a confusing question so I've broken it down. I'm sure you've all heard many different exhaust system package terms thrown out there.
Full Exhaust, Turboback, TBE, Catback, CBE, DP, Downpipe, DPE, Midpipe, Catpipe, Testpipe, Muffler, Tips, or just Exhaust.
So what do you need? What do you want? What is the difference between all this?
First off, check out our new exhaust page. I've created a diagram that allows you to switch between the Turboback Exhaust, Catback Exhaust, Downpipe Exhaust, and Midpipe Only.
APR MK6 Exhaust Page
Here is a full overview of our Exhaust System:
Lets say you want the full exhaust. The full exhaust will completely replace the stock exhaust. The stock exhaust is connected to your turbocharger and runs all the way out the back of the car. This setup will get you the most power possible.
This is called a Turboback Exhaust as it goes from the turbo all the way back. It's also called a Full Exhaust. Some call it TBE, TB Exhaust or FE when they abbreviate.
With the Turboback Exhaust you will able to run APR Stage II software.
Turboback Exhaust
Lets say you only want an increase in sound and only a little power. Lets also say you have very strict emissions in your area and don't want to replace the catalytic converter at all.
In this case you'll want the Catback Exhaust. The Catback exhaust goes from the Catalytic converter piping all the way to the back of the car. It does not include the catalytic converter, it's from the catalytic converter piping back (just as the turboback doesn't include the turbo). The Catback exhaust is also called a CBE or CB Exhaust for short. Some may even call it the Exhaust Tips, Muffler and Resonator sections.
If you are wondering how this will fit up to your existing stock downpipe, which is a smaller size than the APR catback exhaust, don't worry, we include a converter pipe that will run from the factory size piping up to the APR size piping.
With only the Catback Exhaust you cannot run APR stage II software. You may only run APR stage I software.
Catback Exhaust
Lets say you only want a small increase in sound and a nice increase in power. In this case you'll want the Downpipe Exhaust. The Downpipe exhaust removes the really restrictive stock catalytic converters and replaces them with a high flow 200 cell count metal catalytic converter. With less restriction you will be able to safely run the APR stage II software for even more power.
The Downpipe is technically only the pipe that comes down off the turbo and connects to the midpipe or catpipe however this package is generalized as the downpipe exhaust system. The downpipe is larger than the factory cutback section. If you purchase this option, we include a reducer to go from the larger APR downpipe exhaust to the factory cutback exhaust.
The Downpipe Exhaust is also called the Downpipe, DP, DPE, DP Exhaust, or Downpipe with cats or Downpipe with Catalytic converter.
Downpipe Exhaust
Finally we come to the last option. This option is ONLY for people who have purchased an APR Stage III and do not have an APR exhaust. The APR Stage III kit has a different turbocharger and includes some exhaust components. It essentially includes a downpipe, but the downpipe stops at the catalytic converter or midpipe/catpipe section.
So if you have an APR Stage III kit and no downpipe, you'll want the Midpipe Exhaust. This is called a Midpipe or Catpipe.
Midpipe Only
I hope that helps clear everything up! If you're looking for a performance exhaust, we have an excellent setup for all of your needs.
Thank you!
Full Exhaust, Turboback, TBE, Catback, CBE, DP, Downpipe, DPE, Midpipe, Catpipe, Testpipe, Muffler, Tips, or just Exhaust.
So what do you need? What do you want? What is the difference between all this?
First off, check out our new exhaust page. I've created a diagram that allows you to switch between the Turboback Exhaust, Catback Exhaust, Downpipe Exhaust, and Midpipe Only.
APR MK6 Exhaust Page
Here is a full overview of our Exhaust System:
Lets say you want the full exhaust. The full exhaust will completely replace the stock exhaust. The stock exhaust is connected to your turbocharger and runs all the way out the back of the car. This setup will get you the most power possible.
This is called a Turboback Exhaust as it goes from the turbo all the way back. It's also called a Full Exhaust. Some call it TBE, TB Exhaust or FE when they abbreviate.
With the Turboback Exhaust you will able to run APR Stage II software.
Turboback Exhaust
Lets say you only want an increase in sound and only a little power. Lets also say you have very strict emissions in your area and don't want to replace the catalytic converter at all.
In this case you'll want the Catback Exhaust. The Catback exhaust goes from the Catalytic converter piping all the way to the back of the car. It does not include the catalytic converter, it's from the catalytic converter piping back (just as the turboback doesn't include the turbo). The Catback exhaust is also called a CBE or CB Exhaust for short. Some may even call it the Exhaust Tips, Muffler and Resonator sections.
If you are wondering how this will fit up to your existing stock downpipe, which is a smaller size than the APR catback exhaust, don't worry, we include a converter pipe that will run from the factory size piping up to the APR size piping.
With only the Catback Exhaust you cannot run APR stage II software. You may only run APR stage I software.
Catback Exhaust
Lets say you only want a small increase in sound and a nice increase in power. In this case you'll want the Downpipe Exhaust. The Downpipe exhaust removes the really restrictive stock catalytic converters and replaces them with a high flow 200 cell count metal catalytic converter. With less restriction you will be able to safely run the APR stage II software for even more power.
The Downpipe is technically only the pipe that comes down off the turbo and connects to the midpipe or catpipe however this package is generalized as the downpipe exhaust system. The downpipe is larger than the factory cutback section. If you purchase this option, we include a reducer to go from the larger APR downpipe exhaust to the factory cutback exhaust.
The Downpipe Exhaust is also called the Downpipe, DP, DPE, DP Exhaust, or Downpipe with cats or Downpipe with Catalytic converter.
Downpipe Exhaust
Finally we come to the last option. This option is ONLY for people who have purchased an APR Stage III and do not have an APR exhaust. The APR Stage III kit has a different turbocharger and includes some exhaust components. It essentially includes a downpipe, but the downpipe stops at the catalytic converter or midpipe/catpipe section.
So if you have an APR Stage III kit and no downpipe, you'll want the Midpipe Exhaust. This is called a Midpipe or Catpipe.
Midpipe Only
I hope that helps clear everything up! If you're looking for a performance exhaust, we have an excellent setup for all of your needs.
Thank you!
