Full TDi Diesel Engine Upgrade Guide [Best & Worst Mods] Performance Upgrades & Engine Tuning Mods

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
  • This is a comprehensive introduction to upgrades and mods for your TDi - diesel engine. As a follow on to our quick guide we take the time to expand on some of the topics raised and add a few new areas to focus on.
    If you prefer to have a quick overview instead of this in depth guide check out our other video which summarizes much of this videos content • Quick Overview Of Dies...
    Welcome to our comprehensive guide on diesel engine upgrades! In this video, we will take you through the best and worst modifications for enhancing the performance of your diesel engine.
    At 0:51, we dive deep into the workings of diesel engines, explaining their fundamental principles and highlighting key components that contribute to their power and efficiency.
    Once you have a solid understanding of how diesel engines operate, we transition to the exciting world of modifications at 3:13. We explore the different types of mods available and discuss their potential impact on your diesel engine's performance. At 3:44, we focus on induction kits, examining how they improve air intake and increase power output.
    Moving on to exhaust upgrades, we tackle this crucial aspect at 4:49. Our comprehensive coverage includes everything from the importance of upgrading your exhaust system to the nuances of dealing with catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters (DPFs).
    Turbocharger upgrades take the spotlight at 7:29, as we delve into the realm of forced induction and upgrade options to raise your engine's power and torque output, giving you the exhilarating performance you desire.
    At 9:13, we shift our attention to fuel upgrades. Discover how modifications in this area can optimize fuel delivery, enhance combustion, and ultimately unlock more power from your diesel engine.
    Camshafts, an often overlooked component, take center stage at 10:39. We explore their role in engine performance and discuss the potential gains that can be achieved by upgrading to higher-performance camshafts.
    Intercoolers, crucial for cooling the compressed air before it enters the engine, are covered at 11:50. We explain how upgrading your intercooler can improve overall performance.
    At 13:50, we delve into differentials, highlighting their role in distributing power to the wheels effectively. Gain valuable insights into upgrading differentials to maximize your diesel engine's traction and performance potential.
    EGR removal is covered at 14:00. We discuss the pros and cons of this controversial modification and its potential impact on engine performance and emissions.
    Flywheel mods take the spotlight at 16:13, as we explore their influence on engine responsiveness and overall driving experience. Discover the potential gains and trade-offs associated with upgrading your flywheel.
    At 16:37, we tackle the burning question: Are tunes the best modification for your diesel engine? We provide an in-depth analysis of engine tuning mods, examining their impact on power, torque, and drivability.
    After optimizing your diesel engine with various upgrades, we emphasize the importance of looking after your tuned TDi engine at 25:20. Ensure the longevity and reliability of your modified diesel engine.
    Finally, at 26:14, we address clutch issues that may arise when upgrading your diesel engine.
    Find out the best ways to tune and upgrade a diesel engine. Some mods work really well and others should be avoided. We cut through the myths and facts to present a complete power tuning guide for your diesel engine in our how to tune a diesel guide.
    So get a free comprehensive introduction to the world of diesel tuning. We answer the following questions. What are the best diesel mods? How do you modify a TDI engine? Which mods should you avoid on diesels? What are the best and worst mods for a diesel?
    Read our full in depth model specific Diesel tuning articles on our website after you've watched this introduction to the world of performance diesels. It will save you a lot of stress time and money.
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    In This Video We Look at
    Diesel Tuning, Diesel Tune, Diesel Engine Tuning Mods,Remapping a Diesel Car,Best Diesel Mods,Diesel Tunes,Diesel Performance Gains,Diesel Issues after tuning,TDI Tuning,Tuning Diesel & Turbo Upgrades
    0:00 Intro
    00:51 How Diesels Work
    3:13 Intro To Mods
    3.44 Induction Kits
    4:49 Exhaust Upgrades (Including CAT DPF)
    7:29 Turbocharger Upgrades
    9:13 Fuel Upgrades
    10:39 Camshafts
    11:50 Intercoolers
    13:50 Differentials
    14:00 EGR Removal?
    16:13 Flywheel Mods
    16:37 Are Tunes the Best Mod?
    25:20 Looking After A Tuned TDi Engine
    26:14 Clutch Issues
    26:00 Like & Subscribe Please
    Legal Notice: Unless we have inspected your car we can only provide generic theory. All information is provided without warranty, please check any recommendations made with a mechanic locally to verify it would be legal in your area or region and that it would be suitable for your car and your needs.
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  • @PadmaDorjee
    @PadmaDorjee 25 днів тому +3

