GTI Downpipe or Cat-Back?

[Lavo84]

Good morning all!
I've had my MK5 GTI for about 6 months now and am starting to feel the urge to get a bit more out of it.
The question I have is should I replace the Downpipe with an aftermarket one and 200 cell sports cat mated to the standard exhaust or should I leave that and just buy a cat back system? Ideally I would get a full system but funds will only allow for one or the other as I also want to get a map.
Cheers in advance! Stu

[TAPPY]

Personally I would go cat back and then smash out the pre cat from the down pipe and get a remap. Where will prob be an exhaust guru along shortly to assist you but that's my opinion..

Welcome btw 

[TAPPY]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=50283.0

That's how to smash out the pre cat

[ed30Lewis]

It all depends what you're after...

If you want some more noise and you're not too bothered about power then a Cat-Back would be the best option. As mentioned above, you could also have the pre-cat removed in the OEM downpipe along with this.

However if you want power, then a 3" downpipe with sports cat or decat is what you will need but you wont have as much noise as what you may be looking for if thats what you're after

[Lavo84]

Cheers guys 

For me I reckon the 3" Downpipe and sports car is the one  I mean I do love noise .... Who doesn't?! But power is my main game at the moment haha

I feel a build thread coming.....

[AJP]

Downpipe, sports cat and map. Sorted.

You'll need a map to clear the engine light that swapping the cat brings up anyway.

[dronners]

downpipes where the powers at..   

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