Made from stainless steel, the CR TDI exhaust system retains your emissions control equipment while eliminating all remaining factory restrictions. It removes your muffler, and replaces the stock dual exit tips with a massive high-polished 304 Stainless steel tip. This exhaust is a great starting point to help take your Golf to a whole new level of diesel performance. More quickness off the line, more power throughout the RPM range, less heat, and better fuel economy … all in one simple bolt-on package.
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In this two part installation video, we show you how to take the stock intake filter from your 1.9L VW Jetta or Golf TDI and replace it with an AEM Cold Air Intake. Specifically, one that moves your intake filter out of the engine compartment and down into the wheel well, making it a true diesel cold air intake. Relocating the filter out of the stock location allows you to get cooler air inlet temperatures, and improved diesel performance is all about a better combustion event, achievable with a cooler, denser, more oxygen-rich air intake charge.
AEM diesel intakes come with DryFlow filters that are washable and reusable, and do not need to be oiled after cleanings, making them convenient to maintain.
One thing to be aware of though when moving the air filter down into the wheel well – if you drive through water deep enough to suck water in through the filter, you’ll destroy your engine. To overcome this obstacle, the diesel intake engineers at AEM offer a bypass valve. This bypass valve shuts down induction through the filter whenever the filter becomes submerged. Intake air is rerouted instead through the external diaphragm of the bypass valve.
AEM Cold Air Intake Bypass Valve
We also recommend you add an AEM pre-filter to keep normal splashes of mud and water from saturating your intake filter. The pre-filter is made of a durable micro-screen material and has been pre-treated with AEM’s proprietary hydrophobic process. The combination of the pre-filter and the bypass valve gives you the protection you need. Here’s a look at the pre-filter.
AEM Cold Air Intake Pre-Filter
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If you’ve recently purchased a 2012 VW Passat, Golf, or Jetta TDI, often the first thing you want to do is add different TDI performance upgrades. The engineers at AFE Power developed one of our favorite, their Stage 2 Cold Air Intake for 2009-2012 2.0L TDI’s.
Advanced Flow Engineering’s 2.0L VW TDI Cold Air Intake
This cold air intake kit comes in your choice of one of three different filter media to choose from, all of which are washable and reusable. If you prefer a filter that is oil free, the Pro Dry S Intake is built from two layers of randomly porous synthetic fabric. With five layers of cotton gauze material, the Pro 5 R Intake has the highest flow rate of the three filters. Providing the highest rate of filtration with 5 layers of cotton gauze as well as two layers of synthetic fabric, the AFE Pro Guard 7 TDI Intake is a new addition that is sure to be quite popular with TDI enthusiasts.
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It’s widely known that upgrading your factory system to a performance diesel exhaust is a great way to increase your engine’s power and fuel economy. Because of all the changes to stock emissions systems over the past few years, there now exists some confusion and questions among diesel owners as to which exhaust upgrade is the best option for them. Parleys Diesel Performance wants to help you make an informed and educated choice, so let’s start by reviewing the basics.
Traditionally, light duty diesel truck factory exhaust systems were 3 inches or 3.5 inches in diameter, with crimped spots along the diesel exhaust system that hampered flow and robbed your vehicle of its true potential. Installing a performance system to increase the diameter of your exhaust allowed your engine to expel exhaust gasses more efficiently, and mandrel bends gave your exhaust a true 4″ diameter. Diesel trucks today come from the factory with catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters, even urea injection systems (also called SCR or selective catalytic reduction). And 4 inch stock exhausts are commonplace.
Late Model Exhaust Diagram
So which exhaust should you choose for your truck?
If you have a “pre-DPF” diesel pickup (anything before the 2007.5 6.7L Cummins, 2008 6.4L Powerstroke, or 2007.5 Duramax LMM) the most common diesel exhaust upgrade is a four inch turbo back exhaust system. The standard 4″ diameter will meet most people’s needs; however, if it’s your intention to upgrade your vehicle to a high horsepower level (think over 550HP), we recommend you invest in a 5″ diesel performance exhaust system. This will allow the larger amount of exhaust your high horsepower diesel creates to flow properly and keeping temperatures down.
