How do I get more horsepower in my Golf GTI?
How do I get more horsepower in my Golf GTI?
For that very reason we’ve narrowed this list down to the most effective, highest return GTI mods you can start with and build upon.
- General Maintenance.
- Tires.
- Wheels.
- Adding A Cold Air Intake (CAI)
- Exhaust.
- Intercooler.
- ECU Tune.
What is a Stage 3 tune?
A stage 3 tune is considered by most to be a level that’s best invested in for the track. That’s because it can be very expensive. It usually involves upgrading the intercooler, cylinder head and inlet valves, head gasket, and spark plugs in additional to all stage 2 modifications.
What is a Stage 1 tune?
Stage 1. Stage 1 tends to be a series of modifications that can be fitted on their own to a standard car. This would include remaps that don’t require any additional hardware, intake and exhaust upgrades that leave the original catalytic converters in place.
How much HP can a GTI make?
The engine inside the GTI is capable of generating 228 horsepower, which is impressive, but where it really shines is torque. The turbocharged engine can produce 258 lb-ft of torque, allowing the hatchback to zip around corners, accelerate quickly and get its passengers where they need to go in a jiffy.
Is a Stage 1 tune worth it?
A Stage 1 tune will provide a noticeable difference in horsepower while maintaining the same level of fuel economy. The average increase in HP is 20%.
How much HP does a Stage 2 tune add?
Stage 2: this is typically referred to an engine with a performance cam upgrade as well as the other components within a Stage 1 combination. A typical Stage 2 has generally +20-25% more HP than stock.
How much HP will a tune add?
‘ A ‘tune’ is a device that will update your car’s ECU or computer and give it different instructions on how to deliver power to the engine. You will unlock your engine’s full capacity with this tune. It can add 15-30 horsepower and 20-30 lb-ft of torque on most basic cars.