The best mods for your MK7 GTI (370HP just bolt ons) What a beast!
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- čas přidán 27. 03. 2023
- walked around my mk7 gti and all the mods you should do to your GTI to achieve over the 300 hp mark. Super easy stuff and good power.
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IS38 Flex Fuel video is out ! czcams.com/video/EraHHkJ4xik/video.htmlfeature=shared
Nope. Not just you. I "understand" why they do it, I just have a heard time respecting it 😅
This is the 1st VW owner who didn't say "APR" when talking about cars I've ever heard.
Nice GTI Bro congratulations!
I'm sitting with a 17' my self. Turbo inlet, intake, borla cat back and IEs tune. Glad IE has golf R turbo with stock downpipe cause I don't feel like dealing with smog down the line in Cali. Lol
Awesome video. Thinking about getting into a mk7.5. Great insight
I got 303 KM, 445 Nm in 2015 model. Riding this car 5 years plus, and never been to the mechanic. (Poland EU). Few days decided to not te sell, ale will keep it 4 live.
Exhaust system is a good upgrade for thr MK7, it creates more flow compared to stock exhaust with all the restrictions, this is a nice set up of mods too, you are looking more at the lower 300whp with this setup rn, if you are planning on making more than 400+whp or even 500whp, I recommend you skip all the OTS tunes and do custom tuning, UM and EQT are the best and most reliable tuners rn for thr MQB platform
Good to know bro
stock exhaust is not a restriction point plenty of hybrid turbos on stock exhaust it’s the downpipe that’s a restriction point
@@mkdripparight. Plenty of dynos showing negligible gains changing out exhaust. It's mainly noise. I'm running an IS38 with stock exhaust.
@@alpha2turbo how does she sound? downpipe or no? how much did that is38 swap run you for if you dont mind me asking. im stuck between full tbe or downpipe + intake
@@xalamander5502don't do an exhaust
Good video and excellent explanations. Performance Pack is your bigger Golf R brakes, Electronic LSD and a 10HP increase. Sunroof and shiny bits have nothing to do with PP, thats just the cars trim level (S, SE, Rabbit like mine or Autobahn) Keep up the great content
Thank you!!
Nice video man, Love the car. I’ve got a full bolt on (except intercooler) stage 1 Audi a3 and I love it. Unbeatable off the line, just gotta go stage 3+ with a hybrid turbo for those highway runs 😈
Sheesh…! Yea we want to do the IS38 hybrid but we’re waiting on IE tuning for the flex fuel. We want to do it all at once
Definitely recommend the front mount or the kit that allows you to run both intercoolers
I got a 2020 a3 wats a hybrid turbo
Car is sick sounds nice too 👍🏼👍🏼
You should check out the EQT Ground kit which prevents you for braking the ground wires on top of the coil packs and reroutes the ground point. It's definitely a good upgrade.
I will thanks
I have done revo stage 2 ecu, cts turbo open cone intake, cts turbo inlet, decat downpipe and valved catback. Because I do not have an upgraded intercooler, the ecu tune is capped at 318hp
I have 17' gti 2 door, dp, fmic, borla catback, upgraded hpfp, running e85, eqt dsg tune 73k miles tuned by sneekytuned and she rips hard! Love this car!
Damn dude that is freaking so sick. I love seeing everyone’s comments. Send some pics to my insta. It’s snowwhite___st_5.0who
@@jacobMMotorsport 10-4
I just switched from EQT Stage 2 E85 to Sneaky Stage 2 E85 and I’m still running EQT’s DSG tune, not liking that my CEL now comes on all the time from the DP
@@zeke6541 yea the IE doesn’t turn on the cell. I’m bummed cause no one has a e85 tune for the mk7.5 yet
@@zeke6541 Put a spacer on
Arm downpipe is amazing.
Yes I love that thing it looks so cool with heat in it
What size spacers did you use on your wheels? The stance looks nice. I'm lowering mine next weekend
Go check out my video on them! Full specs
The gains on catless versus hi flo race cats on ea888 playform was proven to be 1-3 hp and no mentionable tourqe gains
that is between the errormargins of testing so theres no need to run catless and deal with cel, potential warranty issues and smog testing plus the smell in cabin of toxic fuel residues.
