V6 TDI CUSTOM EXHAUST! - AUDI A5 3.0 TDI QUATTRO PROJECT - DARKSIDE DEVELOPMENTS - PART 5

Part 5 of our 3.0 TDI Quattro Audi A5 Build...
We are now on to the Exhaust System. This is a common modification our customers do, both from a performance, aesthetic and acoustic perspective.
Watch as we look over the stock system, then fabricate a new full 3" stainless system as well as install one of our stainless DPF Delete Downpipes.
We have compared the sound of all 3 options to show you the difference.
Full vehicle spec list and links to the products we fit throughout the build - drksi.de/AudiA5
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Featured Parts:
DPF Delete Downpipe - www.darksidede...
Custom Exhaust - www.darksidede...
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The DPF was removed on this vehicle as a demonstration for the purpose of this video only. Darkside Developments accepts no responsibility for the use DPF Deletes or Removal of DPF's on the public highway where removal of emissions controls is prohibited. It is the customers responsibility to ensure they comply with rules and laws relating to their home country
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[@HarrySwettenham26]

Now that is how a diesel V6 is supposed to sound. Nice jobs guys.

[@tayloraron6566]

Instablaster...

[@jamestyrrell2225]

Looks and sounds amazing. The Audi 3.0tdis are beastly

[@mrgreen9388]

Agreed. But there no match for a 335D.

[@matthewfenton8775]

Mr Green the 335d doesn’t sound as good as these v6 tdi’s imo

[@jamestyrrell2225]

@@matthewfenton8775 I agree completely

[@peterjackson5065]

Yeah I've had a 335d e92 straight piped sounded awful but very quick. Lovely sound they have them 3.0 audis

[@lloydturner48]

Yeh v6 tdi sound awesome. That is aslong as its not in a range rover

[@lautarohunzicker]

Sounds amazing, great job guys. Also no black clouds. But to the untrained ear, that could pass as a petrol engine.

[@blacktdi1289]

Would’ve been nice to see a little puff of smoke at least no smoke no fun

[@MichailDoc]

.guys you should address your microphone issues at some point, it’s really bad. I love your videos so far keep em coming. The red tdi from Greece, the one you featured on your page. Cheers, Mike

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We are constantly testing new gear

[@jenickjohnson4361]

Audi v6 diesel engine when exhaust moded really sounds like GTR

[@karldyson7466]

We need a tunnel run!!

[@CultureShockSix]

Would slapping a high flow DPF inline keep it passing the MOT whilst keeping flow and noise at a maximum then?

[@unrealistu]

Wow, no smoke with remap and exhaust. Great job guys! Any update on the 0-60 after exhaust?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We haven't measured, but to be honest at this power level, we don't expect much of an increase!

[@unrealistu]

Darkside Developments any chance of upgrading the intercooler and aluminum pipes?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@unrealistu This is going on shortly - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-front-mount-intercooler-fmic-for-2-0-2-7-3-0-tdi-audi-b8-platform.html Going to try a back to back on the dyno, if we have time. The pipes should be OK as they are pretty decent on these, but if we can make an upgrade, we will!

[@kalonwilliams3146]

That sounds so nice

[@Swordmurat]

V6 sound nice... need giant turbo :)

[@ryanp6138]

Coming soon

[@antonfloor344]

Tha V6 sounds like fabulous with the dpf delete

[@Boatlife1964]

Had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to you lads at a donington test session last season, mightily impressed with your knowledge, expertise and at just how friendly and approachable you were. Great videos and content...keep it up. Are you still racing this season? Will look out for you if you’re ever back testing at donington park.

[@ryanp6138]

Thanks for the kind words. We are there tomorrow if you want to pop over for a go out in the cars.

[@Boatlife1964]

Ryan P , that’s very kind of you. I might just pop down and see you. Cheers.

[@Boatlife1964]

Was love;y to see all of the Darkside Developments.co.uk guys at Donington park today. I was lucky enough to have Scott take me out for some very fast laps in their ibiza race car and their amazing Skoda citygo all wheel drive track monster....I’ve never been more impressed with the levels of grip,power and all round performance you attain from these vag engines cars....awesome!!! I will be bringing my leon up to have some magic performed very soon. Thanks again for the opportunity to be driven around....you guys are so approachable and generous with your time and machinery.... I’d recommend you to anyone looking to get anything done to their cars.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@Boatlife1964 Glad you had a good time Rob! See you again soon!

