{"product_id":"high-flow-cats-audi-3-0t-v6-supercharged-q5-sq5-s4-s5","title":"High Flow Cats, Audi 3.0T V6 Supercharged Q5\/SQ5\/S4\/S5","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"370\"\u003euilt for Real Power, Without the Compromises - T\u003cspan\u003ehese catalysts are designed, tested, and validated to deliver reliable performance without concern for premature failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"748\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eOnce you move past a basic single pulley setup on the Audi 3.0T, you're asking a lot more from the factory cats — and honestly, they just can’t keep up. We’ve seen it time and time again: stock converters break down under the extra heat and pressure, and when they do, the risk isn’t just poor performance — it’s engine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"750\"\u003eAfter seeing too many low-quality test pipes fail or turn cars into raspy, smelly messes, we decided to build something better. Something we’d actually run on our own cars — and trust over the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eWhy 200-Cell Metallic Cats? Because Balance Matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eEveryone loves the sound of a performance exhaust — until the drone and fumes from cheap test pipes make your car feel like a straight-piped lawnmower. That’s why we chose \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e00-cell metallic catalysts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same type trusted by top-tier names. \u003cspan\u003eWe worked closely with the catalyst manufacturer to validate a substrate capable of withstanding \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eextreme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethermal\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emechanical \u003c\/span\u003eloads.  400-cell GESI catalysts, though incredibly durable, have failed on the 3.0 platform, which is why we specified a 200-cell substrate. This design provides improved flow characteristics, reduced back pressure, and greater durability under sustained heat cycles. Simply put - we want as little risk of failure as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eThey strike the right balance: strong enough to hold up to repeated abuse, dense enough to smooth out noise and odor, and efficient enough to maintain flow and support serious power. Too many brands cut corners with cheap 200-cell ceramic cores to boost profits, but that’s not how we work. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are Euro 6 and EPA compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.  Less smell and no CEL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003eWe sourced the highest-quality non-branded metallic cats we could find — not because they were cheap, but because they were the best-performing option we could offer without inflating the price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered for Endurance, Guaranteed for Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand that a lifetime warranty offers little value if you're frequently dealing with the inconvenience and expense of part replacement and re-installation labor. At Vorsprung Autowerk, our focus isn't just on warranty duration; it's on \u003cb\u003eproduct longevity and reliability\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose our materials and design specifically to eliminate the common failure cycle of 12-24 months. Our components are built right the first time to stay on your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commitment to durable performance is why we exclusively utilize \u003cb\u003e200-cell high-flow catalytic converters\u003c\/b\u003e. These are the only catalysts engineered to provide optimal flow characteristics while maintaining the necessary structural integrity and heat tolerance required for proper, reliable, and long-term function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe provide the Lifetime Warranty because we are confident you won't need to use it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003ePerformance, Reliability, and Thoughtful Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eFull 2.5” flow path\u003c\/strong\u003e from top to bottom, with no tapering down to OEM size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003eSmooth transition\u003c\/strong\u003e to OEM-style lower flanges for easy fitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003ePrecision TIG-welded and back-purged\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eDouble-walled pipe ends\u003c\/strong\u003e to resist cracking over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003eExtra-thick 10mm stainless flanges\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforced inside and out to prevent warping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2220\" data-start=\"2202\"\u003eHeat shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e included to control temps, reduce heat soak, and protect nearby components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2300\"\u003e304L stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e construction (\u003cstrong\u003e2.0mm wall thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e) throughout — built to last\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003eWe’re currently beta testing emissions compliance with a number of users — so far, everything is running clean. These converters are rated to withstand temps well beyond what the supercharged 3.0T can throw at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003eAnd for peace of mind? You get a an\u003cstrong data-end=\"2680\" data-start=\"2641\"\u003e unlimited-launch warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against catalyst failure. Go ahead — drive it like you mean it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2773\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003eA Vehicle Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2776\"\u003eAudi B8\/B8.5 S4 \u0026amp; A4 3.0T (2009–2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2818\"\u003eAudi B8\/B8.5 S5 \u0026amp; A5 3.0T (2007–2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2892\" data-start=\"2858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2892\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eAudi Q5 \u0026amp; SQ5 3.0T (2012–2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2931\" data-start=\"2893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2931\" data-start=\"2895\"\u003eAudi A6 (C7\/C7.5) 3.0T (2011–2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2934\"\u003eAudi A7 (C7\/C7.5) 3.0T (2010–2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"2971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"2973\"\u003eAudi A8 (D4) 3.0T (2011–2018)\u003cbr data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3014\" data-start=\"3005\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does \u003cem data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"3020\"\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e fit C6 A6, 4L Q7, or 4M Q7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty Disclaimer: No catalysts, including ours, are designed to withstand crackle or burble tunes and cannot withstand ignition-cut launch control environments. 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