So basicly its for the sound estetics only.
Nice car and some good mods youre running.
I have the same minus the DP and i love it.
Just curious how you run a full "Catless" system in California? Where I live in SoCal that is an automatic fail when you get your car smogged for tags every other year.
either know a smog that's chill or put stock cats and exhaust back on for test.
I've got a 2017 mk7 6 speed DSG, I have a DSG tune, EQT 91 tune, catless downpipe, and FMIC. Also have turbo inlet and muffler delete, which I am going to install once I get an intake.
Hell yea dude sounds like fun! Bet she rips dude. Def update me on the build!
Nice ride!
However I would argue oem location inter cooler, the front mounts are pretty small, also I dont trust ecs. IE makes a gigantic oem location intercooler.
IE intercooler is the way to go!
That’s what I use and it definitely has. Better potential than the front mounts
What Clutch are you using?
Jacob, how are you doing?
Hi from San Diego, question, is that down pipe give you any codes? Check engine light on?
Nope IE has their tune set up so it shouldn’t. But it does vary from every cars ECU
@@jacobMMotorsport i’m asking you because I barely bought my MK seven it’s a 2017 and he has some modifications so he won’t pass a smog check. I change the straight pipe to the one supposed to be original still give me a code P0 420 or 240 something like that I already changed it to oxygen sensors and it still giving me the code so I don’t know if I had to get the OEM straight pipe or get that one show in your video and it will pass the smog check
@@78oaso it should not be throwing any codes post cat. So o2 sensors may be bad.
And as long as you have a stock dp then you’ll pass smog. Reff only cares about cats and stuff and straight pipes
question. the inlet. I watched a video on it. Very cool. But does that mean I gotta get a wider cool air intake?
Noo not at all
@@jacobMMotorsport great to know! I'm gonna buy one! Already got an injen so I'm ready for some more easy install mods!
Did ya take out the stock intercooler or just leave that one in place don’t know if it would interfere with airflow to the radiator and what not ???
We’re running both a front mount and factory one
I was lead to believe IS20's are maxed out high 350's bhp?
Hi, what spacers do you use? looks clean ✌🏼
They are the Black Forest industry 15mm front and 20mm rear
Hey man I've also got a mk7 gti and was wonder how is the drone if there is any in the interior while driving?
None at all with stock catback and aftermarket dp
The performance package doesn’t come with the sunroof. That’s the trim level you have. Being that it doesn’t have the upgraded fender audio, it’s safe to assume you have the SE package with the drivers assistance package as well. The SE package comes with the sunroof and leather seats as well as the driver assistance package and comes standard with the performance package which adds the bigger brakes, a LSD and 10 more hp
I take that back I don’t think you have the drivers assistance package
Yo I’d check out DBV2 True 3” inlet and TrackSlag 4” Catless DP, lil more on the pricey side but worth it 💯 Nice build though 👌🏿🔥
Will do man definitely needs a bov of some sort!
The peak from around the corner hahahaha
Haha fr lol
The biggest restriction is the heads. Over 650hp is pushing hot 40+ psi exhaust out just two exhaust ports.
Agreed I was just talking about fbo. But yea you run into not enough flow at one point haha
@@jacobMMotorsport its a great platform to reach 400hp without breaking the bank on parts and gas mileage. I have a 21 GLI with DP, intake, jb4 and ive beat R/Ts, g35s, and older v8s. Its a fun time 4sure
And the lack of exhaust manifold im tryinna source a part from china or russia they make exhaust manifold for mk7 somewhere out that way
@@LaserduckyzHow are u going to change the flow of the "2" exhaust ports on the cylinder head of MK7? By buying a
tubular manifold with two T3 flanges? 🤣
Or u can have a machine shop CNC the exhaust ports and turbo flange.
Should we do the golf R turbo next?
is20 vortex
Yes!
