Dynamic Idle and Dynamic EGR Tunes for TDIs
Jan 21st
2010 Jetta TDI Cup Edition Customer Testimonial
Jul 7th
Well I did it. I broke down and just figured I would roll the dice. After many emails with Mark [of Malone Tuning], we agreed on a day and I pulled out the ECU (I can help anyone with this as it is tricky). Shipped it out Fed-X and got it back one day late (Not Marks issue but US Customs). Installed the ECU back into the car, waited a few minutes before I started it and then let it idle for a few more.
Took the car out for a spin (I live in the coutry where we have beautiful twistie roads – Central coast of California). No error codes, no warning lights, the car idled perfectly and drove just like it always did down my road I share with my neighbors. Here’s where the story get good. 1st gear… wow had some more pep… Second gear… whoa nice… third gear … holy crap this sucker pulls hard…. 4th gear…. raped ape. THIS IS HOW VW should have done this car. It’s a smooth wonderful ride but when you put your foot into it… well quite simply, it goes and nicely I will add. The power band is exceptional … in fact it’s a completely different car and I cannot stress that it’s FAR better than stock.
No, I’m not on the payroll, I didn’t know Mark until I made contact a few weeks ago. What I can also say is Mark ALWAYS gets back to my emails. Never left me hangning on any questions and was more than helpful.
I will be putting the car through it’s paces over the next few months and I would be happy to keep all of you posted. For the record, my car has 5000 miles on it.. I LOVE THIS TUNE….
email me if you have questions.
- David D.
Cornell University 100 MPG X-Prize Project – New Picture
Apr 26th
Here’s a picture of the car in its near-final state. It is a series-hybrid vehicle with a 3-cylinder diesel engine and electric motor. Test results to come soon!
West Philadelphia Electric-Diesel Hybrid Sports Car
Feb 23rd
Passing MIT and Tesla, West Philly is moving forward at full steam for the $10 million dollar Automotive X Prize. We’re thrilled to take part in this project.
Cornell University 100 MPG Project
Feb 16th
This is a custom series hybrid vehicle. More pictures will be posted as the project progresses!
Richard Schuelzke’s New Beetle TDI at the Drag Races
Feb 8th
Just one week before the races, Richard from Portland Oregon rebuilt his New Beetle TDI engine and at least tripled the factory 90 horsepower output. The result is an impressive 13.607 @ 104.42 MPH (driven by Matt Davis) at Portland International Raceway.
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Congratulations on possibly achieving the status of quickest and fastest full-interior Golf4/Jetta4/New Beetle TDI in North America! Keep an eye out for new developments in 2010!
VT3 Turbo – The VNT-17/56 Bolt-On Solution for Your VW 1.9L TDI
Feb 8th
Before: 90whp 155ft-lb After: 181.9whp 310ft-lb
This vehicle is running 26 PSI boost (the recommended limit for VT3) and using normal pump diesel. It’s pretty standard with stock intercooler, 2.5″ exhaust, 11mm pump injection pump, and Bosio R520 nozzles. No attempt was made to inflate dyno numbers (no overboost, no diesel cetane booster, no water/meth injection, no propane, and no nitrous injection, etc.). This represents a daily-driven street setup.
US & Canadian Spec Audi and BMW Diesel Tuning Available
Feb 8th
Incredible & safe power gains with chip tuning only.
BMW 3.0sd BiTurbo (originally found in BMW X5 xDrive35d model)
Before: 265 HP and 425 ft-lb
After: 310-340 HP and 515 ft-lb
Audi 3.0L TDI (originally found in Audi Q7 model)
Before: 221 HP and 406 ft-lb
After: 280-290 HP and 427 ft-lb
2009 Jetta TDI First Dyno Video
Feb 8th
We tuned a new 2009 Common-Rail VW TDI in March 2009 and dynoed it. We used one of the most conservative dyno machines around, with real-world no-nonsense horsepower and torque numbers.
Stock dyno result: 133hp and 225ft-lb torque.
After chip tuning: 168hp and 315ft-lb torque (without line smoothing) 163hp and 295ft-lb (with line smoothing).
The 30hp and 70ft-lb gain is impressive, and as you can see in the video the car is still 100% smoke-free!
84 US MPG Sipster
Feb 8th
TopGear.com began task which was to take a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel and convert it into an eco-friendly 70-US MPG bunny that hits 60 MPH in 7 seconds all for under $7,000.
After two months of non-stop working, the TopGear.com team surpassed their goals: They managed to hit 0 to 60 mph in 7.09 seconds and achieve a fuel-economy figure of 84-US MPG (100 Imperial MPG, 2.8L/100km). Malone Tuning Ltd. diagnosed a cruise-control issue, supplied a FlashZilla programmer, and provided a special ECU tune that boosts both performance and fuel economy. One of Malone Tuning Ltd.’s dealers in California was also kind enough to provide diagnosis and replacement for an injection pump issue that TopGear.com were having. We’re all pleased with the results!
