The standard cat is quite restrictive. Using it with enlarged entries will get around a possible check engine light, but still be restrictive as far as flow through it goes.
In Brisbane, a stainless downpipe and highflow quality stainless cat can be fitted for around $650 including labour.
Rest of the exhaust in stainless with high flow stainless rear muffler (not cannon) can be completed for around $400, so all up less than $1100 for a full stainless system .... fitted.
Remember APR is $1195 for the downpipe + fitment .... (not a bad product, but pricey)
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Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
why bother with stainless steal....
Mild steal is heaps cheaper and does nearly the same job.
EDIT: I suppose i forgot a key fact to my post. The stainless steal at exhaust shops isnt marine grade. It WILL rust.
Last edited by Kai; 10-12-2008 at 11:40 PM.
..not to mention that with a 3" DP, you'll lose all your torque (not gain).
does anyone know how would a 2.5" downpipe with a 3" catback perform?
Its probably better to go the other way around 3' dump and 2.5' cat back. As the exhaust gases flow through the length of the exhaust system it cools down.
Heat expands and cold contracts, so the hottest part of the exhaust, being right after the turbo, is where you would want the larger diameter pipe.
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