Wanting to go with a catback Exhaust for my TSI

[nimbus_.]

Hey,
Was wanting to know any tips or advice in terms of going with a cat-back for my tsi.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Hey,
Was wanting to know any tips or advice in terms of going with a cat-back for my tsi.

If it's just sound you're after consider just changing the muffler. I don't know if anyone makes a catback for the TSI. There's very little power to be gained by a catback and you can get the same power with just the muffler change and save money.

 

[MeltedSolid]

AWE makes a catback for the golf, and I think there are a few others out there. Honestly though, taking it to a custom shop for a full catback is what I did, and it's much cheaper. This applies for NA, but idk what the differences are in Australia.

 

[nimbus_.]

If it's just sound you're after consider just changing the muffler. I don't know if anyone makes a catback for the TSI. There's very little power to be gained by a catback and you can get the same power with just the muffler change and save money.

Yea I might just go down that way as it is cheaper. Thanks

 

[ShagginGSW]

You can always find a muffler you like and have the rest fabricated also, similar to what Melted is suggesting. I plan to get a Remus GTI suitcase muffler since I love the sound and don't want the quad tips or valving of the R muffler and then I will cobble the rest together.

 

[Scanner]

If you want a mild increase in sound/tone and also a GTI look, try finding a good used GTI catback and a dual-exhaust rear valance.
Here in Ontario, a used 2018 GTI catback is around $250 and a new rear valance (plug & play, no adaptations) around $180. You may need an adapter (2.25-2.5"), which is less than $50. The total will be less than half of the price of an AWE catback. Do not expect any changes in performance.
See my pictures attached.

 

[zetaimmersion]

@Scanner - Do you know if this would work for a 2021 Golf getting the valence and dual exhaust from GTI?

 

[RobertJG25]

If you want a mild increase in sound/tone and also a GTI look, try finding a good used GTI catback and a dual-exhaust rear valance.
Here in Ontario, a used 2018 GTI catback is around $250 and a new rear valance (plug & play, no adaptations) around $180. You may need an adapter (2.25-2.5"), which is less than $50. The total will be less than half of the price of an AWE catback. Do not expect any changes in performance.
See my pictures attached.

Is that all one piece from the resonator to the muffler? I've been wanting to change out my muffler as well but not get any droning, this seems like the only viable option

 

[Scanner]

@Scanner - Do you know if this would work for a 2021 Golf getting the valence and dual exhaust from GTI?

I'm not sure. Is your Golf 1.4? I know it works for 1.8.

 

[Scanner]

Is that all one piece from the resonator to the muffler? I've been wanting to change out my muffler as well but not get any droning, this seems like the only viable option

Yes, one piece, no cuts or welding. Just an adapter and the clampers.

 

[zetaimmersion]

I'm not sure. Is your Golf 1.4? I know it works for 1.8.

1.4T - facelift - looks like there is a bit of a difference from 1.4 / 1.8 / 2.0 so things may not be as interchangeable