How To Install a Turbo Downpipe

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2017
  • A downpipe is a must have modification on a MK7 GTI. This is a very easy DIY too. This downpipe will delete the cats on the GTI. Remember when working on any exhaust to work on a cold exhaust system. Also installing a downpipe or removing a catalytic converter may make your car illegal for road use.
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  • @thoriso1000
    @thoriso1000 7 років тому +5

    Love your videos, can't wait to someday have a project of my own, preferably a 3 series from the 90s.

  • @thebad300
    @thebad300 7 років тому +17

    if you live in the rust belt you may also need a cutting torch, tap, extractor. LOL

  • @drakeweston1031
    @drakeweston1031 7 років тому

    Love the videos man! Keep up the good work.

  • @SterlingRobertson
    @SterlingRobertson 7 років тому +2

    I installed the cts catless downpipe on my 16 A3 quattro and must have spent 10 hrs on it. I had it on jacks and had to remove most of the heat shields to get the stock dp out. I was a pain due to little clearance. I don't recommend doing it on stands.

  • @HumbleMechanic
    @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому +35

    I really wish this was my GTI running. :)

  • @user-super-user
    @user-super-user 7 років тому

    i need to get around to having a downpipe made, atm its got a stock one with a gtb flange welding to it.
    its not an off the shelf downpipe (well it is but quite expensive) got the turbo from an audi q5 3.0 on a 1.9tdi

  • @stevesanchez801
    @stevesanchez801 7 років тому +8

    i cant wait for your vr6 turbo build to be finished

  • @melroks3
    @melroks3 7 років тому +12

    Should have deleted the resonator too for more pops and crackles

  • @andredsouza2320
    @andredsouza2320 5 років тому

    Excellent video. Very Informative I was wondering if the process is similar for MK6 TDI cars when deleting the DPF and EGR?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  5 років тому

      You need to drop the subframe down or bend the crap out of the heat shield.

  • @elhijomexicanodetrump574
    @elhijomexicanodetrump574 7 років тому

    Could you make a video on the mk4 VW's triptonic transmissions of why they're so bad

  • @nine-inch-nail
    @nine-inch-nail 7 років тому

    Are the gli setups compatible with the gti? How much alike and different are they?

  • @alienmechanic8696
    @alienmechanic8696 7 років тому

    Hi i have a Lombardini LDW502 diesel 22.8 : 1 compression ratio, can I put a turbo on it? or do I need to lower the compression ratio?

  • @bluecollarjose
    @bluecollarjose 7 років тому

    Sick video, Charles! I can't to hear the white wookie once it's done. You should do a live stream for its first start up on UA-cam.

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому +1

      I will probably do a live stream. I think the first fire will be for CrewMembers. I hope to fire it up on Friday or Saturday of next week.

  • @wanctil
    @wanctil 6 років тому

    How long would be a good amou nt of time to let a car cool down before starting this job?

  • @Justforfun-ek7et
    @Justforfun-ek7et 7 років тому

    Makes me want to get another VW! Maybe one with a turbo this time around, even though I loved my 2012 Golf 2.5 lol

  • @nihadpodrug7134
    @nihadpodrug7134 6 років тому

    respect
    Please help me
    I bought downpipe for my Audi TT 8n 1.8 t 225 ps quattro 2002 year!
    how to install downpipe!?
    did you do downpipe on the Audi TT 8n 1.8 t 225 ps quattro!?
    thank you
    nihad

  • @frankhoward7645
    @frankhoward7645 7 років тому +6

    Another great video however I have one minor comment. When you tightened up the clamps at 5:20, you orientated them so they would be tightened from the top. Three or four years from now, the next guy working on the car will be ripping you for doing this as the nuts would have been much easier to remove had you orientated them so they could be loosened from the bottom.

  • @apache4541
    @apache4541 7 років тому

    if bolt on turbo downpile get hurt piston ?

  • @nsxt290
    @nsxt290 7 років тому

    nice build & looking forward to your completed Golf. with all this exhaust work did you put any anti- seize, is it necessary? i usually put it on bolts if I'm R&R. preventative measure

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      +Omar Qureshi where I live it's not really needed. If it was rust belt, then yeah anti-seize would be good

  • @leovideo121
    @leovideo121 2 роки тому

    Please help with how to replace the Turbocharger Cooling Pipe

  • @modestovargas3465
    @modestovargas3465 3 роки тому

    What brand of 02 sensor spacer is that?

  • @kyspence
    @kyspence 7 років тому

    is that still a factory exhaust?

  • @MoetapeleT
    @MoetapeleT 4 роки тому

    What wheel brand is on this MK7?