    Hi. I found you through searching diesel engines and I just want you to know I've decided to purchase my first diesel car based entirely on your incredible videos. Especially this one.
    I've only watched maybe 5 but I'm blown away at the amount of detailed information you give with zero "fluff", you are like a unicorn dude, seriously.
    I'm busy this week but I'm going to Binge watch all your videos.
    I'm from Australia, they are not as popular but I'm considering either Peugeot or my preference Audi A3 with the 1.9 TDI.
    Could I call you or chat in a couple of weeks for some advice? I will pay you, I feel tremendous confidence in your knowledge. Thank you sincerely 🙏🏽

    • @icefamilygaming
      @icefamilygaming 24 дні тому

      Some old Peugeot 1.6 Diesels are reliable but the most reliable is the 1.9 TDI. They are known to go for over 500.000 KM. The parts are extremely common and they get tuned pretty easily from what I understand. And even if things fail they are cheap.

  • @lupulflamand5673
    @lupulflamand5673 10 місяців тому +30

    Warning: if you are going to delete the EGR you have to delete the DPF first otherwise it will clog up.

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  9 місяців тому +14

      Good advice there. Most modern engines do tend to run the exhaust through the DPF before the EGR, but some older ones didn't and just dumped sooty exhaust into the intake - VW particularly were guilty of that.

    • @nonyabusiness4833
      @nonyabusiness4833 5 місяців тому +1

      Can I remove the dpf from a 1.9 TDI golf and still get a valid MOT ?

    • @nickrider5220
      @nickrider5220 5 місяців тому +2

      Definitely worth checking which system you've got, the older versions work much better with the egr valve blanked off. My 2010 2.0 tdci made more bottom end and gained some extra economy, it's been like this for many years now.

    • @sealight78
      @sealight78 3 місяці тому +2

      @@torquecars That's hilarious, but: Can confirm. I'm not a car guy, but mine's a 2013 Jetta, I've had her 5 years from 95 to 175 thousand km (57k - 105k mi. so far) and just finally got the delete done. I can fit my head in the space where the egr used to be up top by the turbo and the dpf was underneath mid-cab or so not far before the muffler. She's a manual 6 that I intend to keep forever to be honest. I heard the timing belt should be replaced at 150 km (80k miles) but others said no biggie till there's an issue... Doesn't an issue with the timing belt = destroyed engine? She came with a full Carfax history and I baby her so there's no issues (besides the regular VW elecric part gremlins in the windows and wipers etc...). But I'm wondering if I should plan to do the timing chain (belt) and if I got it done, what else I should do while the engine's pulled to help keep her strong for another 500 000 mi.?

    • @andreasanai3542
      @andreasanai3542 2 місяці тому

      False!

  • @Benez_02
    @Benez_02 6 місяців тому +8

    Great video packed with useful information. I drive a 2016 Volvo V40 D2, and what i just found out is that Volvo uses the same VEA engine for its full diesel engine lineup. So my 118hp D2 is just a down clocked 150hp D3. The D4 is the same block and transmission but with upgraded injectors and a twinturbo that makes 190hp. So a tune and remap can easily make it go from 118hp to 170-180 and 100 more nm torque. Very excited.

  • @khcaver
    @khcaver Рік тому +8

    New diesel owner here. 2014 Passat TDI SEL 2.0.
    Love your high quality content. Thank you!

    • @gwood701
      @gwood701 Рік тому +3

      Get a remap mate.

    • @Sternmayer
      @Sternmayer 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@gwood701 I'm getting it for my A6C7 2.0 TDI next week. I heard about some bad experiences as well like clutch issues though.

