Trey is an automotive enthusiast and has a huge passion for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles of all kinds. His enthusiasm started with the MK5 GTI, and he has massively expanded his knowledge over the years. When Trey is not delivering high-quality and in-depth content, we can usually find him working in his garage on his modified Genesis coupe. Trey created VW Tuning several years ago, and he is the primary visionary behind the content.
AVB is an automotive enthusiast and has a special place in his heart for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles of all shaped and sizes. An avid lover of cars since early childhood, but his VW Life started with his MK3 Jetta. Since then he has owned and raced many VWs from MK1 Rabbits all the way to his current MK7 GTI. With this range in VW comes a lot of knowledge on the do’s and don’t. When AVB is writing articles he is working his GTI or dreaming up the next build he wants to run at the track. AVB is the primary writer for VW Tuning.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK6 GTI/R Upgraded Intercooler (FMIC) Guide Aftermarket intercoolers are probably the most underrated mod for power for not only the MK6 GTI but for any turbocharged engine. If you’re trying to go Stage…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK7 GTI/R Upgraded Intercooler (FMIC/DF) Guide If you are wanting to take your MK7 GTI to Stage 1+, an often overlooked mod is an upgraded intercooler. Now it isn’t necessarily a mod for…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK6 GTI Exhaust Upgrade Guide When people go window shopping for MK6 GTI bolt-on mods for performance, exhausts are often in the back of people’s minds. This is completely understandable, given you won’t…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK7 GTI Exhaust Upgrade Guide When it comes to aftermarket exhausts, these are often overlooked because of the lack of performance benefits. But unless you’re wanting to make your MK7 GTI a sleeper,…
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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. MK7 GTI Intake Upgrade Guide Upgraded MK7 GTI intakes are the first mods that we suggest performing on your MK7 GTI, because they will allow for increased airflow which is the foundation for max…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen began producing the 1.9 TDI engine in the early 90’s and ran through 2007. There are mainly two different VW 1.9 TDI’s: Pre-2003 & Post-2003. Pre-2003 features a less powerful turbocharged direct-injection engine…
Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen’s 1.8L turbo (20v-Turbo, 1.8 20vt) engine was first introduced in 1993 and ran through 2005. The two versions that are seen for this engine are the EA113 &…
Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The VW 1.4 TSI comes in two different versions: the EA111 (2005 – present) and the EA211 (2012 – present). The EA111 has won many awards, including multiple ‘International…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. P2187 VW Fault Code: System Too Lean For Volkswagen’s a P2187 is a very common fault code and can sometimes be hard to diagnose. When you attach your OBD-2 scanner and P2187 pops up,…
Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen/Audi 3.0 TDI is an engine that was introduced in 2004 and used up until 2013 in Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles. The engine features a V6 engine…
Article Updated: February 6, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. P2015 VW Fault Code: Intake Manifold Failure Receiving a P2015 code on your Volkswagen will read out “Intake Manifold Runner Pos. Sen/Switch Circuit Bank X” or anything intake manifold related. When…