1998 Stealth Jetta TDI
Purchased New on January 31, 1998 for $16,000

Over 325,000 miles and 40 States Traveled

Engine:

 

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

Rocketchip Programming (6000 rpm @21 psi)

Modified Ford Air Filter Housing w/Amsoil EA Nanofiber Filter

European PD150 Intake Manifold

Snow Performance Water Injection

PowerPlus 502 Injector Nozzles by Fratelli Bosio

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

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 (winter/travel), Kumho V710

     225/50R14 (autocross), or Falken RT-615 P195/60R14 (summer)

 

Stereo/Communications:

 

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

Delphi Roady2 XM Satellite Radio (hidden in sun visor)

Yaesu FT-90R 186 Channel VHF/UHF FM Micro Transceiver

Yaesu FT-857D 204 Ch. HF-UHF SSB/CW/AM/FM/Digital Transceiver

Yaesu FT-11R 150 Ch. VHF/UHF Handheld Transceiver (for APRS)

Diamond NR72BNMO VHF/UHF Antenna (for APRS)

Comet SBB-5 VHF/UHF Antennas (x2)

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

Diamond K400CNMO Mounts (x3... ATAS is hole-mounted)