Is the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI with Front Muffler quieter?

Yes. The APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI with Front Muffler adds sound absorption ahead of the rear mufflers, which takes volume and edge out of the note at a steady cruise. It keeps the full 3 inch flow path, so the car still sounds fuller than stock under acceleration.

Is the front-muffler version heavier than the factory exhaust?

No. APR states that this version is still 1 lb lighter than the factory system, even with the extra muffler and the larger 3 inch and 2.5 inch piping. The version without a front muffler saves 5 lb in total.

Does it fit the facelifted MK7.5 GTI?

No. This system fits the pre-facelift MK7 GTI from 2015 to 2017. APR builds separate MK7.5 systems for the 2018 to 2021 facelift, again with or without a front muffler, so choose the version that matches the model year. The two generations need different systems.

Can the sound be changed after installation?

Yes. The rear mufflers accept an optional easy-change center unit, so the sound can be made quieter or more aggressive later without replacing the exhaust. Combined with the front muffler, that gives a wide range of settings from one system.

Are exhaust tips included?

Yes. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips are supplied, held by Torca AccuSeal T304 tip clamps. They replace the 3.15 inch factory tips and can be exchanged for other APR tip styles later without cutting the system. The look can change while the system stays.

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APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI with Front Muffler

APR’s Catback Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI with Front Muffler is the grown-up member of APR’s pre-facelift GTI range. It keeps all the flow of the larger 3 inch brushed T304 piping, the cast splitter and the dual 2.5 inch rear pipes, then adds a front muffler that takes the edge off the 2.0 TSI at a steady cruise. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips replace the 3.15 inch factory pair, and even with the extra muffler the system is a pound lighter than stock. For a GTI that covers long highway miles, it is the more comfortable of APR’s two MK7 systems.

Design and Performance

The rear mufflers are straight-through absorption units with an optional easy-change center section, so the sound can be adjusted later without replacing the exhaust. Ahead of them, the front muffler adds a stage of absorption that settles the note on the highway, while argon back-purged TIG welds and precise brackets hold everything in alignment.

Features

T304 stainless steel with argon back-purged TIG welding
Single 3 inch to dual 2.5 inch mandrel-bent brushed tubing, larger than stock
Cast 3 inch to dual 2.5 inch splitter
Front muffler plus brushed straight-through rear mufflers with an easy-change center unit
Removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips with Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps
1 lb lighter than the factory system with the front muffler fitted
Direct bolt-on, low-profile design

Applications

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

Notes

The Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI with Front Muffler fits the pre-facelift 2015 to 2017 car
For the most vocal setup, APR also builds the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 Volkswagen GTI without a front muffler
Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips are included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI with Front Muffler quieter? Yes. The APR Catback Exhaust for MK7 GTI with Front Muffler adds sound absorption ahead of the rear mufflers, which takes volume and edge out of the note at a steady cruise. It keeps the full 3 inch flow path, so the car still sounds fuller than stock under acceleration.
Is the front-muffler version heavier than the factory exhaust? No. APR states that this version is still 1 lb lighter than the factory system, even with the extra muffler and the larger 3 inch and 2.5 inch piping. The version without a front muffler saves 5 lb in total.
Does it fit the facelifted MK7.5 GTI? No. This system fits the pre-facelift MK7 GTI from 2015 to 2017. APR builds separate MK7.5 systems for the 2018 to 2021 facelift, again with or without a front muffler, so choose the version that matches the model year. The two generations need different systems.
Can the sound be changed after installation? Yes. The rear mufflers accept an optional easy-change center unit, so the sound can be made quieter or more aggressive later without replacing the exhaust. Combined with the front muffler, that gives a wide range of settings from one system.
Are exhaust tips included? Yes. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips are supplied, held by Torca AccuSeal T304 tip clamps. They replace the 3.15 inch factory tips and can be exchanged for other APR tip styles later without cutting the system. The look can change while the system stays.

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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