Did I make the WRONG Decision.. Big Turbo VW MK7 GTI

[@kylew3643]

I’m glad you mentioned you didn’t need the HPFP. Many BT setups just need a LPFP and MPI with bigger injectors and that’s plenty. Plus, you get the added benefit of cleaning the intake valves with the MPI which saves you from a $600 walnut blasting job to clean the carbon off of them.

[@johndaluga8341]

Who tf is paying 600$ to blast your valves?

[@kylew3643]

@@johndaluga8341 walnut blasting requires removal and installation of the intake manifold and other components. Along with the walnut blasting procedure. Most shops will charge $100+ / Hr plus parts. The procedure usually takes 4-7 hours to be completed by most shops. $600 is not out of the question and is pretty standard if you call around.

[@plaicknaa]

What a great car by a equally great guy! Love your positive vibe and energy.

[@HaydenCroix]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@dontsugarcoat2729]

I went to stage 3 IE turbo up grade with installing cost over $5000 your right on.

[@lentsoe725]

I'm watching this from South Africa , reason why it is because my mom also owns a mk7 and it has a turbo and it's stage 2 with a downpipe

[@StealthGTI]

Nice to discover you, Hayden! Dedicated Mk7 GTI channels seem sparse these days. Checking out more of your videos now. Take Care! -Scott

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks so much for the comment! I have watched tons of your videos, actually just recommended one to someone looking to go is38 but concerned cause they already have 100k miles on the car. Thanks for checking out the channel!

[@StealthGTI]

@@HaydenCroix - Thanks for the referral!

[@TrenC21]

follow jewel city ;)

[@HaydenCroix]

@@TrenC21 I do, just saw that he is going with the rx500. I look forward to what cars he can take on.

[@TrenC21]

@@HaydenCroix Yeah I enjoy his content, came across your channel so will be following it too :) not a VW hot hatch fan, but love all performance cars in general...i got a built ans sleeved motor MK2 Focus ST ..busy riding the motor in on a hybrid as well...small turbo in comparison...rated to 380bhp...once i sort fueling out, new sensors dv, wastegate, then the PTE6266 can go on :)

[@paulkelly5506]

if you haven't gotten a wavetech or another lsd/e-lsd lower gears become more usable, obviously.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Good video! I would like to give my opinion and build upon what you said in this video: Is it worth it? Like you mentioned, it’s a case by case scenario on if it’s worth it. I would say, if you already have the accompanying mods, such as plugs, upgraded intake (if stock intake get a high flow filter)(upgraded intake works well too), upgraded intercooler, upgraded boost pipes, upgraded downpipe, upgraded clutch (for 6spd manual guys), upgraded TCU tune, and a software tune, then a hybrid turbo is probably worth it, but if you don’t have any accompanying mods, going from a stock car to a hybrid turbo would be very spendy considering you would absolutely need the other mods to make it reliable, on top of a tune and LPFP upgrade. All in, going from stock to hybrid turbo setup that’s reliable, you’re looking at a $6-8k build. That’s a lot! But if you already have the accompanying mods, you’re looking at $3-4k which isn’t bad. So in my honest opinion, going hybrid from stock isn’t worth it, purely from a price per performance perspective. If already modded, it is.

[@themikegarrett]

Nice video, man. I have a TPC20 turbo and MPI and it's rock solid. Several track days on this setup and no problems to speak of.

[@HaydenCroix]

Great to hear!

[@marshall2754]

With the Gas prices forget it I stay stock

[@HaydenCroix]

Gotta pay to play

[@poduss44]

Nice! I pre ordered the new unitronic kit with the Garrett Stage 1 Powermax Turbo. I only wish to reach 400whp on 93 so should be good on stock fueling

[@poduss44]

I have a mk7.5r though

[@DNO_Fitness]

Pierre I would love to hear your thought about the Garrett with unitronic tune. I'm currently APR stage 2 ecu and tcu on the is20. I would like something stronger but I don't want to loose all the low end punch and the Garrett stage 1 looks like it could be the answer!

[@tommycasantini3971]

Love the video man! I got a mk7 sportwagen with an is38 and mpi full e85 making 370whp, vortex this spring.

[@grimepatrol970]

What tune did you go with for the is38/ MPI set up? Also, EQ tuning said I can’t run MPI with the Vortex and their tune for my 1.8t alltrack. They said I would require HPFP/LPFP and no MPI.

[@tiltedtoken1450]

Forgot to mention the beard delete mod

[@HaydenCroix]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lukehogan6351]

Just purchased a 2017 gti. Cant wait to build it. Going unitronic, apr, and ie for my upgrades!

