PD 150 intake manifold on stock A3/AHU

G60ING · May 26, 2009

Mine is from a 130hp PD Passat.

DbLog · May 26, 2009

DOH... I meant MAP. Why I ask is because I've cosidered moving the MAP as close to the intake as possible and running the nozzle just upstream from it. It would be nice if you'd be a a guinee. If not I'll let you know how it goes.

Stealth TDI said:
Whoa!
Goodness, definitely AFTER the MAF! I do not subscribe to the thought of injecting anywhere before the turbo, and possibly not even pre-IC.

validius · May 27, 2009

The manifold came off an engine with code 'AVF'. Whatever HP that engine is is your answer.

validius · May 27, 2009

Stealth TDI said:
Ah... My point wasn't clear. This manifold is from Germany where they've had the "good stuff" for years. The joke is on us Americans... the grass is always greener someplace else! I look forward to testing. I'm STILL cleaning up the mess from cleaning the manifold. This stuff is EVERYWHERE. I've even washed the bottoms of my shoes since I think I tracked some onto the carpet. Ughhh!

Yea, sorry it was so dirty, i literally took it out of the box it came in, looked it over and shipped it right back out.

otm646 · Jun 2, 2009

Driving the same cycle, about 1/2 city 1/2 highway I measured 50.4 and 50.8 across 2 full tanks since instaling the manifold.

average tank was 610 miles between fill ups.

610/48.8 12.5 gallons (5k mile average since purchasing the car)

610/50.4 12.1 gallons (first tank.)

610/50.8 12.00 gallons (second tank.)

All these measurements were taking from the same pump at the same station using 50 cetane fuel. NON VENTED

being non vented hurts the repeatablity.

based on the first two tanks it seems like the intake has increased MPGS.

Jon Linn · Jun 3, 2009

Are you planning distrubuting these out to paying customer? Or are you just gathering data for those who are looking into going in this direction?

Either way I like the results so far

validius · Jun 3, 2009

I am doing the best i can to get more of these. I'l be starting a group buy as soon as i can nail down numbers.

Stealth TDI · Jun 6, 2009

Got mine installed tonight:

I haven't driven it yet. I have other things off the car for work. I'll get it on the road tomorrow.

Scott

Stealth TDI · Jun 6, 2009

Oh - Here are the two intakes side by side:

GiGGer · Jun 8, 2009

Yes, this is a Passat PD130 Intake Manifold. Since they are longitudinal mount, the entrace of the intake is on the other side. Absolutely symetric to a PD150 Golf/Bora, but on the other side.

On a MK4, it ease the installation of a front mount intercooler without having a transversal pipe in front of the engine.

Jon Linn · Jun 9, 2009

Stealth TDI said:
Oh - Here are the two intakes side by side:

Wow, major improvement! Stealth TDI, what size piping did you use to replace the EGR cooler?

mojogoes · Jun 9, 2009

http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=413
http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=410
http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=299
http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=428
most people use one of these.

validius · Jun 9, 2009

mojogoes said:
http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=413

http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=299

most people use one of these.

that pipe will need trimming.

mojogoes · Jun 9, 2009

Then trim away my good fellow!! trim away!!

G60ING · Jun 9, 2009

validius said:
that pipe will need trimming.

DieselGeek's race pipe will NOT work. The flange on the stock ALH is smaller then the PD Manifold's. tdiparts sells the PD one:
http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=99&products_id=978 http://www.tdiparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=99&products_id=978

As for the water hose you can just go get a Mk2 8V hose for $8 from any autoparts store. http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Golf/Cooling/265/2

Then get an EGR block off plate from www.idparts.com
http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_117&products_id=780

Stealth TDI · Jun 10, 2009

Hello,

G60ING said:
DieselGeek's race pipe will NOT work. The flange on the stock ALH is smaller then the PD Manifold's. tdiparts sells the PD one...

Yes, get the PD piece. It works great! Also, beware that the flange on the race pipe is slightly thicker than the EGR it replaces. I managed to strip some threads on the manifold when using the factory bolts.

