Follow my 2003 ALH Project! - Page 5

Farfromovin · April 15th, 2009, 14:17

Look guys, I'm not sure there were ever maps out for the 17/22 but the "standard accepted" boost level on that hybrid is "around" 25 psi from what I've heard. Jeff (RC) said you can run them up around 28 through the mid range of the power band as well. Will it shorten life? Probably. Are there dozens of people on this club who run 25 psi or higher on there 17/22's? Absolutely. Are they blowing up left and right? Nope...

Joe TDI · April 15th, 2009, 17:03

Attempted the EuroJet SMIC and it is a NO GO.....

- The inter cooler itself was originally modified to fit a 99 Beetle, so the outlet to the upper inter cooler pipe comes out right underneath the back of the headlight assembly so there was no chance of even modifying the pipes to make it work... SMIC will have to come at a later date.

- The upgraded inter cooler pipes went in like a breeze....

- PD150 IM w/2.5" race pipe installed

Jason made the upper IC pipe 2.5 inches longer to reach the silicone elbow I got for it.... He also painted it.... There will be pics of all of this soon....

Next week , the new boost/egt combo gauge will go in.... then the PD lift pump, koni sport springs, and vr6 air box.... then I'll be ready for RC5!

TDIJetta99 · April 15th, 2009, 17:14

Those intercooler pipes did go in rather nicely after we figured out how much to trim off the elbows and how to properly position them.. I think I'm going to do a nicer job on painting that upper pipe, that paint came off way too easily..

That eurojet intercooler should fit the 1.8T beetles as well.. It's a really nice unit, just a no go for a golf/Jetta..

IndigoBlueWagon · April 18th, 2009, 16:35

The 17/22 will run 26 PSI all day long with no problems. Mine holds that right to 6000 RPM. And Jason's spikes to 32 aren't a real worry. I saw Chill's spike to 42 on the dyno a few weeks ago. That was a bit alarming.

Joe TDI · April 29th, 2009, 02:15

Ok, we've got the McNally Boost/EGT Combo gauge installed as well as the PD Lift Pump and VR6 Air Box....

All performance parts are in and I'll be going to IMPEXFEST this Saturday for RC5!!!

Pictures to come later today or tomorrow... I've got plenty of them.

Joe TDI · April 29th, 2009, 16:04

Ok, these pics are pretty crappy because they were taken from my cell
phone...

This is how much longer we had to make the TDI Parts upper intercooler pipe to reach the silicone bend I got to fit on the 2.5" race pipe......

.....and here is is welded.....

..... and here it is getting painted with high heat engine paint (Ford Red)

......here it is installed with the red silicone bend onto the 2.5" race pipe & PD150 intake manifold...

Here is the stock ALH lower intercooler piping next to the TDI Parts upgraded intercooler piping..... MORE AIR!

Joe TDI · April 29th, 2009, 16:11

the McNally boost/EGT combo gauge....

How it looks mounted on the A-pillar....

My trunk with the new badge work & custom plate....

The final product.... looks pretty stock looking aside from the red upper IC pipe & red OMI.... that is the VR6 airbox too BTW...

mrchill · April 29th, 2009, 16:45

Nicely done...hope to see you saturday......

Joe TDI · April 29th, 2009, 17:11

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Originally Posted by mrchill

Nicely done...hope to see you saturday......

Thanx... I'll be there bright and early.

jsrmonster · April 30th, 2009, 14:36

AWESOME JOB! Look forward to seeing you Sat.

Love that tag!

Jeff

Joe TDI · April 30th, 2009, 15:17

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Originally Posted by jsrmonster

AWESOME JOB! Look forward to seeing you Sat.

Love that tag!

Jeff

Thanks Jeff....The car moves pretty quick right now and runs really smooth....It stops pulling hard at about 4200RPM.....

I'm running just under 25PSI boost right now. Will that increase w/RC5? Also, will the red line be moved to 5500RPM?

See you Saturday morning.... I'll have coffee for you if you want...

rocketeer928 · April 30th, 2009, 15:35

I'm looking forward to seeing your ride too. My plans are to do some similar mods during the summer.

Joe TDI · April 30th, 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by rocketeer928

I'm looking forward to seeing your ride too. My plans are to do some similar mods during the summer.

Good.... you remember the car from New England dyno day 7 right?

Looking forward to talking with you... see ya there.

rocketeer928 · April 30th, 2009, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Joe TDI

I was only able to do it because I got some really expensive parts used at a great price....

11mm pump, PD150 IM, 2.5" race pipe, PP502's, VR6 Air box, 3" OMI, EuroJet SMIC..... If I had to buy those parts brand new, I'd never have been able to afford this project....

I lucked out and caught somebody on the forums returning their TDI to stock and selling the barely used performance parts... I took em all...

I was wondering how anyone could afford all this at once. Great find!

Curious, why would someone go from a well modified ALH back to stock? Were they selling their TDI?

rocketeer928 · April 30th, 2009, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Joe TDI

Good.... you remember the car from New England dyno day 7 right?

Looking forward to talking with you... see ya there.

Yes, I do remember. I also remember you smokin' me on the Mass Pike, and me laughing as you did so. I plan to be at the May 9th GTG in PA, not Impex.