[@mattwhitley9315]

Loving the project.

[@nawazwaseem2219]

Damn!! Sounds a lot better than my BMW E46 330d.. Mine is 2001 so no DPF.

[@alanconnelly7230]

That’s sounds amazing for a diesel

[@liamgray958]

Great work looks and sound top quality products!

[@aidanburden3665]

I have just done a remap on mine, if I install this dpf delete will I be able to drive the car as it is or will it bring up codes if I don't get dpf coded out straight away? Thanks just need to know before I buy

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The car will go into limp mode if it is not deleted in the software. Thanks. No need to ask the same question twice!

[@jindrich1750]

Lmao i'd just expect tons of smoke when you deleted DPF. But nothing happened. (y) Nice one.

[@wuzihuzi]

I think the turbos work on reducing the door for some reason

[@user-gd4eo7dv7y]

perfect work！！so what's the key point for no black smoke

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Careful tuning will get you minimal to no smoke

[@glynbradbury4616]

That sounds amazing a friend of mine has a A5 v6 tdi i'll send him this video

[@andyparsley3744]

Could do with custom exhaust on my 335d that sounded spot on.

[@cathleishman6645]

Is that Dan the man again

[@Benko_DieseL]

Wow you tunned it,straight piped it and there is no black smoke?

[@ryanp6138]

Smoke is not ideal for a car like this.

[@Benko_DieseL]

@@ryanp6138 Yea but when you delete a dpf,it should start to smoke a little bit

[@villho]

Tune it right and the only thing you see it just slight haze on WOT (can it even be said WOT when talking about diesels...?) even without the DPF.

[@Benko_DieseL]

@@villho Idk i forgot to mention that i just heard about that smoke when you delete the dpf,am just a beginner in tuning haha :D

[@ryanp6138]

@@Benko_DieseL we can make a DPF deleted car smoke free easily. Exhaust temps limit first usually

[@sandman2257]

Very nicely done.

[@B00h44]

An exhaust can expand so much it moves from metric to imperial :o

[@Anth1804]

That sounds nice!

[@nicolasp7395]

Sound great, good job and love diésel!

[@alexanderdanielsson6049]

is there a aftermarket dpf lookalike with bigger diameters ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We sell a 'race' universal DPF.

[@AbuMalik2018]

My next car will be audi a5 3.0 tdi s line in black. I love him

[@toyotaturbo504]

Oh man nice! Hx35 on it b a beast that v6 spool it up nicely too!!

[@Coops99]

Once the DPF has been gutted and EGR blanked, does the car need remapping to prevent smoke? Or can they essentially just be ‘switch off’ in the ECU without a full remap?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

A remap is not needed just the software removal. Smoke should not be bad on the stock tune.

[@aidanburden3665]

@@DarksideDevelopments if I fit the pipe is it essential I delete the dpf off the ecu? Will the car go into limp mode or any fault codes? Just had a remap on the car and would like to avoid paying £350 again just to turn dpf off

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@aidanburden3665 The car will go into limp mode if it is not deleted in the software. Thanks. No need to ask the same question twice!

[@JRWILDY]

Impressive how clean its burning. Theoretically speaking could someone remove the DPF smash it out and reinstall so it looks legit ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

A lot of people do that!

[@JRWILDY]

@@DarksideDevelopments are there any disadvantages rather than a delete pipe ?

[@ryanp6138]

@@JRWILDY just less noise!

[@SnakePliskinXX]

Very very nice video dude ! Thank you ! The sound is awsome

[@AndrewClaringbould]

Where is the black smoke?

[@maximecollet30]

Love this project!

[@dacyphaa]

Already have most of the bolt on upgrades for my 2.0tdi from you guys... just need to book in a gtb upgrade and a darkside tune 😎

[@tbaxter08700]

Sounds mint without the dpf!

[@scotwilson4169]

Sounds like a gtr that's short shifting, nice👍

[@nadsenec8512]

Best diesel engine !