In addition to figuring out the diameter of the exhaust system you want for your truck, there are also some other important choices to make. Diesel exhaust systems come in four main materials: T-304 Stainless Steel (high-polish show finish quality), 409 Stainless Steel , Aluminized Steel (similar to your original stock exhaust), and different variations of Black Stainless or Black Aluminized Steel. You also need to decide whether you want to have a muffler or not, and if you do choose a muffler, do you want one that is a high flow performance muffler or one that keeps your exhaust volume low. The majority of Turbo-Back Exhausts come with high flow performance mufflers. If you want a “straight pipe” exhaust, meaning no muffler, a popular choice is the no-muffler series from MBRP Performance Exhaust. Their stainless steel SLM (Stainless Less Muffler) and PLM (Performance Less Muffler – this is aluminized steel) are very competitively priced and work great.
Although less popular, catalytic converter or Cat-Back Diesel Exhausts allow you to upgrade the sound and flow of your exhaust and in some areas are necessary to keep your diesel street legal.
With exhaust systems from all the best manufacturers, Parley’s Diesel Performance can help you choose the proper diesel exhaust system for your truck. Whether you choose to install a Cat-Back or a Turbo-Back diesel exhaust, or if you just aren’t sure and would like help deciding, contact us and we’ll help you make the right decision. In part 2, we’ll help you choose the right exhaust system if you own a DPF-equipped diesel truck.
The Diesel Power Digi PD module from Diesel Power is a VW TDI Performance power module that increases fuel economy and horsepower in 2004-2006 VW TDI PD engines. This diesel performance module will increase your horsepower and torque by 15-30%, is adjustable and depending on your driving style will increase diesel fuel economy by 2-4 miles per gallon.
Parley’s Diesel Performance is pleased to announce that AFE has released their stainless steel Catalytic Converter-Back exhaust system for the 2011 Jetta TDI. AFE had previously made available the same style system for the 2011 Golf 2.0L TDI exhaust and all the early reviews on that system have been positive, so we expect good things for 2011 Jetta TDI owners who choose this system to upgrade their cars.
The exhaust note is a bit throatier than stock, and the dual 3 inch double-walled polished T-304 Stainless steel tips look really clean and aggressive. The exhaust system is fully mandrel-bent as you would expect, and the hangers line up well for a good clean installation.
2011 Jetta TDI Exhaust System AFE49-46401
Many cat-back diesel exhaust systems don’t require any cutting of the stock pipes for installation, but this kit does. It’s impossible to clear the rear axle when removing the OEM exhaust without making the cut. We just wanted you to know. If you’re interested in upgrading the performance of your 2011 Jetta TDI (including Sportwagens), we recommend pairing this TDI exhaust upgrade with AFE’s 2.0L Jetta TDI Intake system and a 2011 TDI Performance Module from Diesel Power.
One last note – this exhaust system is legal in all 50 U.S. states because it retains all of your emissions control equipment.
Good news! 2011 VW and Audi TDI owners can now take advantage of their diesel’s untapped performance potential by installing a new DieselPower brand tuning module. With a proven 20 year track record of quality engineering and diesel tuning, Diesel Power is a German tuning company that goes to great lengths to give diesel owners access to safe, useable power.
Their modules are made from high quality components. The module itself is encased in a durable thick plastic box, and the electronics components inside are all aircraft grade. The wiring harness and connectors are sturdy and built to last. They have so much confidence in their product quality that the TDI power module is backed by a full 3 year replacement warranty, the longest in the tuning industry.
Diesel Power Module for 2011 VW & Audi TDI
The 2011 TDI performance module adds more power and better fuel economy by making minor but effective changes to the high pressure common rail fuel system on your TDI. Much of the fuel economy gain is picked up by the improved low end torque the module provides. The Digi CR increases horsepower and torque by up to 25%, and fuel economy gains are averaging 3-4 mpg. Installation is simple and will take approximately 15 minutes.
Parley’s Diesel Performance is pleased to announce that Advanced Flow Engineering (AFE) has given the go ahead for their VW TDI performance cold air intake kit on the 2011 2.0L Jetta and Golf. Advertised dyno results are showing an increase of 10 Horsepower at 3150 RPM and a nice torque increase of 23 foot lbs. at 3050 RPM. This is the same cold air intake that we’ve had great success with over the past year and a half on the 2009 and 2010 2.0 Liter VW Jetta TDI.
