GTI GROWL | VW MK7 GTI Valved & Non Valved Performance Exhaust Comparison | ECS Tuning

MK7 GTI: bit.ly/2W3PFrx
MK7.5 GTI: bit.ly/2BsuDuC
Enjoy your Volkswagen MK7 GTI with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance-valved exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our In-House Designed and Engineering ECS Tuning Valved & Non-Valved Catback Exhaust Systems and control your exhaust sound with our optional unique valved muffler design with the push of a button!
Our exhaust systems are made from high quality brushed T304 stainless steel with Tig-welded joints for an exceptional look and durability. Exhaust gases are channeled through our larger 3.0" non-restricted mandrel bent tubing where sound control then takes place in our perforated and SS wool packed muffler. Our Valved muffler has additional reduction chambers to achieve the most desirable exhaust notes with the largest delta between valve closed and valve open driving experiences. Our Non-Valved muffler is a straight through "turbo style" muffler that was designed to provide a sporty driving experience, like no other.
See maximum gains of up to +9 WHP and +8 FT/Lbs of torque with our Valved muffler design or + 9 WHP and + 15 FT/Lbs of torque on our Non-Valved version. Tested on our in-house, in-ground Mustang "AWD 500SE" dyno with our Shop ECS MK7 GTI equipped with our ECS Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake, APR Stage 1 93 Octane ECU Software and the OEM downpipe.
In this video, our MK7 GTI has a 3.0" Downpipe, a APR Stage 2 Hi-Torque with Pops and Bangs as well as a Diverter Valve Spacer ( bit.ly/2TGQchl )
Check out the install of the DV Spacer here: bit.ly/3cMA0CS
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[@tomsmith2851]

That exhaust sounds great. Wish this option was available 6 years ago when I bought my Billy Boat exhaust through you for my ‘15 GTI. Your video is very nicely put together too 👌

[@zeshaanshamsi7611]

This is the most perfect sounding (at least from video) GTI exhaust in both configurations. Nice throaty sound and tone that's not overbearing or obnoxious but still gives you the blurbs and gurbs when you decide to punch it! I'm looking into this and so far it is the one I am leaning towards.

[@Osprey1994]

Armytrix has an insane exhaust but it's over twice the price. I just can't justify the cost at this time, but if I ever have it in the budget I would sure like to give them a chance since they talk a big game.

[@brutack5804]

I have literally been waiting for this since a couple youtubers gave a sneak peek last year. Great job, it sounds awesome!

[@ecstuning]

Let us know what you think when you get it installed!

[@brutack5804]

Looks like their website says no. That is the same car I have and I was hoping they will add an option for the MK 7.5 in the future.

[@brutack5804]

Same here, hopefully a small change to make it fit. I have faith in ECS, they always deliver!

[@bryangreen9889]

7.5 fitment coming soon guys 👍look for it this summer

[@Osprey1994]

I have actually developed a dislike for the pops and bangs specifically because it actually makes it difficult to judge the sound of an exhaust. When you are listening to an exhaust video you are trying to judge different characteristics but then you just hear pops and bangs loud enough the mic essentially cuts out.

[@JMKGarage]

This exhaust sounds great! Your video is very nicely put together too 👌

[@joelmartins7794]

🙌🙌LONG LIVE THE MANUAL GEARBOX 🙌🙌

[@grahams5146]

manuals are great but the gti gear ratios are just messed up

[@vr6gls]

Why are manual fanboys like this?? 🤦‍♂️

[@deutschhhhh6922]

@@vr6gls Because they're young and somehow tie it directly to their masculinity measurement. I drove MT's for the past 26 years. I do miss rowing through the gears, but not while sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. I find the DSG more engaging IF you know how to learn and manage how the computer adjusts while driving. (I use sport and shifter 90% of time)

[@jsumktmajor]

Please post a video of the sounds from the Stage 1 and OEM downpipe

[@DFN21_]

Greg Boben I have that setup it’s not too loud but sounds good when you get on it

[@jsumktmajor]

@@DFN21_ thanks for the reply...I went with a downpipe and couldn't be happier

[@SpongeBobMusic1]

Dairon Ferrer how is the drone on the highway?

[@Smitha2013]

What are the full specs "pre-cat"? Stock downpipe, aftermarket catted downpipe, or catless downpipe?

[@AlexMK7]

Damn this sounds amazing. Is this with a catted DP?

[@Tieuw]

Do not forget it sounds like this thanks to the 3.0 downpipe. All systems I have heard with the OEM downpipe do not come close to this sound.

