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a8 cat back on an a5?

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:04 am
by A1ex
I read merlins thread that show the part numbers for the a8 and a5 exhaust system are different.

I remember there begin a thread saying an a8 cat back wouldn't mate up to cat and manifold from any other model but can't find it and can't remember why. Could someone please enlighten me :D

Cheers

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:07 am
by Merlin
The OEM downpipe, CAT, and midsection are different sizes. You can't mix and match parts but you can swap a complete system over. Both exhaust systems are 2.0".

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:37 am
by A1ex
Ok cheers. So the back boxes and interchangeable? Is the a8 cat back longer or shorter?

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:44 am
by Merlin
The a5 and a8 back boxes are the same but the a8 midsection is shorter to make up for the longer downpipe and CAT.

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:28 pm
by A1ex
OK, thanks for the knowledge dude