This particular intake is what AFE calls their “Stage 2 Si” or “sealed intake.” The sealed air box installs cleanly, looks sharp, and is quieter than an open box design diesel cold air intake.
AFE 2.0L VW Jetta & Golf TDI Intake 54-81711
Air flow is increased by a remarkable 56% over the stock air intake system. Like most AFE intakes, this 2.0L TDI Cold Air Intake comes with your choice of filter media. This kit comes with either their Pro Dry S filter or their Pro 5R. The Pro Dry S is made from synthetic material. 100% washable and reusable, it doesn’t require oiling after cleaning, making it a highly convenient choice. The Pro 5R is also washable and reusable, but the oiled cotton gauze requires oiling after each cleaning. Flow rates for the Pro 5 R are slightly higher.
AFE VW Jetta 2.0L TDI Intake Installed
Take advantage of the performance potential in your 2011 VW Jetta or Golf 2.0L TDI today with an easy upgrade that takes less than an hour to install!
2009 VW TDI Performance Upgrades are finally here! If you’ve been waiting patiently for the chance to modify your 2009 TDI, your wait is over.
True Volkswagen TDI enthusiasts have something to cheer about as new diesel performance parts and Upgrade product releases are here for the 2009 VW Jeta 2.0L TDI Sedan and Wagon. After Volkswagen’s decision not to manufacture 2007 and 2008 VW TDI’S, many TDI enthusiasts have pounced on the chance to buy a factory fresh 2009 TDI Jetta. With no TDI vehicles coming off the VW assembly line for a few years, manufacturers of VW TDI upgrades had to turn their attention to other product lines. Now, however, with the popularity of Volkswagen’s new 2009 TDI Jetta’s, upgrade and modification companies have taken note and are again giving car owners the types of Performance products they crave – products that until only recently had been reserved for older model VW TDI’S.
Diesel performance Cold Air Intake Systems and Rapid Power Module’s, or “Chips” as they are often called, are two of the easiest, least expensive, and most effective upgrades you can make to your 2009 TDI Jetta. Diesel engines want cold air to breathe and properly atomized fuel to burn, and an upgraded intake and module will give your TDI just what it needs. If you are interested in maximizing the full potential of your VW TDI, read on.
To give your Turbo Diesel more cold air, a high-quality choice comes from Advanced Flow Engineering, or AFE Power as they are commonly known. AFE has recently released a Performance Air Intake System for the 2009 Jetta TDI 2.0L with an impressive list of benefits and performance data. The system is 100% bolt-on, mounts to the lower airbox housing, and no drilling or cutting is required. After a simple 15-30 minute installation, you can expect air flow to increase 56% over stock. Horsepower gains average +10 at 3150 RPM, and expect Torque to increase by 23 lbs. at 3050 RPM. The system comes with a high-efficiency, low restriction air filter in your choice of either a Pro Dry S or a Pro 5R. Most people choose the Pro Dry S for ease of use with filter cleaning being a simple wash and air dry.
Performance diesel parts modules improve TDI fuel economy and provide extra horsepower at the same time by improving the efficiency of the vehicle fuel injection system. Performance market manufacturer and TDI stalwart Bully Dog now markets a “Rapid Power Performance Module” for the 2009 VW TDI Jetta which effectively improves fuel economy and horsepower. This module is a simple inline, between wiring harness, plug-in chip designed for safe and long-lasting use. It is adjustable on-the-fly, allowing you to choose between three power levels; Stock, +10% and +15% horsepower via a simple toggle switch that can be left in the engine bay or installed within the interior of the vehicle for easy access. The total horsepower increase from this module on the highest setting according to Bully Dog’s Dyno testing is +25HP
and a torque increase of 30 ft-lbs. If you can keep your foot of the gas pedal you should even see some impressive fuel economy gains on a car that already gets remarkable mileage.
Combine the Performance Cold Air Intake System with the Rapid Power Module and you’ll see tremendous gains in horsepower, torque and economy; perhaps most importantly, though, will be the increased fun you’ll have driving your modified 2009 VW Jetta TDI!
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