Reducing the restriction further with our Turbo Muffler Delete will also give you the best exhaust flow as well as smile-inducing turbo spool noise as you depress the throttle.įinally, in order to ensure maximum turbocharger efficiency, we need to provide the best cooling possible to the pressurized air being fed to the engine by the turbo. While you can use the factory downpipe with the modifications we have already covered, you will see the biggest improvements when your exhaust flow rate is optimized. With this less restrictive intake, your air volume and rate of flow will increase and intake air temperatures will decrease, providing a much-needed increase in efficiency for your MK7 GTI.īeyond the intake, we highly recommend adding a better flowing downpipe as well. However, for the best results, we still have some work to do.Ī performance intake, like our Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Air Induction System, will improve airflow and is necessary for using the IS38 APR software. This massive gain takes your 230 HP engine and adds over 150 HP reliably while retaining the factory downpipe and exhaust.
#E TUNES FOR COBB ACCESSPORT MK7 GTI SOFTWARE#
From their tests, the software provides an increase in horsepower from your now IS38-equipped 2.0T that pushes the peak output to 386 HP on 93 octane fuel. We have had incredible success with the APR IS38 programming.
#E TUNES FOR COBB ACCESSPORT MK7 GTI UPGRADE#
The IS38 turbo upgrade will, of course, require ECU tuning. The provided hardware, gaskets, seals, and spark plugs allow you to physically interchange all necessary components to complete the procedure to get your build underway. This kit will work with your factory intake, downpipe, and intercooler, but for real power, we will need to address those factors as well. Our IS38 Turbo Upgrade Kit is everything you need to perform the upgrade mechanically. With the IS38 turbocharger from the Golf R, you can replace your factory IS20 turbo to increase the boost dramatically. While the MK7 GTI it isn’t as powerful from the factory as it’s angrier brother, the Golf R, the GTI still offers quite a punch in its stock form. With a little advice from us here at ECS Tuning, we can help you add over 150HP easily from the little GTI and turn it into a completely different car. But what if you want to have a little more fun? The aftermarket tuning community loves the GTI and gives owners the ability to make it something incredible. The beauty of the GTI name is that it provides exhilarating thrills behind the wheel and offers a fun driving experience without sacrificing cabin space or your savings account. The MK7 GTI, like its predecessors, is more than just a sporty daily driver. For the everyday driver, you can’t ask for a much better package. If you are one of the growing numbers of MK7 GTI owners, then chances are you love the car for its quirky responsiveness, convenience, and of course the 2.0T gen3 engine powering the little hot hatchback.