Catted vs catless downpipe mk7 gti forum Super Quiet, No Drone, with Performance. Its a hit or miss, you'll have to find an o2 spacer that works for you. Preferably NON-resonated, what are y’alls opinions on best downpipe? Feb 9, 2016 · Forums. Feb 24, 2020 · Just got a borla s-type 3 inch catback installed on my 2017 GTI and originally planned on going with a CTS catless downpipe and a stage 2 pop and bang tune from unitronic. Good SS and decent welds. Installed a Vibrant resonator between the stock mid-resonator and rear muffler. Thread starter bpw; Start date Feb 9, 2016; Golf mk7 GTI Feb 12, 2016 #37 Jan 20, 2022 · I had to dig to find the questions. I live in California and emissions are strict, but that’s not really a problem for me lol. I notice many people purchase CTS Catless and end up selling them. Ready to race! Jun 3, 2016 · What's the difference in price and user experience with or without a cat in your aftermarket downpipe? I loved the general burbles of catless when slowly rolling in 1st gear on my mkv; will a hi-flow cat eliminate that? Is it quieter in comparison (with stock catback)? Any increase/decrease in turbo sound? I get burbles with my catted CTS. Oct 9, 2015 · I bought the CTS Turbo downpipe and the intake. pros and cons? What are the most popular brands? Jun 14, 2024 · Hi MK7 friends, After talking to a few nice members here and taking their suggestions based on some video clips and info I am leaning towards going with a catted downpipe and stage 2 tune. Members Online When the instructions on the box say Lego Camaro, but you accidentally end up building a Mk 1 GTI Apr 24, 2015 · On my car (19 GLI) I have a cts catted downpipe, resonator delete, and muffler deletes with 4” tips. 5 Gti Autobahn PP : Eqt Vortex XL tune by Stratified, Dsg tuned Apr Dtr6054 file, Mamba 3" turbo inlet, Dbv2 Tmd, Apr coil packs + spark plugs, Mishimoto charge pipes, Ie v2 intake, Custom Vibrant Fmic, Custom 4" dp, Apr v2 Catch can, Apr cat back, Ecs street shield and exhaust tunnel, Superpro Lcas, Bfi Stage 2 mouts, Apr pendulum Jul 27, 2017 · Obviously this is a China knockoff. Apr 14, 2017 · Hey everyone! We are now proud to announce our first couple of fabricated goodies for the MK7 GTI! First thing we are going to start out with is our catted and catless downpipe's. Catted is more refined and a tad quieter and not as raspy. pros and cons? What are the most popular brands?. 5 GTI. Some questions were asked about how the same downpipe brand would perform if the catted and catless versions were compared. As expected, a catless downpipe provides more airflow, which in turn produces more power, spool, and torque. I know that both types have their advantages and disadvantages, but I don’t know which to choose. It’s bonkers loud…obviously. Also a Catted DP will be a bit quieter and you won't be able to hear as much spool through the exhaust with Catted. Oct 26, 2018 · Volkswagen GTI / Golf MK7 General Topics There is a huge thread in the technical section of the forums. Location Earth. The down pipe is great nice welds fitment is good, I got about 2500 with no CEL and I had the car idling the other day for a little while and the CEL did come on. Nov 14, 2022 · ARM catless downpipe is compared with a Trackslag catted downpipe using street acceleration data to find wheel horsepower and wheel torque. I'm currently running Eurodyne 1. Feb 9, 2016 · In my opinion having gone from catless to catted, there is a slight change. Catted vs catless downpipe. So I'm wondering if anyone has any experience on USP's downpipe Sep 28, 2015 · Also, I'm pretty sure the fitment issues on the GTI have to do with the catback, not the downpipe. See full list on mygolfmk7. IF - the welds and quality isn't bad - provides better flow - resists to rust (T304) Then I don't see the point of paying 600-700$ + Downpipe experts for the MK7 GTI platform can chime some expertise ? The ARM MK7 GTI Catted Downpipe comes with a single 200 Cell High-Flow Catalyst to reduce emissions and exhaust odorscommonly found with catless downpipes. I got the eBay catless downpipe for less than $100 and Feb 19, 2025 · It compares my Mk7 GTI with a Mabotech M520h hybrid turbo operating around 