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400+ Horsepower Mk7 VW Golf R | Stage II IE Mods
Humble Mechanic · 21 October 2026
Today, we totally REVAMP the Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R build with a full Stage II upgrade with the good folks @IEtuned . With the help of Dave, Adam, Jud, Michael, Carter, and SO many others, we were able to bring this car to life from a standard 269 HP to a whopping 403 HP with only a tune file, E85 conversion, and some quality of life upgrades under the hood. We start with an intercooler / charge cooler setup and work our way into the air intake, exhaust system, and tune files to give this ride the treatment it finally deserves. Along the way, we discover two brand new features from IE, including TrueShift and Powerlink + CarPlay , which are gonna connect you to your vehicle more than any simple phone app could ever do.
As always, we had a great time in Salt Lake City, and huge thanks to the Utah boys for making it happen. We've got plenty more in store for this car... this is only the beginning.
Filmed and edited by the best video dude in the biz, Ray Youman.
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