ratkc135
Veteran Member
I've searched and don't see a whole lot....
I have my 2002 Jetta TDI with 167K on it. I was under there yesterday putting a hitch on and noticed the muffler is the size of a giant duffel bag. I don't think the original exhaust will probably last another 10+ years so I'm debating putting something new on...preferably that doesn't have a muffler that is so ridiculous. I don't need something fancy or expensive...nor do I think this is a corvette and want a loud exhaust/rumble. Something that will last another 15+ years...improve the flow...no drone or make it so loud inside it's annoying on a road trip.
I initially thought cat-back...but I've read on posts some people regret not doing turbo-back. I can be sold on either option....perhaps it's best to start from turbo and go back? So the stuff in front of cat doesn't go bad and you have to do it anyway at some point?
I'm military and have TX plates...so I don't do any emissions testing...maybe someone in TX can tell me if I will have to do tests eventually....or would deleting CAT be dumb (if I end up in a state where I couldn't pass emissions)? I see so many brands out there I'm looking for some insight from folks that have run different options. Thanks!
I have my 2002 Jetta TDI with 167K on it. I was under there yesterday putting a hitch on and noticed the muffler is the size of a giant duffel bag. I don't think the original exhaust will probably last another 10+ years so I'm debating putting something new on...preferably that doesn't have a muffler that is so ridiculous. I don't need something fancy or expensive...nor do I think this is a corvette and want a loud exhaust/rumble. Something that will last another 15+ years...improve the flow...no drone or make it so loud inside it's annoying on a road trip.
I initially thought cat-back...but I've read on posts some people regret not doing turbo-back. I can be sold on either option....perhaps it's best to start from turbo and go back? So the stuff in front of cat doesn't go bad and you have to do it anyway at some point?
I'm military and have TX plates...so I don't do any emissions testing...maybe someone in TX can tell me if I will have to do tests eventually....or would deleting CAT be dumb (if I end up in a state where I couldn't pass emissions)? I see so many brands out there I'm looking for some insight from folks that have run different options. Thanks!