HPA Motorsports GTI

by Steve PallanteAftermarket Parts, Performance TuningPosted on Comments are Disabled

Check out the awesome Euromotive 2010 Volkswagen GTI, with HPA Motorsports power upgrades. Mods include: K04 Bundle – HPA Performance Intake Manifold w. integrated flapper delete, and a larger K04 turbo. Thanks to the HPA modifications, this GTI packs over 300 horsepower, yet maintains its reliability. The GTI’s power plant. The HPA Motorsports intake manifold. These manifolds feature an integrated flapper delete, to prevent the dreaded P2015. The stock plastic intake manifolds have integrated flappers, …

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Volkswagen and Audi 2.0T Carbon Build up

by Steve PallanteMechanic Service, RestorationPosted on Comments are Disabled

A common issue we are starting to see popping up on modern GDI (or Direct Injection) vehicles, is excess carbon build up. Normally, when carbon build up starts to get moderate to severe, you may notice your vehicle running rough on initial start up, but eventually, as the car warms up, the idle will smooth out. At times, you may even see your check engine light flashing as your vehicle stutters.  Symptoms more common on …

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