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HPA Motorsports MK5 / MK6 (FWD) 1.8T & 2.0T Downpipe
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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 ECUs 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 ecus 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 dont 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.

Features:
  • Designed and assembled in-house
  • 76mm Diameter
  • T304L Stainless Steel
  • Full stainless steel construction
  • 100 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.
  • Factory 02 sensor placement
  • 3/8 CNC laser cut turbo flange
  • Stainless Slip-fit AccuSeal Band clamp to mid-pipe
  • Substantial weight savings
Fitment:
  • 006-13 A3 / S3 (8P)
  • 2012+ Beetle (MKII)
  • 2006-2015 Eos
  • 2006 Jetta / GLI (Mk5 / Mk6)
  • 2007-2014 Golf / GTI (Mk5 / Mk6)
  • 2005-2010 Passat (B6)
  • 2009-2015 Tiguan
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Audi A3 2006-2011, 2013 S Line
Audi A3 2006-2013 Ambiente
Audi A3 2006-2011 Attraction Plus
Audi A3 2006-2013 Base
Audi A3 2006-2013 Attraction
Audi A3 2007 X Aniversario
Audi A3 2007 LE
Audi A3 2009-2010, 2012-2013 Cabrio
Audi A3 2010-2013 TDI
Audi A3 2010 100 Aniversario
Audi A3 2010 Sportback 100 Aniversario
Audi A3 2013 Sportback
Audi S3 2008-2012 Base
Volkswagen Beetle 2012-2014 Highline
Volkswagen Beetle 2012 Premiere
Volkswagen Beetle 2012-2018 Sportline
Volkswagen Beetle 2012-2016 Comfortline
Volkswagen Beetle 2012-2016 Turbo
Volkswagen Beetle 2012, 2014-2017 Sport
Volkswagen Beetle 2012-2015 Base
Volkswagen Beetle 2013 Fender
Volkswagen Beetle 2013-2015 TDI
Volkswagen Beetle 2013 X-Box
Volkswagen Beetle 2013-2015 R-Line
Volkswagen Beetle 2014 GSR
Volkswagen Beetle 2014-2015 Comfortline TDI
Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Highline TDI
Volkswagen Beetle 2015-2017 Classic
Volkswagen Beetle 2015-2016 Fleet Edition
Volkswagen Beetle 2015-2018 Trendline
Volkswagen Beetle 2016 Allstar
Volkswagen Beetle 2016-2017 SEL
Volkswagen Beetle 2016 R-Line S
Volkswagen Beetle 2016-2017 R-Line SEL
Volkswagen Beetle 2016, 2019 Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen Beetle 2016-2019 Dune
Volkswagen Beetle 2016-2017 Denim
Volkswagen Beetle 2016-2019 SE
Volkswagen Beetle 2016-2019 S
Volkswagen Beetle 2016 R-Line SE
Volkswagen Beetle 2017 #PinkBeetle
Volkswagen Beetle 2017 Pink
Volkswagen Beetle 2018 Sound
Volkswagen Beetle 2018 Coast
Volkswagen Beetle 2019 Final Edition SEL
Volkswagen Beetle 2019 Final Edition
Volkswagen Beetle 2019 Final Edition SE
Volkswagen Eos 2007-2008 2.0T
Volkswagen Eos 2007 3.2
Volkswagen Eos 2007, 2010 Base
Volkswagen Eos 2008-2015 Komfort
Volkswagen Eos 2008-2013 Lux
Volkswagen Eos 2008 VR6
Volkswagen Eos 2008 Turbo
Volkswagen Eos 2009 Trendline
Volkswagen Eos 2009-2014 Comfortline
Volkswagen Eos 2010-2014 Highline
Volkswagen Eos 2012-2015 Executive
Volkswagen Eos 2013-2014 Sport
Volkswagen Eos 2015 Final Edition
Volkswagen Eos 2015 Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen GTI 2007-2013 Base
Volkswagen GTI 2007 Fahrenheit
Volkswagen GTI 2014 Driver's Edition
Volkswagen GTI 2014 Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen Golf 2007 Europa
Volkswagen Golf 2010-2014 TDI
Volkswagen Golf 2010-2014 Base
Volkswagen Golf 2010-2014 Trendline
Volkswagen Golf 2010-2012 Highline
Volkswagen Golf 2010-2014 Comfortline
Volkswagen Golf 2011 TDI Highline
Volkswagen Golf 2011-2013 Sportline
Volkswagen Golf 2011 TDI Comfortline
Volkswagen Golf 2012-2014 Comfortline TDI
Volkswagen Golf 2012-2014 Highline TDI
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI
Volkswagen Golf 2014 Trendline TDI
Volkswagen Golf City 2007-2009 Base
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 2011-2013 Base
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Soccer 1
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 GL TDI
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Winter 1
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 475 Aniversario
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 GLS TDI
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 TDI
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.5
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Value Edition
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Soccer 2
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Europa
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Winter 2
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0T
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Trendline
Volkswagen Jetta 2006 GLI
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GL
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GL TDI
Volkswagen Passat 2005 V6 4Motion
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GLS 4 Motion
Volkswagen Passat 2005 V6
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GLS TDI
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GLS
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GLX
Volkswagen Passat 2005 GLX 4 Motion
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.8T
Volkswagen Passat 2006-2007 Value Edition
Volkswagen Passat 2006-2009 3.6
Volkswagen Passat 2006-2009 2.0T
Volkswagen Passat 2007 Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen Passat 2008, 2010 Base
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Turbo
Volkswagen Passat 2008 VR6
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Lux
Volkswagen Passat 2008-2010 Komfort
Volkswagen Passat 2009-2010 Highline
Volkswagen Passat 2009-2010 Trendline
Volkswagen Passat 2009-2010 Comfortline
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Highline V6
Volkswagen Passat CC 2009-2010 Highline
Volkswagen Passat CC 2009-2010 Highline V6
Volkswagen Passat CC 2009-2010 Sportline
Volkswagen Passat CC 2010 CC
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 Trendline
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 Track & Fun
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2010, 2013-2015 Base
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 S
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 SE
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 SEL
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 Comfortline
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2015 Highline
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2013 Native
Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen Tiguan 2012-2015 Sport & Style
Volkswagen Tiguan 2014-2015 R-Line

