lowtdi's mk5 build

[Transporter]

To my knowledge the 103kWTDI is DOHC 16V engine.
1.9TDI is 8V SOHC

The 125kW version of 2.0L TDI has some internal changes to handle the extra power and piezo injectors (PD).

[stickshift3000]

If so ill pass on that motor and aim for the 2.0litre with 103kw (GT's are out of my price range unfortunately).

If you want more power (and torque!) out of the 103 kw engine there are plenty of options available. A simple tune takes the the 103 kw up around the power and torque figures of the 125 kw engine.

Also, how is the diesel with the 6 speed manual?

I preferred the dsg when I was test driving both. Lots of gear changes needed if you go manual!

[benough]

But if you want the car for longer commutes, go manual.

I find it better b/c you can pick your shift points better and hold it in gear for the torque/power band.

Also less to go wrong or break.

A Dieselgeek short shifter makes light work on the gearbox as well.

[stickshift3000]

I find it better b/c you can pick your shift points better and hold it in gear for the torque/power band.

You can do that with dsg in manual mode...

Also less to go wrong or break.

True that.

[benough]

You can do that with dsg in manual mode...

Yeah but it's not as cool and shifting with your hand.

[poyta]

I preferred the dsg when I was test driving both. Lots of gear changes needed if you go manual!

I wouldn't say so, normal city driving only see's you really use the first 4 gears away. You can even take off in 2nd quite easily so can away get with only 2 changes if you really need. I always putter along at 60khm in fourth and with so much torque you don't need to down change to overtake. Some owners prefer to even stay in 3rd gear at 60khm to help with soot production. I've been driving manual all my life and I don;t really think I need to change more often now with my diesel than I did with my petrol cars before. If anything I'd say I change less because of all the torque.

[Lucas_R]

Ok thanks guys for your input - and apologies for hijacking someone elses thread. I'll be test driving a few 2.0TDI's over the coming few weeks so ill see if i prefer the DSG or the manual with the diesel. I would prefer manual for "enjoyment" as well as reduced costs (servicing) but the DSG might be better match.

FYI - we test drove a Hyundai i30 last weekend and it was horrible. Totally gutless and cheap /nasty quality.

I would also like to test drive a Mazda 3 MZR-CD (2.0 litre turbo diesel) as well but they are few and far between. Not many of these around at all.

[jamie88]

all right everyone i finally listened to everyones advice and got a provent. installed it today. its not actually screwed to anything its wedged in really firmly and it won't move so I'm okay with it. one day when i find a cold air intake i like that doesn't cost $400 dollars ( cough apr) ill mount is properly until then it'll do its job quite well. have a drain pipe with a tap on the end which is accessible by unscrewing the underbody tray. it seems to have fixed my idling problem which I'm stoked about. also fitted a leather centre console lid... nice little touch.

[noone]

nice bit of insurance there for your ride. given the possible ongoing costs and power restrictions of clogged intakes and DPF, I think you made the right move.

[gldgti]

it seems to have fixed my idling problem

Thought it would - good stuff.

[jamie88]

yeh will be good. I've decided against a new intake system, as bling is pointless and theres no power gains to be had.

its time for the 220km timing belt change and major soon,

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i think it might be the placebo effect, but i think fuel consumption is down since installing the provent??

[gldgti]

not really likely, unless perhaps it has changed the o2 readings in the exhaust enough to make it run differently... but thats not very likely.

[jamie88]

yeah i guess,
how long until it will start to collect oil?

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last night the car threw a check exhaust emissions workshop light, i went out to dinner for a couple of hours came back and it was gone.
wouldn't a code normally need to be reset by vagcom?

also how long until it will start to collect oil does anyone know?

ALSO

what are people thought on getting mufflerectomy ++ custom down pipe fitted. would it make a noticeable power difference?

also i am going to get a carbonio intake.

[jazd]

also i am going to get a carbonio intake.

What do you reckon, buy two from the states after Christmas and split the shipping? I still haven't bought one...

[jamie88]

i did some reading and I'm not sure now..
apparently they can make the car hesitate when you accelerate from 1st gear..
and they really don't gain any power.
and i don't really care about the looks,
ill tell you what we could split shipping on,
i can get fk street lines for 320 a set, and 180 for shipping, so 500 landed, we could probably get them round 450 each landed if we got them together? or are you going higher end coils? i just want low.