I am on a tight budget but i want a downpipe for my 2006 GTI MKV......i saw a 3" downpipe (OBX) for around $150 on ebay......i know thats cheap, but will it do the job? Or is there another brand that is similar that works well? I just dont have the money for custom made parts......Any help is greatly appreciated.
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jimithing412
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- 07' 5dr GTI
the OBX pipe is very nice but it does not come with a rear o2 bung so unless you're going to get flashed you will have a permanent CEL
JohnPaulDiego
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I'm in the same boat. Need to get a down pipe and intake before I go stage 2. The Billy Boat dp is widely used. Personally I've been holding out for an APR down pipe but i can't decide if I'd be paying for the name more than anything else....
jepva
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If you get an Ebay downpipe get the megan racing, it's at least some what of a name brand and probably better quality, it's not the same as the no-name ebay downpipes and it has a welded Megan Racing nameplate on it. I've had it on my car for two weeks now and no issues with smelling/leaks or any problems, it's also mated to the stock catback and sounds great. Mechanic had no troubles putting it on and said it had good quality welds and it fit great without any issues. It's 2.5" so it doesn't require a reduction to the stock catback.
As others may have said it's not necessary to spend the $700 on a catted DP from an APR or AWE unless you want the expensive metal/high density cats for possibly passing sniffer tests during inspection. The gains are even better on catless anyway. I'm sure the vendors will come on here and tell you different but the dynos don't lie, just save some money.
As others may have said it's not necessary to spend the $700 on a catted DP from an APR or AWE unless you want the expensive metal/high density cats for possibly passing sniffer tests during inspection. The gains are even better on catless anyway. I'm sure the vendors will come on here and tell you different but the dynos don't lie, just save some money.
jimithing412
Common Sense Is A Myth
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- 07' 5dr GTI
What he said except mine is mated up to a Jun B cat-back
Boosted_R56
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- UTARD
no point in getting a 2.5inch dp.. get a 3inch or go home.
thechromecoyote
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- Northern NJ 07424
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- 2019 GTI SE
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Ive been debating the OBX downpipe. I had used an OBX header on my old Si and found it to be a quality piece of steel... at least better that the totally no name shit on ebay.
thechromecoyote
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- 2019 GTI SE
It lets you got stage 2 with APR.... otherwise dont expect much from it without a tune
thechromecoyote
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- 2019 GTI SE
do you have stage 1 already?
All you need for stage 2 is the upgraded (revision D DV) and a 3" downpipe. The stage 2+ requires the upgraded HPFP
All in all, 250-260 HP for stage 2
All you need for stage 2 is the upgraded (revision D DV) and a 3" downpipe. The stage 2+ requires the upgraded HPFP
All in all, 250-260 HP for stage 2
GTImeister
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- Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- 09 GTI
Billy Boat used to make APR's exhaust systems.
I am running the 3" catless B&B and love it. Just got APR stage II flash as well so no CEL.
jepva
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Not true. 3" on the ko3 is overkill and results in a loss of backpressure / low end torque. Unless you plan to rock a ko4 or BT eventually not neccesary. The awe is 2.5" fyi.