blacksheep
Veteran Member
Hopefully you get that exhaust kink worked out! That has to irritate you more and more as time goes by.
I find that when living among hills, AM reception is bad in just about every car I've had. My concern is that the way the shark fin is designed, I may now have no AM reception. I need to check it out more today.brucebanes said:Why is AM reception so crappy in the TDIs? Is their a work around for this?
I agree. It does seem a little larger than usual. However, it has to fit around the base of the OEM antenna.Jordan_Elias said:that fin seems larger than some others ive seen. Or maybe im wrong, looks sharp with the color match tho
The spoiler came stock with the car when I bought it, so I wouldn't know the difference in drivability.n8ronJ said:I just noticed in your pictures that you have a spoiler on the back. Is it just for looks? does it affect the ride at all?
Interested to know about these 2 questions also, about to do this mods also. Nice write up!shizzler said:So any noticeable gains from the lift pump?
How long did the install take?
rocketeer928 said:Mods at the time include: Rocketchip RC4/EGR Delete Chip Tune Software; DC Stage III+ Clutch and 17.5 lb Flywheel; PP520 Nozzles; 17/22 Hybrid Turbo; 3-Bar MAP; EuroJet SMIC with MAF voltage switched pulling fan; 0.658 Fifth Gear; PD Lift Pump; 2.5-inch Downpipe & CAT-back Stainless Steel Exhaust; OMI Turbo Intake with DEI Titanium Exhaust Wrap; Upgraded Intercooler Pipes; DG By-pass Oil Filter, DG Short Shifter, DG Panzer Skid Plate, DG Race Pipe and DG EGR Delete; TDI FrostHeater; McNally Boost/EGT Gauge; Enkei 17-inch Silver Wheels with Yokohama 235/45R17 Tires; Drilled and Slotted Rotors; Rear Fog Lamps; Headlights with Fogs and LEDs; LED Taillights and Signal Lights; LED-strip Trunk Lights; G2 Blue & Black Painted Calipers; Koni FSD Struts/Shocks; Ventectomy; Rear & Upper Front Stabilizer Bars.
The stock engine is rated at 90 hp / 155 ft-lbs torque. At 137 hp / 245 ft-lbs torque, this translates to an increase of 52% hp / 58% ft-lbs torque.
Shortly after I install the PD150 intake manifold, race pipe, and bigger nozzles, I'm tempted to take a drive to Jeff's to get RC5 and then Dent Sport Garage to see what my numbers are before deciding on getting an 11-mm IP.tothemax said:Great numbers and curve. I love how flat is. The lift pump helped you flatten your curve.
The PD150 intake manifold will be a huge help to you. Glad you got it.
C'mon, you gotta know you're the first person I'll contact about my PP520s if I indeed do the upgrade.n8ronJ said:So can I get dibs on those nozzles that you're pulling out?
Nice numbers you put up. I'm still learning thru tdiclub about HP/torque curves and all that. Being a math junkie I like graphs.