{"product_id":"vorsprung-high-flow-cats-audi-3-0t-v6-supercharged-q5-sq5-s4-s5","title":"Vorsprung High Flow Cats, Audi 3.0T V6 Supercharged Q5\/SQ5\/S4\/S5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2 is here! We're always improving. What's new? Improved flange design to help make installation easier. Improved mounting points to reduce vibrations. Refined mating surfaces. Still 2.0mm industry leading thickness, standard heat-shielding, and a new Vorsprung badge design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecently, other manufacturers have released similar catalysts for this platform with no mention of the catalyst's heat tolerance. These catalysts are specifically engineered to withstand 950C (the same as GESI). Whether you choose ours or not, please know that it takes very careful catalyst manufacturing and selection or known tolerant cats such as these to survive the heat generated by the EA837 - please don't waste your money on options with no rating disclosed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eSeeing continous failures and fear or running catalysts in the 3.0 community, we decided to create something that wouldn't 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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 200-Cell Metallic Cats? Because Balance Matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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 and restrict flow, 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\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. 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We reserve the right to void warranty if such conditions were present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400-cell Catalyst Note: While these catalysts have been tested on dual pulley setups, catalysts are considered wear items. 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