{"product_id":"irl-mk8-golf-r-catback","title":"IRL Exhaust VW Golf R MK8 (2022-2026) Stainless Catback, 24 lbs Lighter Than OEM, Factory Valve Integration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf R MK8 2.0 TSI EA888 EVO4 (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) AWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This catback fits the MK8 Golf R only. It retains the factory electronic exhaust valves for factory-like operation. Fully clamp-on, no welding required. Installation requires cutting the factory exhaust pipe at the designated point, after which the IRL system clamps on. Sold as a complete catback system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs and Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 lbs lighter than the OEM exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic exhaust valves retained, integrates with factory valve control system for factory-like valve operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully clamp-on design, no welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation requires cutting the factory exhaust pipe at the designated connection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves exhaust flow and reduces backpressure over the factory system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper, more aggressive exhaust note with valves open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 lb weight reduction over the OEM exhaust is one of the more meaningful specs here since the factory Golf R exhaust is notably heavy for what it does. The factory electronic valves carry over and work exactly as they do from the factory, so you still get the quiet mode when you want it and the full aggressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/collections\/all\/vw-golf-r-exhaust\"\u003eMK8 Golf R exhaust\u003c\/a\u003e note when the valves open. Installation requires cutting the factory pipe at the connection point, so plan for a one-way commitment on the OEM system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/rev9-intercooler-kit-vw-golf-r-2-0-tsi-mk8-2022-2026-race-spec-front-mount-ick-161\"\u003eRev9 Front Mount Intercooler for VW Golf R MK8 (2022-2026)\u003c\/a\u003e If you're opening up the exhaust side with this catback, the Rev9 front mount intercooler addresses the intake cooling side of the same build, dropping intake air temperatures significantly and supporting higher power levels on the EA888 EVO4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"IRL LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42797968261200,"sku":"MS-6376-IRL-IRL L","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/0252\/4785\/files\/irl-catback-exhaust-vw-golf-r-mk8-2022-2026-stainless.png?v=1784935027","url":"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/irl-mk8-golf-r-catback","provider":"Redline360","version":"1.0","type":"link"}