--- title: Cobb Tuning Releases mk7 VW GTI AccessPort description: With Cobb's AccessPort release for a second generation of VW GTIs, it's game on for the utlimate tuning solution for your all the late model VW GTIs. image: //blog.edgeautosport.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Cobb%20Tuning%20Releases%20mk7%20VW%20GTI%20AccessPort/Cobb%20Tuning%20mk7%20GTI%20AccessPort%20Picture%202.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/cobb-tuning-releases-mk7-vw-gti-accessport#maincontent) [Sign In](https://edgeautosport.com/login.php) [Create an Account](https://edgeautosport.com/login.php?action=create_account) [My Account](https://edgeautosport.com/login.php?from=account.php%3Faction%3D) [My Favorites](https://edgeautosport.com/login.php?from=wishlist.php%3F) [(303) 268-2140](tel:303-268-2140) [![edge-autosport-logo-color](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hubfs/assets/edge-autosport-logo-color.svg) ![edge-autosport-logo-white](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hubfs/assets/edge-autosport-logo-white.svg)](https://edgeautosport.com/) Blog Categories Honda - [Civic 1.5T/Si 2016-current](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/honda-civic-1-5t-si-2016-current) - [Civic Type R 2017-current](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/honda-civic-type-r-2017-current) Ford - [Focus ST 2013-2018](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/ford-focus-st-2013-2018) - [Explorer ST 2020-current](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/ford-explorer-st-2020-current) Mazda - [Mazdaspeed 3 2007-2013](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/mazdaspeed-3-2007-2013) - [Mazdaspeed 6 2006-2007](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/mazdaspeed-6-2006-2007) Subaru - [WRX 2015-2021 (FA20)](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/subaru-wrx-2015-2021) - [WRX/STI 2008-2021 (EJ25)](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/subaru-wrx-wrx-sti) Projects - [Project FC3 - 2017 Civic Si Coupe](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/project-fc3-civic-si) Shop All Parts [Engine](https://edgeautosport.com/categories/engine.html) [Intake](https://edgeautosport.com/categories/intake.html) [Exhaust](https://edgeautosport.com/categories/exhaust.html) [Turbocharger](https://edgeautosport.com/categories/engine/turbocharger.html) [Suspension](https://edgeautosport.com/categories/suspension.html) [Drivetrain](https://edgeautosport.com/categories/drivetrain.html) Find the best selection of performance parts and accessories. 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The AccessPort is the ultimate tuning device without completely swapping over to a stand alone ECU which requires custom wiring, custom mapping from scratch, and a lot of headaches and money if you don't know what you're doing.  That's race car stuff anyway.  If you have a street car, you need to be able to flash and go drive without paying an arm and a leg. Cobb equips the smart phone sized AP with a few OTS, or "off-the-shelf", maps so that the casual enthusiast can literally go from receiving their AccessPort shipment to driving down the road with a more performance tuned map in a matter of minutes.  For the mk7, the maps are defined following the graph showing power output for each map.   [**\>\>CLICK HERE to go directly to the mk7 VW GTI AccessPort.\<\<**](http://edgeautosport.com/cobb-tuning-accessport-v3-vw-gti-mk7-2015/)   ![Cobb Tuning mk7 OTS Maps Power Output](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Cobb%20Tuning%20Releases%20mk7%20VW%20GTI%20AccessPort/Cobb%20Tuning%20mk7%20OTS%20Maps%20Power%20Output.jpg?width=600&height=493&name=Cobb%20Tuning%20mk7%20OTS%20Maps%20Power%20Output.jpg) **Stock Power Curve is BLUE** **STAGE 1 91oct / 93oct - PURPLE** This is the map for the completely stock mk7 GTI.  There is no need to add parts to achieve more power, especially in a turbocharged vehicle.  Although more power is on tap with hard parts, this gets you headed in the right direction without ever turning a wrench or dropping your car off at the performance shop. Stage 1 Modifications List No Modifications Necessary! **Stage 1 Peak Gains: +26.2% Peak Horsepower, +21.9% Peak Torque** **Stage 1 Largest Gain: +35% HP @ 5500rpm, +30% TQ @ 2200rpm** --- **STAGE 1+ 91oct / 93oct** This map only requires that you run a Cobb Tuning SF Intake System (Cobb recommended) or equivalent intake.  