S6 Milltek Exhaust Question

[starbuck]

Hi guys,

I just purchased my 2013 S6 last month (largest purchase of my life by far) and have thought about upgrading the exhaust system on the car due to the stock exhaust sounding a little too tame for me (I used to have a 350z with a Borla exhaust). I've looked at a few videos online and have read some reviews and it seems like the Milltek exhaust is exactly what I'm looking for, loud and mean. Besides finding a shop in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers/Naples area to install the beast, do I need to do anything else with the car such as a tune in order for the exhaust to work properly?

I apologize if this has been asked a million times and will happily take a link that answers my question.

Thank you :)

[velodb]

Welcome and congrats. The issue that I have with most exhausts available for the S6 is that they highlight the fart noise between shifts. If you like that noise the Milltek is nice. However, if you want a refined sound without any farts the AWE is very nice.

[Brooklyn]

No tune needed. Exhaust will work fine by itself. You will get more benefit from it with a tune, but it was designed to work independent of a tune.

[moosehead1]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...f-the-RS7-pics

[Liquidsystm]

The AWE just isn't very loud, which you can't barely hear anything from inside the car because its so well insulated. It was hard to justify the cost since there's virtually no hp gain, and not a very loud system. I seriously had a pit in my stomach after the install, esp. when friends were like, "that's all?"

Ended up selling the AWE, put the stock exhaust back on and did the resonator delete, which wasn't too bad sounding. Went Milltek Non-Res since which is louder than the AWE and has a nice growl to it. I get lots of compliments and people pulling up asking me about the exhaust and sound. Wait till you blast through a tunnel!:)

[VeryBadman]

The AWE just isn't very loud, which you can barely hear anything from inside the car because its so well insulated. It was hard to justify the cost since there's virtually no hp gain, and not a very loud system.

Ended up selling the AWE, put the stock exhaust back on and did the resonator delete, which wasn't too bad sounding. Went Milltek Non-Res since which is louder than the AWE and has a nice growl to it. I get lots of compliments and people pulling up asking me about the exhaust or sound. Wait till you blast through a tunnel!:)

And eventually you will think Miltek is still not loud enough and go with Akrapovic hahaha.

[JoeGie]

or wait for the armytrix exhaust, the best of both worlds lol

[JoeCaMotto]

And eventually you will think Miltek is still not loud enough and go with Akrapovic hahaha.

From what I heard the Akra is not loud at all

[Josh/AWE]

The AWE just isn't very loud, which you can't barely hear anything from inside the car because its so well insulated. It was hard to justify the cost since there's virtually no hp gain, and not a very loud system. I seriously had a pit in my stomach after the install, esp. when friends were like, "that's all?"

We're sorry to hear our exhaust tone wasn't what you were looking for. Our 180 Technology™ equipped resonators are designed specifically to eliminate drone, hence the minimal cabin noise. We aimed for a very refined sound while still maximizing power gains with our straight through construction. When you add performance software such as GIAC, that's when the exhaust really shines. An extra hundred ft lbs of power coming through the system encourages an angrier sound for sure. Thank you for going AWE originally though!

[ENV²]

I heard a Miltek non res on an S6 in person. It sounded good. Then they custom removed the center resonator.... OMG it sounds phenomenal.

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The Milltek non-resonated is the way to go if you really want that V8 rumble: http://europrice.us/exhaust-package-milltek-sport-s6

No need for software or anything else to run the exhaust alone. If you did add the downpipes you would be looking at running oxygen sensor spacers at the least, but more advisably a tune that eliminates the secondary oxygen sensor codes.

Adding the downpipes increase the noise quite a bit: http://europrice.us/downpipes-milltek-sport-s6


If you needed assistance or information on the Milltek exhaust products don't hesitate to give a buzz via PM or email: [email protected]

Can even include a gift or nice discounting on other items to supplement the exhaust as well!

Cheers,

[whiteq]

I seem to be the only one with SuperSprint, are they expensive in the US or is there another reason they are not more common?

It sounds fantastic, silent on the freeway but there is no doubt it has an exhaust while cruising around, my only complaint is that with the tune as soon as you go over 50% throttle I find myself looking around to see if people are staring at me, it becomes loud, however the farts on upshifts sound fantastic.

I have heard it with a mate driving while I was in another car and it cant really be heard too much until you downshift or are at WOT which is when it can be heard from a mile away.

[colecoin]

I have the same car. I went with Milltek non resonated system it was pretty quiet, after a while I wanted more sound and then added Milltek down pipes. There down pipes eliminated the Milltek resonators. When I did the down pipes with no resonators it was way to loud and had cabin drone. So I cut the down pipes and welded in the Milltek resonators. Then I had a slight unburned fuel smell from having no cats and added 2 200 cell race cats to eliminate that problem. It now sounds really really good with no drone. My car has APR software with AWE cold air intake.

[VVG]

Keep in mind that the appeal of exhaust sound is SO subjective. It is likely the single most subjective aspect of aftermarket car tuning.

I am not going to recommend a particular exhaust because what I like may not be what you like. That being said, keep in mind the following:


1. An exhaust that sounds thrilling when you are in that really spirited driving mood can be very hard to live with and get quite annoying on a day to day basis.

2. Remember that an exhaust that will turn heads will also turn the heads of police officers

3. Milltek now has the valvesonic system available for the S6; a valved system, where you can program many of your own parameters for sound.

Good luck. After going back and forth on many options, I will most likely being staying with the stock exhaust, mostly due to potential inspection hassles in my state. My M3 also has a more aggressive sport exhaust, however, for when I am in that mood.

[VeryBadman]

From what I heard the Akra is not loud at all

I was only joking with LiquidSystm since he has gone through 2 exhaust systems.

