1.8T mk4 downpipe on my mk3 TDI??

[MK3TDi1996]

Read somewhere that you can use the above de-cat downpipe on my '96 AHU TDi - This right?

Shouldn't I just use a mk3 decat pipe?

Also, is my exhaust set up on the diesel similar to an 8v/16v set up?

Thanks

[Wayne]

Don't see it fitting to be honest, back box will be the same rest of system will / may be different.

[Adam]

Cat back your system is the same as the VR/16v system

[MK3TDi1996]

Okay so I can use a VR6/16v performance exhaust system from the cat back?  Then use a vr6/16v decat pipe for the front? What about any possible manifold options?

Thanks

[Wayne]

Okay so I can use a VR6/16v performance exhaust system from the cat back?  Then use a vr6/16v decat pipe for the front? What about any possible manifold options?

Thanks

No point in changing the manifold as it is the downpipe that will cause the most issues.

[MK3TDi1996]

so there's no 4-branch type option?


what is the downpipe upgrade? wider pipe, decat or both?

[Wayne]

so there's no 4-branch type option?


what is the downpipe upgrade? wider pipe, decat or both?

The manifold on yours is a different set up as it is a short unit with the turbo bolted to it.

[MK3TDi1996]

so basically no upgrade options then

[Wayne]

so basically no upgrade options then

Not sure, but have a good look around and see if you can get a better downpipe that will help.

[Wayne]

http://www.tdiclub.com/