CQ Exhaust Options ???

SPECKY · 30-03-14, 09:59 AM

Well...... having a time of it at the moment..... LOL

I could hear xaust blowing a bit, so ramps out and found what looks like original STEEL downpipe welded to Stainless system ????

Its blowing on welded joint !

I dont really want to weld it up so replacement is on the cards.

Question is..... will a new down pipe fit to the existing system ?

Or..... just buy FULL new system ?

SPECKY · 12-04-14, 08:12 AM

Long story..... But picking new down pipe up this mornin ! So first job .... Get old one orf

lefthooker · 12-04-14, 09:30 AM

I would strongly recommend trying to get the old one repaired in situ. If it's blowing from underneath it's simple.

Replacing the downpipe is a PITA, studs can break off in the manifold and then there's usually no option but to remove it and have it repaired.

BIGGYIN · 12-04-14, 06:54 PM

All my downpipes,have gone there.

It's where the 3 pipes are welded to the 1 pipe.
I personally don't think,it's agood idea welding.Will only blow,further around the joint(weld)and probally between two of the pipes?
I found,getting it off isn't too bad.Getting the nuts retightened,is the pain.
Getting it off,I use an impact driver,extension bars and wobbly joints.If I remember rightly,atleast one nut you can't even see and have to feel for it.

I did the job,on axle stands.I got a sore neck,holding my head up.
It would be a lot easier,to do it on ramps.

I was thinking,of getting one made up in stainless steel.

SPECKY · 12-04-14, 07:14 PM

Thanks guys for replys ! I wanted a stainless down pipe but guy at Zorstec advised me against it unless i had lots of money and leave CQ with him for a week ......DREAM ON !!

I've decided to do a standard down pipe and get Rest made in stainless.
Picked up downpipe today but its SHIT quality (welding) so will Tig it up at work this week

!

Pics will follow

Isimmo · 12-04-14, 08:49 PM

I've run the rallyrep and the earlier CQ with Ur systems, there's a slight mod to to front box to downpipe section, but the rest fits straight up.... We've run a stock Ur 2.5" Ur system with a KV, and two 3" scorpion systems, one with the KV and one post AAN.... Which was identical beyond the downpipe fixings.

BIGGYIN · 12-04-14, 09:50 PM

How much,did he want for a stainless steel KV downpipe?Did,he say?

geneandbolly · 12-04-14, 10:02 PM

any idea if the system from my quattro would be any use in all or part form for the cq?

Isimmo · 12-04-14, 10:16 PM

For a WR exhaust to fit under a KV CQ, the only mod is the downpipe to system flange where the Ur system will need to be extended up to the CQ downpipe..

geneandbolly · 12-04-14, 10:32 PM

thanks for that, ian.

what about it, specky? do you want this nice exhaust for your car?

12-04-14, 08:12 AM	#2
SPECKY Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Petrol Station !!! Posts: 583	Long story..... But picking new down pipe up this mornin ! So first job .... Get old one orf __________________ NEW daily ......Fleagle the Yeti 1985 2.2 Coupe Quattro 1997 Mercedes SL320 2004 1.8 225 TT Roadster (SOLD)) 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Optimus) SOLD (sadly) 2004 3.2 V6 DSG Mk 1 TT (Ttoy) SOLD

12-04-14, 06:54 PM	#4
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	All my downpipes,have gone there. It's where the 3 pipes are welded to the 1 pipe. I personally don't think,it's agood idea welding.Will only blow,further around the joint(weld)and probally between two of the pipes? I found,getting it off isn't too bad.Getting the nuts retightened,is the pain. Getting it off,I use an impact driver,extension bars and wobbly joints.If I remember rightly,atleast one nut you can't even see and have to feel for it. I did the job,on axle stands.I got a sore neck,holding my head up. It would be a lot easier,to do it on ramps. I was thinking,of getting one made up in stainless steel. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

12-04-14, 07:14 PM	#5
SPECKY Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Petrol Station !!! Posts: 583	Thanks guys for replys ! I wanted a stainless down pipe but guy at Zorstec advised me against it unless i had lots of money and leave CQ with him for a week ......DREAM ON !! I've decided to do a standard down pipe and get Rest made in stainless. Picked up downpipe today but its SHIT quality (welding) so will Tig it up at work this week ! Pics will follow __________________ NEW daily ......Fleagle the Yeti 1985 2.2 Coupe Quattro 1997 Mercedes SL320 2004 1.8 225 TT Roadster (SOLD)) 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Optimus) SOLD (sadly) 2004 3.2 V6 DSG Mk 1 TT (Ttoy) SOLD

12-04-14, 08:49 PM	#6
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	I've run the rallyrep and the earlier CQ with Ur systems, there's a slight mod to to front box to downpipe section, but the rest fits straight up.... We've run a stock Ur 2.5" Ur system with a KV, and two 3" scorpion systems, one with the KV and one post AAN.... Which was identical beyond the downpipe fixings. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

12-04-14, 09:50 PM	#7
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	How much,did he want for a stainless steel KV downpipe?Did,he say? __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

12-04-14, 09:30 AM	#3
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	I would strongly recommend trying to get the old one repaired in situ. If it's blowing from underneath it's simple. Replacing the downpipe is a PITA, studs can break off in the manifold and then there's usually no option but to remove it and have it repaired.

12-04-14, 10:02 PM	#8
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	any idea if the system from my quattro would be any use in all or part form for the cq? __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

12-04-14, 10:16 PM	#9
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	For a WR exhaust to fit under a KV CQ, the only mod is the downpipe to system flange where the Ur system will need to be extended up to the CQ downpipe.. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

12-04-14, 10:32 PM	#10
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	thanks for that, ian. what about it, specky? do you want this nice exhaust for your car? __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red