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      Yesterday, 08:25 AM   #1
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Differences between ER and AA EL midpipes

I want a dual midpipe setup, from the videos I've watched I like the tone of a dual midpipe over a single. I've narrowed it down to Evolution Racewerks and Active Autowerke. It's hard to pick from listening to videos, and I think I've watched every video on YouTube and I've read through every thread I can find on the subject.

AA is equal length while ER is not. They both sound pretty similar in video. AA costs about twice as much. AA has one resonator or two, ER has a non-resonated option and a resonated option with two resonators.

Is there a noticeable difference in tone/rasp/noise level between the two brands? For anyone who has heard both in person, what is different about the two?

I'm planning on keeping the OEM downpipes and axleback. I'm trying to figure out if there is a difference in tone and volume that would justify the extra $1000 for the AA midpipe.

What midpipe do you recommend?
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Tough choice, if you like the stock sound and want it louder, get the Evolution racewerks

The equal length is an excellent choice if you want to change the sound to a more aggressive tone.

I don't think rasp or drone would be an issue with either one if you get the resonated versions
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It's such a tough choice. I do like the stock sound on my friend's G87. I've watched and re-watched dozens of youtube videos of both exhausts and they're near indistinguishable. I might be happy with ER and save the difference for other mods.
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It's such a tough choice. I do like the stock sound on my friend's G87. I've watched and re-watched dozens of youtube videos of both exhausts and they're near indistinguishable. I might be happy with ER and save the difference for other mods.
Dual midpipes will outflow single if looking for real power down the road (larger turbos, port injection, etc) and save the $1000 for supporting mods.

We always have ER midpipes in stock when ready, shoot over a PM and I'll make it happen.
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2nd that choice on the single option, we always have Milltek 102mm Single midpipes in stock also.
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Dual midpipes will outflow single if looking for real power down the road (larger turbos, port injection, etc) and save the $1000 for supporting mods.

We always have ER midpipes in stock when ready, shoot over a PM and I'll make it happen.
Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere but at what power level is the single considered restrictive over the equal length? Thanks.
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Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere but at what power level is the single considered restrictive over the equal length? Thanks.
I’m not sure there’s a limit but I’ve seen 600+whp running singles
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