VW MK6 GTI Top5 Performance Upgrades for Stage 2

Top 5 Performance Upgrade Mods for a Stage2 Volkswagen MK6 GTI. This performance upgrade list can also be applicable on the VW MK5 GTI. This list is based upon my personal experience.
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[@korey420]

So you forgot the intercooler... That is definitely a necessity if you are stage two.. Maybe not so much in the northern States when it's cold but in the summertime you definitely need it...

[@MegaHollywood1971]

Several things: Cold Air Intakes - The factory box is as cold as you get unless you put the filter outside the car. It is enclosed and all that is needed is a higher flow filter to gain CFM. Truth. Exhaust - Depending on the Stage of the tune, an Upgraded DP (catted or not) is all that is needed unless power levels are exceeding 450hp or so - it'll flow fine. Factory piping - Nothing wrong with factory piping. Once air is heated, the velocity is plentiful. Many believe that they are "restrictions", but they are not; that is just to sell more gear. Suspension - you are right on there! Suspension is key when adding more power and playing more agressively, otherwise power is a waste.

[@Stoney_Mortar]

no none asked, this is his video, make your own video if you wanna say stuff bout his

[@anonimushbosh]

​@@Stoney_Mortar dude that's what comments are for. More info = more better

[@luketexas]

So what improves suspension all he talked about was lowering the car

[@aMordorLocal]

You also have to make sure if you have to add a secondary intake filter for proper flow. Sounds amazing too

[@rogermartinez78]

You are correct with your first modification but you need to keep the intake enclosed and away from hot air near the radiator.

[@VinShadows]

Thank you for this! I've got an 11 CC that I have been racking my head on an order for, this helps insanely! Subscribed :)

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! I'm happy you found this helpful, welcome to the Crafty family👍🏽

[@bonganisikakane5432]

Thank you so much for the video, just EXPLAINING wow I didn’t know I needed this video

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you got value from this video, much respect!

[@CalvinMugenTL]

Great info here. Your car is also looking great as well. Well deff stay tuned for more videos

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for checking out my content. Yea, I have alot of projects planned.

[@clv1959]

Thanks bro. Quality vid - love all the shots

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@funnyuploads202]

Hello man thanks for the video it was verry useful. I just wanted to ask you what is better down pipe or muffler delete and installing y pipe

[@anonimushbosh]

Best mod on these is rear doors delete. Real tricky bc you need to fit longer front doors & move the B pillar but I see you did a fine job Looks awesome 🤣

[@sometimesvincegilligansome5802]

Me crying in 4 door 😭, idc I love it and it’s super practical

[@HunterJs2]

I can’t tell if that’s sarcasm but if it isn’t that’s one of the most insane takes I’ve ever heard.

[@ryder4082]

​@HunterJs2 he's saying get a coupe instead

[@Finley-zh6ip]

what is the point in a 2 door

[@anonimushbosh]

@@Finley-zh6ip No point at all for those who can't see. Have you ever seen a 5dr concept car?

[@brettleonard8602]

When you go aftermarket intake id wrap ot in heatwarap as they're metal and soak in alot of heat from the engine as opposed to factory plastic. I found this when i did mine, just a tip to keep intake temps down which is the whole point of any turbo car.

[@lukewentzel2674]

Where did you get the rear diffuser? & how do you run the fogs without the headlights? Nice vid!

[@raisinbranbran6834]

Very informative, thanks for this video 🔥

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, thanks for watching!

[@korey420]

I have a using 3 inch catted dp with resonator delete.. stock muffler.. I love the sound.. I'm also stage 2 untronic... I need a fmic tho😔

[@renatoolea674]

Very good video bro, I have a Gti with 270k km and still running like a young guy haha, ty for your videos!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, once you do your maintenance it'l run like a champ. Nice!

