@@SPOOLINUP just wanted to let you know it went super smooth! Only had to undue one side of the rear bar. to drop it down to sneak my full welded exhaust 😅😂 full disclaimer I had to remove the magnaflo muffler with grinder to sneak it through the subframe but had a spare clamp to clamp it back on. 3 studs came out when removing 1 stayed in when taking them off the downpipe/turbo flange but bought all new ones as spare incase one snapped thankfully not. 🤘thanks for making this video I was unsure bc most videos people all have 3 piece exhausts and mine was one whole piece kinda like yours but literally one solid piece downpipe was welded your video gave the insight into how I would tackle it thanks again! From Canada 🇨🇦
Not only was it smooth but it was super smooth, thats what I like to hear man 🤣 I was worried about the studs because the nuts were stiff going on and went tight on the threads but didn't squeeze the flanges together, in the end I had to take it back down and re-do the joint at the flanges with another new gasket. In regards to me making the video man you are more than welcome, I am glad it helped you get it done. Do you have a single exit or dual? I prefer single I think but got my system cheap second hand. Did you notice any power gains?
@@SPOOLINUP haha yes super smooth! 🤣 I have pretty decent sized washers to go with the studs so it closed the gap when tightening. I double nutted on the studs when I tightened them in. Mine is a dual magnaflow exit. I too prefer the single exit but I got this exhaust cheaper second hand and couldn’t turn it down. As far as horsepower gains I’m running a Unitronic stage 2 tune and making 20lbs of boost having miles of smiles! 😄😄
Sweet bro!! Sounds like you had it all thought out up at the turbo end with the extra nuts and big washers. Exactly man, if we always paid for what we wanted and didn't compromise for a deal we might be broke 🤣 everyone loves their golf when its mapped so much, I hope they live up to the hype 🤘🏽
Cheers mate, I ain't a clue about exhausts, so you really helped me out, btw i sent you some pictures of my golf on Facebook, I don't have any other social media.
Hey Sean, im glad to hear it helped you mate that is what it is there for. I tried to find the message on Facebook but it won't let me access my inbox on the page. I will keep trying throughout the day. Nice talking to you 👍🏽
Hahaha not at all man, there are many accents from all over the world that I like too and its refreshing to hear different people from different places. Thank you
Yes for sure, I was not expecting it to sound so good, so loud and hear the turbo through the exhaust. Starts up so loud on cold start as well. Love it
I'm upgrading to the Anniversary Cat Back Exhaust, It's a Jetex 1.8T single pipe. Never fitted an Exhaust might need some help, or I can go the garage....
If it is cat back then that makes it easier but if its a single piece then as you can see from the video it is not that easy to do on the floor. I cant imagine a garage charging loads of money to fit it.
@@SPOOLINUP exhaust arrived today what’s the best way to contact you if that’s ok? I think I’m getting the garage to fit it. Actually certain I am now!
I am not sure if I did cut the back box off in the end because I think there is normally a joint there so I probably just separated it. I did however use an angle grinder for any other cutting I had to do.
I just noticed u still have the cover thing under your bonnet lid the fabric feeling stuff.. Sorry don’t know what u call it lol take that off m8 u hear the engine sound turbo sound intake sound and diverter sound sooo much better without it.. It muffles the sound.. Had mine off now for about 2 years with no issues atall..
Yes I know what you are tlaking about its the insulation right? It's still on there and I've never thought to take it off!! Did you take yours off because you wanted to or did it disintegrate?
@@SPOOLINUP yeah that’s it.. I took mine off because I thought that it would sound better.. It’s just push in clips so u could always take it off see how it sounds and put it back on if u wanted to.. I bet u will leave it off if u do 🙂
Yeah thats a good point actually its not a permanent thing so I could give it a try. My engine doesn't sound that good at the minute but once I sort out a few niggles and things it will be much better and of course after mapping.
Hi, I do not know this but I would assume it is 1.5" and I think you should be able to find out on Google especially if you loom for a new standard system it should have the dimensions listed.
