GTI TCR Exhaust Installation | VW Golf MK7.5 1.4L TSI

Installation of an OEM GTI TCR Exhaust onto a VW Golf MK7.5 1.4L TSI
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[@hb2114]

Just a diffuser and exhaust already make huge difference on the car. Looks amazing

[@alexandermax13]

Couldn’t agree more! Looking back at before & after pictures, this upgrade was night and day.

[@hb2114]

Can you make another video during daytime ? Cold start too pls !

[@alexandermax13]

Will try and make a Short in the next couple of weeks, as want the exhaust to carbonise a little to give a truer feel of the sound it produces.

[@jasonwilk1601]

This is the channel ive been looking for for months

[@alexandermax13]

Glad you found it again! 💪

[@Benjamin67588]

Nice video Mate!

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks! It’s been one I’ve been looking forward to making for a while.

[@marcov3993]

I've been planning for this since I got the car but your the first I've seen do it so it makes me feel sure that it'll work, where did you get the custom adapters tho ?

[@alexandermax13]

Glad to hear I’m not the only one doing this modification. The adapter/reducer was custom made through a Fabrication Shop I found on eBay UK - you should be able to find similar in your region/country.

[@samayaz1461]

Do you have to name of the eBay shop as I am also in the uk so I could order it aswell ?

[@alexandermax13]

They are called everyexhaustpart and I requested a 50mm ID to 65mm ID adapter. I did have to ask them to send a second clamp as the first was too small, which they did at no extra cost.

[@jimroddy516]

That TCR Diffuser is mad as i wish i did that to mine, car looks sick mate

[@alexandermax13]

Absolutely agree! So glad I went for it over the standard GTI Rear Diffuser, this option also meant I didn’t need to bolt on a Rear Valence as it’s already go integrated venturi.

[@jimroddy516]

@@alexandermax13 top stuff, will definitely be looking into it when I start doing more stuff on the body. Cheers

[@alexandermax13]

Best of luck! 💪

[@ahxd2678]

Hi mate. Brilliant video, just wondering about the exhaust is it all legal set up? And won’t run into any problems. Currently wanting to do the same thing just want to cover all my bases. Thank you

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks for the feedback. Regarding its legality, make sure you cover your bases with endurance and emissions (noting that it has passed its MOT). Given it’s an OEM exhaust it’s not overly loud and hasn’t attracted any undue attention from the police. I hope this helps.

[@gabe6152]

can you pls post videos of some drive by clips i wanna hear the exhaust 😅😅 also do you have the 8 speed or manual if it’s the 8 speed i wanna see if doing this makes the shift “farts” louder than stock

[@alexandermax13]

I’ve properly run my exhaust in and it sounds really good lately… I’ll try and get some clips in the next month or so. Note that I have the 6-speed manual. I believe the 8-speed DSG only came about as of the MK8.

[@willrobinson9612]

Thankyou so much

[@alexandermax13]

My pleasure, I hope it helps.

[@dhuggti]

Nice video, where did you get the custom sleeve from?

[@alexandermax13]

I bought the custom reducer from a fabrication shop on eBay. I believe they’re based in the UK, but I’m sure many fabrication shops will do the same for you online.

[@EvaneRS]

posted on your diffuser video asking if you got the exhausts but i didnt see this video. I have the same car but a TDI version, could I simply copy what you have done? does it make a difference that it's diesel? Thanks!

[@alexandermax13]

Glad you found it! I don’t think it being diesel will be an issue however I’d probably call an exhaust mechanic and ask them the question.

[@TheSlowestStart]

the last video your diffuser was gloss, now its a flat black? did you change the diffuser?

[@alexandermax13]

I haven’t but at the time, it was extremely grimy, thus likely seeming matte black vs. gloss.

[@cam_fras4605]

I have a 1.8t and am looking into doing the same. Should I just get the exhaust from the axle back? Or should I get the full oem cat back?

[@alexandermax13]

It probably depends on your budget. I did Muffler only, but I still have the option to do the “Middle Silencer”/ Resonator further down the line, thanks to it being sold in sections and held together using 65mm clamps.

[@basvangoethem2457]

Get a valve on it i did mine at abc helmond its 10 times more mad irl 🙂🙂🙂

[@alexandermax13]

Unfortunately this isn’t a valves Muffler so I can’t add one unless it’s inline with the Resonator, but to be honest I like it the way it is, sociable on daily driving and then low rumbles when you accelerate hard.

[@farhaaz678]

Did this installation have any effect on your mpg i.e did u feel like it was drinking more or less or stayed the same in terms of fuel usage

[@alexandermax13]

This has had no effect on decreasing MPG other than potentially having a heavier foot.

[@farhaaz678]

@@alexandermax13 thats good cheers mate keep up the good content really helped me out

[@alexandermax13]

Not a problem. Don’t forget if you do this exact modification you need the MK7.5 or else look at doing the ClubSport exhaust upgrade if you have a MK7. Thanks for the support.

