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Why You Need A Performance Exhaust?

To ensure car manufacturers meet thethe '82 & up Scirocco, '83-'84 GTI/GLI
expectations of the mainstream customer, manysingle outlet manifolds.) The difference in
of today's cars leave the factory withpower output between the best headers and the
low-velocity, ultra-quiet exhaust systems. Asstock or euro-manifold/Techtonics Tuned
a result, exhaust flow (along with power anddownpipe  combination  is  quite  small.
torque) is restricted. But our performance
exhaust systems release this stranglehold onTechtonics Tuning has a downpipe for use on
your engine. By using patented technology tothe early VW's with stock catalytic
boost exhaust flow velocity, our exhaustsconverters. A direct replacement on early
systems unleash the power and optimize yourcars with a stock dual outlet manifold or
cars  performance.cars that have been fitted with the dual
outlet manifold, this downpipe will "keep you
What's more, you will gain a non-raspylegal" while adding about 8% more horsepower
distinctive euro exhaust note. And whileto a stock motor. Something else to consider:
stock exhaust systems tend to discolor andDue to the rocking motion of a transverse
lose their showroom appearance quickly, ourmounted engine, it is difficult to make a
systems ads fine motorsport styling to yourheader that will hold up well. Tubular
vehicle, designed to endure years of heavyheaders  just  do  not  last for most people.
use. Precision manufacturing using aircraft
quality T-304 stainless steel preventsBBM is very pleased to offer you Techtonics
corrosion, and keeps your exhaust systemTuned Exhaust for the earlier VW's. This
looking new. Each system includes a varietysystem doesn't make as much "advertised"
of trademark engineering enhancements.horsepower as our competitors claim their's
Including ultra-smooth mandrel bends fordoes. However, in terms of "real" dyno tested
maximum  flow  and  power.power Techtonics Tuning systems have the
competition  marking  their  words.
Sport  Exhaust  Systems:
Another plus for the TECHTONICS TUNED exhaust
If you are interested in modifying you VWis that all parts for the system are
Audi for better performance, the exhaustavailable separately. How do they fit? With
system should be the first step. A good sportmore than 20 years of refinement TT systems
exhaust will provide more power for the moneyfit better than the competitions. All systems
than any other modification you can consider.have a resonator as well as a muffler to
Plus, a sport exhaust makes your car sounddampen  out  harsh  sound  levels.
that much better. Usually, both horsepower
and mileage go up when you upgrade theStainless  Steel  Exhaust  Systems:
exhaust.
Simply the best fitting and longest lasting
Note: Failure to change the exhaust beforeexhaust system available for your VW. With
making other performance modifications canover 20 years of refinement and upgrading we
hurt performance. Some cam and chip upgradesare able to offer a * Limited Lifetime
just do not work properly without upgradingWarranty on all stainless steel cat back
the  exhaust  system.exhaust systems. Our latest systems are made
of 304 stainless steel. This includes the
The cast iron dual outlet manifold lasts andtubing, clamps, resonator, and muffler.
lasts and is quieter than a tubular header.Perfect for "salt belt" dwellers. Nobody
In most cases, your stock cast iron exhaustgives you the options that TT offers. You can
manifold or a cast euro-manifold will offerchoose the sound level by ordering the system
excellent results when used with a Techtonicswith 0,1 or 2 resonators (available for the
Tuned downpipe or euro-downpipe and sportMk2, Mk3, Passat 16V & Corrado G-60).
exhaust system. (The exceptions to this are



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