HIGHLIGHTS

Increased Power and Torque
Faster Turbo Spool
Improved Exhaust Note

PROFILE

The ARM MK7 Golf 1.8T Catted Downpipe is an essential upgrade if you’re looking to get the most from your1.8T equipped Golf.The stock downpipe is built with a dense catalyst that hinders exhaust flow on your 1.8T engine, causing higher back-pressure, increasing turbo lag and causing your turbo to work harder.

Replacing your OEM downpipe withthe ARM MK7 Golf 1.8T Downpipe will significantly improve exhaust flow,reducingthe back-pressure generated by your turbocharger.The result of the increased exhaust flow is faster turbo spool, increased power and torque, and a nice improvement in exhaust note.

In addition, the improved exhaust flow will allow you to run increased boost targets found with Stage 2+ tuning software. Attempting to run Stage 2+ tuning files over 25psi with the stock downpipe can put excessive stress on your turbocharger and is not recommended.Most tunersrequire an upgraded downpipe to run their more aggressive tunes.

CONSTRUCTION

Made ofTIG welded T304 grade stainless steel, the ARM MK7Golf 1.8TDownpipe is designed to fit your MK7Golf 1.8Tperfectly. The ARM MK7Golf 1.8TDownpipe is constructed of a single-piece design. Thissolid-unit construction eliminates theexhaust leaks and installationissuescommonly found withit’s multi-piece downpipe counterparts.

Thelaser-cut mounting bracket and CNC machined mounting prongsmake for a precise fitment to your stock downpipe mounting points.

The ARM MK7Golf 1.8TDownpipe kitcomes with botha60mmreducer to connect to the stock exhaust system, and a straight 3″ adapter to connect to upgraded cat-back exhaust systems. This connection utilizes aCNC machined v-band systemfor connecting between the downpipe and adapter of your choice. The v-band is a superior connection type compared to a slip-fit or bolt on connection as it maintains a morestudy and reliable sealbetween the two ends.

The ARM MK7Golf 1.8TCatted Downpipe comes with a single200 Cell High-Flow Catalyst to reduce emissions and exhaust odorscommonly found with catless downpipes.

If you’re looking for a Catless Downpipe, we offer acatless versionwhich incorporates a 4″ Resonator in place of the catalyst.

The ARM MK7Golf 1.8TDownpipe incorporates astainless steel flex sectionbetween the turbo and mid-pipe mounting point. The addition of this flex sectionreduces tension on the turbochargercaused from torsion during hard acceleration, cornering, and braking.

The ARM MK7 1.8T Downpipegives you an immediate improvement in turbo spool, power and torque.Pairing the ARM MK7 Downpipe with a proper tune will yield gains up to40whp and74wtq on the stock IS12 turbocharger.

IN THE BOX

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