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HPA Motorsports Race Downpipe Audi A3 | S3 | Volkswagen Golf | Golf R MK5 / MK6 (AWD) | Tiguan 1.8T & 2.0T 2007-2015

$649.00

HPA Motorsports

Model #HVA-250-RACE

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This product is for Racing Competition only and is not legal for use in highway or street vehicles or other non-racing competition off-road vehicles.

Purchasing this product requires you to sign our Vehicle Compliance Waiver here.

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:
  • 2006-2013 A3 / S3 (8P)
  • 2007-2014 Golf / Golf R (Mk5 / Mk6)
  • 2009-2015 Tiguan

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Vehicle Engine Notes
2006-2013
Audi A3

2006-2013
Audi S3

2007-2009
Volkswagen Golf MK5

2010-2014
Volkswagen Golf MK6

2010-2014
Volkswagen Golf R

2009-2015
Volkswagen Tiguan

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.

Purchase HPA products at Vivid Racing

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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