[@brian9807]

Absolutely killer setup. I just got a mk7 and have it stage 2 tuned, and am wondering if I go bigger turbo and e85 would the stock engine handle it or would I have to swap out some internal parts? Besides the high and low pressure fuel pump

[@HaydenCroix]

For a hybrid turbo to run e85 you would want a low pressure fuel pump and an mpi setup. The stock hpfp should be fine. The engine can handle 430 ft lbs of tq and around 550-600 whp. This is at its limits though. A safe number would be 500 whp and 400 wtq

[@brian9807]

@@HaydenCroix thanks so much man. I just recently got into cars and first bought my brothers Passat off him and it is stage 1 tuned but eventually wanted more powwaa so decided to get a gti and came across your channel.. u got another subscriber and I’ll keep watching your vids for Inspirarion and some info on the gti

[@louiekline9506]

Great video man just recently started watching you and I love the vids. Where did you get that display that has those boost gauges?

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks for the support Louie! And this is actually a stock feature on my car. Sadly not all cars came with it I believe it may have only come with the MIB2 systems.

[@louiekline9506]

@@HaydenCroix shoot was hoping to pick one up, well thanks for answering anyways, the build looks dope keep up the good work 👍

[@freddyreal2311]

How many lbs of boost you running if you don't mine me asking? Love your content by the way! Hoping to get on your level soon🤙

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks Freddy! I think in this video I was sitting right around 27 psi. The car is now sitting at 29-30 psi though

[@chadgarcia6364]

Nice build love your GTI

[@limitededition3278]

Good video Hayden keep it up bud 👍

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks you!🤘

[@ALTF26]

Hybrid turbos are the new way forward I feel. Why go BT when there are hybrids that can make the same power or more power with less modifications needed 🤭

[@ALTF26]

Love the content!

[@HaydenCroix]

Thank you!🤘

[@christopherbooth9514]

Watching this video as my mk6.5gli turbo blew up the second time and the dealership got 4,500$ from me lol

[@HaydenCroix]

RIP🤣

[@christopherbooth9514]

No more vw for me lol with these gas prices I’m getting a horse lol

[@HaydenCroix]

@@christopherbooth9514 🤣 I don’t blame you! I’ve considered it myself lol

[@k2-industries]

great vid bro

[@HaydenCroix]

Thank you!

[@dudemcdudeston7985]

@4:12 Wheres981 says hold my beer

[@HaydenCroix]

🤣🤣

[@karangulati2005]

Hey bud! What tune u got with the turbo? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@HaydenCroix]

Custom tune by Sneekytuned

[@karangulati2005]

@@HaydenCroix Thank you!! I traded in my Mk7 Gti for an A6 & stumbled upon your videos!! Your giving me inspiration for the Gti!! 😂😂 Your videos are great 👍🏽 Keep going

[@jts400hp]

Nice car man

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks Jeff!

[@branman65]

I didn’t catch it if you mentioned it in your video but what is you fuel economy like now? Is it super noticeable?

[@HaydenCroix]

I get a combined average of around 27 with most of that being city driving. Generally get around 32-33 on the highway. When I'm out having fun it is more around 17-22 mpg depending on how hard I'm driving it.

[@branman65]

@@HaydenCroix That’s great! Really not much different than the standard stage2 car. Wonder if MPI would make a difference.

[@HaydenCroix]

@@branman65 It would likely cause a slight drop in mpg to be honest since it is consistently flowing a bit more fuel. But yeah I actually get better gas mileage with my driving style on my new turbo setup just cause I'm not in boost as often.

[@branman65]

@@HaydenCroix Awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@corystevenson2041]

I want to install a IS38 at home..will it run to without tune at least long enough for me to get to tune shop?

[@HaydenCroix]

The car will not run right and could cause more damage. If you need to do this just wait until you are closer to being able to get it tuned and just make sure to stay out of boost while driving until you are tuned for it.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Just stay out of boost and you’ll be fine to drive it to the shop

[@juicecity77]

Since u don't have e85 around you, are u on pump gas?

[@HaydenCroix]

Yepp, 93 octane to be specific

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@HaydenCroix have you thought about water/meth? I’ve installed the AEM kit on my MK7 GTI. Just waiting to get my GTI in tip top shape before I get it tuned for meth. Pretty easy install but lots of great benefits.

[@HaydenCroix]

@@JacesOwnWorld it is definitely something I am considering but MPI will come first.

[@lukaspippos5433]

whats ur exhaust setup?

[@HaydenCroix]

Catless dp with a custom 3 inch catback using 1 vibrant ultra quiet res and 2 universal performance mufflers.