The brace kit is recommended on 1982 and later cars originally equipped with a ball-socket manifold and downpipe. A superior quality Tri-Y header for catalyst equipped A2 chassis vehicles. Heavy 14 gauge tubing is used as well. This header is now aluminum ceramic coated for better heat retention and durability. Our Tri-Y header replaces the stock manifold and downpipe, bolting directly to the front of the catalytic convertor.
Provision is made for all emissions equipment.
Provides gains of up to 10 horsepower, depending on model and engine type. All other Golf 2 and Jetta 2 models can be fitted with the header when used with the bolt-on style, large inlet catalytic convertor, 10.131.22919 or 10.131.22920. A2 16V Autotech's newest addition for the A2 chassis cars with either the 1.8 or 2.0 liter 16V. Features the same bulletproof design as our 8-valve A2 header, and is also aluminum ceramic coated. Quicker throttle response and a gain of up to 7 horsepower over stock is seen. Here's a close-up of one of our CNC laser cut head flanges, now used on all of our headers.