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  • GTI Series Part 2: Easy Power

    GTI Series Part 2: Easy Power

    One of the first things I did with my GTI added more power. The MK7 platform, specifically the 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 engine, is one of the more upgradable engines. It won’t make 2JZ power in stock form, but you can crank out some killer numbers with some simple modifications. I added a few items…

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  • GTI Series Part 1: Why you should buy a MK7 GTI

    GTI Series Part 1: Why you should buy a MK7 GTI

    When it comes to deciding what is the best enthusiast car for the money, the answer is always GTI. The Mk7 GTI specifically that is. Back in 2016, I was fortunate enough to be able to cash in on a post-dieselgate priced GTI at the dealer. At the time, I was just happy to get…

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