    • @sealight78
      @sealight78 3 місяці тому +1

      Ayy, brand new here but I got a 2013 jetta 5 years ago and I love it. It's a manual 6 speed and it's been a dream to run. Probably the same engine as yours I think? It basically runs on faery farts and witchcraft because it sure doesn't need much diesel. :)

  • @bikesbabes4721
    @bikesbabes4721 5 місяців тому +11

    Great to hear someone who know what hes torqing about.

  • @jakey9065
    @jakey9065 9 місяців тому +1

    I really like what you guys are doing. Subscribed!

  • @angelawerner7696
    @angelawerner7696 3 місяці тому

    I’m learning so much from your videos! Thanks for sharing your expertise and advice.

  • @orenJF
    @orenJF Рік тому +2

    Great video as per usual and congratulations on 10k subs 🎉

  • @gtb4
    @gtb4 Місяць тому

    One of the best videos I've seen. Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @buckshotaaa
    @buckshotaaa Місяць тому

    Wow, what an informative tutorial, so clear and concise explaining all options. You sir are by far the best at delivering information that will benefit us as drivers.
    Liked and subbed.
    Keep the informative presentations rolling. 🚗👍

  • @mrgadge
    @mrgadge 4 місяці тому

    Great informative video, thank you 👍👍

  • @tolloromassi99
    @tolloromassi99 16 днів тому

    Wonderful info 👍

  • @leewatkeys9065
    @leewatkeys9065 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent info thanks

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  10 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.

  • @stewarttownley961
    @stewarttownley961 Рік тому +6

    Another great video, had our mk 2 TT tdi tuned by Celtic Tuning. They came to my work during the day so no rolling road but it's definitely a vast improvement. I've contacted Darkside Developments regarding the next steps in upgrades and it's a huge leap in cost for anything meaningful, i.e hybrid turbo.
    Keep up the awesome content!

    • @petermuskett3414
      @petermuskett3414 5 місяців тому

      How is everything with the remap? Heard good things about the guys at Celtic.

  • @mikeb3010
    @mikeb3010 6 місяців тому +1

    I’ve watched several of your videos, all good information, think I’ll stick to stock, no track days for me, just want reliability

  • @paultraynorbsc627
    @paultraynorbsc627 6 місяців тому

    Very comprehensive

  • @dave6445
    @dave6445 28 днів тому

    Thank You! Very informative. I drive a 2016 Ford Focus Auto 2.0L D 150 BPH. I've heard some really good reports about remapping on Diesels. I was told I could get upto 190 BPH with a remap, which is exactly where the ST version is. All I was looking to get out of a remap, would be to get rid of the low down lag, when trying accelerate out of a tight spot, bit better MPG's and just a bit more power. Again I was told, i'd get that with the 190 BHP remap!
    I've already done some suspension and brake upgrades. It now stops with the ST brakes, bigger discs on front and calibers. Really wanted to go down the RS brakes, but then another big chunk of change, to upgrade wheels to 19".

  • @mikaelandersson4462
    @mikaelandersson4462 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for great video, i have some thoughts about a watermethanol kit in my audi 3.0 tdi 245 hk. My car are now tuned to aprox 340 hk and aprox 740 tourqe Would be great if you could do a info video of that. And it would be even better if you could explan the gains whit and whitout a tune for it.

  • @clinteastwood8222
    @clinteastwood8222 7 місяців тому

    Awesome content hope your channel continues to grow. Would you do a video on how coolent system works in the ea288 diesel as the cabin heater matrix seems to warm rapidly. I wonder how they’ve achieved that as I’m used to diesels taking a long time to warm up and you up with it?

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  7 місяців тому

      The EGR cooler adds a lot of heat to the coolant allowing the engine to warm up more quickly. The cooling circuits are complex on these, I have asked Audi to provide a technical diagram and schematic but they haven't responded to me. As soon as I have the information I will do a video on this.

  • @saleemcarr9501
    @saleemcarr9501 Рік тому

    Hey ,I am new to the vw tdi's. im building a Mechanical TDI. can you go through, tuning a mechanical fuel pump and vaccuum only turbo.

  • @BleedingSnow
    @BleedingSnow Рік тому +1

    Very informative and great vbideo, would love an equivalet for Petrol, been doing a lot to mine engine wise over exterior.