Wider wheel and good tires for the front for better traction and handling
@@jakimmixon1461 oh for sure dude got any recommendations
@@jacobMMotorsport FALKEN seems nice
Would definitely get the downpipe in a heartbeat but the problem is that I hear about it triggering a CEL and I’d rather actually know if my engine has problems rather than a CEL constantly on. My tuner EQT doesn’t offer a tune to eliminate the CEL and the 02 spacer isn’t guaranteed to eliminate it
We never get any codes with ie and we’re catless
I turned mine off with hp tuners software on a laptop into obd port, it's just the 0² sensor freaking out because you modified the exhaust. Turn it off permanently no dash light👍
Nice whip good video and I'm doing a mk5 man I'm excited about it but your very tolerable to listen too
I'm new to this tuning business. If I wanted to do a similar tune (Stage 2 with similar mods) to my 2023 manual GTI, what octane fuel would I need?
There are 3 fuel grades that you can run on every stage like stage 2 91 oct, 93 oct, or Trueflex fuel which is ethanol.
Technically only 91 tunes are available for the mk8 platform at the moment as well as 93. I don’t think they have cracked or released the true flex for the public yet. I’m still waiting for IE to release it for the mk7.5 for is38 turbo
Hey man I have this same car. Where did you get ur spoiler/lip from ?
Aero fab
Hello, it is a good modification, but I would like to ask a question: What tune is installed on the vehicle?
Integrated engineering
@jaobMMotorsport I saw another comment where you said no e85 tune for them yet, it was 10 months ago but jewel city is running an e85 tune from sneaky tune i believe. Nice car btw
These aren't Mario Kart 7 mods, What kinda scam you running?
i’m starting to mod my gti and i’m wondering if you’ve had any legal problems w ur mods seeing ur in cali ?
Nope knock on wood 😂
What causes those little popping noises? The catless system, air intake or the tune??
Tuning
Hey man do you have dcc optioned on the car? If not how’s the ride on the springs
I believe that only comes on the R but I could be totally wrong. So I don’t think we have it
Pov mk7 video is out!
Does your leak? Water I mean, like after a heavy rain, is there water dripping in behind the visors or down the front pillars by the windshield? Or does anyone else have water leaking issues? Thanks.
Nah haven’t experienced that yet!
incase anyone reads this and has the same problem that is the sun roof drainage tubes. they get clogged sometimes from crap going down the drainage channels and down the tube. front and rear need to be cleared out. front is under the plastic cowling near the bottom of the windshield where the sound aktor is. the rear are in the rear wheel wells.
Is that intercooler kit legal in California? On the product page it says this "Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board." Is the GTI considered a "pollution-controlled vehicle" in CA? Another question. Can the bolt on mods be done under the hood on the 2023 GTI?
No intercooler effects smog all it does is cool air. I smogged mine fine! You won’t have problems
2023 is different stuff maybe the downpipe but other than that I don’t know that is a question for IE
@@jacobMMotorsport GTI owner here in SoCal, when you go to smog, unless you can find a shop you can pay off, you're going to end up pulling most of those mods off and putting it back to stock. Sadly, none of it is CARB approved and it'll fail emissions.
@@gamedevcarto only if you get reffed lol all they check for in smog is tunes and motor visual other than that they don’t do a sniff test past 90 I believe
I’ve had my focus pass with a huge cpe intercooler y’all are chillin
I just bought a one owner 2016 Volkswagen golf GTI with 79,000 on the car and I'm curious if the DSG will last I do not know if or when it was serviced but I am planning on getting it done really soon I'm concerned about driving this car on hills and also in stop and go traffic the car is stock
Dsg is fine as long as you do the maintenance. And you have the 6spd so that’s transmission is really strong!
@@jacobMMotorsport thank you so much should I be worried about in bumper to bumper traffic or on a hill mine doesn't have the auto hold button I don't know how to drive it on a hill does Auto hold work as long as you have your foot on the brake sorry I didn't realize I asked you that before I know some people say to just drive it like a normal car
Damn, I've been postponing certain bolt on mods because I figured I'd have to do my IS38 swap first on my GLI, I just realized instead of putting a shitty Chinese version in temporarily I could just put a GTI turbo in. It should work without any issues and give me a bit more reliability and possibly still a tad bit of performance.
