ECS "Ti.22" MK8 GTI 3.0" Titanium Catback Exhaust System
ECS "Ti.22" MK8 GTI 3.0" Titanium Catback Exhaust System
Starting at: $1248.99
This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
08-09-2025

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Product Details
Titanium exhaust systems effectively reduce sprung vehicle weight while radically transforming the sound of your car. Thanks to it's higher tensile strength over 304 SS, material wall thickness can be reduced by up to 1mm wall tubing. Theoretically this massive weight savings immediately translates into faster acceleration and a more responsive driving experience.
The ECS Tuning "Ti.22" Titanium Catback Exhaust System is made from exotic, ultra-lightweight Gr2 titanium alloy material from the chemical element titanium (symbolized "Ti" with an atomic number of 22, as described on the periodic table of elements) reduces 28 pounds (60% reduction) from the factory catback exhaust system. Grade 2 titanium was selected due to its balance of lightweight properties, strength and corrosion resistance.
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PART DESIGN
In-house designed and engineered using FARO ARM laser scanning technology for precise fitment
Ultra-lightweight, Gr2 Titanium Alloy Material in a natural finish - 1mm wall thickness, back purged and TIG-welded throughout
3.0" OD tubing with 2.5" OD tailpipes featuring pie-cut bend sections
Pie-cut merge section with Laser-Cut ECS logo plate
Radical weight savings over the OEM exhaust system:
OEM Catback (with tips): 46 lbs
ECS Titanium Catback (with tips): 18 lbs (28 lb weight savings!)
Titanium 12mm barbed exhaust hangers Tig-Welded in OE locations for precise fitment. A rubber exhaust hanger bushing is included for the rear subframe location for additional support.
Strategically placed slip joints provide the most adjustability to obtain perfect fitment
NON-VALVED MUFFLER:
Straight Through "Turbo Style" Muffler
In-House designed to provide a sporty driving experience like no other
Perforated core with packing for sound absorption
VALVE MUFFLER:
Tested multiple muffler designs to achieve the most desirable exhaust notes with the largest delta between valve closed and valve open driving experiences
Valve Closed Routing - 3-chamber perforated reduction tubes with stainless steel wool packing material provides a sporty driving experience without causing excessive resonance, volume and performance loss
Valve Open Routing - Straight-through 3.0" perforated tube with stainless steel wool packing material provides the most unobstructed flow path for race-inspired driving experience to maximize volume
Vacuum-actuated exhaust valve provides outstanding reliability in the harshest conditions. Unlike electronic servo motors that are prone to failure, our exhaust valves have been tested in thousands of applications and have proven to be reliable
Designed to maximize ground clearance while still being compatible with aftermarket components such as our ECS Tuning Rear Subframe Brace.
KIT CONTENTS
Midpipes (2); 1 for OEM downpipe, or 1 for 3.0" downpipe, ending at OEM location
Replacement sleeve clamp for OEM downpipe
Muffler Assembly
Additional rubber exhaust hanger (1) for subframe location
J-Pipe Assembly and Dual Tailpipes with stainless steel Accuseal clamps
ECS 4.0" Swivel Exhaust Tips (2) - Choose chrome, black chrome, carbon fiber or titanium!
Exhaust Valve Controller Installation Kit with Remote Key Fobs (VALVED SYSTEM ONLY)
- Remote Key Fobs (2)
- Valved Solenoid Control Module with wiring harness to connect control module to pneumatic solenoid
- Pneumatic Control Solenoid
- Silicone Vacuum Tubing (2mm ID x 16.5' length) w/ cable ties and T-tap
- Brass Tee Fitting (2mm nipple)
- Vacuum Check Valve (2mm nipple)
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our ECS Tuning Titanium Catback Exhaust System was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
Looking for installation tips? Look no further, we put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish including how to remove your OEM parts! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information.
NOTE:
- Heat-cycled photos shown will appear only after the exhaust system has been subjected to use. The exhaust is shipped to you in a natural finish. Change in colors of the exhaust occurs due to an oxidized layer on the surface of the material. The amount of color change is subjective to duration and intensity of heat and may differ from our photos shown.
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This Part Fits the Following Vehicles
Make | Model | Submodel | Engine | Special Fitment Notes |
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Volkswagen | Golf VIII | FWD | 2.0T Evo4 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
Installation
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