
If you are tuned or plan on getting tuned, we highly advise going with the 1-step colder spark plugs. With that said, before ordering any of the mods below get some fresh plugs and coils. This could make you feel that you wasted your money on mods, when in fact it’s just one bad ignition coil or spark plug. As crazy as it sounds, if there is one bad plug or coil, it could cause the engine to not run at optimal levels. We highly recommend changing all of your spark plugs and all of your ignition coils to ensure you get the full sense of performance out of your engine and mods. Ignition Coils & Spark Plugsīefore we get started with this mod guide, let’s talk a second to talk about ignition coils and spark plugs. This engine features two different transmissions: a 6-speed manual and a 6 speed DSG automatic transmission. The MK5 GTI’s featured a 2.0t FSI engine that put down 197hp and 207lb-ft torque, which is pretty good out of the factory. This GTI was actually named 2007 Automobile of the Year by Automobile Magazine. If you’ve read many of our posts, you would know that this is the model that really got me into Volkswagen’s. Volkswagen’s 5th gen GTI was first produced in 2004 and ran until late 2008. The 5 Best Performance Mods for the MK5 GTI Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.