Dude we did the CTS is38 and it’s so awesome
czcams.com/video/1nsPWtL6C_k/video.htmlfeature=shared
Gotta ask you did all this and didn’t upgrade the clutch? That seems important to add . Even with a stage 1 tune with no mods stock my buddy told me to upgrade the clutch cause it will slip. With all this seems like the stock clutch would be destroyed pretty quickly
That’s only with the manuals. This is a dsg and can handle above 500hp easy with lower torque
Nice car, decent build. Definitely change out the plugs. Though I doubt you'll gap a hellcat at that hp level, scats, sure but not a hellcat unless they lose traction on a pull.
Hahah she’s almost there 👀 soon to come
@Jacob M Motosport I've out ran the scats and 5.0's so far with my golf, though it's an R on stage 2. Most golf's are around 500 whp to challenge a hellcat or similar level car I believe.
Standard 6sp option paired with that setup and a decent clutch he would fucking demolish a hellcat off launch.
Driver mod is the best mod.
@@johnyjohnson6777 facts
@Johny Johnson off launch... maybe, but after the 1/8th, it's different story once the supercharger kicks in. They run low 11's stock, so unless you're running an e tune with vortex xl and full build supporting it, you're not walking a hellcat.
How do you have a street legal downpipe in California?
with a catless downpipe will i be able to pass smog check?
No haha
Do you have wheels spacers? What size?
15mm front 20mm rear bfi industry
with 370hp you must be running the is38 with upgraded hpfp
respectfully, no plaid is out of this world
What about tiers ? Are you steel on AS ?
Yea sadly lol tires are next
Stupid question but could i upgrade my downpipe without a tune and still get a performance boost?
Umm no I don’t recommend it. Gains only come with proper tuning
@@jacobMMotorsport i wanna get it faster but i still have to pay $20,000 of it and i dont wanna tune it till i pay it off any tips? I have a vw golf gti mk7
@@jacobMMotorsport also what kind of tune would i need for a downpipe
How do u pass emissions in CA with catless?
Take off parts 😂
When you say it handles better. Can you take corners more aggressively? That's all I want out of mine. Turn her into the little touge beast
Yea lowering springs, tires and brake upgrade s make this care come to life
how do you pass emissions in california with your setup
Put on take off new cars don’t need smog for 8 years since ours is a 2020 we don’t have to smog till like 2026
You’ll be able to pass with an is38
IE is Def the sleeper VW performance company
Where did you get the wing?
Ecs tuning
What are the headlights? if they are different from stock
Stock just mk7.5
2020 facelift gets update headlights I believe And these turn where your wheel turns as well
Just the euro version with DLA, its an option in europe on every 7.5
Might be able to gap a broken hellcat 😂
Dope car, respect it. Just dont like that high oitched exhaust with the bubble popping tune lol
Almost every gti owner and bmw owner has that here in virginia lol
Haha thank you man! Yea pops can be hella annoying but there nice when you are really rippin it
where do i find the stage 2 tune??
on the integrated engineering website
Like it if you loved that coyote that went by at 10:00 ;)
What spoiler is that on your GTI?
Ecs tuning carbon
okay so your for sure gonna need a bigger turbo to keep up with hellcats. The stock is20 dies after 90 to 100 MPH. May need to be closer to 450 500 to stay with hellcat imo STOCK THAT IS
Yea true but I have gotten scats in it. As well as the ST. Only when I’m on e30
I’ll walk scats all day in mine. It’s pretty heavily modified
Not hating or anything but where’d you get your information from ? 😂😂😂.I have the same Mk7.5 Gti and same exact mod but with a full exhaust. The only performance package on a GTI is the Autobahn. S and SE are the exact same thing but the seats and touchscreen. You mentioned 370 hp!?!?? That’s a lie, IE charts shows 322hp and you can’t use the E30 tune on the Mk7.5 platform because IE hasn’t released any E tunes at the moment. All the mod that you mentioned can’t beat a hellcat nor a stock 2017 Camaro SS. I’m from Los banos if you want to know anything more on the MQB lmk or reply back.
