Hey guys, been combing through past threads gathering info related to IS38 swaps on the 162tsi and looking to get some advice from guys who have done the swap what is and isn't worth doing, i'm trying to keep costs down as much as possible to see how much power i can gain on a budget, so far i have ordered a used but almost new OEM IS38 06K145874P cost me 1200 aud from the UK and i was looking at getting an Ultrex DP available from Ultrex in Perth they are pretty cheap i think about 700 bucks these come with a 100cell cat and suited to a Golf R but i presume they will fit, i was looking at keeping the standard exhaust from the Cat back as i want to keep the car fairly quiet are there many on here who have done the same, how does it sound ? is it possible to reroute the downward facing tailpipes through the fake exhaust tips if i was to cut out the black plastic and leave the chrome outer or would it melt has it been done, i know alot of guys fitting R suitcases but if possible id rather keep stock rear box unless there are power gains to be had with the R exhaust


As far as tunes i was looking at OEM+, Revo, APR and also Etuners Motorsport any recommendations ?

Is it worth getting cold air intake or does the standard airbox with a drop in filter and snow grate filter do the same job ?

last thing is it worth fitting a intercooler is there much in the way of power gains to be had ?

Thanks in advance