Volkswagen Golf Mk2 Tuning & Performance Parts

Golf Mk2 tuning has stayed alive for decades because the car takes engine work so well, whether you're keeping things period correct or building something the original engineers never imagined. 

Awesome GTI stocks close to 500 products for the Mk2, covering GTI and G60 models, including the Rallye, as well as non-GTI versions. The range spans everything from camshafts and engine upgrades to braking and suspension parts.

Camshafts for Every Kind of Build

Piper Cams has built out one of the deepest camshaft ranges for the Mk2 of any classic Volkswagen, and that reflects how many different directions owners take these cars. There are profiles for the 8v and 16v GTI engines, dedicated kits for cars that have taken on a VR6 swap, and separate options built specifically around the G60 supercharged conversion. Whichever engine ended up under the bonnet, there's usually a cam profile designed with it in mind rather than something adapted after the fact.

Braking That Keeps Pace With the Engine

EBC's Bluestuff pads cover the Mk2 across the board, and it's worth pairing any real engine work with a brake upgrade rather than leaving the stock setup to cope with new found power. It's one of the simpler additions on this list, but an important one if the car's actually going to be driven hard rather than just shown.

VW Golf Mk2 Parts for Suspension and Stance

Beyond lowering springs and coilovers, air ride is also available for the Mk2, giving owners who want a show ready stance the option to drop the car right down at a standstill and raise it again for actual driving. It's a popular route for builds that need to look right parked up but still function as a usable car.

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