Well it is the performance pack cause of the brakes unless it’s specked out from factory. Also dyno sheets are around 355 with these mods you can look that up if you’d like. I’m pretty familiar with IE and I know you can’t get E tunes from them yet. And this can gap an SS lol there slow
Sheeesh
Hey all good mods but you should also get a oil cooler upgrade since they do run hot
Ok good to know! Especially since we do go to the track
@@jacobMMotorsportwhat’s your regular mpg? On that setup
@@cris2k921 about 25 to 30
Is the 370hp CRANK OR WHEEL?
Wheel it’s makes 215whp stock fbo to the wheel makes around 370
Get the Flexfuel harness from IE and go E85. You will hit close to 400hp Thank me later 😁
Just did the is38 abs waiting for the E tube!
Its possible 400 HP on stage 2?
I have a GTI MK7, recently bought the IE dongle, IE Flexfuel Harness, ECU Tune and DSG tune and planning add the stage 2 e85 Trueflex on my car.
I have:
Downpipe, Intake APR , lpfp walbro 535, Spark Plugs 9 heat APR, muffler Delete, Inlet Pipe, DV+, 4 injectors 980cc and catch can.
@@lucasforquim9148 no you need is38
We just did the is38 watch that vid flex coming soon
Better change out those RS plugs for something safer, the ground straps break off and cause engine damage. It has been a known problem for awhile now.
Thanks for the info. You think you could send me like a forum page or video I can watch for a fix. Definitely want to fix it if it’s a problem
That was the old design. There selling a new redesign now. I used the new redesign for awhile now and no issues.
how do you pass smog with mods?
Pull off put back on
New cars have smog every 8 years after that it’s the annual 2 year smog
I'm getting really sick of CZcams doing skipable adds and just go right to another add
Where are the links
Click the more button under my channel
How much did it cost u
Probably around 2.5k
Three minutes into this video and I can already tell he doesn't know the differences between the MK and MK7.5 GTI. The MK7 had a 6 speed DSG (I had the 2015 with the 6 speed DSG), and the MK7.5 had the 7 speed DSG. Totally different beasts. I live my MK7.5, but not related until it went stage two. When stock it shifted halfway like a CVT. STAGE one ecu and tcu it shifted a lot between but had major traction control interference that drove me nuts and resulted in only be able to run 13.6 at 103 in the quarter mile, cause I could not do a burnout due to the undefeatable traction/stability control. This was not an issue in my MK7 with the 6 speed. STAGE TWO ecu and tcu on my MK7.5 has been wonderful. For some reason the stage two tunes have made the once interfering traction control wayyyyyyy less of an issue. Had I not tried stage two u would have sold my MK7.5 out of pure frustration. I will go to the track later this summer and will most definitely whoop the old number of 13.6. There are many MK7 and MK7.5 GTI reviews on CZcams and I woukd watch those. This one is full of inaccuracies ans stupid ideas. Anyone that suggest the first mod you do is an intercooler has NO credibility.
I’m pretty sure I do maybe you can watch some of my newest videos and maybe you can learn something but I don’t appreciate people talking negative as it is my fist time in the VAG world. I do know the difference between the mk7.5 and 7 it’s pretty obvious, headlights transmission a bit different tuning and some other key features such as infotainment and more. You should watch my is38 install and new transmission flash
Also I live in a place where it reaches temps up to 110 115 at sometimes so I’m used to doing intercoolers as first mods because I own a focus st and that’s a must first mod because you risk essentially blowing your motor
I want to take this time to formally apologize to the GTI community for over 25 years of mockery on my behalf. I had no idea I bought a Volkswagen, Passat, CC and the power of Volkswagen turbo for the first time and felt that power for the first time and that’s not even a fucking real Volkswagen, GTI or some shit you know that’s just like your guises like bass trim model type shit and I’m over here like falling in love with it like I do I’m so fucking sorry like I’m like a GTI head now.
Hope u can make it sound better. Too much of pops and rotty sound. A pedigree sound subtle
It’s not poppy all the time only when you really rip it
just leave it aloan now. Don't make it unrealiable. 370 hp is more than enough for the front wheels. Maybe some lighter wheels with some 235/ 0r 245 tires if it can fit them.
