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Earlier this year we developed a new cast downpipe for these turbocharger systems, which may interest you. The new cast downpipe is now available for purchase for those interested in updating their system to the latest specifications. The new design offers a smoother flow path for exhaust gasses exiting the turbo, with several advances in terms of quality, fitment and more. The system is cast from 304 stainless steel, with a high quality, low profile flex section, thick billet bracket, integrated o2 bung and bracket, and beautiful argon-back-purged TIG welding. The system also includes a new replacement gasket and nuts.

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The APR Intercooler System is a massive front mounted upgrade that dramatically reduces intake air temperature (IAT), minimizes heat soak, and provides increased performance! The system is an easy to install, direct bolt-on design, that is recommended at every stage of performance.

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The VWR Brake Line Kits use race-spec braided lines to help avoid the spongy pedal feel under demanding conditions as heat build-up grows, giving greater braking efficiency as well as providing superior resistance to any damage or corrosion. A must-do upgrade!

We’ve updated our popular MK4 & B5/B6 1.8T R1 DV to feature a new billet housing!

The APR R1 Diverter Valve is a critical performance upgrade recommended at all stages of performance as it replaces the failure prone factory unit. The R1 is designed withstand extreme boost pressures at the highest levels of performance, while offering lightning fast response thanks to the unit’s friction-free diaphragm-based design. Unlike piston based units that can stick and bind in the winter, the APR R1 is virtually maintenance free, requiring no greasing or o-ring replacements, as is common with other valves

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The APR Stage I ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications, and produces 306-314 HP with 367-388 FT-LBS of torque depending on fuel grade. Gains as high as 61-68 HP and 100-111 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band, depending on fuel grade, making the vehicle exceptionally quicker in all scenarios!

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The APR Cast Inlet Downpipe Exhaust System replaces the restrictive factory downpipe with a larger, 76mm stainless steel mandrel-bent system, featuring a port-matched cast inlet, high-flow catalyst and various other features. Expect better throttle response, more horsepower and an intoxicating exhaust note, while remaining civilized during normal daily driving. It’s one of the best performance upgrade for 1.8T and 2.0T engines following APR’s ECU Upgrades and it’s designed and assembled in-house, using premium materials and world-class manufacturing techniques few can match.

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The APR Cast Downpipe Exhaust System replaces the restrictive factory downpipe and chambered resonator with a larger, 76mm stainless steel mandrel-bent system, featuring a bell-mouth cast inlet, high-flow catalyst and various other features. Expect better throttle response, more horsepower and an intoxicating exhaust note, while remaining civilized during normal daily driving. It’s one of the best performance upgrade for the 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI following the APR ECU Upgrade and it’s all designed and assembled in-house, using premium materials and world-class manufacturing techniques few can match.

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ROTOTEST^® chassis dynamometers has over the years helped auto manufacturers, research organisations, OEMs, tier-one suppliers, universities, race teams, performance specialists and numerous others – to increase the quality of their R&D and their products.

Ricci concept has now followed if these footsteps to provide a test facility for vehicles to be accurately measured. Both 2 and 4 wheel drive vehicles can be tested as well as the ability for data acquisition to be collected.

See it in action here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWHezLm_Zh0

Audi’s flagship powerhouse estate – with its whopping 560PS and 700Nm of torque – has been through Milltek Sport’s development centre to receive a power hike, a sharper throttle response and, a reworking of the sound that’s produced by that glorious 4.0 biturbo engine.

Milltek’s technicians looked at how to improve on the OEM exhaust system, which features a number of restrictions in both gas flow rate and sound deadening, and will work their usual magic on it to produce a range of exhaust solutions which deliver more driver-engagement and add to the thrill of driving one of the most powerful cars on the road. As with all Milltek systems, the job is not complete until the system meets these objectives and yet remains completely in tune with how the car is being driven.

Milltek Sport understands that their customers want to release an aggressive roar when the throttle is buried into the carpet but not when popping to the shops with the family in tow.

Milltek have released a full turbo-back system with hi-flow sports cats as well as cat-back options which will include an ‘E-Marked’ system for sale into mainland Europe.

As we near the official release of our new 500HP+ EFR Turbocharger System for the MK7 GTI, Golf R, A3, S3 and more, a select group of talented APR dealers from across the world have already begun beta testing the system in the wild. Our Engineers are paying close attention to feedback from multiple vehicles with various configurations in several different climates and environmental conditions all in an effort to tweak the system to …

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