Techtonics Tuning 2.25″ Cat-back Exhaust with Borla (2.0)
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3 Positive Reviews
0 Negative Reviews
This exhaust from TT is made for cars with the 2.0 8v engine. The 2.25″ size is reflective of the optimum exhaust diameter for the motor.
Techtonics offers this setup for both the Golf and the Jetta. The piping is mandrel bent and includes a resonator as well as the Borla muffler.
Source: Techtonics Tuning
Part Number:
252.420B for 93-95 Golf and Cabrio
252.421B for 96-99 Golf and Cabrio
252.430B for 93-95 Jetta
252.431B for 96-99 Jetta
Tags: 2.0 8v, exhaust, Techtonics Tuning
Installation:
Rated it a 3 bacause its better to have a pro do it. Exhaust shops have lifts and torches for easier, quicker installation. But it is possible to do this as a DIY in your driveway on an afternoon.
Performance:
Definitely a 5. I opted for the stainless steel with a Borla muffler. The fit is perfect and, although some like shiny exhaust tips, I like the “stock” look. It helps when getting pulled over…cops dont give it a second look. The exhuast not is very mellow. With the mid-pip resonator and the muffler it purrs at idle and opens up nice when you hit the loud pedal. I did notice a little drone on the hiway between 60-70mph. Never bothered me though.
Over-all:
: 3Solid 4. Like I said above, some might not like that the mufflers dont come with fancy chrome tips. I for one, dont care. Its the performance and, most important, SOUND that led me to buy this product.
: 5
: 4
Installation:
I have installation a 4 because when is installing a new catback system ever very easy? I didn’t really have specific instructions (the info that TT provides is more than enough to complete the job), but from looking at the old system I got the idea. Puting everything together was fairly simple, and when I got stuck trying to put the straight pipe onto the cat the place I ordered from (german auto parts) offered me tips (have sandpaper on hand to remove rust from the cat). I manage to do this job in my driveway with a set of ramps in only an afternoon.
Performance:
Gave it a 4. I prefer quiet exhausts, but living in New England I needed something that was stainless. This is definitely close to the level of volume I prefer, and I can always snag a second resonator to replace the straight pipe from the cat if I really want. There is definite drone on the highways at speeds over 65, and some of my local inspection stations refuse to pass me because of the noise, but I’ve kind of come to like it.
Over-all:
: 4Well, if I gave it a 4 in the other two categories… Fairly simple to put on, sounds great for those looking for a not-so-quiet sound, and the stainless will last you for a while. I’ve had this on for two years and it’s not showing any signs of problems. I am definitely happy I grabbed this option.
: 4
: 4
Installation: Super easy, even using only a jack and a couple stands. Put it on in a carport in December in a little over an hour. The included instructions where plain and simple. I opted for a sawz-all removal for the old and cut it into multiple pieces for easy removal.
Performance: My stock exhaust was rotten and falling apart so anything would be an improvement in performance. The stock muffler sounded like a maraca when I shook it after removal.
Overall: I really like the TT exhaust. I opted for the Flowmaster muffler and 1 resonator. I have no droning sounds at any speed, just a crisp note when I get on it. There was a little crackle sound when new, but that has since gone. Placement of the muffler slightly interferes with rear sway bar, so extra time is needed to dial each in.
: 5: 4
: 4