Malone Tuning Ltd.

TDIFest 2010

malonetuningltd — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:45:06 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:24:51 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:21:14 +0000

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.

icadave@mbay.net

VW Golf R5 TDI – 1st Race of the 2010 Season

malonetuningltd — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:26:49 +0000

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).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=twQ0oQA7pSw

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

malonetuningltd — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:17:52 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:20:52 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:02:35 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:13:54 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:25:00 +0000

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

malonetuningltd — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:13:22 +0000

Before: 90whp 155ft-lb After: 181.9whp 310ft-lb

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nlqC14l2NY

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.

A 190+ whp dyno may be around the corner! The power continues to 4500 RPM and beyond.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcIeUeIyCKc

The camera car is a 1998 Cabriolet with a 1.9L TDI engine swap. It has a VT2 turbo and Sprint 764 fuel injector nozzles (Dynoed 150whp with a conservative 22 PSI smoke-free tune). The Golf you see in the video is the same VT3 equipped car in the dyno video.