malonetuningltd
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TDIFest 2010
Aug 28th
Look for us at TDIFest 2010!
Where:
Sheraton Airport Hotel
8235 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97220-1398
When:
Labor Day Weekend
September 3-5, 2010
GE’s $200 million Ecomagination Challenge
Aug 28th
The West Philly Hybrid X Team has taken on a new Challenge and YOUR help will be appreciated! Click the image below to view their video and to vote:
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.
VW Golf R5 TDI – 1st Race of the 2010 Season
Apr 26th
The car finally returned to race since 2008. New modifications include larger fuel injectors and a R32 clutch upgrade. However the car is still having clutch/transmission challenges so it was pulled after one run. It still achieved a 1/4 mile record of 10.69 seconds (the previous record was 10.79).
We look forward to next race results!
Click here for more pictures and videos of this car.
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!
Bolt-on GT1852v, GT2256v, and GT2359v Turbo Kits Coming for the 1.9L TDI
Feb 23rd
We tuned a prototype turbo kit (built by DC) in 2009 and we will support a production run with DC soon. The new turbo kit has the following goals in mind:
- OEM EGR components will fit.
- OEM oil feed line will fit (an aftermarket oil return line will be included in the kit).
- OEM MK4 intercooler pipes will fit.
- The GT18v to GT23v turbos are 100% OEM with no modifications required.
- Includes a 2.5″ or 3.0″ downpipe for ease of install.
- PD130, PD150, SDI, and some custom intake manifolds will clear.
- Compact enough to fit into a 1993-1998 Golf/Jetta engine bay.
The biggest advantages the GT1852v turbo has over the popular bolt-on VNT-17 and VNT-17/22 (aka GT1752v) turbos are lower EGT and EMP. The VNT-17/22 tends to struggle with EGT and EMP at 170+ whp (on diesel fuel only) and it tends to struggle with boost creep at 180+ whp with the manufacturer’s recommended 26 PSI (1.8 BAR) boost limit. The GT1852v can handle these power figures with ease. The rotationally fired exhaust manifold design allows the GT18v and larger turbos to build boost relatively quickly.
The following boost log shows the boost response of a prototype VNT-18 kit using our very first (non-custom) tune. A mild 20 PSI. It made an impressive 19 PSI (1.3 BAR) @ 2000 RPM with a steady increase from 1500 RPM.
The boost response is almost as good as stock, yet the GT1852v flows significantly more air. During an experiment 32 PSI (2.1 BAR) @ 1800 RPM was achieved! Max. 25-26 PSI (1.7-1.8 BAR) is planned for production (although custom tuning will allow different boost levels). We will publish production boost logs for all three turbos once they become available.
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.
Click to enlarge
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 increased boost, no diesel cetane booster, no water/meth injection, no propane, and no nitrous injection, etc.). This represents a daily-driven street setup.
