psychonosspaz
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Is that video with a DP and no exhaust? Sounds really loud? Also is it catted?
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Hackett896
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toledospeed
Go Kart Champion
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Any downpipe in this price range will use the same type of 200 cell cat in the $100 price range. The cost of the DP is mainly driven by the quality of the cat. All cheaper 200 cell cats are prone to telescoping (concentric rings that can break down over time and slide apart while breaking down). A turbo exhaust pulsing against the rings will hasten this process, so the manufacturer won't warranty in this case. It doesn't mean that it won't last a long time with normal usage. If you want something of better quality, and with a better catalyst, you have to go GESI. That is also an option here. However, that drives the cost up about $300 for most DP's.
MAPerformance1
MAPerformance
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Correct. Also, this is the most common used Vibrant cat for most manufacturers, even on turbo applications (which we have been doing for 11 years without any issues.) But yes, a GESI option is available as well.
Born_Into_This
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I'm out of this 
psychonosspaz
Go Kart Champion
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Please confirm soundclip mods on cat and version of DP
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I'm out of this
No! We're so close...
AtlantaDad
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MAPerformance1
MAPerformance
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One more!!!!!!
Deviation01
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Guys from what I experience with this downpipe....It is quality...the tech doing the install said it was harder to remove the OEM DP than installing this DP.
Sound concerns...if you drive normally the only thing that you will hear is the DSG farts. The sound increases when you go over 3k rpm. It is louder than OEM as you can see from my video.. i would say about 50% louder. I think it sounds perfect with the OEM exhaust. Quiet when you want it to and loud when you dont. The resonator will definitely make it sound close to stock.
This video shows what it sounds inside under regular driving around the 3:50 min mark
https://youtu.be/D-w1ZXK35nM
This show what it sounds like under full acceleration inside.
https://youtu.be/vUCGCECaf9Y
Sound concerns...if you drive normally the only thing that you will hear is the DSG farts. The sound increases when you go over 3k rpm. It is louder than OEM as you can see from my video.. i would say about 50% louder. I think it sounds perfect with the OEM exhaust. Quiet when you want it to and loud when you dont. The resonator will definitely make it sound close to stock.
This video shows what it sounds inside under regular driving around the 3:50 min mark
https://youtu.be/D-w1ZXK35nM
This show what it sounds like under full acceleration inside.
https://youtu.be/vUCGCECaf9Y
notavr1
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i'm thinking about adding a res to mine.
MAPerformance1
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MAPerformance1
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psychonosspaz
Go Kart Champion
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AtlantaDad
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His is catted, no resonator, stock catback.
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