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  Рік тому +2

      I will certainly do something like this focused on petrol engines. I'm debating to have just one or a NA and Turbo version as the approaches are slightly different.
      I'm doing one on mods for a daily driver, those practical easy mods that make a difference and are easy to live with right now. Should be out soon.

    • @BleedingSnow
      @BleedingSnow Рік тому +1

      @@torquecars AH yeah that'd be grand! Since so many of us if not most mod our daily's.

  • @kangapoopradjan4426
    @kangapoopradjan4426 Рік тому +2

    Not only accurate and informative but more importantly to be highly commended for NOT having animals kids other 1/2's interrupting loud music playing bad lighting camera/phone dropping moments etc etc
    Keep up the content & Quality
    Used your website info for many years & created a sort of Hybrid
    if you like I'll PM full spec to you

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  Рік тому +1

      Always interested in what people have done to their cars, so yes please email over the specs to me, webmaster () torquecars.com. Thank you for your support and encouragement, we don't have a massive audience but it does help to know we are helping a few people out there.

  • @ChaiTea16542
    @ChaiTea16542 4 місяці тому

    Honda accord n22b2 diesel engine here with 180hp, what are my options? Can i upgrade my turbo? Is it posssible any upgrade

  • @AndrewEvans-us6mv
    @AndrewEvans-us6mv 3 місяці тому

    Hi’’My vw scirocco TDI has EGR delate’How can I tell if DPF has also been delated’Thanks mate 🙏🏼Love ur site

  • @mevio4665
    @mevio4665 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this excellent content. Owner of an Audi A4 b7 TDI PD 2007, stage 1. If you can also talk about the sync angle adjustment, good values, as a an additional tuning, it would be much appreciated.

    • @gwood701
      @gwood701 Рік тому

      Bigger turbo mate

    • @abdodridi-0092
      @abdodridi-0092 11 місяців тому

      On 140 bkp engine with higher turbo pressure I use -1.7 torsion value the best (no fuel upgrades)

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  9 місяців тому +4

      If people want more technical information, rate shaping, exhaust gas temps & sync angles then I can certainly put together some info. I did feel that people wanted the mainly know the basics, but whatever you guys need I'll try to provide.

  • @HaggisMuncher-69-420
    @HaggisMuncher-69-420 11 місяців тому

    Freelander 2, 2009 2.2 TD4 - with a P0299 code.
    Can I remap to turn off any DTCs? lol

  • @gavinfisher8049
    @gavinfisher8049 4 місяці тому

    Gday from Australia. Interesting video and lots to take on. I have a Mitsubishi triton MQ 4N15 motor which is 2.4 DID diesel. Running standard but with a bulbar and winch. Thought about upgrading the intercooler and then get a plug in tune box as I don't want to be limited to one specific tune firm a diesel tuner. That said I would like longevity in the motor and I need to tow a GTM trailer of 2500kg. A tow tune really. These engine need more.power.
    Custom dynontune $1700AU plus about $500 intake clean Is expensive.
    Some tune plug in boxes .
    Steinbeuer being $1400
    Chip my diesel (au company) $740
    TDI TUNING $500 (UK company)
    Was thinking TDI TUNING box interested in your thoughts on this box for a safe fuel efficient option that's removable.??

  • @robert95377
    @robert95377 4 місяці тому

    Hello!
    I have a question for you:
    What is the diference between mercedess w204 c220 cdi 170hp (om651 engine) and c250 cdi 204hp (om651 engine)? Is it just a map difference or also mecanical diferences? Can c220 be converted to c250?
    I'm asking because i want to remap my c220 and i wonder if it's safe and reliable...
    Thank you very much

  • @Reil1288
    @Reil1288 2 місяці тому

    Recently had my first diésel car its a Ford Ranger 2020 with a duratorq 2.2L forma the Puma engine family. Do you have any advice?

  • @andreasjonsson8075
    @andreasjonsson8075 2 місяці тому

    2016 vw golf 2.0 tdi 150hp. Manual. Runs good. Just gave it a diesel treatment bottle. Oil flush comming up in three weeks. Would have liked 180-190 hp.
    Swedish BSR any good???

