Exhausts - interchangeable from Golf V GTI?

[RobRoy]

Hi guys,

I've been looking around for a new zorst for my cupra for a while now, and I don't really fancy the miltek.

I understand that it's a good, proven product and respect it for that, but it's not for me.

I've been looking at AWE and Eurojet exhausts instead, and they have systems for the Golf V GTI.

Then i found JBS autodesigns project car - a mk2 Leon FR, which have the same bumpers etc, as my cupra, and they run a 3" eurojet exhaust.

... Of course that got me thinking!

Is Golf V GTI exhaust systems the same as the mk2 Cupras? So that i can buy almost any exhaust for the Golf V GTI, and with relative ease mount it on my Cupra? Or is there some fabrication involved in getting a GTI system to fit a Cupra (FR) like JBS has done?


Best regards,
Robroy

 

[RobsCupra]

I have the Eurojet exhaust on my cupra from JBS. It wasn't a perfect fit, but a couple of hours in JBS more than capable hands and the fit is better than I would've hoped from a custom built system!

Oh and the noise is AWESOME!!!

Pics here.... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=210209

 

[DanGB]

Yes, my Milltek is the MkV Golf GTI model.

 

[RobRoy]

I have the Eurojet exhaust on my cupra from JBS. It wasn't a perfect fit, but a couple of hours in JBS more than capable hands and the fit is better than I would've hoped from a custom built system!

Oh and the noise is AWESOME!!!

Pics here.... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=210209

Great! Just the reply I was looking for!

Is your system the catback or turboback exhaust?

Thanks to DanGB as well. - I've wondered about this for a while, and came to the conclusion that it might fit.

 

[RobsCupra]

I have the full turbo back system. I would offer to meet you so you could have a look and listen, but Denmark is a little out of the way for me!

 

[BeezerDiesel]

Hmmm, I don't want the expense of a full stainless system for my MK5 Golf but wouldn't mind a (second hand) Cupra back box if it's a direct fit

 

[RobsCupra]

Hmmm, I don't want the expense of a full stainless system for my MK5 Golf but wouldn't mind a (second hand) Cupra back box if it's a direct fit

You should PM Jon TDI as he had my old cupra exhaust and fitted it to his TDI. It wasn't as straight forward as he expected I beleive....

Check this out.... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=213767

 

[DanGB]

I would of thought the manifold end of the exhaust would be a fair bit different on a TDI.

 

[RobsCupra]

Yeah, Jon only fitted the back box AFAIK.

 

[DanGB]

Oh and he still had problems? hmmm.... thats interesting to know..

 

[BeezerDiesel]

You should PM Jon TDI as he had my old cupra exhaust and fitted it to his TDI. It wasn't as straight forward as he expected I beleive....

Check this out.... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=213767

Ahh thanks, maybe I like the one that's already on there after all!

 

[Jon TDI]

Oh and he still had problems? hmmm.... thats interesting to know..

The problem was really getting the tailpipe to sit right in the bumper cut out.
Other than that, it was a breeze.

 

[jdearden]

Just to not that not all systems from the Golf GTi are interchangeable with the Cupra/FR.

I know there is issues with the APR RSC system not fitting correctly.

General rule is cat back's all fit the same. It's more the downpipe and cat that'll cause a headache.

 

[DanGB]

I thought the problem with the APR RSC, was the Cupra rear bumper in the way of the backbox??

 

[jdearden]

hmm perhaps this is the issue they were refering too...like the rear 'can' not fitting behind.
When I was talking DP's I was refering to another exhaust manufacture who said they tried and failed. But maybe it's all sorted now...they've had nearly 6months extra development time since the problem arose.