Oh you are talking about the original exhaust pipe? I never measured it, I was told it is 1.5" by my friend and I think that is internal diameter but I am not 100%
Bro I hope your well, you said the top 2 bolts were done from the engine bay, what did you use as space is tight there. I thought it can only be tightened from under the car?
I used a small adjustable from on top and the only reason I had to part use this and part use a ratchet from underneath is because the nut was so close to pipe that I couldn't get a socket on once it started to get tight.
Apologies mate I hope you are well too. If you can do it from underneath then you are all good, my decat was unbranded so maybe only I will experience that problem.
@@SPOOLINUP no need to apologies brother, I managed to sort that out thanks but my decat downpipe is now blowing from the joint with 3 bolts! I've tightened it as much as I dare without breaking the bolts and its still leaking from the top. Got a feeling mine may not be perfectly flat and I need to use maybe 2 or 3 gaskets at once to make a good seal! Hope your having better luck with yours.
Hey man, that flange/connection of my downpipe to decat was already made as it was second hand. You can use a new gasket with some exhaust paste on it mate and that will work wonders for you. I've used the paste on my Golf exhaust and my Fiesta one the other day, ive even used it on my nitro car. Good luck and maybe give that a try 👍🏽
@@SPOOLINUP I will do bro, any idea where i can buy these replacement gaskets for the 3 inch decat down pipe. Im thinking to use 2 gaskets and some exhaust paste.
This gone be me tomorrow morning 🥹
Good luck man, hope it makes you as happy as it made me 👍🏽
@@SPOOLINUP just wanted to let you know it went super smooth! Only had to undue one side of the rear bar. to drop it down to sneak my full welded exhaust 😅😂 full disclaimer I had to remove the magnaflo muffler with grinder to sneak it through the subframe but had a spare clamp to clamp it back on. 3 studs came out when removing 1 stayed in when taking them off the downpipe/turbo flange but bought all new ones as spare incase one snapped thankfully not. 🤘thanks for making this video I was unsure bc most videos people all have 3 piece exhausts and mine was one whole piece kinda like yours but literally one solid piece downpipe was welded your video gave the insight into how I would tackle it thanks again! From Canada 🇨🇦
Not only was it smooth but it was super smooth, thats what I like to hear man 🤣 I was worried about the studs because the nuts were stiff going on and went tight on the threads but didn't squeeze the flanges together, in the end I had to take it back down and re-do the joint at the flanges with another new gasket. In regards to me making the video man you are more than welcome, I am glad it helped you get it done. Do you have a single exit or dual? I prefer single I think but got my system cheap second hand. Did you notice any power gains?
@@SPOOLINUP haha yes super smooth! 🤣 I have pretty decent sized washers to go with the studs so it closed the gap when tightening. I double nutted on the studs when I tightened them in. Mine is a dual magnaflow exit. I too prefer the single exit but I got this exhaust cheaper second hand and couldn’t turn it down. As far as horsepower gains I’m running a Unitronic stage 2 tune and making 20lbs of boost having miles of smiles! 😄😄
Sweet bro!! Sounds like you had it all thought out up at the turbo end with the extra nuts and big washers. Exactly man, if we always paid for what we wanted and didn't compromise for a deal we might be broke 🤣 everyone loves their golf when its mapped so much, I hope they live up to the hype 🤘🏽
Cheers mate, I ain't a clue about exhausts, so you really helped me out, btw i sent you some pictures of my golf on Facebook, I don't have any other social media.
Hey Sean, im glad to hear it helped you mate that is what it is there for. I tried to find the message on Facebook but it won't let me access my inbox on the page. I will keep trying throughout the day. Nice talking to you 👍🏽
@@SPOOLINUP good talking to you. Don’t wanna sound creepy but I like your accent haha
Hahaha not at all man, there are many accents from all over the world that I like too and its refreshing to hear different people from different places. Thank you
@@SPOOLINUP 😅😜
Looks good bro iv got from the turbo sports cat str8 through they sound wicked dobt they
Yes for sure, I was not expecting it to sound so good, so loud and hear the turbo through the exhaust. Starts up so loud on cold start as well. Love it
I'm upgrading to the Anniversary Cat Back Exhaust, It's a Jetex 1.8T single pipe. Never fitted an Exhaust might need some help, or I can go the garage....
