TBE, Manifold, Intake...

[speedstick]

I have a 2010 MS3 and am itching to mod it. I was looking at getting the CP-E turbo back exhaust with the high flow cat and 12" muffler for 1300$ or get a DNP turbo manifold along with the K&N 69 series typhoon intake system. I am not sure which to get first ( these are my first mods FYI). I know the turbo manifold helps with turbo lag and hp as does the TBE but idk whats the better power gain to get as my first mod, the exhaust or the intake and manifold.....

 

[SallySpeed3]

I would personally take the cat-back out of the equation for the time being and put the intake in it's place as well as a new rear motor mount. A cat-back isn't going to net you much gains at this point.

 

[mcb]

+1 on saving $$ on cat-back

Air intake (ANY) will net you nice gain and hassle free install.

rear motor mount would also be one of the best addition to the car, even if its not a power mod.

After those you could go with manifold and downpipe but if you go there, make sure you have the know-how or a competent shop to do it.

Good luck!