  • @heyyoubuddy6749
    @heyyoubuddy6749 11 місяців тому +2

    This is a fantastic video!!! Thank you!!! You’ve explained things very clearly! I agree tuning is really important!
    I have a vw BHW in my 69 cj5 Jeep. This is an off road non smog rig. I run larger nozzles on my pd injectors, and a larger turbo. I’ve done the, bsd, new cam and larger straight pipe exhaust, and the largest inter cooler I can run. Great power and economy. I’ve also installed the largest radiator that will fit. I don’t rev over 3500 very often, really don’t need to. I pull logs with a large log arch, traction is always an issue so I try to keep from spinning the tires. It has Big Chevy clutch and transmission. It’s great jeep! Love the BHW engine.

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  11 місяців тому +1

      Aw you'll make me blush. Thanks for your words of encouragement. We'll never be a TopGear or 5th Gear but I hope I can pass on what I've learnt over the 30+ years of my driving and car modding career and help a few people along the way.

  • @BlackhawkPilot
    @BlackhawkPilot 21 день тому

    I have had very good luck with tweeking the waste gate pressure, using a larger down pipe and a heavy duty inter-cooler (on some engines I have installed a fan on the inter-cooler). On a direct injected engines the head(s) need to be pulled and the valves cleaned.

  • @ethmasterrace4507
    @ethmasterrace4507 5 місяців тому

    my mk6 golf tdi has been nothing but a headache... I'm from the US so we had to get the DPF/EGR emissions stuff... Every 3-6 months my dpf light turns on because the Sulfer Mass goes above 4.0 Grams and it's a pain in the arse to lower... Doesn't matter if my daily commute is all freeway for 40-50 minutes or 20 minutes a day. My current Sulfur mass is at 8.0 Grams and I'm not able to get it under 6 grams which means I cannot get the dpf light to turn off atm..

  • @BurnoutBoulevard1
    @BurnoutBoulevard1 Рік тому

    Do you read my mind when you search for video ideas, like i think of something and a few days later i post a video answering my question.
    if that's true when is a video like this coming out for jtd engine

  • @TahraDactyl
    @TahraDactyl 5 місяців тому

    Im super new to working on my car, I just got a 2012 Jetta TDI 135k km on the engine, automatic, what would you recommend in upgrades? I am basically looking to keep this car until it dies so I want to get the most fuel economy and also the best chance of it lasting a long time :D also if its possible to send me links to any parts since I am not mechanically inclined so finding a part will be almost impossible with my knowledge. Also I live near Toronto about an hour away so if there is any places to tune anyone knows that are in the Toronto area please let me know thank you all so much!

  • @ronaldpiper4812
    @ronaldpiper4812 5 місяців тому

    What would you do to a brm 1.9 with no knowledge what has and has not been done . And 275,000 miles. I got it from the local mission. Poor to be sure filters all oil and its just cool learning the German made car with automatic and clutch. Any input

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  5 місяців тому

      I'd do a full service and run it for a while, the things I'd be looking out for is bad idling, slipping clutch and various leaks. If the car seems solid then I'd recommend a remap/tune a lower power economy one, you don't want to push a high mileage engine too far. This video will discuss the topic of upgrades on older/high mileage cars. ua-cam.com/video/4h2IWnLplb4/v-deo.html

  • @harisbouras
    @harisbouras 7 місяців тому

    Please make a video for 1.3 multijet euro 5 engines !!

  • @stevenwhinham9154
    @stevenwhinham9154 6 місяців тому +1

    I've got a vw cc 2 litre dsg 2016 love the car second one had a gt 2009 before .but this one eats oil this time .not sure why . D

  • @petermuskett3414
    @petermuskett3414 5 місяців тому

    Just got a 64 plate Golf 2.0 tdi, and found your channel. Do you guys have a trusted remap company in the North West/Greater Manchester area? I don’t want anything crazy, just unlock the potential without risking reliability.

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  5 місяців тому +1

      Two companies I've heard good things about in that area are Awesome GTi and Darkside developments. You'll be wanting a map oriented towards economy overall, it will give a nice mid range power boost without going to silly.

