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Our exhausts have earned praise from owners and the press alike, due to their unique "Jekyll and Hyde" personality. We spend considerable time and effort during development to achieve remarkable civility when idling and cruising at part throttle, while also producing a war-cry wail when full throttle is applied. Sophisticated, refined, and powerful, all at once. We spent considerable time examining how to maximize the performance and options of this exhaust system. The exhaust features thick .065" wall T304L stainless steel tubing, double-walled exhaust tips to reduce heat discoloration, and perfect fitment, right to the OE downpipe (or any downpipe made to mate to the factory exhaust). The Cat Back system is topped off with our signature 3.15" beveled exhaust tips, in Chrome Silver. The tips sport stamped AWE logos and are double-walled to ensure a mirror polish even under hard usage. The system has multiple slip joints with high-quality stainless band clamps, to allow optimal adjustment.Why did we choose 2.5 inch and not 3.0 inch diameter for our MK5 exhaust? Our first prototypes of this system were indeed 3.0 inch, but we found that the effort it took to move the large mass of air in the 3.0 inch system at lower rpms resulted in a loss of torque with very little offsetting gain up top. Take a look at our 3.0 inch prototype dyno sheets here and see why a 3.0 inch system is not appropriate for this car.When upgrading your MK5, go with the team that started it all.
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| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2009 | Volkswagen | GTI | Base |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | GTI | Fahrenheit |
AWE
AWE Tuning is an American performance brand that has spent decades engineering exhaust systems, intakes, and intercoolers specifically for European-platform vehicles. Based in Pennsylvania, AWE develops every product in-house with a focus on sound engineering, dyno-proven power gains, and fitment that installs cleanly the first time.Popular UpgradesAWE exhaust systems are among the most recognized in the Audi and VW community, covering everything from cat-back systems on the Golf R and GTI to full turbo-back setups on the Audi S3, S4, and RS3. Intake systems reduce restriction and improve throttle response, while intercoolers drop charge temperatures for consistent power under sustained boost. AWE also offers a Touring Edition exhaust for drivers who want improved sound without the full race note on daily-driven cars.What platforms does AWE Tuning support?AWE primarily focuses on Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, and Porsche platforms. Popular applications include the MQB-platform GTI and Golf...
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Catback
Shop catback exhaust systems at Black Ops Auto Works for cat-back exhaust kits, performance exhaust systems, stainless steel exhausts, titanium exhausts, dual rear exit exhausts, track exhausts, touring exhausts, axle-back exhausts, and street performance exhaust upgrades. This collection is built for drivers who want deeper sound, improved exhaust flow, better throttle response, aggressive rear-end styling, and vehicle-specific bolt-on fitment. Use this Catback collection to choose the right exhaust system by vehicle platform, brand, material, sound level, tip finish, and driving goal. A catback exhaust can help improve sound, reduce exhaust restriction, support performance upgrades, and give your car, truck, SUV, Jeep, or performance build a cleaner, more aggressive look. Shop Catback Exhaust Systems by Brand Black Ops Auto Works carries catback exhaust systems from trusted performance brands including Borla, CORSA Performance, MagnaFlow, MBRP, AWE Tuning, Invidia, Solo Performanc...
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Exhaust Systems
Black Ops Auto Works carries one of the largest selections of performance exhaust systems available online, with 7,700+ products covering cat-back exhausts, axle-back exhausts, turbo-back systems, downpipes, headers, mid-pipes, X-pipes, H-pipes, mufflers, resonators, catalytic converters, exhaust tips, and every component in between. Whether you're building a street car, a daily driver, a diesel truck, or a track build, the right exhaust upgrade is here. Shop by Exhaust System Type Cat-Back Exhaust Systems: The most popular performance exhaust upgrade. Replaces everything from the catalytic converter back for improved sound, better flow, and premium tip styling. Available in single exit, dual exit, and quad exit configurations. Axle-Back Exhaust Systems: A simpler bolt-on that replaces the rear section from the axle back. Best for drivers who want an improved exhaust note and cleaner tip appearance without a full system swap. Headers and Manifolds: Long tube headers and shorty h...
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