Audi Q7 4M muffler delete follow up with exhaust and stage 2 super charger sounds
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- No aftermarket exhaust options for the 4M Q7, and I couldn't go on without one, so I created an option that I am super pleased with. 1st video got a lot of attention, but was just a quick n dirty vid to share with friends so they could hear it. This one is more in depth with shots of the mod and sounds while driving. I didn't mount a camera off the bumper to get the real clear sound on the pops and crackles at up shift, so I may just have to do that yet.
The supercharged v6 in this is so underrated plus that silk smooth zf8. Damn I love this car, it handles, like a sedan with the acceleration feeling of a freight train
Couldn’t agree more!! I’m ear to ear grins every time the light turns green or I have an on-ramp to the hwy.. 7seater that destroys almost anything like it, and 26mpg hwy!
@@djamesmotorsportshow the hell you getting 26mpg? I’m averaging 19….
Hwy mileage, 56 miles between my house and my girlfriend and if I stay below 80 I’ll easily hit 26mpg. Light wheels, non runflat tires, proper pressures, free’d up exhaust, intake, always a clean fresh air filter($20 on eBay for stock replacement) apr tune, and even a single pulley (which should eat more fuel.)
Awesome! Please keep the videos coming, I have the same car and rarely see mods for the 4M Q7!
Thanks! Yeah, I was totally scratching my head and wondering what the hell I was gonna do... Crazy that are so many of these on the road and no real demand for aftermarket performance parts.. The APR Stage 2 single pully is really all you need though, then the exhaust mod and the rest is cosmetic, all through the H&R springs do make it handle way better, but this is not really the car for corners ha..
@@djamesmotorsports yeah, ECSTuning's 3000$ cat-back is a bit more than it's worth. I have a '13 Q7 3.0T and am interested in doing what you did with the muffler delete.. I just don't want it to be obnoxious like my 2.0T Audi is, with it's muffler delete. how much drop did you get out of your H&Rs? My Q sits like a 4WD truck. lol
As I know, Magna Flow makes a cat back for the 4L chassis with gas motors, I know because my girlfriend has a 2014 TDI and I couldnt find a exhaust for, but did find one for the gas model. So you're in luck for a 2013 3.0t. I've seen them out there for $800 or so, MSRP is 1300ish. Here's a link to model #15085:
www.magnaflow.com/collections/audi-q7-exhaust-systems?gclid=CjwKCAiAkfucBhBBEiwAFjbkr5fIyPPCY5jTlX9d8Q57Y_4Rnvkr49Kx5NRCP-0Du6COmDqWtU6ySBoC268QAvD_BwE
For the drop, I believe the claim is 1.4" front, 1.2" rear, its not slammed by any stretch, but achieves the look and handling I was after without being too low and impractical as a result. I do tow with mine, and I've been impressed with how well it handles it, no compromise to load rating, the benefit of going with a company like H&R.
Great video
What are the wheel specs?
man it’s really relaxing just listening you talking lol
Why are you so underrated you deserve more bro and That A7 though clean as hell
Thank you, appreciate the kind words, made my day 👍🏼
I also did this muffler delete (kept resonators) the car sounds amazing but I did indeed have drone in the cabin especially at 75+Mph. I’m curious to see pictures of the Y pipe installation for the muffler delete.
Which trim do you have? Does the prestige have more isolation?
Love the video. Thank you for sharing the Q7 mod. Wish you do more to the Q7
It sounds Badass!!!! I wonder how it compares to an SQ7 with the 4.0TT in stock form. I’m guessing the supercharged v6 with the stage 2 apr tune and pulley takes off much harder than the v8TT
Q7 wins on weight at 4900 vs. 5200lbs, but gear ratio might be the big decider. 450 hp vs. 500 on the SQ7, but the gas mileage is the biggest benefit on the Q, I get 26 hwy all the time, and even if its a little slower, it plenty fast with way better mileage and way cheaper to buy used. Would love to open up the exhaust on a SQ7 and hear it roar all day though, not gonna lie there ha.
Just bought the wife sq8 for anniversary gift and I was going to keep her 2017 q7 prestige for my self until I’ll drove her sq8 and damn that thing moves!!!! So I had just decided to get rid of q7 up until watching your video! Thanks!!! I can live with it if I can get over 400hp out of it. Any recommendations on shops that won’t rip off. I’ll be transporting from the Midwest region
Look for an APR approved installer, they have a list. Usually Xmas sales as well. The install is pretty easy, flash and pulley.. To do the exhaust, just remove the suitcase behind the bumper and weld in a “y-pipe” and you’ll be pleased. Mine has been rock solid and without issues for years now and still pulls like a champ.
