Dude honestly this is my dream car. I've always had trucks but now I want this! AWD V8 stick shift beast with luxury included ? It's the whole package dude !
I think so too. I'm not super into Audis but there's absolutely nothing else like it. I'm shopping for one :) Been a dream car of mine for a while. The dream might come true! We'll see after a test drive.
I just install cutout exhaut with xpipe / pneumatics flap system and the result is perfect, great sound and 0 trouble inside car ;) 1000$ in France at pro inox ! I will proceed to cleaning now. Thanks for your vid and all advices keep us in touch for results
I have the 2010, but unless you're a top mechanic yourself, this car is expensive to keep! Just got quoted $4k to replace the radiator fan assembly ($3k in parts and$750 in labor because the whole front end needs to come off to get to the fans...), which kept running until it drained the battery. Also got quoted $2k for carbon cleaning of the air injector system, which throws error codes so far won't pass emissions... Nice to drive, when it works, no doubt.
Just bought a 2009 manual. Got it 4 weeks ago… it’s been at the shop for 3 weeks, bought it for 16,500$ and got quoted 5000$. I own one but I’ve never really gotten to drive it…
I have the V-6 A5. I added a intake and got one of the larger throttle bodies, like the ones that IE and APR makes but you don't have to have a tune for this one, and added a tune and got like 25 hp out of it. I have not done anything to the exhaust yet but they do make long tube headers for for the V-8 S5 and the V-6 S5 that add 20 - 30 hp. They are stupid expensive but they make them. The V-6 S5 headers fit the A5 3.2 as well. Don't add a supercharger to this the way some people say because the compression ratio is to high. 12 or 12.5:1 I think. And you don't have forged internals. So if you add forced induction you are just waiting to throw a rod through the crank.
Keep us updated with the S5 👍🏽 . I’m gonna be getting one in the near future. Armytrix is claiming 400+ hp with their exhaust and tune. I have heard them with a muffler delete and they sound pretty good as well.
Huh? Dirty diaper? Why even respond? I'm just simply reiterating what he explained in the video, in case you missed it. Take the connotation as you wish, you'll get no negativity from me.
I've done the cutouts right at the bottom of the header, it was nice but over doing it. I after about 6 months went to a straight pipe all the way back with a X pipe and added some nice tips. Sounds lovely.
I just did my valves and it was WAY worse than yours. I used walnut shells to clean mine and it worked like a charmed. Still have a misfire on cylinder 2 but I found oil on that plug. So I will changing the valve cover gaskets because I also a oil. I already replaced the oil filter housing gaskets, which is common. I have the Borla exhaust and get compliments on how well it sounds all the time. It is not obnoxiously loud but has a great rumble and sound accelerating.
Great video - just subscribed :) I have a 09 S5! sadly I don't know much about them but love driving it :) will def keep an eye out for your next video
Perhaps a nicer touch would be the RS5 front grill with gloss black and not chrome surround. Also do the same for the fog light grills with a honeycomb look and gloss black trim rings around the for lights instead of chrome. The only chrome you want to see on the front is the Audi rings. This would be a perfect toucj for the black S5. Perhaps take it one step further with CF mirror covers and CF rear diffuser? Oh, and replace the woefully weak rear B&O sub with a nice 8ohm 10" sub. There's plenty enough power from the oem B&O amp to drive it.
Hi there! My name is Calvin and i own a 2012 Audi S5 and i changed the exhaust and was kind of hesistant going with a Flowmaster but man it gives it a deeper and meaner sound. I have the the RS look at the tips the oval single 3inch on each side. Changed the piping from catalytic on back for better airflow. Flowmaster sounds great on the S5
I have Armytrix, hands down best sounding you can buy. But I think it takes second place in most expensive exhaust offered. I'm sure you can custom fab a brilliant exhaust for a fraction of what I spent. I get headaches easy, so a valvetronic exhaust was important to me. Open valves my car sounds the business. But on long drives the drone gets to me. It's nice to have the ability to close the valves or set on auto function(rpm controlled). I'm interested in seeing a custom valvetronic setup. May be great content for your channel. You should think about it lol. Your car is my ideal spec, very nice! Enjoy!
@@hanifsimpson Capristo does sound amazing. I think it is the most expensive exhaust on the market too. I don't necessarily think it sounds better than Armytrix, but I think they offer the best product as far as quality.