  • @ronburgundy4375
    @ronburgundy4375 2 роки тому

    Is their a catted version?

  • @razorraysolarsavings70
    @razorraysolarsavings70 Рік тому

    So you didn’t have to move the drive shaft?

  • @paulvoncon
    @paulvoncon 6 років тому

    Do you have a video explaining a solution to the Mk6 TDI Intercooler freezing problem?I've only had the car for over a year and last winter I had one incident where I had to turn my car over 4 times before it finally stayed running. It was almost like a misfire, running extremely rough until it started to run normal. I then found out about the intercooler icing issue when condensation forms and freezes, possibly leading to hydraulicly locking the engine.
    Is an EGR+DPF delete the most sensible option?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  6 років тому

      I wrote a blog post many years ago about it. Off hand I forget he reason but the solution is an updated cooler.

  • @Krankie_V
    @Krankie_V 7 років тому +17

    Deleting the cat is illegal everywhere in the usa... but some places you can get away with it. Same as "tuning" diesels to get stupid black smoke. It's a violation of federal law, not a state thing. However, some states won't do anything about it.

    • @Tb0n3
      @Tb0n3 7 років тому +3

      Krankie V But who doesn't love the smell of gas when you're behind somebody in traffic?

    • @Krankie_V
      @Krankie_V 7 років тому

      Tb0n3 I really don't care but some people do

    • @George241312
      @George241312 7 років тому +2

      @Tb0n3 back in the day gas used to smell like honey and flowers could smell that shit all day jesus it was nice.

    • @kx65fast
      @kx65fast 7 років тому +1

      basically like how state law can go against federal law.. like how weed is legal in Washington and Colorado but the feds dont do anything about it

    • @Tb0n3
      @Tb0n3 7 років тому +2

      The feds win, but have chosen to stay out of the marijuana legalization, likely due to the amount of uproar it would cause.

  • @1300l
    @1300l 7 років тому +3

    Charles, the O2 sensor that go after the catalyst converter trick the car to think that it still have a converter and is working fine?
    Or it will give the car the real reading (the same as the sensor before the converter)?

    • @Krankie_V
      @Krankie_V 7 років тому +2

      1300l that right angle adapter that the sensor is installed in pulls the sensor out of the direct stream of exhaust. This ultimately smooths the voltage readings off the sensor and tricks the PCM into thinking the cat is there and functioning.

    • @1300l
      @1300l 7 років тому

      Nice, i need to research how to replicate it as i have an exaust project that i wanted to take off the cat

    • @Krankie_V
      @Krankie_V 7 років тому +1

      1300l buy a pair of 18mm spark plug anti-foulers with the gasket type seal. Drill one out with a 1/2" or 13mm drill bit. Thread the un-drilled one with gasket into the pipe. Thread the drilled one with gasket into the un-drilled one. Finally, thread the sensor into the top. This will work fine as long as you have enough clearance because the sensor will stick out of the pipe quite a bit farther.
      If you don't have the clearance, you'll need the 90° adapter or a 45° adapter.

    • @1300l
      @1300l 7 років тому +1

      Thanks, i may actually have clearence as the engine bay of the car in question, is quite big at the exaus part.
      I'm sorry about my bad english but what is anti-foulers?

  • @iSeedless
    @iSeedless 7 років тому

    Would there be any difference upgrading the downpipe to a mk7 R?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      +Shady Lou similar but you're working around the propshaft

  • @drakeweston1031
    @drakeweston1031 7 років тому +1

    Would you ever do a vid on a wideband install?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому +1

      +Drake Weston yep. That video will happen. I'm actually shopping for one for my Gti right now

    • @drakeweston1031
      @drakeweston1031 7 років тому

      HumbleMechanic sweet! I just bought an aem uego to install on my g8 6.0 and I really enjoy the way you make your videos.

  • @ricerjdmhonda8040
    @ricerjdmhonda8040 7 років тому

    I don't know why that's doing it creating two pounds of boost but could I have a boost leak

  • @shimon2476
    @shimon2476 7 років тому

    I've found that when you remove the catalytic converter the car will tend to burn more fuel is this true with vag cars as well?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      It really depends. It can tweak the fuel trim for sure. This car got a tune right after this drive.

    • @shimon2476
      @shimon2476 7 років тому

      HumbleMechanic OK understood great video as usual🙌

  • @drew5505
    @drew5505 7 років тому

    Not a vw question but... I bought a car today and, I have an electrical issue. I tracked it down and, found out that it's a recall. Will a dealership fix this, the car is almost 20 years old?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      +drew barbee they might. Most true recalls do not expire. But there are a lot of other types of updates that are not true recalls.