If it is cat back then that makes it easier but if its a single piece then as you can see from the video it is not that easy to do on the floor. I cant imagine a garage charging loads of money to fit it.
@@SPOOLINUP exhaust arrived today what’s the best way to contact you if that’s ok? I think I’m getting the garage to fit it. Actually certain I am now!
Hey bro, im on Instagram as @nazspoolinup if you ever want to send a message man! Glad to hear the exhaust arrived though 👍🏽
Hi mate just wondering. Did you have to cut the back box off and if you did what did u use?
I am not sure if I did cut the back box off in the end because I think there is normally a joint there so I probably just separated it. I did however use an angle grinder for any other cutting I had to do.
@@SPOOLINUP nice one cheers mate.
No worries brother
I just noticed u still have the cover thing under your bonnet lid the fabric feeling stuff.. Sorry don’t know what u call it lol take that off m8 u hear the engine sound turbo sound intake sound and diverter sound sooo much better without it.. It muffles the sound.. Had mine off now for about 2 years with no issues atall..
Yes I know what you are tlaking about its the insulation right? It's still on there and I've never thought to take it off!! Did you take yours off because you wanted to or did it disintegrate?
@@SPOOLINUP yeah that’s it.. I took mine off because I thought that it would sound better.. It’s just push in clips so u could always take it off see how it sounds and put it back on if u wanted to.. I bet u will leave it off if u do 🙂
Yeah thats a good point actually its not a permanent thing so I could give it a try. My engine doesn't sound that good at the minute but once I sort out a few niggles and things it will be much better and of course after mapping.
Question do you know the exhaust diameter for mk4 golf 2.0L? Thanks
Hi, I do not know this but I would assume it is 1.5" and I think you should be able to find out on Google especially if you loom for a new standard system it should have the dimensions listed.
It's 2"
2.5"
@@SPOOLINUP mine is 2" but the pipe I measured is kinda fucked so you're probably right
Oh you are talking about the original exhaust pipe? I never measured it, I was told it is 1.5" by my friend and I think that is internal diameter but I am not 100%
what size are nuts on the studs holding downpipe?
I can't remember off the top of my head, maybe 16mm or 17mm but I'm not too sure
17mm or Spoolin 11/16 for a nice rounder
Is that what you used?
@@SPOOLINUP you bet
I have a cheap decat so it was hard to get a socket/spanner on the nuts
Bro I hope your well, you said the top 2 bolts were done from the engine bay, what did you use as space is tight there. I thought it can only be tightened from under the car?
I used a small adjustable from on top and the only reason I had to part use this and part use a ratchet from underneath is because the nut was so close to pipe that I couldn't get a socket on once it started to get tight.
Apologies mate I hope you are well too. If you can do it from underneath then you are all good, my decat was unbranded so maybe only I will experience that problem.
@@SPOOLINUP no need to apologies brother, I managed to sort that out thanks but my decat downpipe is now blowing from the joint with 3 bolts!
I've tightened it as much as I dare without breaking the bolts and its still leaking from the top.
Got a feeling mine may not be perfectly flat and I need to use maybe 2 or 3 gaskets at once to make a good seal!
Hope your having better luck with yours.
Hey man, that flange/connection of my downpipe to decat was already made as it was second hand. You can use a new gasket with some exhaust paste on it mate and that will work wonders for you. I've used the paste on my Golf exhaust and my Fiesta one the other day, ive even used it on my nitro car. Good luck and maybe give that a try 👍🏽
@@SPOOLINUP I will do bro, any idea where i can buy these replacement gaskets for the 3 inch decat down pipe. Im thinking to use 2 gaskets and some exhaust paste.