I wish youd hear MORE of the supercharger while driving!!
You can run without the airbox cover to mad sc wine, it sounds like a tuned hellcat then ha
Awesome! Looking to do this exact thing to my Q7. I will also be using to tow and haul the family. You have good taste my friend. Cool that you race spec Miata. That was my first car, me and my buddy turbocharged it. Hell of a time with that thing. Cheers 🥂
2:50 you mention an ORP intake for our 4M Q7’s. Please cover in another video. I can’t find it online.
roc-euro.com/products/roceuro-intake-for-audi-q7-3-0t-gen-2-2017
That is the link, sold by Roc-euro, under $200, and a nice product. Black powder coated so it doesn’t stand out during smog inspections either. Installation is pretty straight forward, just make sure you tighten clamps well, as the rubber will compress over time and you don’t want a air leak. Highly advise you go back in and double check hose clamps after you’ve driven a few days. Good luck 👍🏼
On my way to get the APR stage 1… for 2019 4M Q7. Just really scratching my head with the lack of performance Mods available
You won’t be disappointed, makes it an entirely different experience to drive, and it will crave on-ramps land have you grinning ear to ear every time. Stage 2 with pulley is a nice upgrade down the line, but stage 1 gets you most of the way there and is a smart play for balancing performance with longevity and mpg, have fun!!
@@djamesmotorsports did you have the exhaust work done before the STG 2?
Yes, I could not hear the motor when using the manual mode and would end up in high rpm needing to shift without hearing or knowing it, so I had to do something right away so I could be more engaged with the motor while driving.
curious if that ended up putting you into the 430hp range?
Also I liked birds singing 👌🏻😁
Love what you’ve done to it
Thank you, It’s really a joy to drive now.
I’m stuck between an SQ5 and a Q7, I’ve seen how beast the SQ5 could be but the Q7 has me since it’s a bigger suv and the sq5 sorta looks like a toy 😢
Q7.
I’m going through the same thing
@@Htxracing97 it’s a tough choice man , I know some people tune that Q7 tbh I feel like I rather ride comfortable with enough speed, vs riding crammed with all the speed, but then again idk haha 😂
@@michaelu2562 you like the x3 m40i?
If you have kids, or tow, or do big weekend trips or camping, its a no brainer, go Q7. If you live in the city, single, and maybe want to hit a track day or two, SQ5. To be honest, I had a C63 before this, and I stopped missing it once I got this tuned. Plenty of power, and off the line with 4wd and 8sp, this thing will yank most off the line. So its turned out to be the best of both worlds in a way. I do have a spec miata for getting my corner speed thrills though ;)
Really love the car man. Looking to get rid of my pcs of trash 2022 equinox for a nice 17-18 Q7. Really really miss the quality and drive of the German behemoths.
Really having a great experience with mine, the 3.0t has a pretty rock solid reputation, especially the later year models. I picked up mine with 47k miles on it, water pump went pretty soon after, so I changed supercharger fluid while I was in there, along with both differentials and center dif and trans just to give it the best chance of worry free operation into and beyond the 100k mile range. Can’t recommend the stage 2 SP tune enough, but stage 1 is most of they way there and if you want to play it conservatively a smart move. That said, the tuner shops say there are plenty of stage 2 and 3 tuned 175k+ mile 3.0t’s out there with great compression and running strong. Just try to find one that has been babied, luckily not hard to do with Q7s, and then go through it to set yourself up to win. Best o’ luck!
Status update. Grabbed a grey 2017 prestige last weekend. 100k on the clock and a pile of service records.
Happy 😊
@@bradpowell8079congrats
@@bradpowell8079I see your comment is a year old. How’s the oil consumption? I just fixed mine after it was taking about a qt./week
Nice ride love the sound. Quick q, did you also delete the round resonator behind the muffler? Thanks
So I removed the entire muffler from axle back, essentially from the “Y” (where it goes from single to dual pipes)to the tips.. in my set up there was nothing between the muffler and tips, and the resonator is in front of the “Y” where it is a single pipe. Hope that helps.
It's either one of these next year. Or a 2015 Escalade ESV .
Got a Special Edition 2018 with a Jb4 (so I dont lose my warranty) and a Roc Euro intake and I love it! PS: Remove the engine cover..it will whine A LOT more! 😉
What intake did you get apr doesn’t make one for the 4m they make it for the 4L
RocEuro, here is a link: roc-euro.com/products/roceuro-intake-for-audi-q7-3-0t-gen-2-2017
Care to do a follow up showing your mods, the straight pipe and how it’s routed? I have the Same 3.0 4M Q7 and am itching to do the same overall setup.
