Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 174hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 3 - 1991 - 1997 petrol engine from 174 BHP to 185 BHP and from 235 Nm to 260 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Volkswagen Golf can achieve.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 174hp is a 2.8L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 174 BHP and 235 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 185 BHP and 260 Nm — a gain of around 11 BHP (6%) and 25 Nm (11%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, with gains weighted towards torque — you will notice the difference most strongly in mid-range pulling power and in-gear acceleration. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
From a technical perspective, the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
| Engine | BHP |
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| Gain |
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| Torque |
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| Gain |
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| Score |
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| 1.9 TDI 90hp | 90 → 120 | +30 | 202 → 270 | +68 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.9 TDI 110hp | 110 → 140 | +30 | 235 → 300 | +65 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 2.0i 8v GTI 115hp | 115 → 125 | +10 | 168 → 185 | +17 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 2.0i 16v GTI 150hp | 150 → 165 | +15 | 180 → 195 | +15 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 2.9 VR6 190hp | 190 → 203 | +13 | 245 → 260 | +15 | Moderate (4/10) |
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All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.
We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.
