Downpipe Install on a Mk7 VW Golf Sportwagen w/ 4Motion using Jack Stands

[@blairshepard4169]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. I've owned 2 GTIs. I love VW. I bought an SUV after I had kids, and I'm bored AF in this thing. I want to love driving again. Did the research, and the Sportwagen is the perfect combination of size and fun I need. Nobody else has these types of videos. Subscribed. Thank you. Keep up the good work!!

[@ggreyshade]

im installing an apr downpipe on my awd gsw. i just ordered the 76 to 60mm to make it work perfectly with the stock catback. nice video.

[@DadWagon]

Very nice!

[@Daniel-xu1iv]

Can you send me the link to the 76 to 60mm?

[@dhess34]

Great video! I plan on adding a downpipe to my 4Motion GSW ... soon. Saved for future reference.

[@DadWagon]

Send some pics and let me know how it goes!

[@FlyingStuff]

A bit late for this comment possibly but check out jackpoint jackstands. Not cheap for sure-roughly $400/pair..but they have 4 legs when an opening at the base that allows you to roll the jack under them and drop it down onto the stand in the factory jacking location. There is a removable plate that sits on your jack’s lifting point. Jack the car up, slide the stand around the jack, and drop the jack- the plate will seat onto the stand and your jack can safely lower and roll out. They are only about 12” tall but if you require more height, you can always supplement by placing wooden blocks beneath the stands and adding Jack pads as you please by doing that you can easily get another 8 to 12 inches of height safely and it is incredibly convenient.

[@DadWagon]

Thanks for the suggestion Scott!

[@ggbbrroocckk]

This became my fav channel today! #wagondads

[@DadWagon]

ah man! Thanks dude - I really appreciate it!

[@ggbbrroocckk]

I have a 1.8t sportwagon.. I’ve been looking to watch someone do what you are doing with yours!! Let’s go!!!

[@llevine6388]

This is probably weird, but I’d bet you have a phenomenal singing voice

[@DadWagon]

This is a weird comment - hahah - and I will not confirm or deny how good my singing voice is.

[@llevine6388]

@@DadWagon 😂😂

[@Beastnappy]

Love your vids, some of the best ever! Subbed for sure👍💪😃

[@DadWagon]

Awesome thank you! Thanks for the SUB!

[@daibennett9224]

How’s the heat in the engine bay after driving,I installed a 3 inch dp with a 200 cell cat about 1 month ago,the heat in the engine bay is gotten very high,my look in to a turbo blanket and a exhaust wrap,or I may just take it back off and spray it with high temp paint

[@N734NJ]

Thanks for the video! Love this.

[@DadWagon]

New video with a Launch Control start - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyWeHx4oLx9aJI

[@karstgeo7290]

Great job and video. I cheated and paid to have it installed with an IS20.

[@DadWagon]

Thanks!

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Nice work.

[@deeezobrown]

Good video. I’m about the do the same install myself. What height did you set your jack stands to?

[@DadWagon]

A little higher would have been nicer, but when I measured, the bottom of the car was about 21-22" off the ground. Enjoy the work and stay safe!

[@kerwinvergara3335]

question, about how high off the ground was the car lifted ? I dont have access to a lift so I will have to do this on jacks as well, thanks in advance

[@DadWagon]

It was a long time ago, but I would guess between 14 and 18 inches off the ground

[@kerwinvergara3335]

@@DadWagonI appreciate the reply ! Also about how long did it take you to complete roughly ?

[@pdubbs128]

Any chance or more sound clips? Great video BTW.

[@DadWagon]

I'll work on grabbing a few more sound clips soon for you!

[@DadWagon]

Just posted a new video with more sound clips.

[@marcopolo9407]

WHERE DID YOU GET 8 MM TRIPLE SQUARE SOCKET,NICE VIDEO ,CAN'T FIND ONE ANYWHERE

[@DadWagon]

This is the Triple Square Set I own - www.amazon.com/Neiko-10078A-Triple-Square-Spline/dp/B000XYOUTA/ref=asc_df_B000XYOUTA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309735728871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16696045153295521047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017519&hvtargid=pla-570692178421&psc=1

[@marcopolo9407]

@@DadWagon thanks TRIPLE SQUARE SOCKET is just a 12 point socket , i was going crazy looking for TRIPLE SQUARE SOCKET, watch your video on install thanks a lot it was big help

[@Zharsergey]

Great job! Are you using 3 ton hack stands, trying to figure out how high you had to raise it.

