05-02-2009, 02:53 PM
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Diesel Sniffer
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA
Car: 2000 New Beetle GLS TDI Silver Arrow
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Does this downpipe eliminate the cat and O2 sensors? Does a 1.8T have post-cat O2 sensors? If so then you will get a CEL if the cat is removed. If all you have is pre-cat sensors get a bung welded into the pipe so you can reinstall them.
Be aware that you are unlikely to see any noticeable power gains by doing this. You won't hurt anything either...but exhaust mods usually show little benefit on an otherwise stock engine. It will drop your EGT's somewhat, which is good for your turbo no matter what. And it also allows you to add more power in the future.
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2000 New Beetle GLS TDI
Dieselgeek skidplate, 2" lift w/VR6 springs, 2.5" weedburner side exhaust, HID retro, LED tails, Bernt Pod w/McNally gauges. COMING SOON: 5 speed swap w/SBC3 clutch and Dieselgeek short shifter, PP520 nozzles, 2.5" stainless downpipe, Eurojet SMIC, ABD Cup front bumper. WISH LIST: Rocketchip tuning, VNT 17/22 hybrid turbo. POWER GOAL: 180hp/350 ft-lbs, 50+ MPG
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