They say an oil catch can really helps slow the build up of carbon, as well as a oil change every 5K instead of 10. My car has never been done, I'm at 108K now. Going to do a clean this weekend. It's definitely in worse shape than your S5's. Maybe I'll do a video on mine as well
I've got a '12 thats coming up on 108k as well. Wondering if you got around to it and how bad it was? Any pics or videos? Might grab some injectors before I crack into mine this summer depending on others experience
If you want to carbon clean your valves you should use walnut shells and a vacuum while the valves are closed. Audi does not recommend using chemical clean. Wayyy too dangerous.
Not sure I’d soak the valves unless they were closed...each at TDC on the compression stroke. I don’t think having that solvent in cylinder for a long period is a good plan. Thinking it may wash the cylinder and cause scoring.
I just cleaned mine I never knew until I opened her I’m having a problem with my s5 now seems like my car doesn’t want to pass 3500 rpm no check engine light. I need help
Hi there! I’m picking up my 2011 S5 6-spd on Wednesday! This will be the first project I do (valve cleaning) and I was hoping you could share where it is that you got the adapter for cleaning the ports. Not trying to create a huge mess! Also, what was the cost for new plugs and coil packs? Thanks in advance for the help, much appreciated!
@@marcelluswiley9032 No, I got rid of the car a couple years back, biggest headache of a car I’ve ever had! One of the best looking but by far one of the most money sucking vehicles I’ve ever owned.
@@shanebanning2453 I had a 2000 Audi S4, and not one problem except turbo lines going bad in 4 years. Might have just been a bad apple. Thanks for the input though!! Might I ask how many miles was on it?
@@marcelluswiley9032 Car was in Cherry condition otherwise, it only had 48,700 miles on it when I sold it. When I bought it, there was just under 40K, major bummer but yeah, even with both of my Mercedes, nothing but problems :-/ I guess the car gods prefer I have Chevy’s b/c all the corvettes, Silverado’s, and Camaros I’ve ever owned, I beat the shit out of (cars specifically), and all of them withstood and were excellent to me 🤷🏼♂️
Mine cost 1700 on a 07 A8. 4.2L v8. Idk if they really cleaned them cuz I had to replace that stupid plastic throttle flange piece from it cracking and leaking antifreeze and saw my valves still dirty like they've never been cleaned since 07. Had to remove the intake manifold to access that plastic throttle piece
Sadly I disagree. If you drop a Supercharger on this V8 it is quite a beast. There are a few videos on here that will prove that. I know I will be dropping one on mine.
Hi I have a 4.2 A8L first Crank It Up it'll make a whistling high pitch in the back of the top of the engine but when it idles down it goes down to can you tell me what that could be
I hope when you said you soaked the ports over night with that cleaner that you sprayed only into the ports where the valves were closed or did you soak - vacuum-rotate engine crank-soak other ports-vacuum?
Dude honestly this is my dream car. I've always had trucks but now I want this! AWD V8 stick shift beast with luxury included ? It's the whole package dude !
Natanael Romero it’s awesome. And you can pick them up for very good money.
I think so too. I'm not super into Audis but there's absolutely nothing else like it. I'm shopping for one :)
Been a dream car of mine for a while. The dream might come true! We'll see after a test drive.
Thank you for explaining the carbon clean process and showing us your car.
I'm digging into valve cover gaskets today on the same 4.2l v8 on a q7. Nice engines to work on if you take your time.
I just install cutout exhaut with xpipe / pneumatics flap system and the result is perfect, great sound and 0 trouble inside car ;) 1000$ in France at pro inox !
I will proceed to cleaning now.
Thanks for your vid and all advices keep us in touch for results
I have the 2010, but unless you're a top mechanic yourself, this car is expensive to keep! Just got quoted $4k to replace the radiator fan assembly ($3k in parts and$750 in labor because the whole front end needs to come off to get to the fans...), which kept running until it drained the battery. Also got quoted $2k for carbon cleaning of the air injector system, which throws error codes so far won't pass emissions... Nice to drive, when it works, no doubt.
Just bought a 2009 manual. Got it 4 weeks ago… it’s been at the shop for 3 weeks, bought it for 16,500$ and got quoted 5000$. I own one but I’ve never really gotten to drive it…
Yes! one of the best descriptions of a carbon clean.. Thanks man
Love your work and ideas.
I have the V-6 A5. I added a intake and got one of the larger throttle bodies, like the ones that IE and APR makes but you don't have to have a tune for this one, and added a tune and got like 25 hp out of it. I have not done anything to the exhaust yet but they do make long tube headers for for the V-8 S5 and the V-6 S5 that add 20 - 30 hp. They are stupid expensive but they make them. The V-6 S5 headers fit the A5 3.2 as well. Don't add a supercharger to this the way some people say because the compression ratio is to high. 12 or 12.5:1 I think. And you don't have forged internals. So if you add forced induction you are just waiting to throw a rod through the crank.
