3.3TT Quicksilver Exhaust Systems

[peterpan223]

So I was taking a look under the car to try to wrap the pipes, and the inside pipes on both cans are closed off. I don't have the stock one to compare to right now. Is that the same as stock? We have fake 4-pipe exhausts?
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So QS only uses total of two tips?
Doesn't that restrict the flow?

Snowwhite, did you see any bump in the power department after the exhaust?

 

[Snowwhite]

So QS only uses total of two tips?
Doesn't that restrict the flow?

Snowwhite, did you see any bump in the power department after the exhaust?

I haven’t really gotten on it, so I haven’t noticed much power difference. In theory, it doesn’t matter, since the input is a single pipe on each can, and it’s roughly the same size as the single functional outlet. I was just curious if stock was the same or not since I hadn’t peeked in there.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

In theory, it doesn’t matter, since the input is a single pipe on each can, and it’s roughly the same size as the single functional outlet.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[G-807477]

It actually feels stronger with the QS than the Stillen and borla

 

[peterpan223]

I haven’t really gotten on it, so I haven’t noticed much power difference. In theory, it doesn’t matter, since the input is a single pipe on each can, and it’s roughly the same size as the single functional outlet. I was just curious if stock was the same or not since I hadn’t peeked in there.

Haha fair enough that in theory single is enough.

I've seen condensate/smoke come out of all 4 tips on stick exhaust. So stock has 4 functioning tips as does my current catback exhaust setup.

 

[narsnail]

So QS only uses total of two tips?
Doesn't that restrict the flow?

Snowwhite, did you see any bump in the power department after the exhaust?

The pedal feels bit less numb, so I dont know if it feels faster due to the more responsive pedal or if you get more torque earlier. I do a lot of city driving and it feels a bit more reactive passing and changing lanes. About the same off the line.

 

[fourthvictor]

I am wondering the same thing.

I installed mine yesterday and will provide an update after driving. So far, on startup, the tone is a little deeper. I’d say slightly more bass.

 

[Snowwhite]

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I installed mine yesterday and will provide an update after driving. So far, on startup, the tone is a little deeper. I’d say slightly more bass.

out of curiousity, can you check how far the real muffler tips on the outermost pipes stick into the fake exhaust trim?

 

[fourthvictor]

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out of curiousity, can you check how far the real muffler tips on the outermost pipes stick into the fake exhaust trim?

Maybe a half inch. It doesn't really stick out too far into the inlets.

Short drive review (secondary pipes) and other tidbits:
- Exhaust volume hasn't seemed to change all that much. It seems more noticeable when sitting at idle. I haven't accelerated quickly yet, so maybe it changes the exhaust note at higher RPMs. Although, I still have stock cat-back and that could be the reason the sound is not amplified. The resonators do a great job of eliminating drone. I heard none.
- You will need to purchase your own hardware and it was more of a job than I was expecting. I did not realize I would have to slide the entire exhaust backwards which meant removing quite a few components on the undercarriage and exhaust. Be aware that the stock exhaust uses studs and not bolts. The hardware that you will need are: four M10-1.50 x 50 bolts for the aft flanges of the secondary pipes, four M10-1.50 hex nuts, 16 10mm flat washers, eight 10mm split lock washers, four M10-1.50 x 30 bolts for the support bracket, and four flanged hex nuts.
- My biggest complaint is one of the resonators was not welded properly in the correct spot. The resonator extended slightly longer than the other, so when I tried to fit one of the M10-1.50 x 50 bolts into place I did not have enough space. I wanted all the bolt heads to be uniform and face forward to aft (shank), but I had to install one of the bolts opposite with bolt to shank being aft to forward. It was kind of a pain tightening the bolt especially since it was an upper bolt with limited workspace.
- If I were to do it all again I would definitely wait until I have a cat-back and just install everything at once. It would have made life easier.
- Also, wear mechanic's gloves. I sliced my finger pretty good on an aluminum support bracket.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

The cat-delete doesn't have resonators, but the catback does. The cat delete has silencers.
Drone, if any, comes from the catback not the cat delete.
With the stock catback in place, the aftermarket cat delete can't do much for you... but you are halfway to awesomeness. Finish the job!

 

[fourthvictor]

The cat-delete doesn't have resonators, but the catback does. The cat delete has silencers.
Drone, if any, comes from the catback not the cat delete.
With the stock catback in place, the aftermarket cat delete can't do much for you... but you are halfway to awesomeness. Finish the job!

Some time down the road I'll take care of the cat-back. I'm leaning towards the MBRP, but I'm waiting on funds to be freed up.

 

[twn2rbo]

Maybe a half inch. It doesn't really stick out too far into the inlets.

