MagnaFlow Direct-Fit Catalytic converters are designed for easy bolt-on installation for the Professional Installer. Each is designed to exact the original equipment specifications. While the majority off the Direct-Fit Catalytic converter products do not require welding; cutting or bending; limited applications may require additional welding for optimal installation. PartNumber : mag448957 Description : Conv DF 96-98 VW Golf 2.8L Main Piping Diameter : 2.5 Material : Stainless Series : California Anticipated Ship Out Time : Approximately 1-2 Days CARB Compliant : Y Catalytic Converter Air Tube Adapter : Not Air Tube Kit Adaptable Catalytic Converter Format : Pre-Catalytic Converter and Main Catalytic Converter Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Location : Post Converter Catalytic Converter Body Material : Stainless Catalytic Converter Substrate Material : Ceramic Catalytic Converter Inlet Diameter : 2.5 Catalytic Converter Outlet Diameter : 2.25 Catalytic Converter Width : 5 Catalytic Converter Length : 11 Catalytic Converter Overall Length : 11 Catalytic Converter Configuration : Direct-Fit Exhaust Component Mount Type : Uses Factory Hangers Exhaust Pipe Material : Stainless Steel Recommended Use : Converter Warranty : 5 year/50,000 mile External/Internal Components : Gasket=1 2899 : Yes 634 : Ceramic 601 : 2.5 1172 : 2.25 616 : 5 615 : 11 3145 : Specific 353 : Yes Body Length (in.) : 11 California Air Board Approved : Yes CAT Converter Air Tube Adapter : Not Air Tube Kit Adaptable Converter Body Size : OEM Core Substrate Material : Ceramic Emission : California Inlet Size (in.) : 2.5 Main Piping Diameter (in.) : Stainless Steel Material : Stainless Steel Outlet Size (in.) : 2.25 Overall Length (in.) : 19.1 Oxygen Sensor Location : Post Converter Universal Or Specific Fit : Specific Body Width (in.) : 5 Gasket Or Seal Included : Yes Inlet Inside Diameter (in.) : 2.5 Outlet Outside Diameter (in.) : 2.25 California Proposition 65 : No Title : DF Converter WARNING CA Proposition 65 : No California Proposition 65 : WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Body Length : 11.000 in. Outlet Outside Diameter : 2.25 Body Width : 5 Inlet Inside Diameter : 2.5 Body Length : 11 Substrate Material : Ceramic Catalytic Converter Overall Length : 19.1 California Air Resources Board Approved : Yes Inlet Inside Diameter : 2.500 in. 1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 V6.2792cc Exhaust, Mufflers & Tips::Catalytic Converter Direct Fit 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX V6.2792cc Exhaust, Mufflers & Tips::Catalytic Converter Direct Fit 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6.2792cc Exhaust, Mufflers & Tips::Catalytic Converter Direct Fit