AWE Track Edition Exhaust for 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI Mk7

The AWE Track Edition Exhaust for the 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI is for owners who want to turn the Mk7 up to 11. It takes all of the handcrafted engineering of AWE's Touring Edition and replaces the front resonator with a straight pipe section, for a more aggressive tone (and, as AWE puts it, a more aggressive price to boot).

AWE is clear that this is a loud system and buyers should be aware. If it turns out to be too much, AWE makes it easy to tone it down with a bolt-on Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit. The Track Edition finishes with 102mm slash-cut tips with the AWE logo, double-walled to keep a mirror finish under hard use and individually adjustable for depth into the bumper. It is crafted from 3" and 2.25" U.S.-sourced T304 stainless steel, and paired with an aftermarket downpipe AWE quotes up to 21 hp and 24 lb-ft at the crank without software.

From civil to disobedient, AWE ranks the GTI combinations like this: Touring Edition with the factory downpipe, Touring Edition with an aftermarket downpipe, Track Edition with the factory downpipe, then Track Edition with an aftermarket downpipe.

Features

• Up to 21 hp and 24 lb-ft at the crank without software, when paired with an aftermarket downpipe (AWE)
• Straight pipe replaces the front resonator for a more aggressive tone
• Mid-muffler retained at the rear
• Crafted from 3" and 2.25" U.S.-sourced T304 stainless steel
• 102mm double-walled slash-cut tips with AWE logo, individually adjustable
• Dyno-developed and street-proven on AWE's in-house Mk7 GTI
• Engineered, designed and manufactured in-house by AWE
• AWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee, Perfect Fitment Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty

What's Included

• Complete Track Edition cat-back exhaust
• Two 102mm slash-cut tips in the chosen finish
• Clamps and hardware for installation

Specifications

Warranty

Touring vs Track Edition

Want the other sound? See the AWE Touring Edition Exhaust for the Mk7 GTI, or change editions later with the Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit. Own a 2018-2021 GTI Mk7.5? Shop the AWE exhaust for the 2018-2021 GTI Mk7.5.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AWE Track Edition exhaust legal on a Mk7 GTI?
AWE lists this system as 50 State Legal because it does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices; it bolts on behind the catalytic converters. AWE does not publish a CARB Executive Order number for it, and local sound limits vary, so check the rules where you drive.

How loud is the Track Edition on a 2015-2017 GTI?
Loud. AWE warns that the Track Edition is known to get rowdy and may be too much for many owners, and it ranks the Track Edition with an aftermarket downpipe as the loudest GTI combination it offers.

How much power does it add?
AWE quotes a maximum gain of 21 hp and 24 lb-ft at the crank without software, measured when the cat-back is paired with an aftermarket downpipe. On a stock downpipe, expect a smaller gain; AWE does not publish a separate figure.

Does it work with the factory downpipe?
Yes. The cat-back mates to the factory downpipe, and it also suits an aftermarket downpipe. AWE recommends the Touring Edition for GTIs running an aftermarket downpipe if you want to keep the cabin civil.

Can I switch to the Touring Edition later?
Yes. AWE sells a bolt-on Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit that swaps the front pipe, so you do not need to buy a whole new system.

Fitment Notes

• Fits the 2015-2017 Mk7 GTI only; the 2018-2021 Mk7.5 GTI uses a different AWE part number.
• Works with the factory downpipe or an aftermarket downpipe.
• Direct bolt-on to the factory mounting points; no tune required.
• AWE does not accept returns of the Track Edition for sound preference, so please listen to the clip above before ordering.

Questions about fitment? Call (310) 231-0292 or text (310) 886-3111.

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