Keep us updated with the S5 👍🏽 . I’m gonna be getting one in the near future. Armytrix is claiming 400+ hp with their exhaust and tune. I have heard them with a muffler delete and they sound pretty good as well.
Armytrix is like $4k. He doesn't even want to spend $2k for exhaust.
Kalvin Smith it’s just a suggestion. No need to get a dirty diaper about it
Huh? Dirty diaper? Why even respond? I'm just simply reiterating what he explained in the video, in case you missed it. Take the connotation as you wish, you'll get no negativity from me.
No relaxing here. I think I just totaled my S5 in the snow. If they do total it I may sell exhaust.
Kalvin Smith I’m sorry to hear that. But I hope your okay . Your health is more important.
I've done the cutouts right at the bottom of the header, it was nice but over doing it. I after about 6 months went to a straight pipe all the way back with a X pipe and added some nice tips. Sounds lovely.
I just did my valves and it was WAY worse than yours. I used walnut shells to clean mine and it worked like a charmed. Still have a misfire on cylinder 2 but I found oil on that plug. So I will changing the valve cover gaskets because I also a oil. I already replaced the oil filter housing gaskets, which is common. I have the Borla exhaust and get compliments on how well it sounds all the time. It is not obnoxiously loud but has a great rumble and sound accelerating.
Great video - just subscribed :) I have a 09 S5! sadly I don't know much about them but love driving it :) will def keep an eye out for your next video
Perhaps a nicer touch would be the RS5 front grill with gloss black and not chrome surround. Also do the same for the fog light grills with a honeycomb look and gloss black trim rings around the for lights instead of chrome. The only chrome you want to see on the front is the Audi rings. This would be a perfect toucj for the black S5.
Perhaps take it one step further with CF mirror covers and CF rear diffuser?
Oh, and replace the woefully weak rear B&O sub with a nice 8ohm 10" sub. There's plenty enough power from the oem B&O amp to drive it.
Hi there! My name is Calvin and i own a 2012 Audi S5 and i changed the exhaust and was kind of hesistant going with a Flowmaster but man it gives it a deeper and meaner sound. I have the the RS look at the tips the oval single 3inch on each side. Changed the piping from catalytic on back for better airflow. Flowmaster sounds great on the S5
I straight pipe mine added bigger quad tips and it sounds really good surprisingly no need for x pipe
I knew an old drag racer builder, he would use misting water in to a higher idle/reving would steam clean the valves, piston etc.
I just got the same exact car, except automatic, 38k miles, I love it.
How's it treating you ?
Mine 300000 miles well good
I have Armytrix, hands down best sounding you can buy. But I think it takes second place in most expensive exhaust offered. I'm sure you can custom fab a brilliant exhaust for a fraction of what I spent. I get headaches easy, so a valvetronic exhaust was important to me. Open valves my car sounds the business. But on long drives the drone gets to me. It's nice to have the ability to close the valves or set on auto function(rpm controlled). I'm interested in seeing a custom valvetronic setup. May be great content for your channel. You should think about it lol. Your car is my ideal spec, very nice! Enjoy!
Capristo sounds the best to me and it doesn't drone at all. However, sound is very subjective hence to each his own.
@@hanifsimpson Capristo does sound amazing. I think it is the most expensive exhaust on the market too. I don't necessarily think it sounds better than Armytrix, but I think they offer the best product as far as quality.
You should try adding some cutouts before the mufflers
It’s inexpensive to do
Definitely a great way to go from mild to wild with a flip of a switch 👍
Yup had to do it on my 2013 a4 at 140,000 miles. Wish I did it when I got it at 60,000 miles. Would have saved me more time getting rid of the gunk.
They say an oil catch can really helps slow the build up of carbon, as well as a oil change every 5K instead of 10. My car has never been done, I'm at 108K now. Going to do a clean this weekend. It's definitely in worse shape than your S5's. Maybe I'll do a video on mine as well
I've got a '12 thats coming up on 108k as well. Wondering if you got around to it and how bad it was? Any pics or videos? Might grab some injectors before I crack into mine this summer depending on others experience
Lol those valves don't need cleaning at this time, they're fine. Won't hurt anything to do them now (but the guys wallet).
Got one, rs5 spoiler and seats, milltek+tune ~400hp ☺️
What kinda tune?
you did a great job , i should do same in my V8. but without garage is very hard to do anything ;(
Beautful car, congrats!!
