How to PROPERLY mod a Volkswagen Jetta !

How to PROPERLY build / modify your project mk6 mk6.5 2012-2018 VW Jetta GLI
This applies to all vw Jettas. Specifically the 1.4T Jetta and the 1.8T / 2.0T Jetta (s)
THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY , BUT THERE IS A PROPER WAY IMHO. DONT MAKE THESE MISTAKES !!
Car in video : full bolt on mk6.5 2016 Volkswagen Jetta S 1.4T ( TSI ) Unitronic stage 2 on E85
Car in thumbnail below
Thumbnail is edited from " Car and Driver " (2012) . I do not own sole right to the proprietary photograph.
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[@MK6CHRIS]

my apologies for the late upload. However, it's still Wednesday. I am here to answer ALL your questions, if I DIDN'T please speak up / comment.

[@Leo-jo4lb]

What website do i go to for the stages

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@Leo-jo4lb u have to first find a tuning company then they will have options

[@Leo-jo4lb]

@@MK6CHRIS also u said something like they recommended parts and things like that too?

[@Leo-jo4lb]

Like for every stage

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@Leo-jo4lb stage is just a general idea. Depending on the “stage” you need certain parts. My other videos might help explain that

[@Go4Gusto]

I’m so happy I found your channel. I bought a 17’ 1.4 tsi about a month ago and I haven’t done any engine mods. I’m having so much fun the way it is but can’t wait to do more. Man what a car!

[@MK6CHRIS]

Enjoy the torque my friend! It only gets better with proper mods. You’ll definitely enjoy tuning if you decide on it in the future

[@chrispitre2439]

had one for a year and havent done shit to it. its great i think

[@YourRightSock]

I am waiting until my warranty is up to do mine, but am definitely building up the list in priority order, for now aesthetics, lowered, wheels/tires and other minor pieces for the looks. By that point it'll probably be about time to get that tune! Loving your vids. Good to see someone doing consistent videos especially on this vehicle and not doing something crap or unsafe with their mods and Jetta. Even though I got a Mk7, you have been a good motiviator for my plans!

[@MK6CHRIS]

You can’t go wrong w Aesthetics first ! Good choice . I’m glad I could help . Hey the mk7s can be fun and nice too

[@GM-br7qj]

Another chill video . Love it

[@sammshori]

Brooo literally you are really helpful trying to find helpful videos for my 1.4t wolfsburg thanks man

[@MK6CHRIS]

Hey fam, I got you! I'm here to help, I have more helpful videos on my channel

[@sammshori]

@@MK6CHRIS thanks brother

[@circularpizzabox2134]

I know this is very old, but after finding your videos, you’re right about ride height. Lowering springs can be found super cheap for our cars. I found some Eibach springs NIB for $80, on stock wheels.

[@acuraonly]

great vid

[@MK6CHRIS]

Thank you so much . I try to improve with every video

[@naamanbenyamin8823]

Got a 17 Jetta TSi with CTS turbo 3" downpipe, and Unitronic stage 2 tune. Added the Cts cold air intake and the car got slower. Put back the stock intake and now it's fast again and performing better. Guess the Jetta intake is better than the CTS turbo cold air intake

[@MK6CHRIS]

Sounds like the ECU couldn’t accommodate the intake unfortunately. I’m sorry to hear that. Like I said, your tune needs to take into account for the intake . Plus hot air isn’t helping either. At least you found a solution. I’m glad to say, I didn’t have this issue !

[@naamanbenyamin8823]

@@MK6CHRIS yeah your right. maybe I should have installed the Cts intake prior to the tune

[@lamesjewis6618]

hey man, not bashing or anything. But i think you would like RainX and the additive for the wiper fluid, it would make ur windshield more hydrophobic. I works well and I haven't had to re apply in a few months and its as simple as wiping it down with a towel

[@MK6CHRIS]

thanks for that! I am waiting for my wipers to go bad. There's also this Japanese brand called like no wiper or something. Debating on which one

[@siot05]

I’m looking to get a 2014 volkswagen jetta, will probably get it by end of august.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Keep us updated , good luck

[@scottlewry9223]

Mk6 gli cts intake going to be installing gfb dv+. Youve been talking about upgraded downpipe? I was thinking about maybe getting high flow muffler, dont really want the car too loud

[@landon_5029]

I have a 2015 Jetta 2.0 what upgrades could I do to make it faster?