  • @ismaelzapater5316
    @ismaelzapater5316 3 місяці тому

    you just dispelled quite a few incorrect ideas...thank you so much..!

  • @enriquedaniels6896
    @enriquedaniels6896 4 місяці тому

    Hi I have a 2006 Golf 5 Tdi BKC engine

  • @blueshockgamez2941
    @blueshockgamez2941 2 місяці тому

    We own ford fiesta 2007 model don't know the name but it is top model in diesel

  • @andrewdavis9146
    @andrewdavis9146 4 місяці тому

    There are a wide range of tunes that won't cause these problems. Car companies at least in the us will not tune a car to spec it's always under that's why there are announcements saying that by 2030 cars will be required to get 40 mpg the numbers arnt accurate but the point is they already know how but they get a grace period so they don't take a loss of revenue. You definitely are correct that at least a basic understanding of what parameters to change i also suggest doing it yourself unless you know the mechanic really well and even then it's really a trust thing. just a little bit more air in and a little bit less fuel will do wonders for a car

  • @thegeekychav383
    @thegeekychav383 3 місяці тому

    Can you get a diesel without a turbo?

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes you can, many of the early diesel engines did not use a turbo, but now you'll be hard pressed to find one that doesn't.

  • @antonioalves5401
    @antonioalves5401 Місяць тому

    Sq5 3.0 bitdi 326 cv 2016

  • @Andersljungberg
    @Andersljungberg Місяць тому

    The criticism might be that this is not a normal diesel car. A suitable suitable car to test with would probably be a car that has somewhere between 170 horsepower to 200 horsepower And that is not engine optimized or chip tuned. And which is popular on the used market or the new car market

  • @MateoLopez-ny2ze
    @MateoLopez-ny2ze 8 місяців тому

    Land Cruiser prado 2003 engine 1kz-te

  • @otikkk7076
    @otikkk7076 4 місяці тому

    2019 BMW G20 190 ps 2.0 Twi turbo.

  • @charleybaskett4814
    @charleybaskett4814 2 місяці тому

    2015 BMW X5 35D (N57)

  • @nunocoelho7708
    @nunocoelho7708 Рік тому

    Lupo 3l tdi!!!!!

  • @haihappenuhaha
    @haihappenuhaha 9 місяців тому

    Isnt the engine shown in the beginning a gasoline engine?👀

    • @torquecars
      @torquecars  9 місяців тому +1

      As far as I recall, it is the Ingenium Diesel engine from Jaguar Land Rover - the one at the very start that you are referring to? Some of the video animations are generic though (V6 etc) and just really support the editorial flow rather than provide a technical explanation.
      I will try to be more thorough in selecting b roll footage, but I'll need to sort through my library again which will take me some time.

    • @haihappenuhaha
      @haihappenuhaha 9 місяців тому

      Yes, the one at 0:01. I saw the high pressure pump and i know these from my work (bosch). But maybe there are other ones for Diesel which Look like them. 😄

  • @rollingthunderkick8524
    @rollingthunderkick8524 11 місяців тому +1

    1.9 TDI

  • @thomaslee9021
    @thomaslee9021 3 місяці тому

    Audi a4 2 tdi ultra b9 2016 deau engin

  • @andrewdavis9146
    @andrewdavis9146 4 місяці тому

    Dude you can get a ecu upgrade that doesn't do what you are saying you just have to ask yourself do you want a race car or do you want a stock car that is gonna give you what the engine should have been tuned to in the first place it's common knowledge that dealers and car manufacturers do not let the vehicle get as good of gas mileage or HP that should have came stock you can easily install a engine tune that doesn't hurt anything and in most cases will give more life to the engine if you don't believe me I can send links to basic parameters for basically any car and everyone that I have seen there is a wide range that doesn't turn your car into a race car but still give a boost of power but doesn't go anywhere close to the problem areas

  • @blissfulmelods8799
    @blissfulmelods8799 4 місяці тому

    Jaguar xf 2.2d

  • @fmn716
    @fmn716 5 місяців тому

    Water meth ?