Need Some Advice On Next Step.

[Smalls]

Hello!
I have been on tdiclub for a bit. Doing more lurking and reading than posting. I've finally bought a car that I'm keeping and am deciding to have a little fun with it. Not too many worked over diesel cars in my neck of the woods and I've always enjoyed being different.

I currently have an 01 Jetta. She's had a new top end installed due to a failed timing belt about 10K ago. The bottom end currently has 275K.

I have the following modifications done already:
PP764 "Stage 3" Nozzles
11mm Pump
Lift Pump
Malone Stg. 3
PD150 Intake/EGR Delete
2.5 Profidiesel turboback.
SB Stage 2 Daily Clutch and 14lb flywheel
All New/Upgraded Suspension Bushings all around
Koni Coilovers
Vr6 Spindles/Brakes.

I still have the stock vnt-15 and intercooler. I've tried to build the chassis of the car first to handle power and be able to stop, before I actually did anything significant power wise. I'll be installing the injectors, exhaust and turbo this weekend. The car is in tip top shape maintenance wise and I try to keep on top of any issues.

I will be looking to upgrade the turbo and intercooler here in the spring/early summer, if he vnt15 stays together that long.

I'm a bit unsure as to what route to take. The car is a daily driver with a relatively short work commute (<15mi one way) but it's not my only vehicle, so I do have a back-up in case something goes wrong. I do utilize a Frostheater to help it with the short commutes.

I was kind of leaning towards a 17/22, but since Garrett has discontinued them, I'm not sure if I'll be able to find any once the time comes. I've also been eyeballing DarkSides GTB1756VK, but at 2 grand and up, this pushes me back towards a 17/22.

I would ultimately like to end up around the 200whp mark. Nothing to crazy, but a fun car that surprises a few people.

Should I upgrade the oil cooler as well to the thicker one? I drive the car with a purpose and have done "greater than legal speeds" for a few hours on end.
I also plan on a 5th gear swap and intercooler in the summer as well. Should I plan for an LSD, or would I be content at my power level without one?
At the 200hp mark, I assume that I should be studding the car before I install the turbo. Should I do anything to freshen the bottom end? New Rings?

I do have an oil consumption issue at prolonged high speeds. I take a trip to Ky every year and usually blast through the backwoods of WV. I burn about 3/4 of a quart in about 1k miles at high speeds (High speeds is 90<), but around town and my normal commute I don't lose any in 10K.

Basically, I just need pointed in the right direction as the next steps to take. I don't enjoy paying for things twice and I do the job the first time. Your two cents is welcome as well.

Thanks!

Untitled by SmallsVw, on Flickr
Untitled by SmallsVw, on Flickr
Untitled by SmallsVw, on Flickr

 

[Drivbiwire]

I'm very impressed with that motor!

Check with your tuner, the would know the route to go with their tune to get you there.

 

[Smalls]

I'm very impressed with that motor!

Check with your tuner, the would know the route to go with their tune to get you there.

Thanks.

I try to keep up with it. I just got the injectors from you guys!

I need to find a local Malone Dealer or go hang out with Jeff. Although I have no complaints whom I go through now, I just would like someone who I could call and dicuss concerns if needed.

 

[jon_570]

wow!! Great looking engine bay. Looks brand new.

 

[mk1-83]

to get 200whp around 230 crank

you need a gtb2056vk turbo and race 520 nozzles at least
and a fmic. 3 bar map sensor.
why you all go with a small 17/22 turbo ? its yust a gt1749vb with bigger compressor wheel.
It still limited to small turbine wheel.

 

[panthers89fan90]

to get 200whp around 230 crank

you need a gtb2056vk turbo and race 520 nozzles at least
and a fmic. 3 bar map sensor.
why you all go with a small 17/22 turbo ? its yust a gt1749vb with bigger compressor wheel.
It still limited to small turbine wheel.

You can get 200whp out of a 1756vk. Although, I'd definitely go FMIC. I would also suggest a 4 bar map to provide a little headroom. A built motor is also an suggestion.

 

[mk1-83]

the 1756vk has struggle to make even close to 200whp most of them arond 210 chp

 

[Smalls]

You can get 200whp out of a 1756vk. Although, I'd definitely go FMIC. I would also suggest a 4 bar map to provide a little headroom. A built motor is also an suggestion.

FMIC is planned for as well as a 4 bar map.

I plan on getting a spare engine and building the bottom end. That way if/when this one goes, I can simply put another in. Maybe I'll have to back my wanted power levels down. I'm afraid I would choke a set of real big injectors up with my short, frequent commutes.

 

[panthers89fan90]

200 is definitely possible. I would suggest you have a look at Lurchalicious's 1756vk thread. He has a list of mods he has. He had it dyno'ed at 201 or 205 hp I believe.

His thread

 

[mk1-83]

ist chp he made not whp

 

[Markus L]

With enough fuel it's not a problem to get 200whp with 1756VK. I had 235 bhp with 11mm pump and Ultime 2 nozzles. Still I would recommend bigger turbo because there was enough fuel for 300 bhp.

 

[Smalls]

So to update this a tad.

I ended up popping the factory turbo the day after this post was made. With 274k, the 15 didn't like the Malone 3 and pp764's.

I reached out to a ton of tdi vendors on here and picked up a 17/52(22) hybrid from Xman, some guages and arp headstuds and a bigger oil cooler from Idparts, I got some piping and turbo lines from Kerma, a fmic and a Malone stage 5+ custom tune.

Hoping to have it all installed tomorrow and up and running. Hopefully I'll be running around the 180+hp mark and who knows what for torque.

My next step is to try and find a lower mileage trans for an lsd install. I'm probably going to go shopping for a cleaned up head and a cam in the middle of summer and possibly freshen up the bottom end next winter. The current head only has about 20k on it but the bottom end is 274k+.

Think I should go with headwork or freshen the bottom end? I plan on staying around the 200hp mark and hopefully I won't have the need for more

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

180 at the wheels is easy with a 17/22. I ran that with Rocketchip Stage 6 for years. Good daily driver, too.

 

[D-cappz]

Ever dyno your car smalls?