[@17audi_a4]

@MK6CHRIS I've got a 2017 Jetta Tsi 5 speed, I built my own cold air intake and I have a custom exhaust and will be gutting the cat but still be legal(will be putting a tune on it in the new year sometime and it does come with the power but am looking to do 2-step and all that stuff) do I have to upgrade anything to amount for the power upgrade of the new ECU? It will be a stage 2 ECU tune from LowLyfe

[@MK6CHRIS]

hello , clutch is made out of soft white bread. So that will need to be switched unless you have finesse.

[@Mark-pz3lq]

How much are these different stages? Watching your vids I got interested in improved performance.

[@MK6CHRIS]

depends on the tune/company. Unitronic will show the prices for each one, same applies to others. Typically less than 1,200$

[@4455badass]

Hey just found this channel, I have a 17 TSI 1.4 manual. I just purchased the forge blow off valve next is a cold air intake and a tune. I think I just want to do stage 1 with suspension and wheels and call her a day

[@MK6CHRIS]

great choice! that' be a nice daily. Enjoy it ! 40+ mpg

[@17audi_a4]

I thought the 1.4's couldn't get the blow off valves?

[@4455badass]

@@17audi_a4 you can forge makes one that plugs right in oem. Runs same as stock but gives you traditional blow off valve sound.

[@4455badass]

@@17audi_a4 it's a different design than a standard valve also

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@17audi_a4 it’s a modification you can add. However the ecu and motor aren’t designed to have it since the turbo gets rid of the extra pressure via the waste gate method. So it messes with the boost sometimes

[@dynamikartz2149]

What's up Chris, I got a stock 2015 GLI and don't know much about the engine or turbo, I'm a V8 guy. I want to do minor mods since it's a daily, but I can't find much about the GLI, only GTI. Will a ECS cold air intake, ECS charge pipe, and maybe a strut tower bar be ok? I'm fine with my current performance, just want a little bit more noise.

[@MK6CHRIS]

I don't recommend the ecstuning CAI, I think there's better ones. To answer your question, those mods will be okay ! Intake noises are increased for sure. The GLI will be fine. I'm here to help, feel free to ask more questions as needed

[@dynamikartz2149]

@@MK6CHRIS 😎 👍, which CAI do you recommend? You should do a YT video on your top 5 CAI on MK6.

[@brianeckstrom222]

Good to go stage 2 flash with no other mods? Stick to tuned? Or just go stage 1 if not doing anything else?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Not a good idea , do like stage 1/1+.

[@RJManeri1]

Is it ok to keep driving the car with a cold air intake and nothing else? Stock filter system is horrible.

[@JadeHolmes-dr2ff]

Hey, I'm back so I got new park plugs, new oil change all that. Then I got a cold air intake, the apr coil packs, and getting the stage 1+tune Friday,

[@JadeHolmes-dr2ff]

Bc I don't wanna get the stage 2 tune unless I got the pipes. Plus always got time

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@JadeHolmes-dr2ff hey , there is no rush! Take your time and enjoy the process. Are you doing Unitronic or APR? I think apr only does stage but I have heard good things

[@JadeHolmes-dr2ff]

@@MK6CHRIS I'm doing Unitronic, but I'm doing apr coil packs

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@JadeHolmes-dr2ff awesome , let me know how u like it. Again, don’t rush enjoy it

[@JadeHolmes-dr2ff]

You got Instagram?

[@bean_ctm724]

What's the website where I can look all the mods up. I have a 2017 1.4tsi and I want to do like a big turbo build

[@MK6CHRIS]

That's tough , there isn't one website that will have everything but the big sites will have a lot of stuff like ecstuning, urotuning , and rtmg tuning. I'm here to help

[@AsSaSsInKiNg981]

What engine mod should I first get? I have a 2014 Jetta se 1.8 tsi? Btw it’s an automatic

[@MK6CHRIS]

Make sure you’ve done all your maintenance/ preventative maintenance and recalls first. If the car looks healthy, I recommend doing the little things first. Example , intake or exhaust . If I had a 1.8 I would get an upgraded intercooler first. Then go from there. Auto is no big deal

[@evilpanther990]

Finding mods for the Mk6 Jetta 2.5 with torsion beam sucks none of the good parts fit and bushing kits don’t fit so everything has to be pieced and forget about power and small ass 288mm brake disks and drums in the back smh (currently building a Mk6 Jetta 2.5)

[@chadciullo8635]

I have a 2011 Jetta se 2.5 cylinder what would u recommend to make it quicker

[@MK6CHRIS]

For that motor, u can’t do much. Exhaust, intake , and tune. If u want it quicker, turbo or supercharger.

[@bigdaddymurch4041]

So I’m assuming APR TCU/ECU tunes are better then unitronic TCU/ECU tunes for a 2020 1.4 Jetta??

