Catted 3-Inch Downpipe for the 2016-2019 Volkswagen Golf R and 2015-2016 Audi A3
The Invidia Catted 3-Inch Downpipe for the 2016-2019 Volkswagen Golf R and 2015-2016 Audi A3 replaces the factory downpipe on the EA888 Gen 3 2.0T with a high-flow 76mm stainless unit. The factory MK7 Golf R downpipe is the primary restriction in the EA888’s turbocharged exhaust path.
DETAILS
- 3-inch (76mm) piping
- High-flow catalytic converter
- 304 stainless
The EA888 Gen 3 2.0T in the MK7 Golf R responds strongly to downpipe work. The factory unit’s restriction is immediately noticeable when removed, turbo response and throttle feel transform with the Invidia unit installed.
High-flow cat maintains emissions compliance. This downpipe is the foundation for MK7 Golf R and A3 performance builds.
What’s in the Box
- Catted downpipe
- High-flow catalytic converter (integrated)
- Gaskets
- Mounting hardware
- Installation instructions
Why Choose Invidia
Invidia has been manufacturing performance exhaust systems in Japan since 1999, and in that time they have built a reputation that carries real weight in the tuning community. Every system is manufactured using SUS304 stainless steel and mandrel-bent tubing, which eliminates the flow restrictions and weak points that crush-bent alternatives introduce at every corner. Their in-house engineering team designs each application from scratch rather than adapting a generic template, which is why Invidia fitment is consistently tighter than the competition. The result is an exhaust that installs cleanly, seals correctly, and lasts. Invidia backs their products with a quality standard that is visible in the finish, the weld quality, and the hardware, details that reflect over two decades of refining the same core manufacturing process.
The RallySport Take
The Invidia catted downpipe for the MK7 Golf R and A3 is the most impactful single exhaust modification for the EA888 Gen 3 platform. If you are starting an EA888 Gen 3 performance build, start here. Fits the 2016-2019 VW Golf R MK7 and 2015-2016 Audi A3 with EA888 2.0T.
Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 | Volkswagen | Golf R | MK7, EA888 Gen 3 2.0T AWD |
| 2015-2016 | Audi | A3 | EA888 2.0T |
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