APR Full Turbo-Back Exhaust - 2½" Diameter
Quality : PERFECT! Compared to the ATP DP/CAT system I used to have, as well as compared to the Maganflow cat back, its like comparing a Pinto to a Porsche! Everything about the APR kit screams excellence. From the welds, to the polished appearance. Its just a damn shame you can't see this thing easily!
Installation : It took me, ALONE, less than 45 minutes to install the WHOLE turbo-back system. While I would have preferred to see flange-connections myself, everything went together VERY nicely. Fit and finish was good, and all the hardware you need is included (I found the "3rd" clamp I thought I was missing - sorry guys at APR for my phone call!).
Sound Quality : Perhaps one of the most noticable changes in an exhaust kit is NOT performance, but SOUND! And if there is one thing that APR did VERY well with this kit, it is sound. Although I am a huge fan of loud-and-proud, this exhaust is amazing. It seems a tad quieter than the ATP/Magnaflow setup, but when you get on it, and near redline, the tone SCREAMS! No resonance, no drone - just plain excellence. Once again, louder would be okay with me - but for the general public, its a nice overall tone and pitch.
Performance : Those of you who know me, know I used to run with NO CAT. So, you might wonder, why go DOWN from 3" to 2½" and run a cat? Well, because I'm a HUGE APR fan... but also because I THOUGHT I was going to get the Stage 3 kit - but that isn't happening.
So, how is the PERFORMANCE, you ask? AWESOME! Mated with my AWW-motor 93-octane specific programming, the car hauls! On the freeway 5th gear pulls from 75mph to 120mph with oomph and pizzaz! I'm just lucky I didn't get a speeding ticket driving around tonight. There isnt a HUGE noticable difference from my old 3" DP, testpipe and Magnaflow setup - however, the quality is better, the sound is a bit "nicer" and less drone - and most importantly, if the performance feels the same WITH the cat, then I'm being a good boy to the environment.
So, if you're THINKING about getting a turbo-back exhaust, then you know what I would suggest.... APR!!!
PS: Apologies, but I didn't take any pictures. I did the work alone with my own dirty little paws - and didn't want to get my digicam all filthy. Plus, someone took pix recently so you all know what it looks like - or go to APR's web site if you want... but its awesome!
Quality : PERFECT! Compared to the ATP DP/CAT system I used to have, as well as compared to the Maganflow cat back, its like comparing a Pinto to a Porsche! Everything about the APR kit screams excellence. From the welds, to the polished appearance. Its just a damn shame you can't see this thing easily!
Installation : It took me, ALONE, less than 45 minutes to install the WHOLE turbo-back system. While I would have preferred to see flange-connections myself, everything went together VERY nicely. Fit and finish was good, and all the hardware you need is included (I found the "3rd" clamp I thought I was missing - sorry guys at APR for my phone call!).
Sound Quality : Perhaps one of the most noticable changes in an exhaust kit is NOT performance, but SOUND! And if there is one thing that APR did VERY well with this kit, it is sound. Although I am a huge fan of loud-and-proud, this exhaust is amazing. It seems a tad quieter than the ATP/Magnaflow setup, but when you get on it, and near redline, the tone SCREAMS! No resonance, no drone - just plain excellence. Once again, louder would be okay with me - but for the general public, its a nice overall tone and pitch.
Performance : Those of you who know me, know I used to run with NO CAT. So, you might wonder, why go DOWN from 3" to 2½" and run a cat? Well, because I'm a HUGE APR fan... but also because I THOUGHT I was going to get the Stage 3 kit - but that isn't happening.
So, how is the PERFORMANCE, you ask? AWESOME! Mated with my AWW-motor 93-octane specific programming, the car hauls! On the freeway 5th gear pulls from 75mph to 120mph with oomph and pizzaz! I'm just lucky I didn't get a speeding ticket driving around tonight. There isnt a HUGE noticable difference from my old 3" DP, testpipe and Magnaflow setup - however, the quality is better, the sound is a bit "nicer" and less drone - and most importantly, if the performance feels the same WITH the cat, then I'm being a good boy to the environment.
So, if you're THINKING about getting a turbo-back exhaust, then you know what I would suggest.... APR!!!
PS: Apologies, but I didn't take any pictures. I did the work alone with my own dirty little paws - and didn't want to get my digicam all filthy. Plus, someone took pix recently so you all know what it looks like - or go to APR's web site if you want... but its awesome!