30-31 psi when the downpipe changes from the catted Baun Performance to the catless Trackslag. But the REV9 downpipe has been proven to be OK for what it is. The negligible power difference is not worth living with a car that smells like shit. If you're looking for a Catless Downpipe, we offer a catless version which incorporates a 4" Resonator in place of the catalyst. Many have found a vibrant j or 42dd to work. Oct 5, 2018 · I’m still 50/50 on whether to go catless or catted. Mar 16, 2018 · Stratified Automotive Tuned---Stratified Automotive DSG Tune---Injen Evo Intake---VWR springs---RS7 plugs---MAPerformance catless downpipe---Custom turbo back with Magnaflow Magnapack---Majesty Twin cooler Intercooler---ECS Tuning Carbon fiber rear wing---Aerofab v1 Splitter---19x8. In the end, a downpipe is a piece of metal. The volume is slightly lower but the tone is higher and a tad raspy. Still louder than stock, but much more quiet than prior. [emoji41] My exhaust isn’t resonated and my R is a manual so don’t have to worry about the DSG fart. The catalyst is like a sponge that absorbs a lot of that higher pitched rasp, a resonator is a straight through piece of pipe with some Mar 30, 2016 · I found Stage 2 with APR catted downpipe to be much louder than Stage 1 with stock catted/resonated downpipe. However, drone is not necessarily an issue for me. I’m looking to refine it with a resonator/muffler combo or maybe dual resonators or something of the like. com What’s the difference between a catted and catless exhaust/dp? Which one would be better for a daily that needs to pass emissions? If you're dailying it, and are worried about emissions, catted is your only option. 1)Yes, resonated with a cat will be quieter. I’m looking at getting a new downpipe for my mk6, but I’m having trouble deciding between catless and catted. In order: 1990 Volvo 740, 1998 Volvo 850, 2004 Volvo S40, 2007 GLI, 2004 Volvo V70R, 2014 Subaru Forester XT, 2006 Audi A6 Avant 3. Jan 29, 2019 · I've looked at the threads, watched youtube videos. Mar 28, 2016 · Trying to decide whether to get catted DP or a Catless one and use with my stock CC. Technical Topics. Nov 15, 2022 · A post made yesterday showed the results of a comparison of estimated power and torque when switching the downpipe on my GTI from an ARM Motorsport catless to Trackslag catted. But I want more. Something tricky about downpipes is do you go catted (with catalytic converters) or catless (without catalytic converters). Was just loud enough with out being to crazy Jun 6, 2022 · Mk7 GTI Tunes Menu Toggle. On my previous car (GTI MK6) I had a APR catted dp with a magnaflow CBE. Oct 5, 2018 · Catted. Jun 23, 2015 · 2018 Mk7. Vortex XL GTI - 545whp/490wtq I used to own a fast mk7 - But the m4 forums are dweebs. Mk7 direct injected economy car, don’t be that guy. So I purchased a Trackslag Catted Downpipe Friday night, Father's Day weekend and it was here Tuesday afternoon! That's insane shipping. F. . What's the difference i. - Does anyone have suggestions on solidly built and well engineered downpipes with built-in 200 cel cat Apr 16, 2021 · PP front calipers, StopTech braided SS brake hoses, StopTech Cryo treated rotors, Ferodo 2500 / iSweep 3000 brake Pads, RS3 brake ducts, JB4 Map6, Ultimate Racing Ceramic catted downpipe, ECS FMIC, 034 Turbo inlet pipe and hose, EuroSport front tower brace, H&R 24mm rear sway bar, moog end links, Racingline rear X-brace, Racingline oil catch Feb 21, 2021 · Nobody likes following a 1970s dump truck, and that’s exactly what a catless mk7 smells like (nothing cool or high performance about the smell) So to recap, 1970 Cuda or similar catless sure why not. Feb 10, 2016 · Performance will be about the same, with maybe 1-2 hp tops in the higher RPMs with catless but nothing you will feel or see on a dyno consistently. 0T, 2018 GTI Catless downpipes will smell of exhaust fumes more than a catted downpipe. Mar 29, 2021 · I'm currently looking into Catted downpipe for Mk7. The DSG farts was one of the reasons I choose manual. The catback alone already pops and is pretty loud, and so now I’m thinking about going catted and just regular stage 2, since I’ve heard pop and bang tunes tend to Nov 17, 2020 · If paired properly with a tune, your MK7 GTI can gain upwards of 80+ hp. Feb 22, 2019 · Catted vs catless downpipe. Seemed like a good enough deal to jump on. 5 Trackslag Catted Downpipe with Baun Performance Midpipe Silencer. 