[@steverotherham5672]

Thats amazing 👍👍

[@TheAgrotank]

Thats fucking beautiful m8

[@alexthetrucker8168]

From what i hear,the dpf removal amplifies the v6 rumble

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Correct, the DPF acts as a large silencer

[@blademanx]

so you need a friendly MOT place

[@simonwernerisaksen]

That sounds great!

[@sylvestermusyimi4006]

Awesome project, looking to upgrade my A4 2.0TDi B7, and eventually buy an A5 3.0 tdi. Very inspiring! Do you guys have a tuning kit for the 2.0l tdi A4?

[@universaldrumz3032]

Hi, I`m after a bit of advise on an exhaust problem and a bit lost and i see that you guys know your exhaust mods so i`m kinda hoping i could get some pro tip. I have a 2013 Audi A5 8T3 3.0 TDI which has the RS kit on and the rear has the diffuser with the oval fake tips (which i removed at the mo) as i need to grind down my pipe ends so it does not knock on the fake tips. I have the possiblity of a pair of original RS5 back boxes (they are cut at the service point) from a RS5 F5 module which have the oval tips already attached. The question is am i able to fit them on my car and would they sit inside the diffuser holes without knocking on the edge of the holes? Thank you in advance for any info you could provide as it would really help me out. Cheers Mark

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Can't say for certain, it's not something we've done so. There may be some modification required

[@adventuresindiving7451]

@@DarksideDevelopments the reason i ask is that the actual box is pretty much the same but the rs uses twin exit ports off the box where as my a5 only uses one exit and the other is blanked off. If that helps? Once i`ve done the external i do wanna map the engine and would also like to know if the gearbox can be mapped or something to tighten up the change of gears etc. Cheers anyway you guys do awesome work on the cars you have in!!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

If you drop us an email to [e-mail] with reg/vin and we might be able to take a look into it and help out with remaps etc Thanks for the support!

[@Prototype2KXX]

Cam something like this be achievable on an E90 320d M47 ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Not as nice with straight 6!

[@SchytexGraphics]

Why is there no smoke after DPF removal? Was also thinking of a custom exhaust, but honestly, I wouldn't like smoke comming out like I've seen on most DPF removals.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Black Smoke is all in the software

[@juricabubnjaric5190]

Looks great and sounds awesome.. But, why would you first tune the car, and then do the exaust?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We are doing these vlogs to show different stages. A lot of customers still want remaps with the stock exhaust system in place.

[@mo_skb]

I agree these cars sounds immense ! Love the way mines sounds! I have a clip on my channel

[@mateuszjankowski8918]

Could do with remap on dyno again with new pipes. Great job boys

[@jasonrankin5592]

I would like this on my 2019 A6 C8 50 tdi. Fancy giving it a go?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email with your VIN - [e-mail]

[@Devrim283]

Amazinggg!! Can the same be done to a bmw 640d?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes

[@zaink7037]

Great work guys, really love that sound after removing the restrictions 👍. Just hope the London mayor doesn't set up this stupid emissions charge otherwise it would be hard to get this diesel

[@ashleydavies7740]

What would your advice be for MOT time with a system like this? Have seen lots of people cutting the dpf open gutting it and welding it back up

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Unfortunately we cannot give advise on this. It is the customers responsibility to ensure they comply with rules and laws relating to their home country.

[@SuperDaaaaaan]

Would automatically fail with that system, but just gutting it should be alright as long as you get a decent map to go with it.

[@empireaussie8103]

Did you end up doing a DSG Tune? Are you retuning after the exhaust? Will you upload a performance/dyno video with the DSG tune and exhaust tune? Thanks.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

DSG Tune is not done yet. We are seeing how we get on without it first, since not all customers will have it. There is not really any need to retune after the exhaust. Dyno soon...

[@templarpg]

Just got a 2014 3 litre tdi quattro s line black edition but would like the exhaust changed,what would be the damage on me wallet?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Hi Paul, the price on our exhaust systems vary on the options you want. Please drop us an email with your reg to [e-mail]

[@callum.r7191]

Making me want it done to mine

[@psvliberetion89]

Top Sound!

