I'm getting parts for a manual swap. I have an FHN transmission/gearbox here already to replace the GMR.
I'm not sure on a clutch. I see some other threads with people deciding on a clutch.
I think I want a SMF and sounds like the heavier the flywheel the better. I see people sending their stuff to South Bend for endurance treatment.
I'm not opposed to DMF, but I don't like them as well as SMF in diesel pickups. Not very concerned with smooth and quiet on a pickup. So likely less worried in this 2005 Passat.
I see vendors selling stage 2 or 3 clutches with endurance treatment already. Those were SMF. I look for 1.8t clutch options. I see 02A, 02J and 01E offerings.
I also think I will get a stage 2 tune with 305 lb. ft. of torque. Stage 1 is 285. Not very many more dollars while I'm there with manual tune, for stage 2. Also these 5 volt glow plugs aren't working well where I'm at. So 7 volt upgrade in there as well as hard parts.
So is a South Bend Stage 2 Endurance with a 350 foot pound rating what I want? No extra shipping to get treatment. Available from my closest vendor.
I have a donor vehicle with a 1.8t gas engine; 2003 Passat. For shifter, linkage, petals, and I assume axles. Need to buy the extra transmission mount for the auto subframe.
Thanks
I'm not sure on a clutch. I see some other threads with people deciding on a clutch.
I think I want a SMF and sounds like the heavier the flywheel the better. I see people sending their stuff to South Bend for endurance treatment.
I'm not opposed to DMF, but I don't like them as well as SMF in diesel pickups. Not very concerned with smooth and quiet on a pickup. So likely less worried in this 2005 Passat.
I see vendors selling stage 2 or 3 clutches with endurance treatment already. Those were SMF. I look for 1.8t clutch options. I see 02A, 02J and 01E offerings.
I also think I will get a stage 2 tune with 305 lb. ft. of torque. Stage 1 is 285. Not very many more dollars while I'm there with manual tune, for stage 2. Also these 5 volt glow plugs aren't working well where I'm at. So 7 volt upgrade in there as well as hard parts.
So is a South Bend Stage 2 Endurance with a 350 foot pound rating what I want? No extra shipping to get treatment. Available from my closest vendor.
I have a donor vehicle with a 1.8t gas engine; 2003 Passat. For shifter, linkage, petals, and I assume axles. Need to buy the extra transmission mount for the auto subframe.
Thanks