New Valvetronic Exhaust video

[whitewater]

Interesting warning papadop. After reading all the replies, I'm getting to the point of just staying with the standard factory system and living with it. Who knows, maybe I'll grow into liking the blowoff sound. That would avoid any warranty problems down the road and fussing with codes. The one thing that really annoys me are those intermittent electrical problems. We didn't have to deal with those as much in the old days, and with my age-related disabilities, getting on the floor or squeezing around the engine bay trying to diagnose an intermittent or chronic electrical problem is not going to happen. And getting raped at a service center is not particularly pleasant either.

There's so much good knowledge on this forum, I want to thank all that have helped me sort through this issue. So damn the torpedoes, it's full speed ahead!

 

[Milk242]

Interesting warning papadop. After reading all the replies, I'm getting to the point of just staying with the standard factory system and living with it. Who knows, maybe I'll grow into liking the blowoff sound. That would avoid any warranty problems down the road and fussing with codes. The one thing that really annoys me are those intermittent electrical problems. We didn't have to deal with those as much in the old days, and with my age-related disabilities, getting on the floor or squeezing around the engine bay trying to diagnose an intermittent or chronic electrical problem is not going to happen. And getting raped at a service center is not particularly pleasant either.

There's so much good knowledge on this forum, I want to thank all that have helped me sort through this issue. So damn the torpedoes, it's full speed ahead!

If you do decide to buy an i4 Emira, look at the mach5 threads floating around. I believe some have videos where you can hear a sport cat downpipe paired with straight catback exhaust

 

[GRP]

Best mods are GRP 3rd cat deleted, titanium exhaust and his wrapped headers and y-pipes. Car burbles, pops, bangs and shoots out flames. Use header spacers so ECU doesn’t throw a code. It’s like another car. And if it’s too loud then keep it in touring mode and don’t hit WOT! Forget the milltek valve controller because it will just cause you problems. Everyone has been warned plenty of times. Simple is just 3rd cat deleted as Greg honestly mentioned. BTW when am I getting my passenger air bag delete sensor…LOl…Funny not funny, but seriously. Luv U brah!!!

ETA is around the 21st on those dang sensors...finally and end date in sight!

 

[Gprodigy]

Best mods are GRP 3rd cat deleted, titanium exhaust and his wrapped headers and y-pipes. Car burbles, pops, bangs and shoots out flames. Use header spacers so ECU doesn’t throw a code. It’s like another car. And if it’s too loud then keep it in touring mode and don’t hit WOT! Forget the milltek valve controller because it will just cause you problems. Everyone has been warned plenty of times. Simple is just 3rd cat deleted as Greg honestly mentioned. BTW when am I getting my passenger air bag delete sensor…LOl…Funny not funny, but seriously. Luv U brah!!!

Drop a video of your cars sound if you have one. Curious what the difference is like with the Y-pipe , headers. Did you have issues with smell?

 

[Tracked Emira]

Car is at the shop now. Slight smell, but nothing overwhelming. Don’t notice a smell while driving

 

[Sanguineous]

Yes, that was true in 2026, but unless I'm missing something (a youthful brain for instance), the 2027 model selection page only shows the V6 with the manual and I can't pull up a V6 Auto on the configurator either. Plus, one thing I didn't mention is that I retired from 14 years at MBUSA in management at 70 (11 years ago!) Let see, do I want a Mercedes AMG engine or, (with all due respect), a Toyota grocery getter engine? And as old man Benz used to say “Das beste oder nichts.” (The Best or Nothing).

I have a V6 Auto

The V6 Automatic is discontinued and aren't made anymore (Last year model is 2025).

While it is a rare occurrence to see them on the used market (because they aren't popular automatic + single clutch), if you are patient enough you should spot one used for sale at a good price... (Thought I don't know if the "rarity" of the V6 auto could drive the price up a little since couple of people might be also waiting)... You might need to sacrifice your perfect specs and suspension setting because of the rarity.

BUT be sure to test drive both car model BEFORE! The single clutch is a big aspect of why people dislike the V6 Auto compare to the i4.
And if you plan to track it, do not chose the V6 Auto, you will be disappointed...

For the i4 I believe it comes from factory without a 3rd cat; other than a Valve controller, a blowoff valve or a completely new exhaust you can't really change the sound from stock.

it is also well know that the i4 generates fake sound inside the cabin might something to also consider.

 

[Sanguineous]

We’ve compared them in person.
It sounds exactly the same as a 3rd cat delete tbh...(not proud to report back that learning.) It just tells you how good the lotus exhaust is from stock.


It only significantly sounds different if you get the headers etc etc, but thats a risk from what I hear.

...and the v6 manual will be a future classic once these new hybrids hit $400k lol

Watched the video (and their old one) again and can't agree more... The difference (is there is any...) isn't worth 4,916US$ for sure...

Way more cool and good value mods to do to the Emira before thinking about the Valvetronic IMO.

Only thing I would enjoy is a mod that makes start up little bit more aggressive, the Emira sounds pretty tame compare to R8/C8 but it might just be the differenc in cylinders.

 

[itspbjtime]

thoughts

I have a V6 Auto

The V6 Automatic is discontinued and aren't made anymore (Last year model is 2025).

While it is a rare occurrence to see them on the used market (because they aren't popular automatic + single clutch), if you are patient enough you should spot one used for sale at a good price... (Thought I don't know if the "rarity" of the V6 auto could drive the price up a little since couple of people might be also waiting)... You might need to sacrifice your perfect specs and suspension setting because of the rarity.

BUT be sure to test drive both car model BEFORE! The single clutch is a big aspect of why people dislike the V6 Auto compare to the i4.
And if you plan to track it, do not chose the V6 Auto, you will be disappointed...

For the i4 I believe it comes from factory without a 3rd cat; other than a Valve controller, a blowoff valve or a completely new exhaust you can't really change the sound from stock.

it is also well know that the i4 generates fake sound inside the cabin might something to also consider.

No 3rd cat on the i4. But don’t discount the change a high flow catted downpipe, exhaust and controller will have on the i4. Night and day difference, sounds like a monster now.