Better sounding exhaust for my B7 2011 Passat 3.6l V6

[ai882]

I have a 2 1/2 inch electrically controlled exhaust cut out fitted after the cats and resonators on my R36. Can be quiet as standard, very loud or anything in between by the flick of a switch. Don’t think it gives any more power but sounds great on gear changes.

Thanks for all your help guys...Float Drop, how much did they charge you to install it and is that the same as a flapper switch mod?

Sorry if I sound clueless....I'm a bit new to all this.

[Float Drop]

I fitted mine myself, a mate also fitted one to his R36 and got a exhaust place to fit it. I understand it was aprox $300.00, not including the fitment of the electric control rocker switch. The cut out is fitted at the slip joint behind the collector and can be removed and returned to original with little fuss. Ground clearance is slightly reduced, but has not caused me any issues. Dont know the flapper switch mod, you may be refering to a type of muffler that has a similar function?

[XXX-1.8T]

I fitted mine myself, a mate also fitted one to his R36 and got a exhaust place to fit it. I understand it was aprox $300.00, not including the fitment of the electric control rocker switch. The cut out is fitted at the slip joint behind the collector and can be removed and returned to original with little fuss. Ground clearance is slightly reduced, but has not caused me any issues. Dont know the flapper switch mod, you may be refering to a type of muffler that has a similar function?

where did you put the switch got any pics?

[R34]

I simply had the rear mufflers replaced with straight through offset mufflers on my R36
Sounds a little more purposeful but not annoying...Love it

[ai882]

I simply had the rear mufflers replaced with straight through offset mufflers on my R36
Sounds a little more purposeful but not annoying...Love it

I think I will consider the Muffler avenue. R34...what brand of mufflers did you put on and how much does it cost? If you do a complete muffler delete, does that reduce the power down low??

I would also be interested in the cold air intake option and whether that would increase performance?

Thanks again for everyone's input. I'm so glad I joined this group!!

[R34]

I think I will consider the Muffler avenue. R34...what brand of mufflers did you put on and how much does it cost? If you do a complete muffler delete, does that reduce the power down low??

The mufflers were Lukey offset muflers and cost was $600 fitted
The muffler shop tried a muffler delete contrary to my instructions as they thought it not too loud with a great note.
Took me 100 metres down the road before my ears burst !
Sounded awesome but the drone was terrible. Needless to say the car was returned the next day to do it the way I asked

[satz]

slightly related question.....is the exhaust on the new Passat 3.6V6 exactly the same as it was on the R36?

The power and torque figures seem exactly the same. So I'm wondering if the exhaust system, and the noise it makes, is the same on the R36? I loved the 'howl' that the R36 would make @ high revs!