Happy to, let me think of a better way, to shoot the underside, maybe just lay the GoPro on a crawler and roll it under.. also owe everyone a better clip of the upshit crackles, plan to mount external go pro, for that, so I’ll do both in one. Thanks 🙏🏼
Very cool. I will do something similar like i did on my 6 series bmw. I will Valve Electric Y Pipe E-Cut Out Catback w/ Remote control from eBay. That way i can turn sound on and off.
is your trailer rig a open car hauler for the miata? 20 mpg towing is crazy. i have 20 ft enclosed with ttrs in it and my gmc yukon xl never can decide what gear it wants so i just want to paddle shift it.
Yes, it's open, had a tire rack that holds two sets of wheels, its a tilt trailer, but single axle and custom design to be lighter weight and efficient. I use a Thule case on the roof and folded seats in the back to bring all my stuff for a race weekend. Enclosed is definitely nice, especially when you get home from a long weekend and can leave it all packed up ha. Towing in sport mode seems to be the better way on mine, but like you I tend to paddle my way around and use engine braking more.
How do you like the H&R springs? Bouncy at all? Did you install them on stock shocks?
Love them, the only complaint is the pain it is to get the front springs installed. Did it myself, not recommended unless you have experience. The front upper A arm where it meets the strut has a very stubborn pinch bolt that frankly took me hours to remove per side.
The ride is great, they know their stuff at HR, still keeps tow capacity too, drives sooo much better, for me it was a perfect addition, looks incredible rides as good as stock and improved handling immensely.
I did use stock shocks, and actually just bought new OEM rears as one shock is leaking fluid. I think using an AM shock will likely make it harsher with higher damping rates.
Looks great man! you still have it? Looking to get one for my wife has it been problem free for the most part?
Absolutely problem free other than a water pump that was weeping. It has been updated to solve for problems, so replaced and no issues 40k miles later. Have 80k on it now, change oil every 5k with Liqui Moly, 2nd trans fluid change at 70k and supercharger, center dif and front/rear dif fluid changed at 40k. Drives like new. Love it.
Damn. That thing is perfect.
sounds so good...but i was planning on buying a 2019 diesel q7. Will mine sound bad?
Hard to say, know the EU versions sound awesome, and you can find vids on here of tuned diesels that sound great, so I imagine so.
Is muffler delete legal? and does codes starts to show? if not I'm going to do a muffler delete too
Cat back mods are legal in Ca as I know, but you should do your due diligence. I've passed smog in CA, which is visual and tested. No codes what so ever.
Did you do any larger intercooler to manage heat from that increase in power?
APR only recommends the intercooler if running a dual pulley set up, for single pulley it is not needed. No heat issues at all, and MPG is the same as stock, really has been a win win, can't recommend it enough.
Hey man, any update on this? I'm thinking about picking one up.
Still running strong, oil changes every 5k with liquimoly and 85k miles on it, still runs like a champ, no issues whatsoever. I did two trans fluid changes since picking it up, and changes all three diffs and super charger fluids when I got it so being a little ocd on fluids is paying off ha
Quick question sir, did you have to add any camber kits front and back when you lowered it and how is the tire wear? Thanks.
No camber adjustment needed, unless you slam it to the ground. For H&R you only lower less than 1.5” so not an issue. Tire wear has been very even, surprisingly so.
Thank your very sir.
Can you please reupload part 1
Is this a prestige with air suspension or premium plus with steel? Did you have to install an intercooler going with stage 2? Great video! Love the exhaust note.
It's a Premium Plus, so coil springs.. I installed the H&R lowering springs myself(Would not recommend unless you have a lot of experience and all the tools needed.) No intercooler needed for Stage 2 single pulley. Really a significant difference. I'm completely satisfied with the APR stage 2 SP power, it seems perfectly balanced for the size of the car and still get's great gas mileage on highway at least. Got 26mpg recently running about 50miles between cities on highway.
@@djamesmotorsports Please do more Q7 videos!
A few Questions for you kind sir! Firstly, how do you get around inspection with the muffler delete? Secondly what are the tires you have and whats the ball prk you spent for wheels and tires together? Lastly in one of the comments you said you did a supercharger pulley? Can you elaborate on where to get it, why you did it and how much possibly? Thanks alot!
Thanks, happy to answer. Inspection was no problem for inspection as the rear most muffler I removed is post all cats and resonator, so much like a cat back system is often a different muffler configuration than stock.
