Looking maybe tdi

[passat08]

Sorry to sound stupid but what is dpf sorry

[Diesel_vert]

Sorry to sound stupid but what is dpf sorry

It's an acronym for diesel particulate filter.

Google will fill you in on the rest.

[passat08]

So if I am looking at modding a tdi what year would be best to do and best thing to start off with ie tune then exhaust etc

[ForceFed]

Definitely a tune for best bang for buck. There are a few to choose from. I opted for CustomCode ECU and DSG tune. The increase in power and shift response is night and day over stock. Next I highly recommend but others will debate is a SprintBooster. It eliminates throttle delay and definitely compliments the tune. Check out my build thread for more info. ForceFeds Project TDI.

[passat08]

So a new tdi would be better punch etc tune wise less problems then older

[passat08]

Will the tdi always spit out the black smoke no matter what u do to it

[h100vw]

Correctly tuned diesels should not blow excessive smoke. It's the 21st century and any car that does, has some problem with it. The point of manufacturers fitting DPFs, is to reduce further the particulates.

They should run completely clean like a petrol during cruise and you may see a puff from the exhaust briefly when a large throttle input is made.

If it pours black clouds all the time it's accelerating, that's wrong.

Makes no difference whether you start with a new or older vehicle. The engine/turbo combo is the important choice IMO.

Gavin

[passat08]

Ok cool all I want is a quick tdi something that will keep up with my mates golf r and some xr5 turbos lol

[ForceFed]

Maybe go for a Golf R or XR5 turbo then

[passat08]

Xr5 manual cant drivde and golf r too expensive

[h100vw]

Ok cool all I want is a quick tdi something that will keep up with my mates golf r and some xr5 turbos lol

That's not going to happen in a cheap diesel. Are we wasting our time here?

[passat08]

Was asking questions on how quick the turbo diesels can get

[ForceFed]

Re: Looking maybe tdi

I can take you for a drive in my tuned TDI since you're in Adelaide. Poyta has a GT sport TDI he is Adelaide also.

Unfortunately you won't keep up with a Golf R unless you whack on a bigger turbo and some bigger nozzles and then get it retuned. Max power output of a modded 103tdi is nearly 300HP at the wheels

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/jetta-mk5-2-0-16v-tdi-bkd/

[passat08]

Yeah that be cool what area u at though? 300hp is still pretty quick though. That works out to be 200 odd kw yeah

[ForceFed]

Western suburbs.