Is the Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 GTI models lighter than the stock system?

Yes. COBB quotes the Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI at 20 lbs fully assembled and states that it is considerably lighter than the factory exhaust. It also comes in lighter than the stainless steel COBB cat-back for the same car, which makes it the choice for owners who count weight as carefully as sound.

Which model years and transmissions does it fit?

Confirmed applications cover the 2015 to 2017 USDM Volkswagen Golf GTI and the 2014 to 2016 world market Golf GTI, in both manual and DSG form. The 2018 and later MK7.5 GTI, the Golf R and the MK8 GTI are not on the list, so contact us before ordering for any of those models.

Will it bolt to the factory downpipe?

Yes. COBB lists this cat-back as compatible with the factory downpipe, so it can go on a GTI that still runs the original turbo outlet piping. The slip-fit joints throughout the system also give the installer room to adjust alignment and tip position during fitment, which helps on cars with worn or shifted exhaust hangers.

Does titanium make this exhaust sound thin or tinny?

No. COBB addresses this directly, noting that some titanium cat-backs produce a tinny note, while the build of this system gives a more refined tone closer to the traditional COBB cat-back exhausts. The COBB stamped muffler and the 3 inch into dual 2.5 inch layout shape that sound on the MK7 GTI.

Can this cat-back be used on an emissions controlled vehicle?

Yes. COBB classifies this exhaust as not an emissions related part, which means it can be used on emission controlled vehicles. It replaces only the piping and muffler behind the catalytic converter, so the factory emissions hardware upstream stays in place and no Executive Order number is required for this part.

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COBB Tuning Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI

COBB Tuning’s Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI trades the factory system for Grade 4 titanium tubing, a 3 inch main run splitting into dual 2.5 inch pipes, and blued titanium tips etched with the COBB logo, all at a claimed 20 lbs assembled. It is the system to buy when weight, finish and corrosion resistance matter as much as tone, on a 2015 to 2017 USDM GTI that will be kept for years. Owners chasing horsepower should look first at the tune and downpipe; a cat-back mainly changes sound, weight and appearance, and the stainless COBB system delivers a similar voice for less money.

Sound and Weight

Some titanium systems trade refinement for weight and end up with a thin, tinny note. COBB built the Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 GTI models to sound closer to its traditional stainless cat-backs, using a COBB stamped muffler to keep the tone full. At 20 lbs assembled, COBB rates it considerably lighter than both the factory exhaust and its own stainless steel equivalent, weight removed from behind the rear axle.

Features

Grade 4 titanium construction from the downpipe connection back
3 inch main piping splitting into dual 2.5 inch rear sections
Back purged welds to prevent contamination-related failure
Slip-fit connections for adjustment during installation
COBB stamped muffler for a refined exhaust note
Blued titanium tips with an etched COBB logo, adjustable in position
Compatible with the factory downpipe
Lightweight, at a claimed 20 lbs assembled

Applications

Volkswagen Golf GTI: MK7 | 2015-2017 | Manual and DSG | USDM
Volkswagen Golf GTI: MK7 | 2014-2016 | Manual and DSG | World market

Notes

Not listed for the 2018 and later MK7.5 GTI, the Golf R or the MK8 GTI
Downpipe not included; the system connects to the factory downpipe
COBB classifies this cat-back as not an emissions-related part, so it can be used on emission controlled vehicles

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Is the Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 GTI models lighter than the stock system? Yes. COBB quotes the Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI at 20 lbs fully assembled and states that it is considerably lighter than the factory exhaust. It also comes in lighter than the stainless steel COBB cat-back for the same car, which makes it the choice for owners who count weight as carefully as sound.
Which model years and transmissions does it fit? Confirmed applications cover the 2015 to 2017 USDM Volkswagen Golf GTI and the 2014 to 2016 world market Golf GTI, in both manual and DSG form. The 2018 and later MK7.5 GTI, the Golf R and the MK8 GTI are not on the list, so contact us before ordering for any of those models.
Will it bolt to the factory downpipe? Yes. COBB lists this cat-back as compatible with the factory downpipe, so it can go on a GTI that still runs the original turbo outlet piping. The slip-fit joints throughout the system also give the installer room to adjust alignment and tip position during fitment, which helps on cars with worn or shifted exhaust hangers.
Does titanium make this exhaust sound thin or tinny? No. COBB addresses this directly, noting that some titanium cat-backs produce a tinny note, while the build of this system gives a more refined tone closer to the traditional COBB cat-back exhausts. The COBB stamped muffler and the 3 inch into dual 2.5 inch layout shape that sound on the MK7 GTI.
Can this cat-back be used on an emissions controlled vehicle? Yes. COBB classifies this exhaust as not an emissions related part, which means it can be used on emission controlled vehicles. It replaces only the piping and muffler behind the catalytic converter, so the factory emissions hardware upstream stays in place and no Executive Order number is required for this part.

About COBB Tuning

COBB Tuning was founded by Trey Cobb in 1999 in Rockwall, Texas, as a Subaru performance shop in the back of his father’s tire shop, and is now headquartered in Austin, Texas. In 2004 COBB introduced the Accessport, a handheld ECU tuning device that flashes COBB’s off-the-shelf maps or a custom tune and doubles as a real-time gauge and datalogger. The range has since grown from Subaru to Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Toyota platforms, with intakes, intercoolers, exhausts and flex fuel kits engineered alongside the tuning, and many COBB parts carry California Air Resources Board Executive Order numbers for use in all 50 states.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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