MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: chrimbo on February 21, 2025, 05:31:49 pm

Title: Sports cat recommendation for bwa with k03
Post by: chrimbo on February 21, 2025, 05:31:49 pm
Appreciate a recommendation for sports cat for my mk5 with bwa and k03.

Searched everywhere for a type approved one but can't find one. Does anyone know whether it's possible to get a sports cat for a mk5 that's type approved? 

Should I even worry about whether it's type approved provided it passes an emissions test? Good to get your thoughts.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Sports cat recommendation for bwa with k03
Post by: Jons1001 on February 22, 2025, 04:49:52 pm
I bought a magnaflow 200 cel for mine and had it welded in (worked out the cheapest option doing it this way), passed 3 mots but then failed, I think this is the most you can hope for with the majority of them. I’ve heard BCS powervalve are one of the best but you will pay a premium.
Title: Re: Sports cat recommendation for bwa with k03
Post by: Flyingscotsman on February 23, 2025, 03:45:39 pm
I've got a BCS 200 cell sports cat that is still passing the MOT after 9 years (touch wood).
Title: Re: Sports cat recommendation for bwa with k03
Post by: Jons1001 on February 23, 2025, 06:32:08 pm
Quote from: Flyingscotsman on February 23, 2025, 03:45:39 pm
I've got a BCS 200 cell sports cat that is still passing the MOT after 9 years (touch wood).

That’s impressive, proves it’s worth paying for quality if you plan on keeping the car for a long time.
Title: Re: Sports cat recommendation for bwa with k03
Post by: chrimbo on February 23, 2025, 09:54:58 pm
Quote from: Flyingscotsman on February 23, 2025, 03:45:39 pm
I've got a BCS 200 cell sports cat that is still passing the MOT after 9 years (touch wood).
Impressive! Is that one of these then? https://www.powervalve.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=884
Title: Re: Sports cat recommendation for bwa with k03
Post by: Flyingscotsman on February 24, 2025, 06:59:08 am
Quote from: chrimbo on February 23, 2025, 09:54:58 pm
Quote from: Flyingscotsman on February 23, 2025, 03:45:39 pm
I've got a BCS 200 cell sports cat that is still passing the MOT after 9 years (touch wood).
Impressive! Is that one of these then? https://www.powervalve.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=884

Yes it is the 200 cell version.  It cost a bit less 9 years ago ;-)