We just got the golf R turbo will be at 425 430hp
i just moved from Fresno to ohio lol... CA wouldnt let me register my mk5... but ohio didnt give a shit about anything ...def going catless
I know a guy 👀
Meanwhile my mk8 makes 370+ hp with the stock turbo and stock downpipe lol. Just intake, tune and intercooler.
It’s the same motor lol mk7 better last year before they changed everything
@@jacobMMotorsport same motor but bigger and better turbo stock. That’s why they make so much more power with less. The mk7 stage 2 is a mk8 stage 1.
I personally like the mk8 way more for design and looks. Just not the no buttons thing inside. I want buttons :/
im 2018 6 speed still. 2019 came with 7 speed.
I have a 2017 6 speed. Stupid govnor doesn't let me see her full potential
Hi Guys
I thought it was "Autobahn edition", not "performance pack".
There is both
@@jacobMMotorsport OK, so you have both then. The Sunroof, Fender, and black leather is Autobahn. The brakes and LSD are Performance.
DSG GTI makes me sad. These cars should always be manual imo. Performance pack... *sigh* Its a beautiful car nevertheless.
Manuals great I have a mk4 gti and an ST line them both but dsg is a whole other animal
@@jacobMMotorsport Bought a 2023 mk8 MT in october. I'm all about this car now lol. Looking forward to upgrading in the future, def going to replace that turbo inlet after watching this video. I am assuming your 7 is the same as my 8 in that respect. Engine package looks identical.
@@nastynate9529 yea all the same besides body and slight other changes but tuning and parts will be the same. You’ll be blown away with the is38…. The flex fuel tune is almost out so stay tuned for that video
@@jacobMMotorsport Curious if you get the same flywheel noise while parked in neutral. Been something I noticed about my car and from what I can tell its normal. Any input on that for me?
@@nastynate9529 not so much a flywheel noise but the hpfp and dsg trans are pretty loud lol. Not abnormally loud
Young dude with a thick wallet
not 370, stage 2 ht is maybe 300 wheels. i run the IE GT2260 tune, 390 hp, FMIC are not better than direct fit. get the catted downpipe, lots of this is garbage forum fake news
I'm sorry but I really don't believe that you make 370 wheel with Bolt ons. With my bolt ons and tune I make 345 wheel and I have everything you do other than an FIC.
I own a mustang and Mk7.5 😂
you wont ever make 370 w/oa new turbo
An automatic man? Just why...? I hate that manuals are dying cause no one wants to learn to drive a stick...
I have both 😂 dsg is amazing for different things. Manual is better on track
Stock gti pp makes 245 not 215
I thought it was 225
Stock mk7 gti makes 220 without pp and 230 with pp, mk7.5 makes 230 without pp and 245 with pp
And where're the beast? 😅
czcams.com/video/OVjKQ3vGpwg/video.html sticky tires on the mk7
havent even watched the video, as a gti owner, you arent gapping hellcats on is20... or even is38. you might touch one on hybrid. dont spread lies.
New video out IS38 go watch
Needs rims badly. The worst thing about some GTI’s is the wheels look like they came off a Prius.
If you want to maintain the value, VW sells a few. Add a splitter on the back, if you can afford it I suggest the Oettinger body kit.
I’ve got a 2017 SE
Oettinger full kit and exhaust
IE downpipe
Injen EVO3003 and a short ram as well. SR for the whoosh, but if I truly cared about the extra performance the closed air box is better. But I take isn’t necessary, just take the snow guard off and drop a new filter in the stock box.
APR tune.
VW Roof rack (necessity for looks)
VW splash guard kit
VW Pretoria 18” wheels
Will probably add an intercooler and a few more things out of boredom
Intercooler not necessary unless full stage 2. Hard to believe you put 370 HP in mods in this and just added a rear spoiler lol.
Lose the rims and I rly hope that’s not a DSG.
Shopping trolley that sounds bad but great power ...nah
Did you put spacers on the rims
Yes running the Ecs tuning ones