2008.5 2.0 TFSI Power Upgrades
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Volkswagen GTI Bigger, Better Boost For The 2.0-Liter TFSI
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HRE Type C90 Wheels & Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
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Be Careful What You Ask For
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On this 2006 Volkswage GTI 2.0T the VF Engineering RS/S program allows users to wring maximum performance from the 2.0T engine without replacing internal engine parts.
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2008 Volkswagen R32-Finding The Full Potential Of VW's ber Golf
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Take a look at the aftermarket parts and dyno sheets for a 2007 VW Rabbit 2.5.
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Read about the 2007 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T, Neuspeed Engine Management Software, Milltek Turbo-Back Exhaust, Evolution Motorsports Intake
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Read about what Mike Febbo thinks about the VW MkV R32 and what should be added to it.
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The VAG 1.8-liter turbo might be the most transplanted, wrenched-on, tweaked, rebuilt and dynoed engine of the last 5 years. What started with ECU and then K-04 turbo swaps mushroomed into wastegates, blow-off valves, intercoolers, exhaust manifolds and 3-in. exhaust systems. The list of new and imp
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Poor Jon. Now he needs more power. So completely did the new Autotech ClubSport suspension kit (Stage One) and a set of plus-one Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires transform the character of his 2000 Golf GLS 1.8T, the once seemingly sprightly rig now begs for more go. At least we're still friends after
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When it comes to tuning VW's 2.0L 8V there are many options available. Beginners may opt for simple bolt-on parts but gains are limited. If the basic upgrades aren't enough and a full motor swap isn't an option, the next logical option is forced induction, either supercharging or turbocharging. Rece
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It's hard to believe all modern car and truck tires can trace their origins back to a day in 1888 when John Boyd Dunlop, a Scottish veterinarian, invented the first practical pneumatic tire upon seeing his child's discomfort while bicycle riding over cobblestone streets. His patent for an air-filled
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Confused on what is the next part to put on your VW? Don't know how difficult the installation of that new exhaust you just bought?
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Have questions regarding big brake upgrades, engine swaps and upgrades for Volkswagen cars? Read questions answered by the experts at European Car Magazine.
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Readers questions regarding Idle problems, engine swaps, head light compatibility, and brakes answered by the experts at European Car Magazine
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In the February 2004 issue of ec, we put Autotech's R32 brake conversion to the test, and it passed with flying colors. To save space in the magazine, we're presenting the how-to procedure here online.
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If european car were to compile a yearbook of past and current contributors and staff, I would probably be listed as "most likely to perform ritual seppuku," or "least likely to purchase car audio equipment."
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As part of the background research for a VW MkIII/MkIV brake buyer's guide, we contacted Autotech Sport Tuning to see what they had cooking in high-performance brakes. A few years ago, we looked at the company's Audi-based big brake kit for MkIIIs, and we want
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Read the Tech letter on the Twin Turbo Volkswagen VR6 , brought to you exclusively by the experts at European Car Magazine.
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Read the Tech Letter on whether to choose the Volkswagen GTI VR6 or 1.8T.
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In his comedic socio-satirical book, "Class, A Guide Through The American Status System," Professor Paul Fussell condemns the proletariat's penchant for adjustable things. Citing the example of the adjustable one-size-fits-all baseball cap, Fussell astutely po
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In the September 2003 issue of ec, we showed how a boost controller, provided by Split Second/ABD Racing, can provide real and significant horsepower and torque gains. Unlike a chip upgrade, which requires sending your ECU to be reprogrammed, this boost contro
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It wouldn't be completely accurate to say that Bill Neumann invented watercooled Volkswagen performance tuning, but Neuspeed is certainly among the oldest and most respected Volkswagen and Audi tuners in North America. european car recently spent some time with Aaron Neumann, the company's technical
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Intercooling is often overlooked in the initial stages of upgrading a 1.8t-powered Volkswagen. A stock, 150-hp 1.8t will heat soak its intercooler by the end of third gear, so when starting with the 180-hp version, or adding a chip, performance gains are almos
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