[@cooooolkid9000]

How would you go about the MOT when it comes around to it? Is it a case of a little back hander?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

All cars are MOT's with working emissions equipment!

[@cooooolkid9000]

@@DarksideDevelopmentsI mean with the dpf delete

[@villho]

3.0TDI on those early A5’s is CAPA model and comes with a little bit better HPFP than the later A4’s with almost-the-same 3.0TDI, but still limiting it to somewhere +350 hp. So I assume that that is also on your to-be-updated list? Any plans to start selling bolt-on HPFP upgrade for 3.0TDIs? Just asking for a friend... 🙄

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Ours is a CCWA so has a CP4. You are referring to the CP1 on the CAPA. They are still too small for our end goal. We have it on the list, don't worry :-) We already have the upgrades - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/search.php?search_query=cp3 Thanks!

[@villho]

Darkside Developments Damn, I’ve missed those conversion kits totally. Ok, now starts the planning...

[@MushypeasDMc]

sweet sound.

[@tobynskinner3098]

You guys are pro

[@nangelo78]

Per Audi a6 f4 avant anno 2008 171kw costo?

[@adamhumes96]

Do you need to remap audi system after removing the dpf or not?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes the software needs removing but you do not have to tune the car for more power

[@śliwowica1984]

Gdzie takie całkowite modyfikacje układu wydechowego można zrobić w Polsce? Dźwięk bajka👌

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Please email us with the vehicle details - [e-mail]

[@gordonchalmers4846]

for everything you guys have done in the 5 videos up to now how much would it cost a customer?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email with your Reg / VIN and we can advise on the exact parts. Exhaust, DPF, Labour and software is less than £2k. The bushes etc Labour depends on how hard the old stuff is to get out! But we can price it all!

[@earnmister]

Do you guy have a down pipe for A5 3.0 cduc. Sounds really nice

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Its in the Blog Post - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/Blog/v6-tdi-custom-exhaust-audi-a5-30-tdi-quattro-project/ We have it listed here - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/dpf-delete-downpipe-for-2-7-and-3-0-v6-tdi-engine.html

[@joshjames1100]

Is there much of a difference to interior noise with the custom exhaust and dpf delete

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It is noticeably but sounds great :)

[@soulstancers2015]

Do u think it will sound good on the audi a5 3.0 diesel but the newer version 2015?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Should be similar :)

[@kushal887]

Great

[@Coops99]

Is there a difference in sound between a DPF gut vs downpipe?

[@ryanp6138]

Yes, a fair bit

[@confounded_feline]

Obviously DPF delete being something that will fail an MOT here in the UK, what is the best exhaust set up for a nice V6 TDI such as this that preserves the DPF? I imagine this is something you'd commonly do. Do you have any examples of a best case scenario? I'm looking to see what the best we can reasonably hope for would be while remaining on the road

[@confounded_feline]

Is the example in the video pretty much it?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@confounded_feline Basically straight through with no silencers and the DPF in place is going to give the best sound but will still not be loud

[@confounded_feline]

@@DarksideDevelopments Ah gotcha thanks. I suppose a plus side for that is it might be more liveable in the cabin for long distance driving lol

[@filthybleeder]

@@DarksideDevelopments How long would it take to complete this on a 2015 A5 cab at your shop?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@filthybleeder Custom exhausts usually take the majority of a full day in our workshop :)

[@vinnyvsx]

I'd love my 335D to sound like this.. yes I know it's an IL6 engine and not a v6

[@Komnis21]

guys how would you get the audi rings black? paint em or replace with black ones

[@ryanp6138]

They are quite cheap on eBay.

[@mateuszpietrzyk6099]

what price for that sound

[@DarksideDevelopments]

eMail us :)

[@john-rm2bm]

Get the big girl turbo on that beast

[@zmx363]

I’ve got an A4 b7 3.0 tdi, any advice on how to go about modifying the exhaust?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Take it all off!

[@timoklap]

how do you pass the emission tests on the yearly car inspections...?

[@JaZpInDeR]

Put the dpf back in, or slide some extra cash across the counter

[@timoklap]

@@JaZpInDeR it's alot of work to but it back in, also need to retune the ecu and turn on the egr again.

