{"product_id":"hpa-vw-mk8-awd-street-performance-downpipe","title":"HPA VW MK8 AWD Street Performance Downpipe","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eMaximizing engine performance starts with engine heat management. Turbo charged applications generate an extreme amount of surface heat at the turbocharger 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThe average OEM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edownpipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eAll this considered, modern emissions standards demand the need for an emissions-compliant upgrade. Partnering with GESi with their G-Sport Emissions Systems Catalytic Converters and a local foundry to create Inconel castings to maintain the stock cat location, HPA has created its first CEL-free and emissions-friendly downpipe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eHPA’s resulting 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 a smooth flow of high-temperature exhaust gases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eGESi 5” G-Sport UHOX 400cpsi Catalytic Converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eInconel stainless CFD optimized castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eProudly Canadian designed and built at HPA HQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e76mm diameter T304L stainless steel tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eReducer to adapt to OEM exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eArgon back-purged TIG welds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eLower CNC cut and formed lower hanger bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eInterlocking low profile Flex joint for stability under high EGT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eLaser welded 700 series inconel heat shielding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eIntegrated OEM upper turbo support bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eBolt-on gains without the need for tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HPA Motorsport","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":50502497239344,"sku":"HPA-DP-MK8","price":2278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":50502497272112,"sku":"HPA-DP-MK8-C","price":2486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7582\/4176\/files\/MK8-downpipe_cec3d038-a06d-49fe-a131-6761fe3f383b.webp?v=1767841290","url":"https:\/\/es-performance.com\/en-us\/products\/hpa-vw-mk8-awd-street-performance-downpipe","provider":"Eurosport Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}