The most restrictive component of the factory exhaust system is the down-pipe which begins right after the turbocharger. Invidia Exhausts use a larger pipe diameter and smooth bends allows the turbocharger to exhale exhaust gases with fewer restrictions and turbulence. Because of these reasons, Invidia down-pipes make for the most popular exhaust upgrade that adds a substantial bump in both horsepower and torque with a great reduction in turbo lag.

To withstand the high temperatures seen at the turbocharger laser cut cast steel flanges are used to ensure long lasting leak free reliability. A High-Flow catalytic converted is utilised to control emissions for street driving legalities but with minimal impact to exhaust flow. Designed locally to suit Australian Specification Vehicles, this is a 100% bolt on installation for right-hand drive vehicles with no modifications or changes to the steering knuckle required. Factory O2 sensor locations are also retained to ensure compatibility with factory systems.

INVIDIA PERFORMANCE

Far more engineering goes in to the design of an exhaust system than many realise. From a performance perspective, there is a fine balance between exhaust back pressure and exhaust gas velocity. Too large a diameter pipe, and low down power and torque is sacrificed (particularly on naturally aspirated cars), too small a diameter or added restrictions and bottle necks in the system, and the engine is unable to push gasses out of the combustion chamber efficiently, reducing power and torque. There are many other technical aspects such as "scavenging effect" which are beyond the scope of this document, but the point is, it's not as simple as just strap on a drain pipe and gains for days. A "quality" exhaust system maximizes performance gains by design.

Invidia High Performance employ a team of engineers and conduct thorough research and development for every single exhaust component they manufacture, ensuring performance to match the customer's needs in every instance, including the use of the highest quality High Flow Catalytic Converters where applicable.