Just finished installing the BuzzKen DPF / EGR Delete. Some of my notes and observations.
Installation was very straight forward. I followed the DFP removal instructions from the Rawtech site. I removed the passenger side driveshaft to allow for more room to work. I also removed the exhaust tunnel heat shield to keep from tearing the aluminum shield during the DPF removal. This allowed plenty of room for the DPF removal and I did not need to lower the subframe. Installation of the BuzzKen header was very simple - fit was perfect. I opted for the cat delete but added the resonator option. The car is not any louder than original.
The Malone Tune 2.0 was also very simple and without complications. I emailed Malone support a few times before getting started just to make sure I understood the procedure for uploading the original tune and downloading the new tune and then uploading to the car. Malone always responded quickly and confirmed the procedure so I was quite comfortable prior to the install - then I just followed the procedure.
I spent two evenings working on the car after work - so all in, about 12 hours (6 long hours each night). But I do work slow and clean as I go. Made sure I taped / sealed all abandoned electrical connections and tucked away so they are not visible. As a finishing touch, I installed an ECS Tuning, Aluminum Street Shield Tunnel Brace which completely covers the exhaust tunnel so no one can see the new system. The ECS website says it does not fit the JSW TDi - but I can assure you, it fits like a glove.
The diesel exhaust smell is indeed present and quite strong when engine is cold started - as the car warms up, the smell becomes more moderate. I am a diesel driver from way back to the B4 Passat diesels and Peugeot diesels before that - so I knew what I was getting myself into. To be clear - there is no diesel exhaust odor inside the car with windows up and AC on - only noticeable if outside the car (or obviously if window are down).
Will start driving the car to work this week - will report back about driving experience and fuel mileage.
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Installation was very straight forward. I followed the DFP removal instructions from the Rawtech site. I removed the passenger side driveshaft to allow for more room to work. I also removed the exhaust tunnel heat shield to keep from tearing the aluminum shield during the DPF removal. This allowed plenty of room for the DPF removal and I did not need to lower the subframe. Installation of the BuzzKen header was very simple - fit was perfect. I opted for the cat delete but added the resonator option. The car is not any louder than original.
The Malone Tune 2.0 was also very simple and without complications. I emailed Malone support a few times before getting started just to make sure I understood the procedure for uploading the original tune and downloading the new tune and then uploading to the car. Malone always responded quickly and confirmed the procedure so I was quite comfortable prior to the install - then I just followed the procedure.
I spent two evenings working on the car after work - so all in, about 12 hours (6 long hours each night). But I do work slow and clean as I go. Made sure I taped / sealed all abandoned electrical connections and tucked away so they are not visible. As a finishing touch, I installed an ECS Tuning, Aluminum Street Shield Tunnel Brace which completely covers the exhaust tunnel so no one can see the new system. The ECS website says it does not fit the JSW TDi - but I can assure you, it fits like a glove.
The diesel exhaust smell is indeed present and quite strong when engine is cold started - as the car warms up, the smell becomes more moderate. I am a diesel driver from way back to the B4 Passat diesels and Peugeot diesels before that - so I knew what I was getting myself into. To be clear - there is no diesel exhaust odor inside the car with windows up and AC on - only noticeable if outside the car (or obviously if window are down).
Will start driving the car to work this week - will report back about driving experience and fuel mileage.
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