Does the APR Catback Exhaust for MK8 Golf R drone on the highway?

APR engineered the Catback Exhaust for MK8 Golf R to avoid it. When the factory valves close at cruise, dual Helmholtz resonators in offset tubing cancel the drone frequencies, a tuning APR refined with 3D sound spectrograph analysis. The system uses no packing, so the tone stays pure while the unwanted frequencies are removed.

Does the APR Golf R catback keep the factory valves?

Yes. The system retains dual OEM-controlled exhaust valves, so the drive modes and throttle still decide when they open. At wide-open throttle the valves open and the exhaust takes a straight, unrestricted path, and at cruise they close to bring the volume back down for daily driving.

How much power does the APR MK8 Golf R catback add?

APR measured peak gains of 5 horsepower and 4 lb-ft of torque at all four wheels. The improvement comes from the 3 inch tubing and quad 2.5 inch exits replacing a factory system that narrows to 50 mm, which also sharpens turbocharger response on the 2.0 TSI.

Are the carbon fiber tips included and can they be changed?

Yes. Four matte carbon fiber tips measuring 5.2 by 3.9 inches, with stainless inlays, come with the system. They are removable, so they can be swapped for other APR tip designs later without cutting the system, which lets the look change while the rest of the exhaust stays in place.

Is cutting required to install the APR Golf R catback?

No. APR designed the system as a plug and play upgrade with low-profile butt clamps and a removable reducer that joins it to the factory system, so no cutting is needed. Precision bracketry holds it in alignment without sagging, which suits both professional installers and capable owners.

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APR Catback Exhaust for MK8 Volkswagen Golf R

APR’s Catback Exhaust for MK8 Volkswagen Golf R was developed over months by engineers given a free hand to build the system they would want on their own cars. Brushed T304 stainless tubing runs at 3 inches before splitting into quad 2.5 inch exits, where the factory system narrows to 50 mm, and it finishes in four matte carbon fiber tips with stainless inlays. The 2.0 TSI roars when the factory valves open at full throttle, then settles into a civil tone at cruise, which makes this the system for a Golf R that is driven hard on weekends and commuted in all week.

Design and Performance

There is no packing anywhere in the system, so the note stays pure. Instead, dual Helmholtz resonators in offset tubing cancel drone frequencies when the valves close at cruise, a tuning APR refined with 3D sound spectrograph analysis. With the valves open the exhaust follows a straight, unrestricted path, and APR measured peak gains of 5 horsepower and 4 lb-ft of torque at all four wheels.

Features

Brushed T304 stainless steel throughout with TIG welding
Straight-through 3 inch (76 mm) to quad 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) mandrel-bent tubing
Dual OEM-controlled exhaust valves
Dual Helmholtz drone-cancelling resonators with no sound-absorbing packing
Quad removable 5.2 x 3.9 inch (131 x 99 mm) matte carbon fiber tips with stainless inlays
Low-profile butt clamps and a removable reducer for a no-cut, plug-and-play install
Precision bracketry for consistent fit and alignment

Applications

Volkswagen Golf R: MK8 | 2022-present | 2.0L I4 TSI

Notes

The Catback Exhaust for MK8 Golf R includes the four matte carbon fiber tips
APR measured the 5 horsepower and 4 lb-ft gains at all four wheels on its own testing
APR rates this catback as not affecting emissions, which makes it legal for sale and use on emissions-controlled vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the APR Catback Exhaust for MK8 Golf R drone on the highway? APR engineered the Catback Exhaust for MK8 Golf R to avoid it. When the factory valves close at cruise, dual Helmholtz resonators in offset tubing cancel the drone frequencies, a tuning APR refined with 3D sound spectrograph analysis. The system uses no packing, so the tone stays pure while the unwanted frequencies are removed.
Does the APR Golf R catback keep the factory valves? Yes. The system retains dual OEM-controlled exhaust valves, so the drive modes and throttle still decide when they open. At wide-open throttle the valves open and the exhaust takes a straight, unrestricted path, and at cruise they close to bring the volume back down for daily driving.
How much power does the APR MK8 Golf R catback add? APR measured peak gains of 5 horsepower and 4 lb-ft of torque at all four wheels. The improvement comes from the 3 inch tubing and quad 2.5 inch exits replacing a factory system that narrows to 50 mm, which also sharpens turbocharger response on the 2.0 TSI.
Are the carbon fiber tips included and can they be changed? Yes. Four matte carbon fiber tips measuring 5.2 by 3.9 inches, with stainless inlays, come with the system. They are removable, so they can be swapped for other APR tip designs later without cutting the system, which lets the look change while the rest of the exhaust stays in place.
Is cutting required to install the APR Golf R catback? No. APR designed the system as a plug and play upgrade with low-profile butt clamps and a removable reducer that joins it to the factory system, so no cutting is needed. Precision bracketry holds it in alignment without sagging, which suits both professional installers and capable owners.

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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