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AWE Tuning 3220-11016 - Audi 8R 3.0T Non-Resonated Downpipes for Q5 / SQ5

We knew the tone and volume of our Q5 3.0T Touring Edition Exhaust had to be perfect. It needed to deliver in both daily driving comfort, and full throttle exhilaration. Enter the only 3.0T Q5 exhaust worthy of the AWE Tuning name.

The Exhaust

The hand crafted AWE Tuning Q5 3.0T Touring Edition Exhaust was specially crafted for the Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission, featuring an x-pipe for enhanced exhaust tone, and AWE Tuning 180 Technology™  to eliminate drone. This is the perfect performance compliment for one of the finest SUVs available.

The system that took our Q5 3.0T down the ¼ mile in 12.502 seconds:

• Featuring AWE Tuning’s sound cancellation solution: 180 Technology™
• Engineered for optimal performance with the Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission
• Featured on the quarter mile record setting AWE Tuning in-house Q5
• Direct bolt-on
• X-Pipe for enhanced exhaust scavenging and improved tone
• Available with Chrome Silver or Diamond Black adjustable 102mm tips
• Crafted from 2.5” T304 Stainless Steel
• No CEL Guarantee
• Fitment Guarantee
• Lifetime Exhaust Warranty

Tuning for the 8 Speed Tiptronic Transmission

Due to the weight and aerodynamics of the Q5, the 3.0T engine needs to work a bit harder to move it down the highway. The extra effort creates more exhaust sound volume, which became quite a challenge in the development of a performance exhaust. Special attention would be required - as well as the application of AWE Tuning'ss AWE Tuning 180 Technology™.

Sound Perfection: AWE Tuning 180 Technology™

As exhaust gases exit the 3.0T engine and flow into an AWE Tuning 180 Technology™ equipped resonator, they pass through strategically located ports, and into reflection chambers. Sound waves, carried by these exhaust gasses, bounce off the walls of the reflection chambers. By controlling the size and location of the ports and the chambers, we also control when the sound waves exit the chambers. The specific timing of when the reflected sound waves re-join the main exhaust flow creates a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree out-of-phase sound wave that cancels out problematic frequencies. More on AWE Tuning 180 Technology in the tab above.

The Downpipes

Turn your 3.0T Q5 up to 11 with the AWE Tuning Q5 3.0T Non-Resonated Downpipes. These hand crafted T304 Stainless Steel Non-Resonated Downpipes produce a distinctive, more aggressive sound when coupled with the AWE Tuning ® Touring Edition Exhaust.

The head-turning upgrade:

• More aggressive sound when mated with the AWE Tuning® Touring Edition Exhaust
• Constructed from 2.5” T304 Stainless Steel
• Hand crafted in-house in Willow Grove, PA
• Specifically developed for the 3.0T Engine
• Direct bolt-on
• Compatible with the AWE Tuning Downpipe Removal Tool
• No CEL Guarantee
• Fitment Guarantee
• Lifetime Exhaust Warranty

Downpipe installation tip

Installing downpipes on these SUVs can be arduous given the placement of the factory bolts. We had so much trouble that we made an AWE Tuning-grade tool to make it easier. If you're planning an install, our Downpipe Removal Tool is a must have.

The Tips

All tip options include the AWE Tuning logo, and double walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. All tips are individually adjustable, so depth into the bumper can be set according to personal taste.

• 102mm Slash Cut Diamond Black Tips
• 102mm Slash Cut Chrome Silver Tips

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