F* Essentials downpipe, VW Golf MKR 7 / 7.5, Audi S3, MQB AWD

F* Race Essentials – MQB Downpipe

High flow downpipe is one of the first upgrades when tuning your MQB EA888.3 platform, such as Volkswagen Golf R, Audi S3, Seat Leon Cupra or other similar models. This downpipe from our Essentials series have quickly became popular, upgrading your dp lowers the exhaust temp, backpressure and decreases your turbolag. Quicker response, more power and torque.

Critical upgrade before going any further to Stage2 or Stage3 tunes.

• Good fitment, and enough clearance to subframe / chassis which is not always the case
• Available with 200CPI high-flow catalytic
• Available also in de-cat type, not for road use.

Remember that upgrading your downpipe typically gives you a good amount of added exhaust note as well.

Futurez tips

Our recommendation is to always take your engine to get properly tuned when replacing your downpipe. That way you’ll also get the full benefit of added flow capacity.

For optimal sealing in MQB downpipe/exhaust joints, you can use a modest amount of exhaust installation paste, or a thin layer of high temp silicone paste such as Permatex Supra Copper.

We don’t recommend using this product in public roads.

Downpipe fitment

This product is compatible with following models and more:
Volkswagen Golf R MK7 2.0T
Volkswagen Golf R MK7.5 2.0T
Audi S3 8V 2.0T
Skoda Superb Mk3 280hp 2.0T
Seat Leon Cupra Mk3 2.0T
Volkswagen Passat B8 4Motion 2.0T

Cross reference to following OEM part numbers and various more:
3Q0254500AX
5Q0254502KX
5Q0131701P