TUNING STAGE 1/2
Please ensure the "Pick Up" option is selected when ordering.
⚠ Tuning is performed exclusively at the Venomous Performance workshop.
ECU & DSG Tune with Pop & Bang / Burble (Dyno not included)
VW Golf GTI MK8 2.0 TSI Performance Upgrades (320–340 HP)
By Venomous Performance
The following upgrade stages outline performance enhancements for the 2.0 TSI engine in the VW Golf GTI MK8, increasing power from 320 HP (Stage 1) to 340 HP (Stage 2).
Stock Engine Specifications
Displacement: 1984cc | Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 92.8 mm | Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Turbocharger: Full Boost: 1.25 bar | Constant Pressure: 1.1 bar | Pressure at Rev Limit: 0.9 bar
Rev Limit: 6500 RPM | Power: 245 HP | Torque: 370 Nm
Stage 1 Upgrade
Upgrades: Stage 1 ECU Software Tune
Performance Gains: Rev Limit: 7000 RPM | Power: 320 HP | Torque: 450 Nm
Stage 2 Upgrade
Upgrades: Free-Flow Air Intake System, Full 70mm Exhaust with High-Flow Catalytic Converter, Stage 2 ECU Software Tune
Performance Gains: Rev Limit: 7000 RPM | Power: 340 HP | Torque: 470 Nm
Additional Software Requirements
✔ DSG Stage 2 Tune (Mandatory for full performance, removes TCU torque limits)
✔ Fuel Requirement: 95 or 100 Octane (Mandatory)
This upgrade path, developed by Venomous Performance, delivers a significant power increase while maintaining reliability—especially with proper fuel and transmission tuning.
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