Hey all,

Newbie here and just looking for advice. I have an early 2007 A3 8P I'm slowly working on getting in good running order as well as aiming for an OEM+ build to learn more about cars.

This weekend I attempted to install a turbo muffler delete, however once I get in there I realised the bolt patterns were completely off. Does anyone here know if there is a turbo muffler delete that would fit this pattern? Everything I search for is coming up with the symmetric bolt pattern, not the asymmetric. Photo for context, left is OEM and right is the incorrect delete I purchased.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

So.. update on this incase anyone out there comes across this thread:

• There are 2 variations of turbo for the early A3 8P's

• early versions (like mine, with the asymmetric bolt pattern on the muffler) were manufactured by Borg Warner

• later versions use a IHI turbo (which uses the symmetric bolt pattern on the muffler)

• There is still a muffler delete out there, RTMG maufacture one which looks to fit, although I've yet to try it:

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    RTMG Performance

    

    Muffler Delete for K03 Turbocharger 1.8 TSI

    Muffler Delete Adapter for Borg Warner KKK K03 1.8 TSI EA888 Gen 1 & Gen 2 Turbochargers. The K03 Turbocharger has a muffler in the compressor housing which resonates with the turbocharger noise a