Tires are Lexanii 305x35x22, suv rated, great wear life and by far best value in ties. Note they are not run flat. I spent about $2400 on wheels & tires.. TSW Sebring wheels are
@@djamesmotorsports Thanks a-lot much appreciated. I have a 19 Q7 3.0 with 30k miles for five months now everything is great. I have a small problem, getting a knocking from the front right side when I turn. I dont know if it’s the axle or the ball joint but kind of hoping its the ball joint so I get just get it done with the recall they have. I’ve faced two other issues as well which I have fixed. Firstly, my car started to idle a little rough from time to time and then eventually as I would speed up from say 30 mph to 35 mph at a. slow rate I would lose power and the car would shake. Eventually while city driving i hit the gas and the car shook pretty bad and I got the check engine come on. This all happened in two days. Took it to my indie mechanic and the computer said P2007-2009 intake manifold runner stuck closed. So as we were checking around the engine bay I saw a vacuum hose right next to intake was dangling loose so I popped it back in and my mechanic cleared the codes and they didnt come back. So I drove around for an hour and I thought phew that issue is solved. To my dismay the next day bam same thing, as I accelerate a sudden lose pf power and a shaking of the dashboard/front end. This time I took it to a spot here in NJ that is experienced in Euro cars (i know they have better computers to help diagnose). Turns out I had a misfire on the first cylinder. Changed the coils and now I am good. Was a scare though!
Any way once I get the front suspension taken care of I am going to start following some of your moves!
Thanks again
Sorry so late to respond here, but sounds like a ball CV of knocking in a frequency that is fixed to wheel rotation speed. I have 81k on mine, and no issues with CV axles, so it may be a loose ball joint. Worth jacking it up and pulling the wheel off to have a look. If the CV boot is compromised, you’ll see grease spewed out all around it, typicall the joints fail after the boot does and it looses all the grease. If not, Wiggle the arms to see if u can find a loose ball joint.
Nice video, quick question what cold air intake did you put on? I tried digging the internet but didn’t found one that fits in
Go to RocEuro, they offer the ORP intake for about $175.. the stock filter and cold air intake for this motor is amazing, all you do is replace the soft rubber intake tube that will collapse under vacuum with a welded alloy tube for better flow, there is some sound deadening to muffle the SC wine that goes away too.
Is your wheel setup 22 x 10.5 square? Is there no rubbing while lowered with 10.5 in the front?
Yes, same sizes and offset front and rear. This is the largest tire possible, so the ride is very smooth, actually better than the stock 21's with the the Runflats with their stiff sidewalls. There is a fender liner screw at the top outside edge that you will rub, but once removed nothing rubs at all, even when fully turned. If I did it again, I might go with a 10 or 9.5 with but move the offset to accommodate the narrower wheel for tge same outer surface position. This would make for a lighter wheel/tire combo that rolls more efficiently (better MPG and acceleration) as well as track straighter when the road has concave surfaces where the wheels travel. Wide wheels wander and a little. It's not really noticeable unless the road is really bad. The look great as they are, from the rear its clearly got a lot of tire, so I'm happy with the esthetic, just sharing that I would compromise esthetic for drive quality and efficiency if I did it again. Cheers.
@@djamesmotorsports Thank you, sir! I'm in the market right now for a custom wheel setup so the insight is very appreciated. While i love the aesthetic of a wide wheel, .5in for for a bit of drivability doesn't seem too foul a trade! I already have a lead foot and average 19mpg, and i haven't even done the pulley and tune yet. I need all the help i can get!
Hi brother what exhaust is it and how much did it cost???
I had an exhaust shop cut out the suit case muffler behind the bumper and make a “Y” pipe to go direct from each tailpipe to the main pipe after the resonator. It cost 220 bucks for them to do it and it was the best choice ever. Sounds like a perfect cat back system at a fraction of the price, and there wasn’t even an aftermarket option at that time nor yet as far as I know.
Okay we need more info on the build, super exciting to see and nice work!! This might be our next rig to replace our 2013 Q5 3.0t with the same motor. Did you just pay an exhaust shop or did you do yourself? Is there a Trans tune out there? Love the 3.0 supercharged exhaust note and whine. Any drone at all? This would our main long road trip rig so don’t want my wife complaining about that, but she’d love the on-ramp shenanigans, lead foot like me. Our other rig is a B9 SQ5 so stock Q7 won’t cut it, but don’t need overkill SQ7 etc.
Sorry for the late response.
Exhaust, had a shop do it, was pretty simple for them. No drone at all, its actually perfect, still tame at low throttle inputs, and growls and snarls when you put you foot in it.. The sharp crackles on upshifts are extra icing on the cake ha.