Cobb created the map based around their intake.  Many intakes are similar but you'll need to make sure your car is running correctly in order to use another intake, which isn't very hard.  Aside from that, all you need to do is flash and go drive.  Power gains will be higher than the Stage 1 map as Cobb targets about 24-25psi boost pressure compared to the 21-22psi for the Stage 1. Stage 1+ Modifications List **Intake System** | ![Cobb Tuning Intake VW GTI (1)](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Cobb%20Tuning%20Releases%20mk7%20VW%20GTI%20AccessPort/Cobb%20Tuning%20Intake%20VW%20GTI%20(1).jpg?width=300&name=Cobb%20Tuning%20Intake%20VW%20GTI%20(1).jpg) | ![Cobb Tuning Intake VW GTI (2)](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Cobb%20Tuning%20Releases%20mk7%20VW%20GTI%20AccessPort/Cobb%20Tuning%20Intake%20VW%20GTI%20(2).jpg?width=300&name=Cobb%20Tuning%20Intake%20VW%20GTI%20(2).jpg) | | --- | --- |   --- **STAGE 2 91oct / 93oct - RED** Run this map when you have a minimum of a Cobb Tuning SF Intake System (Cobb recommended) and an upgraded Front Mount Intercooler (Cobb suggests AMS).  24psi is still around the same peak boost target as Stage 1+ but with a higher target as the turbo begins to lose it's ability to boost at the top end.  Cobb still targets 15psi up top with this Stage 2 map which will make the car pull much better throughout the entire RPM range. Stage 2 Modifications List **Intake System** **Intercooler** **Stage 2 Peak Gains: +30.4% Peak Horsepower, +31.2% Peak Torque** **Stage 2 Largest Gain: +41% HP @ 5730rpm, +36.5% TQ @ 2250rpm** --- **STAGE 3 91oct / 93oct - GREEN** When you finally upgrade your exhaust to a completely new system from the turbocharger to the tip, Stage 3 is the next step up.  Get ready to feel a new car all over again with a peak boost target of 27.5psi and holding around 16psi at the top end of the RPMs.  The mk7 GTI really starts to move with this map and the right supporting modifications. Stage 3 Modifications List **Intake System** **Intercooler** **Downpipe** **Catback Exhaust** **Stage 3 Peak Gains: +36.6% Peak Horsepower, +40.6% Peak Torque** **Stage 3 Largest Gain: +45.8% HP @ 5730rpm, +40.6% TQ @ 3050rpm** --- **CUSTOM TUNING** As good as all this sounds, the best part about the AccessPort is the ability to custom tune your GTI according to your own specifications.  Unless you're an experienced tuner, this is usually best left to a professional ECU calibrator.  Nonetheless, let's say you have a bigger turbo or a different sized intake.  What if you have a catless downpipe or want to try to squeeze a little bit more power out of your setup using race gas?  The Cobb Tuning AccessPort provides the flexibility to do all this.   ![AccessTuner Software Image VW](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Cobb%20Tuning%20Releases%20mk7%20VW%20GTI%20AccessPort/AccessTuner%20Software%20Image%20VW.jpg?width=600&height=401&name=AccessTuner%20Software%20Image%20VW.jpg) On the back side of all this additional horsepower and torque lies the ability to make a seemingly infinite amount of changes to different points where the ECU sends fuel to the cylinder, tells the turbo how much boost to run, and how soon the spark plug ignites the mixture.  Different performance parts require different settings.  No tune is perfect for multiple combinations.  At some point, when you're trying to make the most power in the most efficient way possible, which is always the goal, you need to be able to make custom changes. Behold, the Cobb AccessPort. ![Cobb Tuning AccessPort VW GTI.jpg](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Cobb%20Tuning%20Releases%20mk7%20VW%20GTI%20AccessPort/Cobb%20Tuning%20AccessPort%20VW%20GTI.jpg?width=640&name=Cobb%20Tuning%20AccessPort%20VW%20GTI.jpg) [JP Alonso](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/author/jp-alonso) I'm the founder of Edge Autosport and I remember first getting into cars in high school. I read all the magazines, bought a bunch of technical books, and finally got to start wrenching around the age of 19. I really enjoy modding and being able to live out a passion is truly awesome. I wouldn't change a thing. 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