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Who is HPA Motorsports?

The company known as Highway Performance Autostyling (HPA), started back in 1991. HPA specializes in creating aftermarket performance parts for Volkswagen and Audi.They have created numerous builds that won prestigious car shows and won at the racetrack as well. Today, they have become synonymous with performance tuning and have been sought after by Volkswagen and Audi enthusiasts worldwide.

Complete Facility

HPA houses a 10,000 square feet facility at Langley, BC, Canada. It has a fully functioning workshop complete with multiple service bays, CNC machines, a fabrication shop, and their very own Dyno machine. With a state-of-the-art facility at their disposal, it's not surprising that the company creates some of the best aftermarket upgrades available in the market today.

Active in Motorsport Racing

The company has been actively participating in various motorsport events. They have recently participated in the Pirelli World Challenge that allowed them to run their cars in different tracks around the world. Through this, they were able to gather vital information on how they can further improve their parts which they later on applied to their products.

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If you want to improve your Volkswagen from a grocery getter to a weekend or full-blown track car, then HPA is the brand that can help you. With over 30 years of experience in building fast Volkswagens and Audi, they are a company that definitely knows what would work in your car. Visit Vivid Racing and check out the list of products that would fit your specific need.

HPA Motorsports' FT-series turbo packages carry a one year warranty against manufacturer's defects on all major, non-consumable, components. Damaged caused by abuse, misuse, racing, collision, foreign particles, etc., will NOT be covered by warranty.

Warranty covers replacement cost of parts, exclusive of labor and freight costs associated with said replacement.

Items covered by warranty include:
  • Turbochargers
  • Exhaust Manifold
  • Downpipe
  • Catalysts
  • Exhaust System
  • Intake Manifold
  • Silicone Plumbing
  • Intercoolers
  • Fuel Pump
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Brake Calipers
  • Haldex Controller
Items NOT covered by warranty include:
  • Clutch
  • Gearbox
  • Brake Pads & Brake Rotors
Any claims of defect in workmanship must be repaired at HPA Motorsports' facility located in Langley, Canada. Should the damage be determined to be a direct result of the workmanship of HPA Motorsports, labor costs for HPA Motorsports to complete repairs at our own facility will be included in the warranty repair. In certain circumstances, at the sole discretion of HPA Motorsports, permission may be granted for repairs to be completed at an HPA authorized facility at a pre-approved labor rate.

HPA Motorsports will not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages of any kind. HPA’s entire liability shall be limited to replacement or repair of the damaged parts at HPA’s option.

To maintain validity of warranty, in addition to the factory recommended maintenance schedule, the following services must be adhered to and documented according to the prescribed schedule: View Here

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