Golf 8 GTI / Golf 8 R / Cupra Formentor / S3 8Y EA888.4 Alpha Competition Intercooler Kit
This 3 /76mm Alpha Competition stainless steel made decat downpipe fits without any modification between the turbo and the centre pipe of the Golf 8 R and S3 8Y in order to remove both OEM catalysts and OPF, providing a power gain of about 35hp on a stage 1 tuned EA888.4 engine. Offering also an aggressive tone, this full flow downpipe made from high quality T304 stainless steel with hand-made TIG welds clearly represents the best quality / price ratio on the market !
- Select your version -
Direct bolt on
3" / 76mm pipework
100% T304 grade stainless steel
Gain dyno'ed on stage 1 engine : 35hp
Removes both OEM catalysts and OPF
Adaptors to connect OEM and 3"/76mm exhaust included
Aggressive tone
Handmade TIG welding
Install hardware included
Optional heat shield
Lifetime warranty
- Only fits European models (with OPF) -
- ECU tune is mandatory -
| Brand | Model | Type | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | S3 | 8Y - 20-... | 2.0TFSI - 310 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | MK8 - 20-... | R - 320 |
This 3 /76mm Alpha Competition stainless steel made decat downpipe fits without any modification between the turbo and the centre pipe of the Golf 8 R and S3 8Y in order to remove both OEM catalysts and OPF, providing a power gain of about 35hp on a stage 1 tuned EA888.4 engine. Offering also an aggressive tone, this full flow downpipe made from high quality T304 stainless steel with hand-made TIG welds clearly represents the best quality / price ratio on the market !
- Select your version -
Direct bolt on
3" / 76mm pipework
100% T304 grade stainless steel
Gain dyno'ed on stage 1 engine : 35hp
Removes both OEM catalysts and OPF
Adaptors to connect OEM and 3"/76mm exhaust included
Aggressive tone
Handmade TIG welding
Install hardware included
Optional heat shield
Lifetime warranty
- Only fits European models (with OPF) -
- ECU tune is mandatory -
| Brand | Model | Type | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | S3 | 8Y - 20-... | 2.0TFSI - 310 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | MK8 - 20-... | R - 320 |
- Further information -
Our technical specifications and compatibilities refer to the standard equipment of the vehicles mentioned, in case of doubt about the compatibility of a product, please contact our customer service to answer your questions.
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Alpha Competition products are inspected and certified as compliant before shipping. This certification is complementary to the manufacturer's warranty covering manufacturing or material defects for one year on most products in the range. Intercoolers and exhausts have a non-transferable lifetime warranty, but do not cover aesthetic defects that may appear over time. The replacement or repair of the products will depend on the decision of the manufacturer, who will be entitled to request proof or return for expertise of the items concerned. Return costs and third-party costs are not covered by the Alpha Competition warranty.