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Old 02-22-2014, 03:18 PM   #16 (permalink)
PAFirefighter11
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Golf TDI - '03 Volskwagen Golf TDI GL
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Originally Posted by NachtRitter View Post
You might have gotten better information if posting in the Fuel Economy section: TDI Fuel Economy - TDIClub Forums. I do agree that any aftermarket intake on the stock engine is not worth the money.

Mufflerectomy is not going to help FE either, but it sure does make the TD sound a lot better!

Grill block & Frostheater will help get the engine up to temp and keep it there. Also Scangauge II, of course, so you can keep tabs on the temp and other things.
The intake and mufflerectomy are just for personal purposes (the turbo whine). Not too concerned about FE improvement with those. I just love the sound of a turbo spooling, even at idle.

Thanks for the other info, I do need to look into an engine block heater and grill block ASAP!
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