[@franciscocanales7355]

The question is though which 3 inch down pipe does this gti have on?

[@Tieuw]

@@franciscocanales7355 likely a race-cat 100 cell.

[@audiwankenobi361]

100% perfect to my ears.

[@jvit27]

Sounds very nicely judged. Good work!

[@AllenYoho]

Awesome! I'd love to rock this exhaust set up

[@kawzx777]

FINALLY!......are the "pops & bangs" coming frm the APR tune?

[@Dukelax510]

Yes more than likely since they can add that.

[@jordanthompson2926]

Unitronic has an overrun file as well

[@Primalzon]

I've tried the unitronic one on my MK7 and it was pretty awful to say the least, completely tunes the smoothness out of the car. 1-2 Shifts were jumpy and rough, letting off the throttle at lower rpm's is rough and lurchy. Absolutely not worth it for just the sound, but I prioritize driveability and smoothness in a manual car. DSG might be less jumpy but I've never driven one with that tune

[@jordanthompson2926]

Primalzon hmm that’s interesting 🤔 what supporting mods do you have on your car other than stage 2 ?

[@dudemcdudeston7985]

@@Primalzon yo i can attest to this. Still running unitronics stage 2 overrun file and i had to COMPLETELY alter the way i drive to adapt to the quirkiness of it. I do like the damn noises though so as of now its staying 👍 it was so different i called unitronic as i drove around because i was astounded at how jumpy and violent it was when letting off throttle. Maybe it was a learning curve, maybe it took some time for the car to adapt to the tune 🤷‍♂️but i can drive it normally now. 🎵BrrrrrrrrrrRRRRrrr popopop pop poppp 🎶

[@Itsqwis]

Do the pops happen right away or do I need a tune for it?

[@AxelDigital]

This title is the best

[@jckf]

What are the suspension mods on this car? Front camber must have been adjusted after lowering to get that beautiful fitment.

[@DaddyyM4]

Been waiting months for this

[@TheAlbinoBuffalo_]

Is the Apr downpipe in this GTI catted or non-catted ?

[@suhaybbhatti6563]

Has this been mapped? If so how's it working in the standard clutch? Or is it upgraded. Thanks.

[@TJ-rw2mz]

so the ecs dv makes the stustustu sound? just curious i love that sound and I want it on my mk7 but i heard bad things about the dv upgrade? lmk thanks!

[@eduardotrujillo5953]

Sounds really nice.....been trying to get my car tuned...but i live in FRESNO CA....any shop around here where i can get ECS TUNED?

[@brianmontalban8564]

Sounds incredible!!...when does the MK7.5 version debut? I would buy this today!

[@tlalexander3]

Is this a pops and crackles tune too or is it backpressure from the exhaust? I like the sound minus the pops

[@JMRebuilds]

Do you need a tune for this setup

[@cameronn7706]

He is running a tune but you don’t need a tube for an exhaust. You just won’t get the pops he has

[@prox7r592]

Sounds great!

[@Coryking2938]

Hey Pete!

[@DemonicBalt]

Cruising around just did 40k service still need to do more wallet feeling abused... ECS coming along it's awesomeness... Heavy sighs, when does Downpipe come along???

[@kashfiqbal]

What’s an exhaust system that sounds closest to this one in closed valve? Not gonna lie I liked that one the best

[@craiplayz]

Is the borla type s louder than this?

[@revorally1706]

Does this have a tune to get the pops and bangs or will the exhaust do that

[@chicatee861]

what is the name of this exhaust because they don't said it in any moment and also didn't put a link in the description

[@gregoryschwarz2730]

Do you sell just the muffler?

[@tylerlovegrove8767]

When is an alltrack exhaust going to come out?

[@jralphroman]

It'd be nice to hear it without the pops not everybody wants pops

[@ecstuning]

Noted for future vids. This one has a APR Stage 2 Hi-Torque with Pops and Bangs installed.

[@riorompero1314]

ECS Tuning High torque? Must have a tt-rs clutch or something massive to handle that

[@sollik5022]

The sound is great, I really like valved exhaust systems they are very practical I guess ':D Closed valve for neigbours and open valve for cruising around a city ;) Unfortunately I couldn't fine this product on the website :/ ECS Tuning, could you please help me out? :D

[@ecstuning]

Here ya go: bit.ly/2Q7WRir

[@sollik5022]

@@ecstuning Thank you!

[@avhc661eric]

Do you guys not make this anymore for the 14 mk6 gti?

