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for 180 FWD?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24626/251.jpg"></center><p>If so, I'd recommend this; it works well - makes power and doesn't cause CELs. Techtonics exhaust products are good. Find it at www.techtonicstuning.com under their Catalog, and "manifolds and downpipes", part 251.134.
If you want to retain your stock catback, get the one with a reducer, the part number ends in "R."
If you want to retain your stock catback, get the one with a reducer, the part number ends in "R."
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OK, but you may want to reconsider whether you need a 3.0 DP...>>>
Are you running a larger turbo?
If not, you really don't need a 3.0 DP; the power gains are not that significant over a 2.5, and most people report losing a little low-end torque with the 3.0 You can try searching the 1.8T forum on vwvortex for more info, if you haven't already. With a DP that size, you make fit issues more likely (the DP rubbing), and I would think CELs may be more likely.
If you need a 3.0, you could try GHL's website too, but I'm not sure there are many places that offer one in that diameter.
Just my 2 cents from someone who's been down the same road...
If not, you really don't need a 3.0 DP; the power gains are not that significant over a 2.5, and most people report losing a little low-end torque with the 3.0 You can try searching the 1.8T forum on vwvortex for more info, if you haven't already. With a DP that size, you make fit issues more likely (the DP rubbing), and I would think CELs may be more likely.
If you need a 3.0, you could try GHL's website too, but I'm not sure there are many places that offer one in that diameter.
Just my 2 cents from someone who's been down the same road...
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Re: OK, but you may want to reconsider whether you need a 3.0 DP...>>>
I`ve bought TT about one week ago, so car is still completly stock (but a lot parts are on the way). I dont have a lot experiences with turbo engines, but I am working my car on other experiences.
Next month will be ( I hope about 240 hp ) - custom downpipe 2.5" or 3", custom 2.5" exhaust, injectors, Forge Diverter Valve, electronics...
Then in near future, I will install bigger turbo...
Next month will be ( I hope about 240 hp ) - custom downpipe 2.5" or 3", custom 2.5" exhaust, injectors, Forge Diverter Valve, electronics...
Then in near future, I will install bigger turbo...
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