Akrapovic Vs Milltek exhaust...

[RS6chris!]

Seems a waste of effort to me to have a nice shiny exhaust only to be hidden under car and get covered on shore and tarnish from salt etc anyway?

Can't see what a few KGs in weight matters either in a two tonne 700bhp car?


If you can stomach the Max power tailpipes and 6.5 g price tag....crack on....

[MikeFish]

Seems a waste of effort to me to have a nice shiny exhaust only to be hidden under car and get covered on shore and tarnish from salt etc anyway?

Can't see what a few KGs in weight matters either in a two tonne 700bhp car?


If you can stomach the Max power tailpipes and 6.5 g price tag....crack on....

+1. The Milltek is hardly a budget exhuast at over £1.5k for a cat back and something like £3.5k for turbo back. It only seems budget because the Akro is so flaming expensive.
For me it's a no brainer if I was choosing between the two; pick the one that looks better and performs better and sounds better and is half the price or pick the other one? (The carbon on the akra doesn;t work well with the carbon rear diffuser, it's not so bad if you have a different colour diffuser though).
I appreciate this is subjective but in my mind it is clear cut. In fact, I would probably choose neither until after having a conversation with the company that makes the best sounding B7 exhaust by a mile; JC Weldfab. However, after years of experimenting and spending thousands of pounds on various configurations of exhaust on the B7, the best sound I found was with the centre resonator deleted out and the exhaust valves disconnected (also have pre-cats deleted for what it's worth sound wise). That would possibly be my first attempt with the C7 if I decide the sports exhaust is not noisy enough. How about that for a budget exhaust?

[John Johnson]

How much is the weldfab zorst ?

[Surrey Sam]

...but in my mind it is clear cut. In fact, I would probably choose neither until after having a conversation with the company that makes the best sounding B7 exhaust by a mile; JC Weldfab. However, after years of experimenting and spending thousands of pounds on various configurations of exhaust on the B7, the best sound I found was with the centre resonator deleted out and the exhaust valves disconnected (also have pre-cats deleted for what it's worth sound wise). That would possibly be my first attempt with the C7 if I decide the sports exhaust is not noisy enough. How about that for a budget exhaust?

Different strokes for different folks I guess Mike.

In person I didn't like the sound of the JC Weldfab exhaust on the B7, it's far too noisy and lacked refinement. In fact, I haven't heard any exhaust in person that made me want to replace the standard OEM item with the valves locked open - Capristo (via videos) was about the closest I came in 3 years.

However, for my next potential car purchase. The Akrapovic is currently on top spot with the Capristo second; having trawled the interwebz for sound bites.

[MikeFish]

Exactly Sam, I've never been a fan of the Capristo or Akra sound so each to their own.
And yes whilst I loved the sound of the weldfab on the B7 (and my Tubi) for everyday use I think the best combo is what I stated above; centre res delete and valves open which is why I think it would be worth a go with the C7.

[MikeFish]

How much is the weldfab zorst ?

Not sure anyone has asked them to do one for a C7 yet. But their previous exhaust have been similar price to the Milltek from what I remember but with a much better build quality and the ability to tailor it to how you like it.

[Surrey Sam]

How much is the weldfab zorst ?

Not sure anyone has asked them to do one for a C7 yet. But their previous exhaust have been similar price to the Milltek from what I remember but with a much better build quality and the ability to tailor it to how you like it.

Been waiting nearly a year for a final production exhaust and price for the B8 RS4, so don't hold your breath.

[MikeFish]

How much is the weldfab zorst ?

Not sure anyone has asked them to do one for a C7 yet. But their previous exhaust have been similar price to the Milltek from what I remember but with a much better build quality and the ability to tailor it to how you like it.

Been waiting nearly a year for a final production exhaust and price for the B8 RS4, so don't hold your breath.

That's mainly to do with Audi and their reluctancy to carry out the DRC warranty work though.

[RS6chris!]

Any road.....all this talk makes me want a C7...

Got another 12 months in my Pork then I'm in.

[MartayMcFly]

Right, Mike, you get a Weldfab and we can all hear it and decide whether to get our own. Good plan.

[Dallas83]

Exactly Sam, I've never been a fan of the Capristo or Akra sound so each to their own.
And yes whilst I loved the sound of the weldfab on the B7 (and my Tubi) for everyday use I think the best combo is what I stated above; centre res delete and valves open which is why I think it would be worth a go with the C7.

So your saying just run a straight pipe through then and disconnect the valves ?

[Dallas83]

Right , i've booked mine in for tomorrow at a local custom exhaust place to take out the middle section and replace with an x-pipe. Anyone got any info on what to do to keep the valves open though ? Any links ? Prob a simple task , but not quite sure what i'm looking for and what to do... Thanks

[MikeFish]

Just disconnect the electrical plug on each valve. The valves are electric and if you remove the feed they will stay open. Just make sure you tape them up to stop crap getting into the connections.
Interested to hear this!

[Dallas83]

Hey Mike! Ok, but do i need to plug off the hose feed with a screw or something like that as well as the feed from on the valve ?

[Leo-RS]

Right , i've booked mine in for tomorrow at a local custom exhaust place to take out the middle section and replace with an x-pipe. Anyone got any info on what to do to keep the valves open though ? Any links ? Prob a simple task , but not quite sure what i'm looking for and what to do... Thanks

I have the Milltek midpipes sitting in my garage unused that you can have.

They connect to the standard downpipes at one end but will need modification at the other end to mate to the stock system. Not sure what option would work out cheaper for you? a whole new custom mid section or a small change to the Milltek's?

Edit...Looking at the mid section exhaust, I think all it would need at the other end is a reducer. 2.75'' down to 2.5''.



I'm not 100% sure if these are the 3rd and 4th cats (Secondary cats) or just noise suppressors. I really need to find out for sure just for clarification. Should release a few horsepower and release some noise anyway

I have this section sitting here spare in my garage, may be of use to you...