[@DadWagon]

I believe I was using 5 Ton jacks all around - all though four 3-ton jacks should be just fine as well based on the curb weight of the vehicle.

[@Zharsergey]

@@DadWagon So I just finished this job, damn tired :). Got a question about the reducer. I have an Alltrack and it also has a 60mm cat back. So I got the APR 76-60mm reducer thinking it will work. However it is made to butt fit instead of slip fit like the IE reducer. So now I got a huge exhaust leak. Need to figure out what to do next...

[@hackingmobility]

@@Zharsergey I had to do some creative assembly using some parts found at the local auto store - i used something like this shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/nickson-universal-exhaust-adapter-3-id-x-2-1-2-od-617571/10237509-P?searchTerm=3%22+ID+to+2+1%2F2%22

[@Zharsergey]

@@hackingmobility And that reducer isn't leaking? Did you cut grooves into it? What size clamps did you grab?

[@hackingmobility]

@@Zharsergey I used the reducer that came with the Integrated Engineering Downpipe (which I believe was for the Golf R) which came with clamps built-in.

[@FredericAbel]

Great video ! Are you planning to do is20 on your car ?

[@DadWagon]

IS38 is more likely my path. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@FredericAbel]

@@DadWagon did you get to install the APR reducer ? Any issues ?

[@DadWagon]

@@FredericAbel I did get the APR reducer, but I ended up installing a reducer I picked up at the local shop instead since i ended up getting that first

[@FredericAbel]

@@DadWagon Thanks for the answer. I ordered the APR reducer. I hope it'll work well with the IE downpipe.

[@diogenes2875]

What jack point did you use to get the jack stand under the driver side front?

[@DadWagon]

Pinch welds for both front and back

[@lukemfross5533]

Did you have to cut stock exhaust at the back? I can't make it fit with the adapter it makes it too long...

[@lukemfross5533]

I ended up just cutting a bit to make it all fit I think it depends on the kind of adapter you get. Thanks so much for the video was a huge resource on this project for me! And I had a very hard time getting some of those heat shields back in place since the new Downpipe is bigger!

[@DadWagon]

@@lukemfross5533 sorry i didn't see this sooner. I did not have to, but as you said - it's dependent on the adapter.

[@diogenes2875]

Where did you find the torque specs for everything?

[@DadWagon]

A combination of the Humble Mechanics video and ShopDAPs Downpipe install video.

[@CarsandCoding]

Did you reinstall the heat shields or leave them off?

[@DadWagon]

Reinstalled.

[@dinoeastwood8985]

Hey man ive got a question. i just got a 2013 jetta sportwagen and i cant figure out if this downpipe will fit or not

[@DadWagon]

I'm sorry - I don't know!

[@rcdbraver]

Sorry is this TDI? Is that downpipe need coding?

[@DadWagon]

no coding for the downpipe. not tdi.

[@jaytroyer9996]

Bro are u near michigan and want to do it again lol

[@christianjonassen4365]

Both links for the downpipe is not available. Can you redo the links? :) Nice videos! Can't understand the few likes, everyone should follow you! :)

[@DadWagon]

Thanks man. I’ll send one shortly.

[@christianjonassen4365]

@@DadWagon Can see it's almost every link, that's broken :)

[@DadWagon]

www.ecstuning.com/b-integrated-engineering-parts/ie-catted-cast-downpipe/ieexci1~int/

[@kfrdubber]

Would doing a is38 and a downpipe at the same time be easier?

[@DadWagon]

Definitely.

[@whoismario]

How long did it take you?

[@DadWagon]

It was a long time ago, but my guess is 4 hours

[@grgadgo1307]

This is why i hate transverse engines and fwd, its an absolute nightmare to work on. Longitudinal and rwd is king.

[@mcwendel8066]

Do you need a tune with just an air intake?

[@DadWagon]

Not for an air intake generally.

[@mcwendel8066]

@@DadWagon ok cool thanks

[@araujo7651]

Quisiera ver este video subtitulado en español o en portugués.

[@_Steeze.co_]

You don’t have to do half of these steps