Short drive review (secondary pipes) and other tidbits:
- Exhaust volume hasn't seemed to change all that much. It seems more noticeable when sitting at idle. I haven't accelerated quickly yet, so maybe it changes the exhaust note at higher RPMs. Although, I still have stock cat-back and that could be the reason the sound is not amplified. The resonators do a great job of eliminating drone. I heard none.
- You will need to purchase your own hardware and it was more of a job than I was expecting. I did not realize I would have to slide the entire exhaust backwards which meant removing quite a few components on the undercarriage and exhaust. Be aware that the stock exhaust uses studs and not bolts. The hardware that you will need are: four M10-1.50 x 50 bolts for the aft flanges of the secondary pipes, four M10-1.50 hex nuts, 16 10mm flat washers, eight 10mm split lock washers, four M10-1.50 x 30 bolts for the support bracket, and four flanged hex nuts.
- My biggest complaint is one of the resonators was not welded properly in the correct spot. The resonator extended slightly longer than the other, so when I tried to fit one of the M10-1.50 x 50 bolts into place I did not have enough space. I wanted all the bolt heads to be uniform and face forward to aft (shank), but I had to install one of the bolts opposite with bolt to shank being aft to forward. It was kind of a pain tightening the bolt especially since it was an upper bolt with limited workspace.
- If I were to do it all again I would definitely wait until I have a cat-back and just install everything at once. It would have made life easier.
- Also, wear mechanic's gloves. I sliced my finger pretty good on an aluminum support bracket.

You shouldn't have had any issue sliding the exhaust back without removing anything else. Since it sits in the hangers, it should have been able to swing back far enough to easily swap the secondaries. But, I guess you were there and did what you had to do to to finish it. I work with a lift, so maybe its much simpler for me that way. Wondering if a smaller bolt would have worked easier, but I think I also used the same metric bolts you did.
The sound should be slightly deeper, especially on acceleration, and a little louder at idle and cold start. The secondary pipes were my first mod, and thats what i remember being different than stock sound.
Great write up and enjoy

 

[twn2rbo]

I just also visited their website and had a code for free shipping pop up. Freeshippingusa was what i saw, so that is something new, that I will discuss with Paul and see how that is implemented

 

[fourthvictor]

You shouldn't have had any issue sliding the exhaust back without removing anything else. Since it sits in the hangers, it should have been able to swing back far enough to easily swap the secondaries. But, I guess you were there and did what you had to do to to finish it. I work with a lift, so maybe its much simpler for me that way. Wondering if a smaller bolt would have worked easier, but I think I also used the same metric bolts you did.
The sound should be slightly deeper, especially on acceleration, and a little louder at idle and cold start. The secondary pipes were my first mod, and thats what i remember being different than stock sound.
Great write up and enjoy

I tried to figure out how to move everything backwards, but I did everything on my garage floor with only the front on two jacks. I didn't have leverage on my side and I would have volunteered my wife, but her pregnant belly won't fit under the car. lol If I were to do it again I think M10-1.5 x 35/40 bolts would have worked, but I wasn't wanting to make another trip to the store.

 

[twn2rbo]

I tried to figure out how to move everything backwards, but I did everything on my garage floor with only the front on two jacks. I didn't have leverage on my side and I would have volunteered my wife, but her pregnant belly won't fit under the car. lol If I were to do it again I think M10-1.5 x 35/40 bolts would have worked, but I wasn't wanting to make another trip to the store.

WTF is wrong with her! Thats one strike against her. LOL I hear ya about the parts run as well

 

[Puckhead]

I just also visited their website and had a code for free shipping pop up. Freeshippingusa was what i saw, so that is something new, that I will discuss with Paul and see how that is implemented

I just checked their site and there is a broken link to the exhaust system.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

I just checked their site and there is a broken link to the exhaust system.

Links work fine.

 

[jdogonroad]

Just read this on their website:
£200 is our pre-order deposit
The total system cost is 690.00 GBP + GBP 100.00 for FedEx delivery so GBP 790.00 is the total price


We are gathering 20 pre-orders to restart manufacture of this system, with enhanced sound and fit.


Upon completion of manufacturer you will receive an invoice for the remaining amount of GBP 590.00


By my figgerin’, that’s is definitely in my price range. About $732.
Only thing I hesitate over is the sound. Already got the secondaries.

 

[Aarvix]

Just ordered the silenced midpipes, discount still works.

I plan to take sound clips with my MBRP before and after the mids are installed.

 

[fourthvictor]

Just ordered the silenced midpipes, discount still works.

I plan to take sound clips with my MBRP before and after the mids are installed.

I look forward to it. That’s the setup I’m planning on going with.