No trans tune at the time, worth a double check now, some other tuners might offer. As I know this particular trans isn't easy to crank into, but it might just be a demand issue where it seems Q7 owners aren't typically looking to mod.
My main comment in favor of this set up vs. the SQ is gas mileage. I average 25 mpg on an hour long trip to with some city mixed in traveling at speeds that would typically not support max mpg. The torque with the APR stage 2 is all you need to tow, and the 440hp with the 8sp is plenty to yank off the line pull hard through to faster than you need. And you can pick up a used Q7 for under 20k these days with low enough miles. These 3.0t motors are bombproof aside from the plastic water pumps that got updated later on (2018 I think). Replaced mine and no issue since, was weeping when I looked. The local Audi tuner says they have a bunch of dual pulley S4's with over 200k miles on them that run like champs with no signs of giving in.
Any plans on a fly-by video? Looking to do something similar on my wifes 2018
I have been meaning to do some vid with go pro off the back of the car, and a fly by would be nice to switch back and forth to for that clip.. Ok, will do, probably take me some time to do it, but thank you for the recommendation, I will make it a priority. Thank you 👍🏼
@@djamesmotorsports that would be awesome, pretty sure I'll be doing the same on my wife's car regardless
Please give the name of the wheels
TSW SEBRING Silver with Mirror Cut Face
where did u get the rim at?
TSW Sebring 22x10.5 et:20 in silver which has a machined surface.. You can find them all over, many sellers on eBay too, but I believe I got mine from CariD during a promotion.
How low on the springs?
H&R 50370 SPORT SPRING KIT, 1.4” front and 1.2” rear
How’s the ride? Not bouncy?
I actually prefer the ride, less body roll, more positive breaking and acceleration, still comfortable on rougher roads, and by changing to larger wheels and away from the horrible run flat tires that ride like bricks, the net was more comfortable in addition to the more spirited driving characteristics.
What kind of intake do you have?
The company that makes it is ORT, but I purchased from RocEuro... Here is a link to their install video.. There is some sound deadening foam in the airbox you can remove if you want more SC whine too.. th-cam.com/video/67RV2LotrwE/w-d-xo.html
Did u keep the resonators or delete them as well
Left the resonators in, just removed the big suitcase muffler at the rear, this way you don’t get drone or too much rasp when it crackles on upshifts.. Removing resonator as well might be over the top and sound like these straight piped mustangs you hear.. The result was a really good balance of tone when low throttle, but opens up when you put your foot in it for sure. Super happy with the result, especially considering there aren’t any options in the aftermarket to choose from, at least not that I could find.
@@djamesmotorsports
I went to a local shop and they never suggested the muffler delete and only suggested to start with the y-pipe resonator, which is the one prior to muffler
Whooooo-hoooo! Time for me to find a shop in my local to delete the muffler delete and tune my 4M Q7 =). Did you do a crank pulley or supercharger pulley upgrade? Let me know when you can fellow Q7 brother ;)
Hey, thanks, stoked to see I’m not alone ha. Yeah, I did supercharger pulley, and don’t feel like I need anything more, or at least not at the expense of dependability or lower mpg these days. Good luck with your project, I could not do without the tune and exhaust, such a complete change, and it’s honestly faster that you would expect. Let me know if I can offer any insights as you start working your way through things. 👍🏼
@@djamesmotorsports yeah you got it.Patiently waiting for a sale from GOAPR
I did the APR Stage 1. It was sweet. Then I got check engine light that my intake flaps are closed. Audi won’t cover me under warranty since I flashed it. Debating on how to handle next steps
@@marypeach25 yeah…Audi won’t cover it since dealership and the brand will assume it was the tunes fault (among other possible reasons…).Either have pay the dealership the expensive labour, go to an Audi specialist independent shop or DIY - I’m sure someone already done it and shared the steps and/or photos how to replace them.Sorry to hear that :(
Plug in that exhaust shop please!
Has anyone done it with the 17’ Q7 2.0 ?
The 2.0 is 4cyl turbo, so you should be able to get large gains from a tune. APR would be a great please to look for a tune. Usually have Xmas sales too.
Beautiful wheels , what is the name ?
Thank you. 22x10.5" ET:20mm TSW Sebring Silver with Mirror Cut Face. Here is the link to TSW's page for the wheel: www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_sebring.php
Don't be that guy who leaves your slider in your hitch for people to trip over
Ha, yeah I was moving my trailer around that day so it was still. I can’t stand the rattle when it’s on there without a load so that is motivation enough to remove it.
I was being a little comedic about it but these guys in big diesel pick ups are bad with their huge hitches in and tow mirrors fully extended at the store parking lot sticking out 3 ft in the walk ways...lol