Recommendations for stage 1 tuning

[jdanlam]

Hey guys, im fairly new to the modification world and am planning to get a stage 1 tune for my GTI mkv. I want a fairly aggressive tune but not to the point where it isn't a daily driver anymore. Any recommendations??

Also, how much power gains should i be expecting from a stage 1 tune. Thanks in advance!

 

[fastwire]

I would get the OEM rev. D diverter valve if not already there, also the PCV valve, those things if on a BPY engine.

 

[Pissat4motion]

There's not that much difference between stage 1 tunes, so the usual advice is to go with a tuner that has support local to you so that if you have any issues you'll have better access to help

 

[Goingnowherefast]

United motorsports, Eurodyne, Driver Motorsport. All great tuning companies but the latter one has pretty lackluster communication.

 

[Das Gespenst]

I would avoid UM. I'm not going to trash talk them, they have the best VR6 tune around no doubt, but the 2.0 is another story.

As mentioned above find a tuner that is somewhat local to you. Unitronic, GIAC, APR, Revo, all have good tunes. However APR has the most modest/conservative tune no doubt.

 

[Chumleepro3]

I cant compare it to anything else, but I love my Unitronic tune. Stage 1 really changed the car - you'll love it. Although to keep in mind, if you plan on going stage 2, unitronic doesnt offer a 91 dedicated program while apr does.

 

[Rickyfinch]

I would avoid UM. I'm not going to trash talk them, they have the best VR6 tune around no doubt, but the 2.0 is another story.

As mentioned above find a tuner that is somewhat local to you. Unitronic, GIAC, APR, Revo, all have good tunes. However APR has the most modest/conservative tune no doubt.

I disagree, I have the UM tune, seeing more boost now then I was with a Apr stage 2.

About 1500 miles right now with 0 issues.

I'd infact highly recommend the UM tune. Stage one is $499.

 

[707Stang]

Personally I had GIAC, never had a problem with it and it was a 91 octane tune... see my sig for WHP/WTQ. really peps up the car for sure.