[@alemsco3326]

Do u get any power just by turning off egr ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

no it wont!

[@dj_boab8393]

Don’t know if this has been asked but how long is the process removing the ckuttle and dpf

[@DarksideDevelopments]

1hr maybe

[@puileungli9385]

Can I ask how quiet was it inside the cabin when the dpf was removed?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It was noisier, but not unbearable

[@MarkVinewood]

Ahh man it sounds SOOoo good with the DPF out, too bad you can't keep it that way. Just personal opinion this one but when it eventually comes to the new exhaust tips, I find the looks of dual tips much more than the quad tips on S5. This first generation A5 Coupe was designed so well that I personally find there is no better look than everything OEM.

[@ivangrozaj4479]

How much would this cost

[@DarksideDevelopments]

www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-developments-custom-exhaust-systems.html For cost including labour, drop us an email to [e-mail]

[@sire5582]

r8 then

[@majinshaman2484]

Did you get check endings light after deleting DPF?

[@majinshaman2484]

Engine*

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@majinshaman2484 not with correct software

[@bussmils]

How many hours power go up!

[@senr68]

Would we have to refit the original dpf for mot in the UK? Sounds great without it.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Correct

[@RealGX]

@@DarksideDevelopments How does a gutted dpf sound in comparison?

[@ryanp6138]

@@RealGX something in-between really, not as loud for sure.

[@lukerobinson9511]

When i bought my a5 It had the dpf gutted out with standard exaust and it wasn't really noticeable sound wise

[@Dan23_7]

Sweet 👌🏼

[@wantedmasters2k]

Pls a video with dpf delete

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Watch it all, the DPF also gets removed.

[@kwamenzinga30]

Can i make this on my audi a6 c5 2.5tdi 1999? They've told me that would sound bad😭🤔

[@ryanp6138]

Can't see why not, they sound OK when not broken!

[@kwamenzinga30]

@@ryanp6138 mine is perfectly fine actually only made 253.000km since 1999 so .. the man told that the car is to classic to make that change 🙄

[@StuartAustiniFix-YourPCdotcom]

What sort of price would it be to do that? i have the same car,

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email for a quote - [e-mail]

[@XxWhiTeCaStLexX]

any drone inside the cabin?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

A little!

[@HussainAhmed-fo5zo]

Hi there darkside developments is this exhaust system all legal and will it pass mot

[@DarksideDevelopments]

You cant do anything if you want to have a legal MOT

[@HussainAhmed-fo5zo]

@@DarksideDevelopments wow did not know that

[@jamisteven1]

Is it at all possible to achieve that sound without DPF delete? Asking for a friend 😂

[@ryanp6138]

Tell your friend unfortunately not!

[@joerutherford5545]

Looking to buy one of these in the next week. Been looking at two, one of them has the s function on the gearbox and the other doesn't, both tiptronic, can anyone explain to me the difference? Thanks in advance.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Send the Reg numbers for both and we can advise better, Either should have Sport though.

[@joerutherford5545]

Thanks for your response. One without the sport option is - PF59 FOP One with - GV10 AEL

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@joerutherford5545 Thanks, the first reg does not work but the second has the same gearbox as ours.

[@SnakePliskinXX]

What does cost this downpipe with straight pipe with mounting?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We have the downpipe listed on our website here - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/dpf-delete-downpipe-for-2-7-and-3-0-v6-tdi-engine.html Our custom exhausts can also be priced online but these can only be done with the vehicle in our workshop - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-developments-custom-exhaust-systems.html

[@what9418]

Hi Ryan is there a way to make the idle sound a bit louder as well? Perhaps by retarding soi a bit or so?

[@ryanp6138]

Not required but we will do something!

[@sukhdeepchatha1756]

How much is the full exhaust systems?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Its in the Blog Post - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/Blog/v6-tdi-custom-exhaust-audi-a5-30-tdi-quattro-project/ Different options which you can get prices on here - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-developments-custom-exhaust-systems.html

[@Jordan4601]

Won't it fail mot with dpf delete?

[@torquesteer2657]

Kirby Dan yes it will be an instant fail bud.

[@euanbegbie]

Watched a good few of the videos now and you definitely need a microphone.