Downpipe for a MK6 Golf 118tsi

[bugsalanko]

Have had a look on here and a couple of the other forums and haven't found any options for a downpipe for the 118tsi without having one custom made.

Are there any on the market?? Have looked into fitting one from the MK5 GT but from i gather the fit may be a little differenton the MK6.

Thanks in advance,
Anthony

[Brendan_A]

I'm waiting for one to come on the market too. So I can complete my cat back system. You'll need a stage 2 tune to go with the downpipe as well. I don't know if any tuners have a stage 2 tune for the 118tsi?

[bugsalanko]

I'm thinking I might just have to go with a Cat back system also and hope APR release a downpipe and some stage 2 software.
What cat back did you go with if you don't mind me asking?

[Brendan_A]

I've got locally made custom job. They did an awesome job of it! It's 2.5", resonator, performance muffler and chrome tips. Goes well with my APR stage 1 version 2 tune. Yeah I hope APR do a downpipe and tune too!

[Guy_H]

We have a stage 2 file for most of the 118tsi's (if not, we can get one made) - make sure you use a 200 cell cat please!

[bugsalanko]

We have a stage 2 file for most of the 118tsi's (if not, we can get one made) - make sure you use a 200 cell cat please!

Guy, any recommendations for parts? New to this territory!

[Brendan_A]

Hey Guy, will the Polo GTI downpipe fit up to the Golf? Also will the Golf GTI fmic fit up to the Golf 118tsi?

[Guy_H]

Unfortunately we never had enough demand to build a DP for the MK6 chassis - that may change though, the problem is getting it to market at the right price whilst still being Austrtalian made.

I dont thing the Polo one would fit sorry.

Always use a quality 200 cell metal cat!

[Brendan_A]

That's a pity. Can your exhaust fabricator make a one of? Does he run an exhaust shop?

[submarinedog]

Always use a quality 200 cell metal cat!

Is there a brand that's suitable for VW's? Would magnaflow 200 cell cats be fine?

Sorry new to this stuff!

[Guy_H]

Magnaflow should be fine as long as its 200 cell metal inside.

The problem with the TSI downpipe & custom fab is a few things. 2.75 is the ideal size we are shooting for & its not super common, so some places don't keep it - secondly there are two heat shields that need to be fabricated onto the exhaust in the first section, there is a lot of wiring & coolant hoses running close to the upper section - not impossible, but very time consuming on one offs. We have also added extra heat protection where is passes under the intercooler return section & through the sump cavity. No use gaining horsepower if you add intake temps or shorten component life!

[kaanage]

Would ceramic coating on the DP help?

[Guy_H]

Not in this particular case - it really needs a secondary shield.

[kaanage]

Sorry, I meant in addition to the 2ndary shielding - I'm paranoid about heat soak.

[Guy_H]

Ceramic coating is an awesome idea, but benefit vs cost probably wont add up too much in this case.