Capristo Audi S5 V6
Exhaust system with two valves and back pressure control for Audi S5 V6 and V8 (B8 and 8F, including facelift versions), in 1.4828 (T309) stainless steel, with CES-3 programmable control unit included. The pipes have a larger diameter than the original ones.
On the V8 the system brings a strong increase in power and torque across the entire rev range, about 20 hp more, and an aggressive V8 sound character. On the V6 there is a clear increase in torque at low revs and a much more aggressive sound than the standard system. Replacing the catalysts and silencers is the basis for power increases with engine control unit optimisation up to 550 hp.
The CES-3 control unit is freely programmable and controls the exhaust back pressure: you set the back pressure you want to drive with, and the back pressure that costs power is filtered out, so the engine delivers its maximum at both low and high revs. Most valved exhausts open according to speed or revs, whereas the engine is affected by back pressure, which increases with revs. The control unit has control LEDs and an RDS transmitter that sends values and functions to the car radio display; it is adjusted with the key fob remote controls, and the Capristo-Control-Center software (in German, Italian and English) lets you view all values and make all settings. There are three modes: Cruise (valves open later), Sport (valves open earlier) and Open (valves always open); in Cruise and Sport you set the opening threshold and you can choose the mode in which the car starts. The control unit recognises the driving style: if you accelerate aggressively it detects the back pressure building up and opens the valves immediately, while with moderate driving it opens them later. The CES-3 also measures GPS data and G-forces, some of which can already be read with the software, and from version 3.020 it can show the dealer's name on the radio display. The device is under continuous development and software updates are made available in the Capristo download area.
Capristo recommends not revving the engine with the car standing still: the flames from the exhaust can cause damage to nearby property and people.
Comes with everything needed for installation and replaces the original exhaust system. Capristo warranty: 3 years from the production date. Made from 309 stainless steel. 100% Made in Germany.
Capristo Automotive was founded in 1990 in Germany as a Ferrari exhaust specialist by Antonio Capristo. Today it is regarded as one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance exhaust systems, with its headquarters and production facility in Sundern, Germany, and several international patents on sport exhaust technology. Every Capristo system is made from 309 stainless steel with mandrel-bent tubing and fully hand-welded construction, able to withstand temperatures above 600 degrees. Capristo is also the official exhaust partner of Lamborghini Squadra Corse.
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