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Kickerdank

Kickerdank

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Hello I recently purchased a 2011 GTI with what I believe to be a stage 2 APR intake. I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me identify what exactly is installed already from these pics so I can determine what I should do next. Thanks in advance!!
 

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brat_burner

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APR intake yes, but not necessarily considered "stage 2." They sell it in two separate pieces. If it had stage 2 you would also have the down pipe.
 
torga

torga

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It's a "Stage 2" intake because it has the carbon fiber tube from the MAF to the turbo inlet. If it were just "Stage 1", it would only have the front air box and still utilize the OEM tube.
It's kind of confusing that APR uses that nomenclature - it has nothing to do with Stage 1 and Stage 2 tunes.
 
Blakcard

Blakcard

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Kickerdank said:
Hello I recently purchased a 2001 GTI with what I believe to be a stage 2 APR intake. I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me identify what exactly is installed already from these pics so I can determine what I should do next. Thanks in advance!!
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A 2001 GTI?

Let's see what you got. What is it you want to do? I think it came with 1.8T engine?
 
torga

torga

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Blakcard said:
A 2001 GTI?

Let's see what you got. What is it you want to do? I think it came with 1.8T engine?
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I think OP made a typo, because the engine in the photo is most def a 2.0 TSI.
 
Kickerdank

Kickerdank

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Yeah it's a 2011 2.0l TSI with the stage 2 apr cold air intake. I'm thinking APR exhaust or stage 1 APR tune next but I'm not sure if a tune was previously applied. Is there anything I can connect to check the current vehicle setup?
 
torga

torga

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Kickerdank said:
Yeah it's a 2011 2.0l TSI with the stage 2 apr cold air intake. I'm thinking APR exhaust or stage 1 APR tune next but I'm not sure if a tune was previously applied. Is there anything I can connect to check the current vehicle setup?
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You can call the major tuning companies (APR, Unitronic, GIAC, etc.) and ask them to run your VIN. They'll be able to tell you if a tune has been associated with it.
 
Kickerdank

Kickerdank

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torga said:
You can call the major tuning companies (APR, Unitronic, GIAC, etc.) and ask them to run your VIN. They'll be able to tell you if a tune has been associated with it.
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Great idea, I didnt know they had that info on file!! Seeing as it has the "stage 2" APR cold air intake I'll start by calling them. Thanks again!
 
1ashchuckton

1ashchuckton

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First mod should be a look at the timing chain tensioner. If needed install a new one. Enjoy your new GTI, they're fun cars.
 
GolNat

GolNat

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Kickerdank said:
At what mileage should it be replaced it's currently at 60k
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The old style tensioner can go at any moment. The sooner the better really. Lot's of info on it.
 
1ashchuckton

1ashchuckton

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I don't know a hard & fast mileage number, but I would say the sooner the better. If that tensioner fails it can & will cause catastrophic damage to the engine.
 
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