[@akwan108]

It sounds good but damn it's loud in all configurations with an OEM downpipe. I can only imagine how much louder it would be with an aftermarket downpipe. Any chance for something resonated? Maybe I'm getting too old this stuff

[@garylayton5719]

It has a 3” downpipe according to their description in the video.

[@aaronlopez388]

Mk7.5 option available?

[@EddieswitchG]

Does this fit mk7.5 or when will it be available for it ?

[@Racer267]

What downpipe do you have installed?

[@minax251]

I noticed this kit is sold with an optional boost tap, why is that?

[@Locallybuiltauto]

Is this the same for the MK7 GLI stock downpipe?

[@anthonylevene6330]

Is this exhaust setup with a downlipe ?

[@MilRom9]

What brand downpipe and catless or catted?

[@HAvOKn255andtoxic]

Just got my mk7 today. Can I get one of these

[@sethwalker8952]

Any plans to make one for the GLI?

[@puffypanda5980]

hows the drone at 2k rpm with valves open?

[@shadowdragon851]

This is the exhaust system I intend to purchase when I get my hands on a gti

[@alexisgueits7684]

Are you guys running a catted or catless downpipe in this video? I have a CTS catted downpipe with the stock exhaust... Don't want droning at cruising speed with my catted downpipe...

[@ecstuning]

Catless

[@Osprey1994]

It most likely will drone unless you add a resonator where the OEM res used to be.

[@michelangelocaldera8132]

Please post a video of the install

[@retrocoffin408]

Fit mk7.5 se?

[@PistonPerspective]

what wheels?

[@Zharsergey]

Make one for the Sportwagen/Alltrack!

[@JoJoJoker]

I have wanted an exhaust button for quite some time!

[@Szeps_]

Is this the IE Catted Cast Downpipe?

[@Dukelax510]

So you get 7 less WTQ from the valved system than a non valved?

[@skylerhuffmedia]

What rims are you rocking?

[@ParthPatel-hb6du]

Is non valved one your part number 3675385?

[@mr.distant3261]

How’s the drone?

[@yessir9616]

before I installed the boost tap I was getting pops and dsg farts every time I would shift, however after I installed the boost tap to open and close the valves manually, no matter if its open or closed I no longer have the exhaust pops and dsg farts I was once getting, any help??

[@JMRebuilds]

What mods are done to this mk7

[@Tito8149]

Any install video ?

[@MarkCalica]

How is the drone?

[@connorjosipovich3080]

someone get me an answer to this plzzz

[@Osprey1994]

This car is notorious for drone so unless you are impervious to drone I would expect you will be needing a res installed where the factory res would be.

[@seanjones1540]

How are you getting the turbo flutter

[@Szeps_]

wait can you guys link the downpipe?

[@nicholasvinkler1635]

This is sweet!

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

On the website it says boost tap required. I’m confused is this controlled from a fob or just opens up when you get into boost?

[@ecstuning]

It's controlled from a fob, as seen in the video.

[@JasonH16]

What brand downpipe?

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

would like to hear with a catted downpipe please

[@CollinKravig]

What diverter valve do you have making that noise?

[@CollinKravig]

I see its the spacer, does this damage the turbo in any way?

[@3240Ghost]

is this gti tuned??

[@MrCodySchmidt]

Is this one running the ECS diverter spacer? Mine sounds similar, but with the hood up and free revving it sounds like the turbo is surging, even while driving I get quite a few "stututus". Just wanted to see if your guys was similar

[@ecstuning]

It does! You can check out our DV Spacer video here and compare it to yours: bit.ly/2W3igNz

[@MrCodySchmidt]

Perfect! So just to make sure, that "compressor surge-like" sound is nothing to be concerned about, right?😅

[@bobbob1415]

Couldn’t find it on your website. Are these clips with a stock dp?

[@ecstuning]

Here is the link to the set up: bit.ly/2W3PFrx The set up in the video is with a 3.0" Downpipe.

[@ecstuning]

We have a APR Stage 2 Hi-Torque with Pops and Bangs installed on it as well.

[@manuelparra6934]

What BOV is that? Sounds amazing!

[@ecstuning]

Here ya go: bit.ly/3djTNd8

[@manuelparra6934]

ECS Tuning will it sound the Same on a DSG car?

[@kawzx777]

So if i chose the Non-valved is the sound exactly like the the VALVED exhaust sound in OPEN position?

[@ecstuning]

Not exactly, but similar.

