So after 3 years of owning my TDi I went for it and did it.
I have been looking into getting my ECU tuned for the longest time. So I found the closest Malone dealer to me. I went to a place quite close to me just 15 min drive over a toll bridge called PG Performance. People there were nice and friendly. I did the stage 1 and dynamic EGR tune.
The tune took about 45 min to do, and I was on my way.
The Stage 1 Tune
First impressions: As I was driving back up to the highway my engine at that point was warm enough to slam on. I was so impressed, the feel of the turbo boosting. It was a great feel. I noticed that my brand new tires do like to spin out in first gear if slam on the pedal. In rain, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears make the tires spin out. The pull is great in every gear now all the way to redline. Can officially pass cars easily on the roads.
After about a week: At this point, I am now used to the power and I want more! (wishing I had an 04 or 05 Jetta with bew so I could have gone straight to stage 2) But still loving the tune It is great. Definitely worth the money.
Fuel economy is about the same have not seen any difference yet.
Dynamic EGR Tune
Reason for this tune in my case was that my EGR is super gunky and I am about to do a intake cleaning. I didn't want to deal with oil sloot again after the de carb.
I have noticed that my engine warms up as fast as before if not faster. Once it reaches about 75 Degrees C it doesn't go much above that unless I am city driving it goes to 90. Before the tune, my engine was steady 90 Degrees C highway or city.
I have been looking into getting my ECU tuned for the longest time. So I found the closest Malone dealer to me. I went to a place quite close to me just 15 min drive over a toll bridge called PG Performance. People there were nice and friendly. I did the stage 1 and dynamic EGR tune.
The tune took about 45 min to do, and I was on my way.
The Stage 1 Tune
First impressions: As I was driving back up to the highway my engine at that point was warm enough to slam on. I was so impressed, the feel of the turbo boosting. It was a great feel. I noticed that my brand new tires do like to spin out in first gear if slam on the pedal. In rain, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears make the tires spin out. The pull is great in every gear now all the way to redline. Can officially pass cars easily on the roads.
After about a week: At this point, I am now used to the power and I want more! (wishing I had an 04 or 05 Jetta with bew so I could have gone straight to stage 2) But still loving the tune It is great. Definitely worth the money.
Fuel economy is about the same have not seen any difference yet.
Dynamic EGR Tune
Reason for this tune in my case was that my EGR is super gunky and I am about to do a intake cleaning. I didn't want to deal with oil sloot again after the de carb.
I have noticed that my engine warms up as fast as before if not faster. Once it reaches about 75 Degrees C it doesn't go much above that unless I am city driving it goes to 90. Before the tune, my engine was steady 90 Degrees C highway or city.