  • @javierf9193
    @javierf9193 7 років тому +1

    Do you know where i can get a down pipe for a 2016 jetta 1.4T?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      Not sure. That is a pretty new engine for the US. I am sure they are working on the aftermarket support.

    • @javierf9193
      @javierf9193 7 років тому

      HumbleMechanic thanks no wonder im having difficulty finding aftermarket upgrades for it i just now found a blow off valve kit for it

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      make sure if you get a true blow off valve, you get a tune. Those engines are not meant for that valve.

    • @javierf9193
      @javierf9193 7 років тому

      HumbleMechanic thanks for the help im planning on doing the intake at the same time also and put a cold air intake

  • @ncrdisabled
    @ncrdisabled 7 років тому +4

    Man I wish I had that on my gti but food and electric has prioritize

  • @Hushbabysylvanas
    @Hushbabysylvanas 7 років тому

    No check engine light when theres no difference from oxygen sensor 1 and 2 ?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      That is what the spacer is for. But this car got tuned right after the test drive. So he is all good either way

    • @Hushbabysylvanas
      @Hushbabysylvanas 7 років тому

      nice. Thank for reply. Btw, im really looking forward to you finishing the GTI! Im planning a build myself, on my '97 VR. Thinking of topping it off about 450 bhp, tho its in EU. ANy recommendations? Very high milage vr. Cheers (y)

  • @mattvanberkel7847
    @mattvanberkel7847 7 років тому

    Wouldn't you get a p0420 code with no cat?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому +1

      +matt van berkel that spacer where I installed the o2 should prevent that.
      This car got tuned right after so he wouldn't have an issue.

  • @AdrianoCasemiro
    @AdrianoCasemiro 7 років тому

    Did you just eliminated that structural element in a high powered car? Wouldn't that bracket be important to chassis stiffness and handling? Other than that, what gains in power and torque you get with the upgrade?

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      Its a minor bracket. I doubt it has much if any support factor.
      Not sure on the gains. I would love to have done a pre/post dyno

  • @theadventuresofjavier8698
    @theadventuresofjavier8698 7 років тому +5

    When I saw the opening I thought "OH SH...HE GOT THE WOOKIE RUNNING"...lol..what a tease...
    Btw removing a cat here in California will surely get the environmental police kicking your door in and car confiscated...well almost😆

    • @endwolf103
      @endwolf103 5 років тому

      Can they actually confiscate your car in Cali? I know there's some ridiculous laws there

  • @rimmersbryggeri
    @rimmersbryggeri 7 років тому

    Why delete the cat? Is this a daily driver or a track car?

  • @ricerjdmhonda8040
    @ricerjdmhonda8040 7 років тому

    I have 1.8 make 2 psi why is that

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому

      I am not sure what you are asking

    • @ricerjdmhonda8040
      @ricerjdmhonda8040 7 років тому

      HumbleMechanic could I have a boost leak because it's a 98 Passat 1.8t

  • @garrettgendreau48
    @garrettgendreau48 7 років тому

    I really wish I could lower my MK4 GTI like this one but roads are too rough where I live =(. Lifted it with oversized tires instead. imgur.com/a/NgmYE

  • @Johkah
    @Johkah 7 років тому

    Why do you like that car so much? Its such "my wife wont let me have a Mustang but she doesnt realize how fast the GTI really is even though it looks like a grocery getter" type car.

    • @Johkah
      @Johkah 7 років тому

      And no this isnt me insulting you lol

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  7 років тому +3

      Its quick, easily modified, somewhat affordable, and I know how to work on them LOL.

    • @Johkah
      @Johkah 7 років тому

      yeah but...groceries...

    • @Johkah
      @Johkah 7 років тому

      I cant say much though because my truck isnt legal yet so i drive my grandmother's Ford Windstar Minivan lol

  • @ttkbh
    @ttkbh 6 років тому

    The O2 sensor is mounted fail...!
    It has to be IN the exhaust to get the correct operation temperatur and mesure correctly.
    Cut it from the video or redo the take

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  6 років тому +1

      It’s actually not a fail. You’re looking at the downstream O2 sensor not the upstream.
      The upstream is not touched during this install. The downstream is moved out of the exhaust flow on purpose as it’s only function is to monitor catalyst efficiency. Since we removed the car there is no need to monitor efficiency.

  • @hi-fidude6670
    @hi-fidude6670 7 років тому +1

    What cars will Barret Jackson feature in 2050? Will the same cars be resold for all eternity, you know the unique ones like sports cars and american 1945-1975 cars? Because 95% of cars today are so basic and made for regular driving, they are not fun or good looking. What direction are we going? What is gonna happen with the fun? Or will the future be only generic boring electric cars?