[@urunatural573]

Great video Alex but please no music when you try to show the sound of the new muffler, thanks

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks for your feedback! I hope to post some clips of the how new muffler sounds in the near future.

[@apkyleiced5150]

Ohhh lord I’ve been looking for this page for sooo long Jesus 😅😂 ppl really sleep on the base model frfr thank you man 😅… but can I have links to exhaust and diffuser please 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks for your feedback, I think there’s a lot of potential with this platform (more so than the MK8). Note that these are OEM parts, you’ll have to contact your local VW Dealership using the part numbers mentioned in the video.

[@apkyleiced5150]

Okay thanks. And there’s a lot of potential on this platform and way more fun than the mk8. But is that just the diffuser or you converted the entire bumper?

[@alexandermax13]

The bumpers between the Golf TSI, GTI/GTD/GTE and R are all the same, the only difference is in the diffuser. Just make sure that if you have a MK7 you get a MK7 diffuser and if you have a MK7.5 you get a MK7.5 diffuser.

[@josha6569]

Is there much difference between the tcr and normal gti exhaust(

[@alexandermax13]

It’s got bigger diameter tips. Note also that if you use the TCR Rear Valence with GTI Exhaust it’ll look all wrong.

[@abdomohsen4078]

Delete the resnator to get more sound i make this setup in my 1.4 resnator delete and JE design Cupra Muffler with Stock downpipe

[@alexandermax13]

A resonator delete isn’t my style. Note that since doing the exhaust install it’s had time to carbonise and develop its own grunt.

[@carlosb68]

hello. Have you tested a power lost engine after installation ?

[@alexandermax13]

Sorry I don’t understand your question.

[@Fatihylmaz116]

How would it sound if you completely installed the Golf 7 GTI exhaust system? . I’m waiting full gti exhaust installation 😂

[@alexandermax13]

Depending on what engine you have it may not be possible to install a full GTI exhaust system - i.e. if you have a 1.8T you’ll be fine but if you have a 1.4T you’ll have to stop at the downpipe unless you go aftermarket. Remember also that it will differ between the MK7 and MK7.5 that I have, especially the rear muffler/back box.

[@Fatihylmaz116]

@@alexandermax13 i want 1.4tsi car installed 2.0tsi catalyzer for hibrit turbo. silent and power .

[@alexandermax13]

I’m not too sure I understand your question. If you want to include a 2.0T resonator down to the muffler that’s not an issue but you’ll have to make an adapter from your downpipe to the resonator.

[@azharkhan7679]

Where did you get exhaust from? Can i get a link please?

[@alexandermax13]

I ordered it directly from a VW Dealership in the UK. You’ll find the Part Number for it at the start of the video.

[@syrconcrete6399]

Love it! Whats next?

[@alexandermax13]

I think it’ll have to be wheels and tyres then look at upgrading the interior. Have you got a VW Golf and what have/would you do to it?

[@syrconcrete6399]

@@alexandermax13 I had an MK7, did the the sparks, APR coils, KN filter and fake carbon fibre wing mirror caps to set them off a bit... I was planning on doing a GTI style grille but ended up in an accident where the car got totalled... so I replaced it with an MK8 with a 1.5 TSI and I already have the drop in filter, I wanna do APR coils, sparks, wing mirror caps, turbo intake pipe and charge pipe with a BOV. That was the plan with the original MK7 but I have this so itll be the tribute I guess you could call it... I also removed the snow guard for more turbo sounds and airflow, slam panel mod, gas strut on the bonnet to have it hold itself up and a cat-back is planned too. Wheels and tires I wanna do down the line too but later and aswell as the coils and intake mods I wanna do wheel spacers and nicer brakes (i.e. rotors, pads and give the callipers a fresh layer of paint to set them off as well as preserve them)

[@alexandermax13]

That’s what I’m sort of planning but need to be careful in terms of investment vs. return if the car is written off or I sell and upgrade, since the EA211 (1.4TSI) is a great little engine but not the most powerful. How are you find the MK8 1.5TSI Evo engine? What is the Engine code, still EA211? Have you managed to find many upgrade parts for it?

[@syrconcrete6399]

@@alexandermax13 Well I feel like if you really are devoted to one car, you will not find youself selling it because these golfs are absolutely fantastic, sip on gas and make great power for the displacement! I feel like as an enthusiast I find myself not modifying the car to make it worth as much money as possible, on the contrary, I find myself modifying it to put the biggest smile on my face. Yes, its is still called the EA211 (EVO2) and it is a direct replacement or successor to your 1.4. Yes, parts are plentiful, induction kits, turbo inlet pipes, charge pipes with diverter valves, exhaust systems etc, the limiting factor on my side is the fact that german car laws are extremely strict. I have a KN panel filter much like yours in it, snow guard delete and I also have APR coils on the way. Next I wanna lower it just a little bit but first I will do the turbo inlet pipe from Forge Motorsport to maximize turbo sounds and wrap it in heat reflective gold foil to reduce intake air temps. Do you by any chance have any other social medias where we could chat? Cheers mate!