I bought some M6x30mm bolts at Lowes since I thought I would need to nut the back side on one bolt. It turns out there was plenty of unstripped threads left to get the job done. Do yourself a favor and use 25mm long bolts. They'll fit well and not protrude behind the flange like on mine (see photo above).

Later!

Scott

validius · Jun 19, 2009

Scott, how do you like it? Any noticeable power gains?

Stealth TDI · Jun 19, 2009

I like the manifold. But I do not know if there are significant gains. It's possible I gained something through the middle of the band. I'll know more once I get my lift pump installed and can put out power at higher RPM.

DRVRFWND · May 10, 2010

Stealth TDI said:
I like the manifold. But I do not know if there are significant gains. It's possible I gained something through the middle of the band. I'll know more once I get my lift pump installed and can put out power at higher RPM.

any new news on this?

who sells a proper racepipe that will let me adapt my pd150 intake to my stock intercooler piping?

www.tdiparts.com isn't working?

V.

G60ING · May 10, 2010

Www.tdiparts.com became www.idparts.com because VW took offense to the TDI portion of the website name. here is the new link:

http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=99&products_id=978

JohnTso · May 12, 2010

Purchased a PD130 BC from a member. Whitbread is making a race pipe for me to make the tranistion from the PD130 to my Mk3 AHU Jetta's inter-cooling system. We're just making sure of measurements for the race pipe whitbread is making. It's different from the PD130 AF in that the EGR bolts on to the back of the manifold and NOT the manifold inlet. Otherwise, pretty much the same. Looking for input/advice from anyone that has done this particular mod with this manifold. I've got EGR delete and required blocking plates, just want to make sure we're not missing something or need more parts.

lunchboxsmash · Jul 31, 2011

this thread is very informative, thanks to everyone for the info. Now all i need is the hardware. Can anyone help me with finding one of these manifolds?

G60ING · Jul 31, 2011

tdi club classifieds or www.ebay.co.uk www.ebay.de

I had a friend buy one for $100 shipped a few weeks ago from the UK

ryanp · Aug 1, 2011

ive got them in stock.

Thanks

lunchboxsmash · Aug 5, 2011

Anyone else that reads this thread, Ryanp hooked me up all the way across the pond. He was fast, informed, and very good at getting me what i need. I would recomend for anyone who is looking for the parts he offers to use him. Further more, my install went smoothly and replacing the stock ( clogged ) AHU intake manifold with the PD130 kit was a significant difference in throttle response and turbo spool. This is probably mostly because it was not clogged but the price of the kit versus a stock replacement manifold means there is no question. I also know this manifold will serve as a good base modification to support future mods.

GTiTDi · Aug 5, 2011

I think I got burned on my PD intake purchase..200 bucks is a bit steep probably?

Duster408 · Aug 7, 2011

GTiTDi said:
I think I got burned on my PD intake purchase..200 bucks is a bit steep probably?

Eh, not really. One I purchased two years ago cost $250, I purchased another one a week or so ago for $180. Since there's no steady supply of these, it's who has one and how bad a person wants it.

lunchboxsmash · Aug 7, 2011

GTiTDi said:
I think I got burned on my PD intake purchase..200 bucks is a bit steep probably?

i just purchased mine with the egr race pipe kit for about 300, it was worth it for me because i wasn't having very much luck finding one.

Rambocj7 · Mar 9, 2012

Does it throw any codes when you delete the EGR like that? My stock manifold and EGR is toast, throwing a code and spewing oil! Trying to figure out a long term solution.

devonutopia · Mar 9, 2012

Rambocj7 said:
Does it throw any codes when you delete the EGR like that? My stock manifold and EGR is toast, throwing a code and spewing oil! Trying to figure out a long term solution.

Not if your mapper knows what he is doing. My car doesn't even think it has an EGR now, or even a MAF.

PD 150 intake manifold on stock A3/AHU

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