0T, 2015 VW Golf R, 2005 Audi Allroad V8, 2018 VW Passat 2. I daily drive the car and drive it to and from college. And I'm wondering if a Milltek is worth the price over a CTS? Or IE over MAP Downpipe? I'm looking at Downpipes kind of how we look at Intake systems. I don't have software yet. We welcome discussion of all things about the VW GTI as well as other VW hot hatchbacks. I believe it's Quieter then stock! On IS38 Turbo. I'm trying to purchase a DP. fghtffyrdmns New member. Feb 15, 2024 · For example, I went from a catted downpipe with cat back exhaust on my GTI to a catless resonated downpipe with the stock exhaust. The turbocharger wastegate duty cycle decreases by approximately 5-10%. Oct 13, 2020 · What’s the difference between a catted and catless exhaust/dp? Which one would be better for a daily that needs to pass emissions? If you're dailying it, and are worried about emissions, catted is your only option. Mk7 GTI Stg2 Tune Overview; Cobb OTS Stg2 Tunes; Mk7 GTI Air Intake; Mk7 GTI Charge Pipes; Mk7 GTI Downpipe Testing; Mk7 GTI Exhaust Tests; Mk7 GTI FMIC Tests; Mk7 Intake Manifold Tests; Mk7 GTI Intercooler Test; Mk7 Radiator Tests; Mk7 Turbo Inlet Hose Test; Mk7 Turbo Inlet Elbow Tests; Mk7 GTI Turbo Muffler Delete Jun 10, 2020 · Is it really that loud? Lol. 5. pros and cons? What are the most popular brands? Feb 10, 2016 · Performance will be about the same, with maybe 1-2 hp tops in the higher RPMs with catless but nothing you will feel or see on a dyno consistently. And I like it. Apr 7, 2017 · Howard 2015 Black PP GTI Alfonzo (Howards replacement) 2015 White PP DCC GTI (Put in production 04/28/2015): COBB 5150, Passat powered IS38, APR IS38 DSG file, REMARK Turbo Back Exhaust, IE IC, HPA dogbone mount, Torque Solutions Engine Mount, UBQ, 034 Rear Sway Bar, MST full intake. DSG farts are still quite noticeable. Catless is a cheaper price. I've never had a resonated downpipe, just a catback with a giant resonator in front of the muffler and found that to be tame enough while still enjoyable. I can’t imagine it being much louder with Feb 10, 2016 · Performance will be about the same, with maybe 1-2 hp tops in the higher RPMs with catless but nothing you will feel or see on a dyno consistently. e. Whoever told you the car needs back pressure is a dumbass, don't listen to that nonsense. Sep 16, 2018 · I picked up a new catted cts downpipe along with the o2 spacer for around $500 flat recently. 5 Alzor 020 with General Super Steel 595 235/35/19 Nov 12, 2016 · I would appreciate some advice as far as my options for a catted downpipe go. r/GolfGTI is best viewed with dark/night mode. I went catless with the CEL eliminator. Got my hands on a CTS downpipe but I’m hesitant to install because everyone who has that setup says it’s just too loud. I was just in a gti with a catless CTS and resonator delete and it really didn’t seem loud. Jun 23, 2021 · TL;DR: MK7. For me, it was too loud, especially under throttle. These downpipes are made from USA made Rath Gibson 304 stainless steel, hand fabricated in house, and come backed Aug 17, 2020 · Thought I wanted to go the catless route but after a couple of conversations with some buddies, Im going to go the high flow cat direction. And if you go catless and have an aftermarket exhaust it will more than likely be WAY too loud for your taste. Unboxing it, I was very impressed with the quality. I was slightly worried by reports of fitment / QA issues with this downpipe, but I went ahead anyway. Drive throughs, traffic, neighborhoods, etc. I have a Borla catback. A catted pipe will still smell more than a stock DP at idle but there's less smell overall. You will find some people with catless downpipes with no CEL with just a o2 spacer. I absolutely LOVED IT. Working on Video Comparison coming soon. Don't make people work for free. The intake is awesome, sounds excellent. dvyqb npzo yctrr bjhzpeh aal sxxvsys zhsbuez qilktto gyegbkvzd gud prlak jafwid uqu launy lgsx