[@kawzx777]

@@ecstuning Not exactly as in the Valved being louder? Just wanting to know bcus i have a 200 cell downpipe.

[@michaelkain7641]

Damn, ordered in January and it has already been pushed back 3 times!

[@xTiiGeRz]

What u mean?

[@michaelkain7641]

Keep getting emails pushing back their in stock eta. Now it says eta March 11th 😂 and I originally ordered it when they were supposed to be in stock January 28th.

[@gatorzooka42]

@@michaelkain7641 how long did it take to come in? I ordered mine December 6th with a ship date of the 17th in Dec, now it got pushed a 3rd time towards the 17th this month.

[@michaelkain7641]

They ended up shipping it out March 10th so idk like about 2 months from when I ordered. It originally told me the 28th of January it should have been shipped.

[@andrewthomas7595]

What are those black things on the bumper, I've been searching for so long

[@parcero2920]

Andrew Thomas look for carbon fiber bumper flares for MK7 on their website it will pop up

[@ecstuning]

Here ya go: bit.ly/2TH9hjw

[@owenhaig]

Can you do this to a stock gti, add just the exhaust

[@ecstuning]

Yep!

[@owenhaig]

ECS Tuning does this exhaust available for gti 7.5, and thoughts on the Oettinger Quad exhaust

[@wtfmarkseven1445]

I wish i knew what 3”0 downpipe this was

[@cristellonick]

what mods are on this to make the turbo flutter like that

[@CLIPZNAT1ON]

Diverter valve

[@ericprokhor1326]

Does it drone

[@juan-ld1hi]

does this fit a mk7.5?

[@ecstuning]

Yep!

[@likicks9667]

Would this kit fit a mk6 golf r?

[@ecstuning]

We have one coming soon for the MK6

[@punishedchris8576]

Giving my R32 a run for It's money. Sounds sexy as.

[@bird-dog81]

What dump valve Is this running?

[@ecstuning]

ECS DV Spacer: bit.ly/2TGQchl

[@Forte1302]

Streetlegal for Germany/Europe ?

[@ecstuning]

Check your local laws and our product page to compare and see: bit.ly/3cQ1BmJ

[@yahboialan]

the product link doesnt work :{

[@ecstuning]

Here it is: bit.ly/2W3PFrx

[@danielallen5181]

How do u get the pops??

[@ecstuning]

Its a Tune

[@danielallen5181]

@@ecstuning lol, I’m sorry for asking this dumb question 😂..

[@dexter3661]

Any link to the boost tap needed for installation? Thank you! @ecstuning

[@ecstuning]

bit.ly/2Ts5FSv

[@dexter3661]

ECS Tuning that took me to the diverter spacer. I’m asking about the boost tap that your website refers to as needed for install of your valved exhaust

[@Osprey1994]

You could have found it yourself... Hopefully you didn't spend 2 months twiddling your thumbs. www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/20t-billet-boost-tap-assembly/003621ecs01a~a/

[@jackmcdonald8355]

I wish I had money for this lmao

[@ecstuning]

It is tax season....just sayin

[@johnly876]

That exhaust looks awfully like my IPE exhaust. Awful for me since I paid over $5K cnd after shipping and duty. Don't get me wrong I love my exhaust by far IMO my best purchase. The only visible difference is the IPE has a resonator. Catless is the way to go for max sound. It might look the same but it doesn't sound like my IPE. Sounds good for the price

[@S4_QUATTROPOWER]

Really wish there was more mods for the Audi a4 b8 2.0 tfsi feel like VW has more performance all around then Audi 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheSynikle]

What rims are those?

[@ecstuning]

Tekniform

[@223rockmaster]

Does anyone know where I can find those rear "vents"?

[@ecstuning]

theyre ours! www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/carbon-fiber-rear-bumper-flare-set/022199ecs01~a/

[@223rockmaster]

@@ecstuning Thank you!!

[@timoteileahu]

Make a quad tip conversion

[@OGBastard1337]

I agree

[@Cheo.M]

Anyone install this exhaust and can speak to drone levels while cruising at highway speeds?

[@kyleallan7734]

which BOV is this?

[@ecstuning]

This has our ECS Diverter Valve Spacer on it. bit.ly/2TGQchl Check out the install and the sound here: bit.ly/3cMA0CS

[@MrRoboscan]

Does first get a free one? I got a mrk 7

[@ecstuning]

Haha, sorry bro. No can do.

[@itxslowx96z]

Catted or non Catted dp?

[@ecstuning]

Non

[@danielmalinowski1326]

Is there a down pipe on this car?