Does the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI fit the 2018 facelift?

No. APR built the Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI for the pre-facelift 2015 to 2017 car only. The facelifted MK7.5 GTI from 2018 to 2021 takes a separate APR system, so check the model year of the car before choosing between the two versions.

How much bigger is the APR MK7 GTI exhaust than stock?

The factory system starts at 2.56 inches and reduces to 2.36 inches before splitting. APR runs 3 inch OD piping to the splitter and dual 2.5 inch pipes after it, with 4 inch tips in place of the 3.15 inch factory tips, yet the complete system is 5 lb lighter.

What is the difference between the APR GTI exhausts with and without a front muffler?

This version has no front muffler, so it is the louder and lighter of the two, 5 lb under the factory system. The front-muffler version adds sound absorption ahead of the rear mufflers for a calmer cruise and is still 1 lb lighter than stock.

Can the sound of the APR GTI exhaust be adjusted?

Yes. APR builds the rear mufflers with an optional easy-change center unit, so owners can make the system quieter or louder later without replacing it. The straight-through design keeps the flow unrestricted whichever center unit is installed. APR tuned both settings to avoid rasp and drone.

Are the tips included with the APR MK7 GTI catback?

Yes. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips come with the system, secured with Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps. They are much larger than the 3.15 inch factory tips and can be swapped for other APR tip finishes later. The look changes while the system stays in place.

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APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI

APR’s Catback Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI opens up a factory system that starts at 2.56 inches and narrows to 2.36 before it splits. APR runs 3 inch OD brushed T304 stainless all the way to a cast splitter, then dual 2.5 inch pipes to a pair of removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips that dwarf the 3.15 inch factory tips. Even with the bigger piping it weighs 5 lb less than stock. This is the version without a front muffler, the more vocal choice for a pre-facelift GTI owner who wants the 2.0 TSI clearly heard; the front-muffler version suits drivers who prefer a calmer cruise.

Design and Performance

The brushed straight-through mufflers carry an optional easy-change center unit, so the sound can be tuned up or down after installation without replacing the system, and APR set them up to deepen the note without rasp or drone. Argon back-purged TIG welds, rugged brackets and OEM-style slip clamps make the system precise to fit and easy to remove.

Features

T304 stainless steel with argon back-purged TIG welding
Cast 3 inch to dual 2.5 inch splitter
Brushed straight-through mufflers with an optional easy-change center unit
Removable polished slash-cut single-wall tips with Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps
Direct bolt-on fit with OEM-style slip clamps
Low-profile design suitable for lowered vehicles

Specifications

Main pipe: 3.0 inch OD (factory 2.56 inch, reducing to 2.36 inch)
Rear pipes: Dual 2.5 inch
Exhaust tips: 4 inch (factory 3.15 inch)
Weight saving: 5 lb lighter than the factory system
Front muffler: Not included in this version

Applications

Volkswagen GTI: MK7 | 2015-2017 | 2.0L I4 TSI (pre-facelift)

Notes

The Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI fits the pre-facelift 2015 to 2017 car; the facelift takes the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI
For a quieter cruise, APR also builds the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI with Front Muffler
Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips are included

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI fit the 2018 facelift? No. APR built the Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI for the pre-facelift 2015 to 2017 car only. The facelifted MK7.5 GTI from 2018 to 2021 takes a separate APR system, so check the model year of the car before choosing between the two versions.
How much bigger is the APR MK7 GTI exhaust than stock? The factory system starts at 2.56 inches and reduces to 2.36 inches before splitting. APR runs 3 inch OD piping to the splitter and dual 2.5 inch pipes after it, with 4 inch tips in place of the 3.15 inch factory tips, yet the complete system is 5 lb lighter.
What is the difference between the APR GTI exhausts with and without a front muffler? This version has no front muffler, so it is the louder and lighter of the two, 5 lb under the factory system. The front-muffler version adds sound absorption ahead of the rear mufflers for a calmer cruise and is still 1 lb lighter than stock.
Can the sound of the APR GTI exhaust be adjusted? Yes. APR builds the rear mufflers with an optional easy-change center unit, so owners can make the system quieter or louder later without replacing it. The straight-through design keeps the flow unrestricted whichever center unit is installed. APR tuned both settings to avoid rasp and drone.
Are the tips included with the APR MK7 GTI catback? Yes. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips come with the system, secured with Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps. They are much larger than the 3.15 inch factory tips and can be swapped for other APR tip finishes later. The look changes while the system stays in place.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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