{"product_id":"arm-motorsports-downpipe-high-flow-cat-for-vw-mk7-mk7-5-golf-r","title":"ARM Motorsports Downpipe (High-Flow Cat) for VW Mk7\/Mk7.5 Golf R","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your MK7 Golf R to the next level of tuning with the all-new ARM MK7 Golf R Catted Downpipe.  Upgrading the downpipe on your MK7 Golf R is essential if you're looking to get the most power out of your Gen 3 E888 engine.  The OEM Golf R downpipe is restrictive,  preventing you from running any more than a basic Stage 1 tune safely. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ARM MK7 Golf R Downpipe relieves your turbo of excessive backpressure, allowing you to increase the boost by flashing to Stage 2 maps and beyond.  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe result is faster turbo spool, increased power and torque, and an improved exhaust note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Gain up to 20awhp\/27awtq\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Faster Turbo Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Improved Exhaust Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed of TIG welded T304 grade stainless steel, the ARM MK7 Golf R Downpipe is designed to fit perfectly, and last the lifetime of your MK7R.  The ARM MK7 Golf R Catted Downpipe is comprised of 3 sections: an upper section, midpipe section, and 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