ZoomnRx
'99 VR6
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI SE
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Mk7 Exhaust Tech. How to get the sound you want.
- Thread starter GTI Jake
- Start date
Another happy customer of Jake’s checking in here. I was rocking an ARM down pipe with stock exhaust and after a few weeks just wasn’t really happy with the final result. Jake was super quick to respond, and even shipped my mid pipe out the same day I sent payment to him. Can’t recommend him enough. I put a quick video together showing the install process as well as some before/after clips. The volume didn’t really change much - maybe a tickle quieter. But the annoying tones disappeared entirely.
Thanks, again Jake!
Thanks, again Jake!
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
There’s no option where you would be able to not cut your OEM exhaust (just pairing my MP to the TCR).
Each of those parts being roughly 1/3rd of the catback you still need the middle 1/3rd in there. The video posted just above this does a great job at showing that, thanks again @bradbusa
ZoomnRx
'99 VR6
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI SE
Thanks @GTI Jake for clarifying. I wasn't sure if your mid pipe would extend all the way to the muffler. @bradbusa 's video helps give a great visual. Since I have a 2019 GTI, bolting up the TCR isn't as straight forward so I was looking for an option that was easier since I haven't had any luck finding a 2018 stock cat back locally.
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
I was under the impression TCR was 60mm
ZoomnRx
'99 VR6
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI SE
Everything I read was that it is 65 mm because the 2018 GTI still used the 65 mm piping from the mk7. I’ll measure and share with the group for education when I get it in hand.
Bolted right up on my 18 without a problem.
VW parts vortex lists a different part number for 19-21 on the mid pipe and rear muffler. 18 shares mid pipe with the mk7.
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
15-18 is 65mm & 19-21 is 60mm on normal GTI.
TCR on the other hand is gonna be up to someone who owns one to confirm
TCR is 65mm. Mine is attached with a clamp, no adapter.
ZoomnRx
'99 VR6
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI SE
Just for the record on the thread. Those measurements are correct as expected from Jake. Couldn't find a clamp or reducer to connect it myself for a 65 mm to 60 mm connection so I'm getting it welded on later this week.
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
This is going to sound dumb, but wanted to ask and make sure. I was able to pick up an AWE DP and Switchpath. I want to get a resonator welded in. Is the Vibrant 17950 the one I want and will it fit in a 7.5R? The shop I talked to was concerned that it might not fit because of the driveshaft.