[@alexandermax13]

I agree, though I’m in a phase of my life where hobbies such as cars have to come second in order to establish myself. Great to hear about the plentiful parts for the 1.5TSI, unfortunately though I couldn’t find the Turbo Elbow or many CAI, can you link any for me to see - maybe I’ll upgrade the 1.5TSI in future.

[@Wonnernaus]

Lets see a 3 inch down pipe now!

[@alexandermax13]

That’s on the list but I first want a set of Milton wheels. I’ll also need to find good tune here in the UK before the DP goes on.

[@Umzy.k]

Did you have to change the full rear bumper to have that

[@alexandermax13]

Thankfully not! The MQB platform makes this type of upgrade so easy. The only thing to do is replace the Rear Diffuser, you can see how I did it in my previous video.

[@Umzy.k]

@@alexandermax13 I did see it and do u have the link for the exhaust

[@alexandermax13]

Unfortunately I don’t have a link, but if you search the Part Number at the start of the video, you should be able to Google it and find a local supplier in your country.

[@Umzy.k]

Would u like to fit it for me if I buy the parts? 😅

[@alexandermax13]

Hahaha, I’m not opposed to it but it took me a while to find a Garage that would lend me a lift. Where are you based?

[@Harbi-31]

I have a golf 7 r line, will this fit on it?

[@alexandermax13]

If you have a MK7 then the MK7 ClubSport diffuser is the one you should be looking for. If you have the MK7.5 (A.K.A facelift) then this TCR diffuser will fit fine.

[@Harbi-31]

@@alexandermax13 I have the Mk7 golf r line and just have bought the maxton v2 spoiler now iam looking for a sick diffuser

[@alexandermax13]

That’s a really great car! You’ve got the perfect interior and the lucky spoiler that’ll have the Maxton V2 Spoiler Cap fit perfectly. Regarding the diffuser, I’d recommend looking at the ClubSport S diffuser, however, you may find a more aggressive one from Maxton Design or other third-party manufacturers.

[@Harbi-31]

@@alexandermax13 Yes bro, i really just found a agressive looking maxton diffuser for r line also, i really like the r line also because its has the luxury and also it is an 1.4 so it will not drink to much 😅, but yeah the spoiler really make the difference of it. I also have mid smoke rear lights and dark windows. On the front windows i have a chameleon tinted windows very beatiful. Soon i going to order the maxton diffuser and a custom exhaust that will change the car very much, and of course we not going to forget the front splitter and the skirts 😉 for the exhaust iam looking for a good budget, i mean armytrix sound really damn good but its a exhaust setup for like €2500 😅 Maybe i will do bull X or Milltek idk bro

[@syedshah-]

Is your golf diesel or petrol.

[@alexandermax13]

You’ll see from the title that it’s a 1.4L TSI that means it’s a Petrol. The Diesel would be a 1.6L TDI.

[@daanthijs1560]

Can i put such an exhaust on an 1.6 tdi ?

[@alexandermax13]

I don’t see this being an issue, however make sure you don’t cut off your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). I’d also have a chat with your local mechanic so he can confirm if this is likely to also affect your emissions testing.

[@daanthijs1560]

@@alexandermax13 thankss

[@diegoalvarez3195]

dsg? does it fart?

[@alexandermax13]

Unfortunately/fortunately not, it’s a manual! 🤌

[@jasonc2819]

Good job give it a few months for the carbon build up.

[@alexandermax13]

Absolutely! People are wanting noise clips straight away… for now it’s still a little quiet but in a few weeks time it’ll have done around 1000/1500 miles and hopefully have developed a little more growl.

[@2petterson]

​@@alexandermax13 Hey Alex, how did it turn out? Can you still make the video? I am preparing to do the same swap soon, so I would love to hear that :)

[@alexandermax13]

It sounds great! I’ll try and get something out together maybe more of a Short over the next few weeks. Bear with me.

[@drisslareunion2316]

Decata ?

[@alexandermax13]

No, this has the original Down Pipe Cat & Resonator, the only change is the Rear Muffler being upgraded to a GTI TCR one for aesthetics and sound.

[@wezie4402]

Looks yeah but sound I don’t think so

[@alexandermax13]

I’d argue that this is better though subtle vs. the original factory exhaust. I’ve also been made aware that they require time to develop their own sound as carbonisation occurs and builds within the muffler baffles.

[@jhondiick4202]

Almost no sounds xd

[@alexandermax13]

Thank you for your feedback.