Been a while since i been on the site. I recently bought a 1997 VW Jetta GL, I was curious if anyone on the site has/had worked on a Jetta and has any idea's. I'm trying to go all motor and performance. Any tips or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Been a while since i been on the site. I recently bought a 1997 VW Jetta GL, I was curious if anyone on the site has/had worked on a Jetta and has any idea's. I'm trying to go all motor and performance. Any tips or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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VDub Addiction (http://www.vdubaddiction.com/)

Down south dubs would be another site to check out. That's local, I believe. I know there are some local members at least :yay:

Down south dubs would be another site to check out. That's local, I believe. I know there are some local members at least :yay:

I know some of the members too :yay:

Thanks for the site. Just starting out and trying to do the VW right. Thanks again

Let me get my "persuader"..... I've got the really big one around here somewhere....

Thanks for the site. Just starting out and trying to do the VW right. Thanks again

I love the VWs.... I really want a Sirocco but I do believe our next VW will be a 60s bus, yet another air cooled.... not that I have a problem with that but this certainly ain't So. Cal. so you can't find them on the east coast with ease. :ohwell:

I love the VWs.... I really want a Sirocco but I do believe our next VW will be a 60s bus, yet another air cooled.... not that I have a problem with that but this certainly ain't So. Cal. so you can't find them on the east coast with ease. :ohwell:

Wow, I never realized they were air cooled. I've never gotten into specifics on VWs, though I like the vehicles. Learn something new every day. :yay:

Wow, I never realized they were air cooled. I've never gotten into specifics on VWs, though I like the vehicles. Learn something new every day. :yay:

you're learnding :lol:

My brother had a 75 Westfalia, I want a camper too but BF wants the hardest bus to find 63' Delux Samba (21 window)

http://static.flickr.com/43/108544165_f8fa37627d.jpg

you're learnding :lol:

My brother had a 75 Westfalia, I want a camper too but BF wants the hardest bus to find 63' Delux Samba (21 window)

http://static.flickr.com/43/108544165_f8fa37627d.jpg

I don't see Otter around, so it's left to me...
You hippie. :rolleyes:


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I don't see Otter around, so it's left to me...
You hippie. :rolleyes:


:killingme

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ugh.


I'm so glad you're not in the Fire forum.... you'd rip me to shreds.

:cds:

ugh.


I'm so glad you're not in the Fire forum.... you'd rip me to shreds.

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I think I tried to join at one point and was denied :frown:
I'm just funnin with ya anyhow.
I'm down with free love, peace on earth, natural clothing, hugging trees, and all that jazz :peace: oh...but I'm definitely a meat eater lol. I could never do vegan or vegetarian diets lol

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I think I tried to join at one point and was denied :frown:
I'm just funnin with ya anyhow.
I'm down with free love, peace on earth, natural clothing, hugging trees, and all that jazz :peace: oh...but I'm definitely a meat eater lol. I could never do vegan or vegetarian diets lol

its all good :huggy:

you're learnding :lol:

My brother had a 75 Westfalia, I want a camper too but BF wants the hardest bus to find 63' Delux Samba (21 window)

http://static.flickr.com/43/108544165_f8fa37627d.jpg

My neighbor has the open back/bed version in his garage. I've never seen it move, kinda uses it to store stuff in... :frown:

My neighbor has the open back/bed version in his garage. I've never seen it move, kinda uses it to store stuff in... :frown:

ORLY??? PM me his address so I can harass, er I mean knock on his door in a non-stalking manner and ask him about it, if he wants to sell it....

ORLY??? PM me his address so I can harass, er I mean knock on his door in a non-stalking manner and ask him about it, if he wants to sell it....

:lmao: Let me talk to him before I do that....

DownSouthDubs (http://www.downsouthdubs.info)


I'm a member!! Join!:buddies:

MK3 DUB! You have the 2.0L crossflow head which folks like to transplant into the somewhat lighterweight MK2 Jetta/Golf. It's a pretty sturdy engine. Capable of modest boost with only other minor upgrades. Easily tweakable.

Basics I'd do first are the usual: chip, exhaust, intake.... of course a basic tuneup as well. If yours has over 100k miles and your not sure of timing belt condition, go ahead and replace it as well as associated cheap parts. Lots of mods for your Jetta are available. IMO though stick with the mechanical stuff though as the cosmetics will only spend your hard earned cash and probably increase the weight of the car even more...not to mention look like that guy from the Fast and the Furious.

I'm a former dubber myself... but a MK2 lover primarily. So I don't know much on troubleshooting and tweaking on MK3... although mechanically they arent too different...

the best site I've found for all VW watercooled (and audi) is vwvortex.com forum is http://forum.vwvortex.com I'm dustinvw on there... dont post much anymore because I sold the Jetta a few years ago. make sure to use search function though as they will just ignore you if the question has been covered many times.

congrats on the dub! :lol:

P.S. the stealership in waldorf carries all kinds of parts but their service is expensive. also check out Morgan's Auto Parts (http://www.morganvwparts.com/) I have ordered stuff from them in the past and have visited their "junkyard" a few years ago when I lived in Pax. (MK2 distributer was $$$ new but lots cheaper used from them) they have a big inventory too.


P.S.S. I also used Techtonics tuning extensively for my aftermarket parts. Great quality parts, with OEM available. Techtonics Tuning Home Page (http://www.techtonicstuning.com/) the only thing they really don't carry is suspension package upgrades... so you'll have to look elsewhere for that.

other sites that come to mind are ECS Tuning ::#OEM / Performance Parts for Volkswagen :: Front#Page (http://www.ecstuning.com) , VW PERFORMANCE AFTERMARKET PARTS-Autotech Sport Tuning (http://www.autotech.com) , Euro Sport Accessories, Inc - Performance and OE parts for Volkswagen and Audi (http://www.eurosportacc.com/) , . ..:. Neuspeed The Official Site .:.. . (http://www.neuspeed.com)

also check out Discussion: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine (http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forums) they are a good source for all stuff cheap and used

:cheers:

P.S.S.S. BUY THE BENTLEY MANUAL! the Haynes ones suck. best $$$ EVER spent on VW.

the best site I've found for all VW watercooled (and audi) is vwvortex.com forum is http://forum.vwvortex.com

P.S.S.S. BUY THE BENTLEY MANUAL! the Haynes ones suck. best $$$ EVER spent on VW.

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I got the suspension for my 02 Golf 1.8T in a group buy on that site :yay:

Oh and if you want to go all motor... I'd look into an engine swap with VR6... just my .02

boosting is bolt-on... i think neuspeed makes a supercharger specifically for the 2.0 ABA. its a pretty sweet looking install

*edit* neuspeed doesnt list it on their site anymore.. maybe they dont make it anymore... but here is a review on it. Neuspeed Volkswagen Supercharger - Tech Review - Turbo Magazine (http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/0107tur_neuspeed_volkswagen_supercharger/index.html)

and another review Neuspeed's Supercharged 2.0L Engine - European Car Magazine (http://www.europeancarweb.com/tuned/0105ec_neuspeed_supercharged_20l_volkswagen_engine/index.html)

Been a while since i been on the site. I recently bought a 1997 VW Jetta GL


...I'm sorry.

...I'm sorry.

About what? :confused:

Should he have bought a 'merican car that won't have part support next year?