[@brettleonard8602]

270klm.. good to know mate, just bought 2011 MK6 GTI 3 door 202klm.. just spent 4k on the motor as she was neglected. Needed a new run around and just bought after a test drive. I fell in love with the DSG I knew they had issues what car doesn't. Yes not cheap to maintain but it's all relative. Cheap as to a Ferrari owner. It had dump pipe high flow cat and straight through exhaust, I've installed cold air intake, intercooler and tune next. Can't wait to to eat some more expensive cars. I'm 46Y.O and have only driven crappy work vehicles for the last 15 years. So good to drive something fun again

[@ItsCarlllll]

I got my gti from a guy and it’s got a kenwood radio which lets me access gages and stuff. It doesn’t have an accessport however. So is an accessport necessary for these cars?

[@lucashowison9088]

Can you still go stage 2 without the downpipe I have intake , catback, accessport

[@teamcoystar]

Great vid bud thank you

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect 💪🏽

[@robbieboswell8192]

what is the rear defuser you have

[@wesamalmasri2355]

thanks for the info I have a 2.5l rn but saving up for a gti I hope it'll be worth modding it if I do get one :D

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Yea, it will definitely be worth it, lol

[@scamps5205]

I started with a 2.5 now i have a stage 2+ mk6 gti. I love it

[@bonnorbassidy8198]

@@scamps5205 me too sorta although I might just be called stage 3. what all is done to yours

[@jrarael90]

Bro where did you get your tail lights?? 🙏🏻

[@xotilweoverdose7736]

This neighbor knows his stuff

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

💪🏽

[@peterhristov7416]

Great sharing

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@zlatkojanosevic4199]

Wichtigste ist die Ölpumpe Upgrade,am besten von 1.9tdi Golf 3😎🤫

[@richardmohan1037]

Big up bro 🇯🇲

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect fam💪🏾

[@thecarmagnet2005]

My car came with 4 out of 5 of these. Time to get a flash tune.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Go for it, a tune will wake up the car.

[@korey420]

I would have went with Cobb but They don't support my mk 6 beetle Turbo...

[@jerichosamurai]

Put a new revision D DV and a glasspack and a Neuspeed cold air intake on my Mk5 GTI. I thought it might sound bad but by leaving the resonator on it makes it sound pretty clean. She's almost ready.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nice mods!

[@jerichosamurai]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I don't think I ever plan on upgrading to the K04 turbo. Would it still be worth it to upgrade the downpipes and the turbo pipes??

[@davidgriggs3967]

You forgot the most important mod............. traction via modding the suspension, what's power worth if you can't put it down . Just lowering your car will only make it quick in corners it won't make it faster on launch or drag strip you have set it up for a fwd with more power . The rest of your video was very informative.

[@TexasBean956ALV]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect 👍🏽

[@natemauzerolle4249]

can you send me the link to all these parts by chance i got the cold air intake and exhaust with dp but could you send me the link to the other items?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I added the links in the description.

[@Faareyy]

What et on this rims? Its et35 and 8.5j 18”? :)

[@dumbeezy5480]

18x8.5 et45ish if i had to guess

[@Faareyy]

@@dumbeezy5480 ye but ori bbs ch in 5x112 and 18” only et 35 :D and mk6 have problem with this et so thats why i ask, but thanks! Maybe its fake and other et like 45

[@ninestarguy256]

What's rims you have

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

They are CH

[@Dizzy206]

What wheels are these?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

CH R

[@fedjadrndarski5606]

Where is intercooler uograde?

[@dumbeezy5480]

bigger intercooler

[@rodrigocalleja640]

🇧🇷/🇧🇫Gostei bastante do conteúdo do canal, mas poderia ter legendas em espanhol, por exemplo. 🇪🇸Me gustó mucho el contenido del canal, pero podría tener subtítulos en español, por ejemplo 🇺🇸I really liked the content of the channel, but it could have subtitles in Spanish, for example

[@Houdini335]

what company ecu tune are you running?

[@Houdini335]

also do you have stage 2 clutch?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm currently running a Stratified Tune

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I have a stage3 6puck clutch that I'll be installing soon

[@RelaxingDaybb]

the best upgrade is add coolant haha

[@tinoz8756]

I need help can I message u?

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