Which DP and intake for 8P S3?

cooni

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Hello all,
Looking for recommendations on which brand / size intake and downpipe to fit to my S3...

First and foremost I would like something quiet under normal driving conditions... I know gains are going to mean more noise, but I'd rather it be quiet than give me maximal gains. Noise when giving it some is ok, but I'd still rather it be quieter end of the scale.

Secondly, I don't want it to kill the low end of the car (below 3k rpm)... Also, why does it do this? Can someone explain the benefit in having backpressure to the turbo exhaust outlet?

Cheers guys
 

Boydie

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Milltek for the downpipe and exhaust

Either Evoms, Dbilas or Forge for intake
 

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Dbilas being the quietest, apparently.
 

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Just installed my Forge CAI,I love it!!!but definatly not the quietest...very loud actually, so probably not what you looking for,.
 

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Thankyou KeepItTidy, that's the kinda thing I want to hear.

Has anyone else heard more than one product and can advise me as to which is quieter?
 

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You do not buy an intake for quietness! But word has it, the dbilas intake is quietest
 

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Has anyone heard more than one downpipe and can comment?
What size should I be going?
 
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