[@MK6CHRIS]

I wouldn't say so . I think Unitronic is better

[@jorge9570]

2016 MK6 unitronic stage 2, CTS downpipe 3, unitronic air instake, 18” wheels, solo-werks coilovers. I love my car. i am trying to find a carbon fiber hood.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Sick enjoy the car. If you want something like that, it’s next to impossible to find

[@ShotBySolo]

Hey Chris wondering if you can help me figure out why I’m getting the current sound out of my Jetta…. I have a 2016 1.4t…. No tune of any kind,, but had cts intake plus a exhaust for past few years,, and then two weeks ago I got a replacement turbo (under warranty by VW) and then a cts downpipe and a high flow cat. Now, the exhaust sounds good,, but also in lower gears, while hitting the gas, it has a raspy ricer sound that is not very pleasing to the ear. (Once I’m in 4th & 5th you don’t hear it much) So I’m wondering, is this because I removed the resonator (that looked like a second muffler so actually just took off a year ago),, but do I need that back on to kill that raspy-note coming out of my exhaust? Should I put resonator back on, and remove high flow cat, or keep that on for now? Sorry for the short essay, I’m just tryna figure what the hell to do next and greatly appreciate your expertise! 🙏🏽💯

[@MK6CHRIS]

Hey my friend! No worries. I appreciate your comment. The downpipe changes the overal tone of your exhaust system. So the issue was caused by the downpipe. No to fix that you can get a “ vibrant resonator “ ( a smaller sized one in the mid section where the oem one was ) and you’ll be set. I recommend removing the actually muffler that’s al the way in the back and using a medium sized vibrant res where the old oem middle res was. That should give you a good tone. ALSO!!! Exhaust leaks can cause this. So check both!!! Good luck. Lmk

[@jeffbauer3425]

You had to replace the turbo ?! How many miles, and why ?

[@ShotBySolo]

@@MK6CHRIS Ok awesome thanks so much for all the advice! I knew the downpipe was the reason for the change, but unsure of all the rest, so I’ll go get me some new resonators and let ya know how things go! Much respect man! 🙏🏽💯

[@ShotBySolo]

@@jeffbauer3425 Mannnnn that’s a story! Lol My car is a road warrior, often driving between Toronto and Vancouver (4500kms one-way) and I just did my 8th time across a few weeks ago….. and as I was arriving the EPC light came on and the engine governed itself for the last hour of my drive. So then I went to VW the next day, and pulled in with 199,909 kms, to have them tell me the turbo was done, and that I was still under my 200,000 km extended warranty, so the $2700 job was covered! Car Gods looking out for me!

[@jeffbauer3425]

@@ShotBySolo Ok. That makes me feel better. I only have 47,000 miles on my 2016 1.4 so I was worried. That's alot of driving you do bro. Good for that ext .warranty!

[@Jasonmk6]

Hey, so i have 2012 jetta S 2.0. Its my daily and i just want a simple tune, just a bit better drive. Where can i go to see what i need or how to go about it ?

[@zackkramer5744]

Been looking for a while but there’s not much support for the 2.0 I did find a possible source on vwvortex but have yet to email the guy and ask about it definitely worth it to poke around on the forums though

[@JoaoFerreira-ov2ey]

I got a 2013 SE 2.5L what do yall recommend. Shits got 22k miles, grandparents gave it to me since they barely used it.

[@MK6CHRIS]

You honestly a got a great car. It’ll literally last forever if you do basic maintenance. Put a nice exhaust and it’ll do you good

[@siot05]

3:02 what do you have on it to make it sound like that? it sounds amazing.

[@MK6CHRIS]

That’s a combination of things , intake , exhaust , big bore inlet , and downpipe

[@MK6CHRIS]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@gregbbjr]

I got a MK6 GLI, I got after market wheels on stock height and people barely tell the difference.

[@MK6CHRIS]

oh yeah? thats sweet

[@drewferguson6390]

Do you have a recommendation on ignition coils?

[@MK6CHRIS]

I got a video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3Po2dsZ9VrlcU APR

[@drewferguson6390]

@@MK6CHRIS you got a video for everything ♥️🥰 sick car man I have a 2016 in black too, ECS tuning intake , also bought a clip for the waste gate rattle. It’s supposed to be for the 2.0l but it fits good and mitigates the sound. Workin on tires and tune next

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@drewferguson6390 I got you! Does that clip actually help?

