Constructed of 3" T304 stainless steel mandrel bent tubing, T316 stainless steel flanges, a corrugated stainless steel flex section, and TIG welded fabrication, this downpipe is built to outlast and outperform the competition. All Unitronic downpipes come equipped with a 200-cell high flow metallic catalytic converter and all transitions are flow-matched to allow for maximum performance and airflow.
In addition, Unitronic exhausts feature easy-to-use v-band flanges to ensure a fast and effortless installation and precise fitment. To finish it off, an OEM-inspired catalytic converter heat-shield protects against unwanted heat radiating in the exhaust tunnel. Every Unitronic Exhaust System comes equipped with a brushed matte finish for an elegant appearance that will last a lifetime.
Features / Benefits
- 3-inch T304 Stainless Steel Mandrel Bent Tubing:
- Quality Material that will not rust and will outlast your vehicle.
- T316 stainless steel v-band flange flanges:
- Durable and rust proof.
- Direct Bolt-On Fitment:
- Use all factory exhaust hanger and doesn’t require any modification or adjustment.
- Locked V-band Rotation:
- Securing downpipe to the engine assure no possible v-band flange rotation during hard acceleration.
- Factory catalyst position:
- Assure maximum efficiency of the catalytic converter in line with OEM catalytic converter warm up strategy.
- 200-cell metallic matrix high-flow catalyst:
- Highly durable Matrix allowing minimal power loss while assuring maximum efficiency.
- OEM-inspired catalytic converter heat shield:
- Help to reduce radiant heat in the engine bay.
- 80mm to 76.2mm turbo to downpipe transition:
- Assure a smooth flow transition between Turbine housing and 3” Stainless steel piping.
- OEM Oxygen sensor placement:
- No need for O2 sensor extension or modification of the wiring harness.
- 4-inch Corrugated stainless steel flex section:
- High quality flex that will stay leak proof for years. It allows engine movement without stressing the factory rubber mounts.
- TIG welded construction:
- Professionally hand welded to assure longevity and leak proof.
- Unique v-band fastening system featuring Clampco® clamps:
- Maintain a perfect alignment every time while insuring a leak proof connection.
Hardware Included
- Unitronic 1.8/2.0 TSI Gen3 3" Downpipe
- Unitronic 1.8/2.0 TSI Gen3 3" Catalytic Converter Section
- Unitronic 3" V-Band Exhaust Clamps
- Unitronic 3" V-Band to 60mm Female V-Band Adapter
- Unitronic 3" V-Band Adapter
Recommended Software
- Stage 2
Fitment/Applications
- 2013.5-2018 VW Mk6 Jetta, GLI 1.8T or 2.0T Gen 3 TSI
- 2013.5-2019 VW Beetle 1.8T, 2.0T Gen 3 TSI
Install
Unitronic's 3" Downpipe fits vehicles equipped with the 1.8/2.0 TSI Gen3 (FWD) engine. Featuring a unique v-band fastening system and engineered using the latest in 3D modeling technology, Unitronic Performance Exhaust Systems are made easy to install.
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