1998 Stealth Jetta TDI
Purchased New on January 31, 1998 (original window sticker from 1998)

Over 345,000 miles and 40 States Traveled

Engine/Transmission:

 

1.9 Liter Direct-Injected Turbodiesel (AHU 90 hp TDI)

Rocketchip Programming (6000 rpm @23 psi)

Three-Bar MAP Sensor

Borg-Warner K03/K04 Hybrid Turbocharger

Modified Ford Air Filter Housing w/Amsoil EA Nanofiber Filter

European PD150 Intake Manifold

Snow Performance Water/Methanol Injection

PowerPlus 502 Injector Nozzles by Fratelli Bosio

VW PD-100 Lift Pump (6 psi to Injection Pump)

Four-Pass Fuel Cooler (adapted from a transmission cooler)

Custom 2.5" Downpipe w/Magnaflow Diesel Catalyst

Custom 2.5” Cat-Back Straight-pipe Exhaust

Sachs VR6 Clutch (990 lb clamp load)

Peloquin Torque-Biasing Differential (aka “TORSEN”)

 

Stock Output: 90 bhp, 149 lb/ft (advertised crank values)

Best Dyno:      136 whp, 263 lb/ft (by Dynapack)

                        163 bhp, 316 lb/ft (estimated crank)

Stock Mileage:   44 mpg Highway, 33 mpg City (NEW EPA)

Actual Mileage:  60 mpg Best, 44 mpg Life Average

Stock ¼-mile:    18.10 seconds at 77 mph

Best ¼-mile:      15.32 seconds at 89 mph

Suspension/Wheels:

 

Koni Coilovers, 350#F/190#R (one inch drop)

Shine Racing Service Rear Sway Bar

EuroSport Upper and Lower Stress Bars

VW “Le Castellet” Alloys - Several sets with my choice of:

     Michelin Pilot P195/60R14, Kumho V710 225/50R14,

     or Falken RT-615 P195/60R14

 

Stereo/Communications/Instrumentation:

 

Pioneer DEH-6900UB in-dash CD/MP3/WMA player w/USB input

Boston Accoustics Front/Rockford Fosgate Rear Speakers

Palm Pre Plus (mobile hot spot, broadband, music, etc)

Scangauge II Computer (trip computer, gauges, scan tool)

Garmin Nuvi 650 Navigation System

Yaesu FT-90R VHF/UHF FM Micro Transceiver (for APRS)

Yaesu FT-857D HF-UHF SSB/CW/AM/FM/Data Transceiver

Byonics TinyTrack3+ APRS Tracker w/GPS2

Diamond NR770HB VHF/UHF Antenna

Comet SBB-5 VHF/UHF Antenna

Yaesu ATAS-120A "Active Tuning Antenna System" (7-54 MHz)

Diamond K400CNMO Mount (ATAS is hole-mounted)

Diamond HRKS Mount (for front fender)