Turbo Muffler Delete, is it worth it? Audi S3 8V

[@bryanwyers6202]

That looks easy enough. I did the turbo diverter yesterday which sounds amazing now. Only trouble was the 45 degree tubing inlet with the T30 screw. Easy coming off, a major pain lining the screw hole back up

[@Beardchanics]

Yeah it's pretty straight forward, love the sounds of the diverter, it's off on mine now though, tuner said at stage 3 level they do leak boost a little bit - a viewer measured it and confirmed it. Keep in mind if/when you get there.

[@bryanwyers6202]

I also changed the turbo diverter yesterday, which was easy for the most part. I took off the 45 degree inlet tubing to make it easier to get to. Got to say I had a very hard time getting it back on due to the one T30 torx screw for the tubing.

[@Beardchanics]

Yeah it can get tight in there.

[@leenav9741]

I support the diy community. Thanks guys

[@Beardchanics]

:-)

[@mikej2264]

The beard gang. I support bearded mechanics, because im a bearded mechanic myself.

[@Beardchanics]

Bearded FTW! Thanks for your support :D

[@imranu8535]

Does the guy without glasses remind anyone else of Usyk? 😅 Awesome work. Ive added this mod, i like my engines to sound like real engines like my other car - R32 V6 😊

[@Beardchanics]

Oh R32, now that sounds really lovely :D

[@christopherhauser1376]

Love that grille! You guys did great work, I appreciate your time!

[@Beardchanics]

Thanks appreciated :)

[@bryanwyers6202]

I’m thinking of changing out the stick muffler with either a Borla T Flow, or a Flow Master T FX, with Y tips but I don’t want the Honda ricer sound. What do you think?

[@Beardchanics]

Honestly for exhaust I'm not sure as mine is custom - Miltek sport cat, 1 straight through muffle, a single exit at the back and bonnet cutout - never explored solution out there, worth checking YT more, there are few videos that show the sound of various exhaust on them or VW equivalent.

[@John_cupra290]

I got a brand new cupra 290 in September and my biggest complaint is that my f56 2017 cooper s made every turbo noise possible and the cupra is just silent turbo wise, so this is definitely on the cards.great video guy’s. Cheers and all the best from sunny paisley 👍🏻🏎💨

[@Beardchanics]

Thanks for the feedback, love the cupra quite sexy design too. We also installed a GFB BOV which cost a bit more (~280) but is amazing for sound :D and does improve throttle/boost a little too. Easy install too, we have a video about it.

[@John_cupra290]

@@Beardchanics thanks guy’s, yeah that’s definitely on the list,and it’s getting long😂, all the best from sunny Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☔️🏎💨

[@drss3]

Really useful, just ordered mines and this already helped me a lot.

[@Beardchanics]

Thanks, glad you found it useful. Another great mod for sounds is the GFB BOV kit. More price but also include diverter valve upgrade which helps with throttle response. Easy to DIY too.

[@drss3]

Not sure if you guys have heard of rorar pedal...worth trying imo, it's a throttle responder.

[@Beardchanics]

@@drss3 Looked into them but tbh don't feel like it's needed at all, throttle response is perfect at the minute, don't feel any delay, and wouldn't want full power any earlier than it currently is due to the increased power. Interested in Haldex controllers though, see more real use for those.

[@drss3]

@@Beardchanics true that not really necessary but gives you a good kick and I'm gonna give a look to that you mentioned haven't really heard of it.

[@Beardchanics]

@@drss3 Might still give it a go at some point in the future, can't really know for sure until tried :)

[@chiquicat1]

Cool! Can I ask what is your view on engine covers? I see you have done all these mods including the removal of the hood liner but the engine cover is still on?

[@chiquicat1]

Only like and heart but no reply? I’d love your input pls😊 It’s a pretty heavy engine cover so keen to remove if you reckon it has no purpose besides looks and sound deadening. Thanks

[@Beardchanics]

Sure, I kept mine for a while mostly because the top of the engine doesn't look great on those stock. I did customize it but now that I have added more mod to the engine and it looks better so running without it. Some people mention removing all of the liner could damage the bonnet paint but so far there isn't a trace of heat damage and the car is tuned. Can't say I hear a difference with it on or not but tbh once the downpipe is upgraded the cover will make no difference.

[@jaybogart]

Awesome man! I support you Sir, Thumbs Up!

[@Beardchanics]

You rock!

[@MegaDboy7]

Is this worth doing on the smaller IS20 GTI turbo?

[@Beardchanics]

Should do yeah, would still make it a bit louder.

[@shro1815]

Hat is the torque setting for the muffler

[@Beardchanics]

9Nm

[@thegingerbreadmahn]

Do I need to reuse the thin stock o ring for the 034 turbo muffler delete on my s3?

[@Beardchanics]

There was a new one on our kit so we didn't need too, don't know the 034 but if it comes with a ring where stock one usually is then should be good to go. I know some kit due require transferring of the ring.

[@3rdBoyMusic]

Did this to my Golf mk7 R, easy mod to do, but imo not worth doing. No real power or sound gains. Do this only if you're planning on putting a FMIC and a hard piping kit in. Only because you've got everything off at that point, might as well do it at the same time.

[@Beardchanics]

yeah defo no a game changer mod, best to do others first and if planning to upgrade the turbo later the upgrade will likely come with it so no need to buy it at all. Thanks for your useful feedback.

[@alex_aka_dev]

heyo guys weird quetion but my car i tripping weird ssenor errors but they go away. I ssuspect my battery is flat as my stop start isnt going off. Do u guys think a battery could cause these errors? The car starts fine.

[@Beardchanics]

The start/stop system does not activate on low battery so you could be right. Might be worth checking it first. Low battery also seems to cause some issues with parking sensors and I suspect other sensors too if not getting the right voltage.

[@alex_aka_dev]

@@Beardchanics yeah that's my theory too🤔i have an ObdEleven on the way so I can check the voltage there and see if it's low.

[@Beardchanics]

@@alex_aka_dev Yeah a good place to start, will help pin down what the issue is and allow you to do few cool mods :) Guess if the battery was never changed it's got few years of service by now.

[@AdrianPurcell916]

Always start your diagnostic repairs with the basic items. Battery has to be fully charged, oil has to be good, coolant system etc. modern cars don’t work properly with low voltage period. You’ll get multiple random errors as systems try and complete their jobs and can’t.

[@Kostas1971]

With Turbo Muffler Delete you see an increase in horsepower ?

[@Beardchanics]

No just make it louder. They do claim improve airflow and upgraded turbo often have the muffler delete but again more for noise.

[@Kostas1971]

@@Beardchanics Thanks my friend

[@apmkvi4180]

😂🤣🤣 ton accent est ouf

[@Beardchanics]

Ca fait que 21 ans que je suis la pour ma defense mdr :D