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HPA Motorsports Downpipe w/ Cat - MQB Mk7 | 8V | (FWD)HIGH PERFORMANCE TURBO DOWNPIPES BY HPA Maximizing engine performance starts with engine heat management. Turbo charged applications generate extreme amount of surface heat at the turbo charger that radiates directly into the aluminum head reducing the engine ECU's ability to advance ignition and fueling maps due to detonation. Besides strict global emissions standards resulting in restrictive catalytic converters being installed, oem engineers must
HIGH PERFORMANCE TURBO DOWNPIPES BY HPA
Maximizing engine performance starts with engine heat management. Turbo charged applications generate extreme amount of surface heat at the turbo charger that radiates directly into the aluminum head reducing the engine ECU's ability to advance ignition and fueling maps due to detonation. Besides strict global emissions standards resulting in restrictive catalytic converters being installed, oem engineers must factor global restrictions on minimum clearances for front impact crash test results when packaging and designing the factory turbo downpipes.
Each HPA downpipe application is designed around emissions compliance requirements, thermal radiation/contact surface clearances and engine ecu software framework. The calibrators drive the hardware demands to ensure that the dimensions and catalytic converter requirements are calibrated within the spectrum of the ecu's capabilities. The goal is to reduce the heat at the mounting surface of the turbocharger to the aluminum head. When the balance of heat reduction has been realized, the calibrators can create a fuel and ignition mapping that will ensure that the tailpipe gases are clean and the boost levels can be raised. Heat is the enemy of HP and even your stock mapping will benefit form a more fluid design of exhaust gas discharge.
The average OEM 63mm downpipe diameter coupled with a restrictive catalytic converter and varying angles don't allow for ideal flow specifications and result in higher back pressure at the turbo forcing it to work harder and generate excessive heat.
HPA's resulting 3" downpipe is a fabrication assembly designed around functionality and durability and proudly manufactured in Canada. .063wall T304L stainless mandrel tubing is precision tig welded and Argon back purged for an ultra clean look on the exterior and a perfect clean weld on the interior. Our CNC formed hanger and laser cut flanges mate this assembly to the chassis and will withstand the thermal conditions the turbo will generate. Our flex couplings feature an internal stainless steel interlock liner that facilitates smooth flow of high temperature exhaust gases.
HPA EA888 Gen 1 and 2 street downpipes come standard with our 100C high flow cats while the new MQB GTI and Golf R come standard with our 300 cell metal cat, the same quality of cats used on all HPA twin turbo high performance vehicles.
Mk5/Mk6 Downpipe Features:
- Designed and assembled in-house
- 76mm (3") Diameter
- T304L Stainless Steel
- Full stainless steel construction
- 300 Cell High Flow metal Catalytic Converter
- Reducer to allow for OEM catback fitment
- Argon back-purged TIG welded
- Lower CNC cut and formed lower hanger bracket
- Interlocking low profile Flex joint for stability under high EGT
- Removed the Factory Catalytic Converter directly off the turbo for increase in exhaust flow and drop in back pressure.
- O2 harness extension
- Precision Stainless V-band turbo flange
- Precision stainless Band clamp to mid pipe
- Integrated Laser Cut / CNC formed heat shield
- Integrated OEM upper turbo support bracket
Fitment:
- 2015+ A3 (8V)
- 2015+ Golf / GTI (Mk7)
- 2015+ Passat (B8)
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- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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★★★★★ 5
Great Value
This knife set is a great value and works well for everyday kitchen use. The variety of knives covers everything I need, and they perform reliably for general cooking tasks. For the price, it’s a solid and practical set to have in the kitchen.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great price and high quality set!
Great price and packaged well. Knifes are sharp. The tips of each had plastic for shipping protection.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Sharp knives, but some defects
The knives cut well and are generally functional. However, I had some issues with the overall quality.
The handle doesn’t feel secure when holding it and arrived slightly peeled, which raises concerns about durability. Additionally, the largest knife arrived with a slightly bent tip, which was disappointing.
They work, but the quality control and packaging could definitely be improved. For these reasons, I can’t give a higher rating.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Top quality set and gorgeous
Color: White
Absolutely beautiful set and very very sharp out of the box it looks fantastic it feels great in your hands not flimsy very strong solid knife set I highly recommend I love it Great price too
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Impressive…
Color: Black, Color: Black
My first knife set! All I can say is it’s really sharp and the quality of these knife’s and block is sturdy and beautiful in person. I cook everyday and this is the far best one I ever have! You won’t regret it getting this well spent for my money :)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2026
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