I have the exact same car except 1 year older. Phantom Black Pearl btw...!
Wish he’s show the actual blasting
Intake manifold flap problem bringing on engine managment light- is that a problem for you owners out there?
Great info! Just subbed
Don’t know if you got rid of it but apparently they only made a little over 100 of those
nice video brother, you have that Polish guys contact for the steering wheel
Hey man I have the same car. I’ll pay you to the same maintenance on my car...
If you want to carbon clean your valves you should use walnut shells and a vacuum while the valves are closed. Audi does not recommend using chemical clean. Wayyy too dangerous.
Watching! I have 2012 S5 V8 as well. Trying to decide which exhaust as well. I want her louder but not obnoxiously loud.
go with Miltek
Milltek, i got one aswell! 1250 euro
I installed Fast Intention and I love it.
Not sure I’d soak the valves unless they were closed...each at TDC on the compression stroke. I don’t think having that solvent in cylinder for a long period is a good plan. Thinking it may wash the cylinder and cause scoring.
the stock fog lightgrillslook better the honeycombs look cheap
Nice car. Too bad it doesn't have the drive select (or rear LSD I'm assuming???)
Did the injectors come out easy enough or were they hard to come out mate ?
I believe I found out the problem crank case vent valve
Do you need to put new seals on the injectors before putting them back in ?
I just cleaned mine I never knew until I opened her I’m having a problem with my s5 now seems like my car doesn’t want to pass 3500 rpm no check engine light. I need help
Did you figured out?
I have the same car, how do you opened the engine? I have searched a lot of guides but i doesn't find anything! Thanks!
xaarzen
You need to remove the intake manifold.
He just took the intake manifold off
Hi there! I’m picking up my 2011 S5 6-spd on Wednesday! This will be the first project I do (valve cleaning) and I was hoping you could share where it is that you got the adapter for cleaning the ports. Not trying to create a huge mess! Also, what was the cost for new plugs and coil packs? Thanks in advance for the help, much appreciated!
still have it ? How is it performing? :)
@@marcelluswiley9032 No, I got rid of the car a couple years back, biggest headache of a car I’ve ever had! One of the best looking but by far one of the most money sucking vehicles I’ve ever owned.
@@shanebanning2453 I had a 2000 Audi S4, and not one problem except turbo lines going bad in 4 years. Might have just been a bad apple. Thanks for the input though!! Might I ask how many miles was on it?
@@marcelluswiley9032 Car was in Cherry condition otherwise, it only had 48,700 miles on it when I sold it. When I bought it, there was just under 40K, major bummer but yeah, even with both of my Mercedes, nothing but problems :-/ I guess the car gods prefer I have Chevy’s b/c all the corvettes, Silverado’s, and Camaros I’ve ever owned, I beat the shit out of (cars specifically), and all of them withstood and were excellent to me 🤷🏼♂️
Any ideas on how much it cost to get the carbon cleaning done at a shop?
Mine cost 1700 on a 07 A8. 4.2L v8. Idk if they really cleaned them cuz I had to replace that stupid plastic throttle flange piece from it cracking and leaking antifreeze and saw my valves still dirty like they've never been cleaned since 07. Had to remove the intake manifold to access that plastic throttle piece
I just.picked up an 09 myself. You still have this?
CAAN YOU TELL from which guy in poland? Im from tyhis country and im looking to get one like this
What about use sea foam from intake?
Sadly I disagree. If you drop a Supercharger on this V8 it is quite a beast. There are a few videos on here that will prove that. I know I will be dropping one on mine.
Michael LaNasa costs mega bucks tho.
Hi I have a 4.2 A8L first Crank It Up it'll make a whistling high pitch in the back of the top of the engine but when it idles down it goes down to can you tell me what that could be
How much did ya buy it for?
can you post a link to where you bought the steering wheel?
Did you ever put up vid of rs5 steering wheel ?
I hope when you said you soaked the ports over night with that cleaner that you sprayed only into the ports where the valves were closed or did you soak - vacuum-rotate engine crank-soak other ports-vacuum?
Yea I was wondering this. Idk if I'm soaking mines. I'm using the picks he has but I'm too afraid of cleaning them with any cleaning agent.
Supercharge it!
Does this have anything to do with fuel type ? Now Shell has 93 oct would that help ? Thanks
No it wont. We are stuck at 91 in Colorado. Covid still isn't taking its toll on race fuel prices, damnit.
30 thousand , more like 10 thousand .
What happened to your hands that made them green?
Prefer the v6t 2013, in europe this model is out dated