[nobodeuno]

I am curious which exhaust is louder awe or non-res Milltek. I have heard both in videos and while I get the tones are different between the two it seems that the Milltek is louder than the awe. For those that have heard them in person would you agree. I really want to hear it In Person but I can't seem to find anyone else with an S6 in my area and especially not with an aftermarket exhaust.

I haven't heard a Milltek resonated version in any videos, any have a video of one? I have a B5 S4 with a twin 2 awe exhaust and love the sound but am looking for something MUCH more tame for the S6....

[Brooklyn]

The Milltek non-res should be much louder.

[VVG]

I am curious which exhaust is louder awe or non-res Milltek. I have heard both in videos and while I get the tones are different between the two it seems that the Milltek is louder than the awe. For those that have heard them in person would you agree. I really want to hear it In Person but I can't seem to find anyone else with an S6 in my area and especially not with an aftermarket exhaust.

I haven't heard a Milltek resonated version in any videos, any have a video of one? I have a B5 S4 with a twin 2 awe exhaust and love the sound but am looking for something MUCH more tame for the S6....

Good luck with this. Finding an S6 on the street is hard enough. Let alone a modified one. Let alone a modified one with the exhaust you may be interested in !! Videos never sound like the real thing, especially from inside the cabin. You never get an idea of any type of drone or unpleasant sound tat may be present under load.

[Josh/AWE]

I am curious which exhaust is louder awe or non-res Milltek. I have heard both in videos and while I get the tones are different between the two it seems that the Milltek is louder than the awe. For those that have heard them in person would you agree. I really want to hear it In Person but I can't seem to find anyone else with an S6 in my area and especially not with an aftermarket exhaust.

I haven't heard a Milltek resonated version in any videos, any have a video of one? I have a B5 S4 with a twin 2 awe exhaust and love the sound but am looking for something MUCH more tame for the S6....

Our S6 Touring Edition exhaust utilizes our signature 180 Technology™ resonators which are designed specifically to eliminate drone. If a mature tone is what you are after, the Touring Edition system is for you. Here is a playlist I compiled of videos made by our customers of the S6 Touring Edition system if you'd like to hear more. Let me know if you have any questions!

[Xtek]

Our S6 Touring Edition exhaust utilizes our signature 180 Technology™ resonators which are designed specifically to eliminate drone. If a mature tone is what you are after, the Touring Edition system is for you. Here is a playlist I compiled of videos made by our customers of the S6 Touring Edition system if you'd like to hear more. Let me know if you have any questions!

Heh, a good chunk of those are mine. :)

The AWE definitely highlights the farts as well, especially after you've put some miles on it.

Here's a video a friend recorded of me leaving a car show. If you listen you can hear the burbles/cracks/pops from backpressure after I let off.

https://instagram.com/p/0YlMRFqNgT/

I did a lot of research comparing exhausts. Milltek is great but its just the stock sound but louder, it wasn't any meaner. The AWE exhaust is mean and fantastic... I can't speak highly enough about it.

Here's another I just found...

https://instagram.com/p/wJoLh5HGMO/

[Josh/AWE]

Heh, a good chunk of those are mine. :)

..and for that we thank you!

[Xtek]

..and for that we thank you!

You guys rock, its the only sticker I have on my car.

[toblerthedog]

I haven't heard a Milltek resonated version in any videos, any have a video of one? I have a B5 S4 with a twin 2 awe exhaust and love the sound but am looking for something MUCH more tame for the S6....

I purchased both the Milltek resonated and non-resonated systems....as I wasn't sure which I would go with. I currently have the resonated version installed (w/ valves)....but should I ever want more sound, I could swap the end sections from the non-resonated setup that's still boxed up.

That said, I am happy with the resonated setup for this vehicle.

[nobodeuno]

I purchased both the Milltek resonated and non-resonated systems....as I wasn't sure which I would go with. I currently have the resonated version installed (w/ valves)....but should I ever want more sound, I could swap the end sections from the non-resonated setup that's still boxed up.

That said, I am happy with the resonated setup for this vehicle.

Any chance you have any audio recordings of it? Really would like to hear this setup even though I know the recordings won't do it justice it would at least give me some data.

[Liquidsystm]

Milltek is great but its just the stock sound but louder, it wasn't any meaner.

I think the Milltek sounds a little more than just "stock sound but louder," and without the exaggerated farts. 4 different videos recorded differently, so you can hear the general sound. Looks like the farts are unique to the AWE exhaust. I didn't just do research, I went through both AWE and Milltek exhaust systems on the car, yet to try the Akrapovic system though.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...type=2&theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDVQ5hC24J8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X38Li0s8bLc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAAI_sdrxns

[toblerthedog]

Any chance you have any audio recordings of it? Really would like to hear this setup even though I know the recordings won't do it justice it would at least give me some data.

I'm thinking of taking a shot at installing a new rear diffuser this weekend...will take some audio @ that time....unfortunately, I don't have anything already recorded.

[starbuck]

Sorry for this noob question but do the Milltek downpipes replace the cats? Or I suppose any downpipes for that matter.

I'm really torn between the Milltek and AWE at this point. The Milltek with downpipes sounds phenomenal in the videos. As does the AWE.

[zee007]

I too have the milltek resonated and agree with the posts above. No "farts" but more than just a louder OEM. It works for me - and compliments my daily nicely.

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Sorry for this noob question but do the Milltek downpipes replace the cats? Or I suppose any downpipes for that matter.

I'm really torn between the Milltek and AWE at this point. The Milltek with downpipes sounds phenomenal in the videos. As does the AWE.

I ran through some of this in the PM I did just send. There are options with the Milltek downpipes. One that is a straight thru without any catalyst at all and the other eliminates the primary catalyst and has a secondary high-flow 200 cell catalyst.

Cheers,