Eli.krahulec
Active member
Hi all, I'm new to the vw tdi world, but not new to diesels. I'm a HET so I know my way around engines, and can certainly do my own work.
I recently bought a 2000 NB with the tdi and an automatic trans. Ran and drove, no power and it was CHEAP. Intake was nearly plugged solid, and vac lines were toast. Fixed that, deleted the egr and cooler. Been driving it daily past few weeks, and I make about 200kms a day to work and back. Like it, but wanted a 5 speed.
Couple days ago I bought a jetta with the 5 speed. It's rough, stinky, and need the turbo rebuilt. Plans are to swap trans, maybe engine one I know which one is strongest.
I'm not necessarily looking for more power. I have a 500+hp mustang, and a 2017 F350, so this is a commuter. I do however want the best mileage I can get, while keeping it decently cheap.
Here's my list of to do's:
- 216 nozzles (are the veg 216 still available? Where do I find them?)
- rebuilt turbo (will just put a kit in what I have.) Is the batmowheel worth the money? I've run them in big v8 diesels and been impressed. But they were modified, and I didn't G-A-S about the mileage. Don't know if it's worth the added costs.
- .651 5th gear swap
- possible intake swap, or I'll tig a custom one. Something that I can clean easier if needed.
-straight exhaust
- Taller tires (more for where I drive than mileage. I realize that they can rob mpgs)
-Tune (which is recommended?)
What else is good for power/mileage? As long as it doesn't break the bank I'm game for anything.
And yes I plan on running the beetle not the Jetta. I'm partial to them.
Thanks in advance for the input.
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I recently bought a 2000 NB with the tdi and an automatic trans. Ran and drove, no power and it was CHEAP. Intake was nearly plugged solid, and vac lines were toast. Fixed that, deleted the egr and cooler. Been driving it daily past few weeks, and I make about 200kms a day to work and back. Like it, but wanted a 5 speed.
Couple days ago I bought a jetta with the 5 speed. It's rough, stinky, and need the turbo rebuilt. Plans are to swap trans, maybe engine one I know which one is strongest.
I'm not necessarily looking for more power. I have a 500+hp mustang, and a 2017 F350, so this is a commuter. I do however want the best mileage I can get, while keeping it decently cheap.
Here's my list of to do's:
- 216 nozzles (are the veg 216 still available? Where do I find them?)
- rebuilt turbo (will just put a kit in what I have.) Is the batmowheel worth the money? I've run them in big v8 diesels and been impressed. But they were modified, and I didn't G-A-S about the mileage. Don't know if it's worth the added costs.
- .651 5th gear swap
- possible intake swap, or I'll tig a custom one. Something that I can clean easier if needed.
-straight exhaust
- Taller tires (more for where I drive than mileage. I realize that they can rob mpgs)
-Tune (which is recommended?)
What else is good for power/mileage? As long as it doesn't break the bank I'm game for anything.
And yes I plan on running the beetle not the Jetta. I'm partial to them.
Thanks in advance for the input.
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