[@drewferguson6390]

@@MK6CHRIS yeah man! Now my engine is quiet in the way I want, just induction sounds. UROtuning sells one for like $30 but that’s ridiculous for a little clip. eBay has one for like $10 but the fit wasn’t perfect. Mainly cuz it wasn’t for the 1.4T. It still works great tho

[@tristinnewkirk8279]

I agree but if your stock wheels are steelies imma getting my wheels before lowering

[@MK6CHRIS]

to each their own fam

[@tristinnewkirk8279]

@@MK6CHRIS do u think it would be better to lower my mk 6.5 jetta with steelies first?

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@tristinnewkirk8279 Honestly, I think aftermarket wheels at stock ride height looks like a monster truck. I've seen jettas on steelies with hub caps lowered, look clean asf. Tbh I did both at the same time

[@jameskirk1161]

Does the MK6 have hydraulic or electric steering?

[@MK6CHRIS]

hydraulic

[@TheBfreakie]

Wish I could afford ANY of this right now😂 I got a '17 1.4t. 20k miles. currently getting body work done becuse it was hit by a pat bus. And I been off work for medical leave so I cant justify buying anything.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Oh no! I assume you’re okay because your here in my comments? Rest up. I always wait for sales near Black Friday / Christmas / and Labor Day. That’s your best bet. I’m surprised the car wasn’t totaled. Stay safe !

[@TheBfreakie]

@@MK6CHRIS oh yeah I'm good. Medical leave is got something else. I just had neck pains and my gf had a concussion. I'm glad it wasn't totaled I love that car so much. Once I get back to work I'll be making that car mine. I need it to stand out lol a and thanks for the concern!

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@TheBfreakie I hope for a speedy recovery and I’ll be here to help.

[@TheBfreakie]

@@MK6CHRIS appreciate it man!

[@steveoo8096]

I have a 2011 se 2.5l can I upgrade it ?

[@MK6CHRIS]

yeah definitely , just doesn't have a lot of potential unless you go force induction

[@slapyournana710]

Got a 2019 jetta 1.4 t any suggestion

[@MK6CHRIS]

intakes on that model year are fun. wheel and coilers change the look if that's what you're in to

[@slapyournana710]

@MK6CHRIS Thanks for the response, man

[@user-rm6ek7es8b]

Where do you buy the body parts from?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Tough , sometimes ecstuning , sometimes some third party company you’ve never heard of. I had to look all over Google and forums

[@StayFrostyFlakes]

Bags are better than coils 🗣 ‼️

[@MK6CHRIS]

Send it

[@jaywhitney1569]

What boost gauge do u have?

[@MK6CHRIS]

I rhink it's called prosport. I have it on my mod list video i think

[@jeffbauer3425]

Where did you get the gauge on left upper dash?

[@MK6CHRIS]

The pod itself or the individual gauges? I actually made a video on both a couple months of go. It’s 3 separate things put into one. 2 different gauges and 1 dual gauge pod

[@jollyslayer7960]

Does your tune work on manuals?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Manual 1.4T? Hell yeah

[@jollyslayer7960]

@@MK6CHRIS yeah man its the first car i bought had to.be a manual

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@jollyslayer7960 good stuff , congratulations. Enjoy it before u mod it. This tune will destroy your clutch.

[@JackSmith-xm3zr]

Hi Chris. I own a 2015 VW Jetta base. 2.0L 4CYL. I was told by a shop there’s nothing I can do to make it faster. Is this true? If not, what can I do?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Hey Jack! That motor specifically is a challenge. It's tough to make power since it's a naturally aspirated 2.0. U can add more power but it won't be worth it. U can do headers, intake, and a custom tune. Only other option is a turbo. So they technically are right . If I was u... I would learn everything I can about ur car and become better then sell it n get something u can really play with. That's what i am doing onthis channel

[@jeffbauer3425]

How to modify, but stay dependable.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Definitely possible but challenging. I’ll make that a video

[@majestickingz5135]

i ran ecs coilovers for a month... and they were terrible

[@MK6CHRIS]

Definitely don’t recommend ecstuning for coilovers , go with a brand whose been making coilovers for DECADES

[@majestickingz5135]

@@MK6CHRIS Tell me about it lmao, thinking of running koni instead.

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@majestickingz5135 I haven’t heard too many reviews about them so I can’t really say . I hope for the best

[@majestickingz5135]

@@MK6CHRIS Yes sir. Thanks for the tips, gonna order me some coil packs and new sparkys soon

[@Me-eb3wv]

Damm, so every jetta is like a civic SI?

[@MK6CHRIS]

How so?

[@lickwidgoat3480]

Nothing about 2.5? Thats fine, 😒

[@MK6CHRIS]

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[@17audi_a4]

Do you have an Instagram?

[@MK6CHRIS]

yes same as youtube or try mk6chrs