{"product_id":"milltek-race-catback-exhaust-system-mk8-gti-loudest-sound","title":"Milltek Sport Race Cat-Back Exhaust (Loudest) – 2022+ VW Golf GTI (MK8\/MK8.5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your 2022+ Volkswagen GTI a deeper, substantially more aggressive exhaust note with the Milltek Sport Race Cat-Back Exhaust System. Designed for MK8 and MK8.5 GTI owners who want Milltek’s loudest configuration, this system combines 80mm T304L stainless-steel pipework with a non-resonated layout and rear-silencer bypass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is Milltek’s Race—or loudest—configuration. It is intentionally louder both inside and outside the vehicle. If you want a more restrained exhaust for frequent highway driving, consider the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bmptuning.com\/products\/milltek-road-plus-catback-exhaust-system-mk8-gti-mid-level-sound\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilltek Road+ Cat-Back Exhaust System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilltek 80mm front pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilltek center connecting pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRace-version rear-silencer bypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual outlet pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of 115mm exhaust tips in your selected finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdapter for the factory exhaust connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Milltek fitting hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Milltek Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Race Cat-Back Exhaust System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound level: Race \/ Loudest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhaust configuration: Non-resonated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear section: Rear-silencer bypass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePipe diameter: 80mm \/ 3.15 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: T304L stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip configuration: Dual 115mm tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValved system: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation type: Direct-replacement cat-back or GPF\/OPF-back system, depending on vehicle market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer-stated back-pressure reduction: 30% compared with the original exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing location: United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer warranty: Limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser, subject to Milltek’s warranty terms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Milltek Race Exhaust?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilltek’s loudest available exhaust configuration for the MK8 and MK8.5 GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore aggressive exhaust volume and tone than the factory system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear-silencer bypass maximizes sound without replacing the factory downpipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger 80mm pipework provides improved exhaust flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT304L stainless-steel construction offers long-term corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive tip finishes allow the appearance to be matched to the vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with the factory downpipe and does not require an ECU tune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHear the Milltek Race Exhaust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear the Milltek Race cat-back exhaust on a Volkswagen MK8 GTI with the factory downpipe. The video begins at the exhaust sound demonstration at 3:08; rewind to watch the introduction and installation. Actual sound can vary based on recording equipment, speakers, transmission, downpipe and other vehicle modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xDrWrbD1vyo?start=188\" title=\"Milltek Race Cat-Back Exhaust Sound on VW MK8 GTI with Stock Downpipe\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xDrWrbD1vyo\u0026amp;t=188s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Watch the MK8 GTI Milltek Race exhaust sound demonstration on YouTube \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip Finishes and Part Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished GT-115 Tips: SSXVW678\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCerakote Black GT-115 Tips: SSXVW679\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushed Titanium GT-115 Tips: SSXVW680\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurnt Titanium GT-115 Tips: SSXVW681\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Fiber JET-115 Tips: SSXVW682\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe selected tip finish primarily changes the appearance of the exhaust. It does not meaningfully change the sound level of the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits the following North American Volkswagen GTI models:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022–2024 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T FWD — MK8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025+  Volkswagen GTI 2.0T FWD — MK8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis system does not fit the Volkswagen Golf R, Jetta GLI or earlier GTI generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilltek estimates approximately 1–1.5 hours for installation, including removal of the original exhaust. Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper tip position, exhaust alignment and clamp engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tune is not required when installing this system with the factory downpipe and emissions equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a non-resonated Race system with a rear-silencer bypass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect substantially more exhaust volume than the factory system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabin volume and drone can vary with vehicle speed, transmission, downpipe and other modifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers concerned about highway volume should choose the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bmptuning.com\/products\/milltek-road-plus-catback-exhaust-system-mk8-gti-mid-level-sound\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilltek Road+ exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Race system is not E-marked or EC-approved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhaust sound regulations vary by location. The purchaser is responsible for confirming local road-use and noise requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct images should be used to identify the selected tip finish; component appearance may vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this Milltek’s loudest exhaust for the MK8 and MK8.5 GTI?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This is Milltek’s Race configuration, which replaces the rear silencer with a bypass section for maximum exhaust volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between the Race and Road+ systems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Race system uses a rear-silencer bypass and is the loudest option. The Road+ system incorporates a rear silencer to provide a more moderate exhaust level for customers who want additional sound without choosing the loudest configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill this exhaust fit my GTI if I do not know whether it is an MK8 or MK8.5?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor North American vehicles, the 2022–2024 GTI is the MK8 and the 2025+ GTI is the facelifted MK8.5. This listing covers both generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it fit the Volkswagen Golf R?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The Golf R uses a different exhaust configuration, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bmptuning.com\/products\/milltek-race-catback-exhaust-system-mk8-r-loudest-sound\" title=\"Milltek Race Catback Exhaust System 2022+ VW Golf R (MK8\/8.5)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMilltek does offer the Race version for the Golf R and that can be found here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this system require an aftermarket downpipe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It can connect to the factory downpipe and factory emissions equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs an ECU tune required?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. A tune is not required for installation of this cat-back exhaust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the system remove the catalytic converter or GPF\/OPF?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The system begins downstream of the factory emissions equipment and does not replace the catalytic converter or downpipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill this exhaust drone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the loudest Race configuration, so increased cabin volume and some drone should be expected. The exact experience varies by speed, transmission and other exhaust modifications. Customers particularly concerned about highway volume should choose the Milltek Road+ system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this exhaust valved?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This is a non-valved exhaust system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo the different tip finishes change the sound?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo meaningful sound difference should result from the tip finish. 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