Volkswagen Passat 1.8t mods - a noobs FULL experience ‘tuning’ / discussion JB4/intake/Downpipe etc

The longest video I’ve made - a full discussion of everything I’ve done to the car and the problems I’ve encountered, along with some plans for the future.
As noted in the video- this is the first car I’ve done any of this stuff to. I’m learning. I want to buy a car with actual power potential in the next year or two.
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[@Nihaowilson]

Standard HP on a '15 Passat is 170... Bumping that to 230+ does make it fast-ish. At least the look I get from the Audi A4 drivers when I smoke them tells me it's fast... ;-) It's a big car and no one expects it to get to 60 MPH in 6 secs. That's the joy of modding your V-Dub and creating a real sleeper car. Nice work on yours!

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Thanks! It’s been a lot of fun.

[@deandretaylor21]

I need 250 hp for mine

[@Ale2raw]

@@deandretaylor21which one do you have?

[@Bigdaddyhognuts89]

I have an apr tune.stock intake '17 passat 1.8t. I wanna go down the rabbit hole more than just a tune and downpipe. But I'm pretty sure I'm in the 225-230 hp. I know the look you're talking about and it's great

[@SofiaSclafani]

Volkswagen and Audi have same engine both can be modified

[@alexg4083]

Great build so far dude. I have 2017 R line with several mods and APR tune. It’s a fun daily car and pulls hard. I have popping now when I make hard turns after I installed coilovers.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Thanks man. It’s been fun. The suspension noises are driving me nuts. May be taking it in next month.

[@chicatee861]

hey man, how you doing, so I wanna modify my passat too, it's a passat S 1.8t but I was kinda scared to tune it because of the transmission have you had any problems with it, or is it working just fine? also where did you buy the tune and what did you go for stage 1 or 2? how much you pushing?

[@Davisp989]

@@chicatee861You can get away with Apr stage 1 safely with the 09G transmission. Be cautious with stage 2. If you do go stage 2, flush your transmission oil regularly and use trans oil additives. Also don’t push it too hard. Some guys push over 300hp through it with no issues for years and some guys blow the transmission after a year or so.

[@Illseeyouinanotherlifebrotha]

Had a 2015 that weighed around 3200 then got that same R line and that’s 3600 any idea why such a big weight difference?

[@swingman141414]

bigger wheels and tires are part of the reason@@Illseeyouinanotherlifebrotha

[@skillfulMRY]

Maybe I should get some on mines that Blue looks cold 😬🔥🔥

[@davidrobb4084]

Glad to see that @swingman141414, below, plans on doing a rear sway bar. Sorry to see he's the only one here who's even mentioned one. Should be the first thing you all do. Gets rid of that float. Might be all you need, for about $750-$800. The V6 with a DSG tranny was available 2012-2018. The 2.0L Diesel, 2012-2015, also has a DSG tranny. In-channel wind deflectors, such as Weather-Tech makes, won't fall off, and look better, IMHO.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Yeah if I was to get a do over , id just do quality coilovers, rear sway, wheels and tires and a tune and skip all the other stuff. Lessons learned. Saving my pennies for a more powerful car now.

[@august4166]

Love the videos. I have a 2017 Passat R Line 1.8t also. I have a CTS full intake and just a muffler/res delete. Looking to snag a JB4 for my first tune for it

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

You will love the JB4!

[@august4166]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage just got my cts downpipe in also :D JB4 ordered next week probably

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

@@august4166 hell yeah enjoy!

[@jacobrice699]

I have a 15 A3 with the 1.8t and I added a 3.5 inch CTS turbo downpipe, AFE power momentum GT cold air intake and a BullX cat back exhaust system. Way faster and sounds amazing!

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Nice!

[@modelaircraft6576]

Yes the CTS Turbo outlet pipe and throttle pipe fits the Passat, even tho most after market online stores says it doesn’t fit. It’s a lie because I have installed all those pipe in my Passat and is basically same car. Nice video brother

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

I think the sites say it fits mine, but mine is 2016 1.8t I think yours is different yeah? Appreciate the support sir.

[@modelaircraft6576]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage yeah mine is 2019 2.0 Tsi it says online it doesn’t fit mine. I was able to fit outlet pipe, turbo muffler, both without modifications. and I have the throttle pipe yet to be installed one of these days. I can say when you replace the stock narrow outlet pipe, and throttle body pipe you will notice more ponies. Especially With your JB4 you’ll gain more

[@Tec-9er]

Just subbed! I also have a passat mines 2014- I just found your channel, new to mods and stuff i wanted to ask if i need an intake or something special before getting a blow off valve ? also what brand coilovers would have gotten first?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

The valve doesn’t really do much but make noise. No prerequisite I’m aware of. I am looking at bilstien or H&R coilovers but I haven’t decided yet. Welcome to the channel! If you want just noise, go with an aftermarket intake and rear muffler delete. If you are interested in performance, I’d start with the JB4 tuning box.

[@Tec-9er]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage Just noise and looks for now haha thanks man keep the videos coming seems like you’ve got an audience cooking

[@swingman141414]

If your passat comes with secondary air, a blowoff valve is a waste of money and time, your better off going with a fastbits DV+

[@sameftek9799]

The poping sound could be your Front SubFrame. I have a 2014 TDI passat. I had pop noise when turned into a parking spot. I took to two different mechanic. One of them found out the torque spec for the subframe was off. You have replace the bolts and he torqued it to factory spec. The poping noise went away.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

I may have to just take it in. Really tired of the noises!

[@Alexander.Collects]

Can you link the rear windshield visor, hood visor and spoiler? Sick build. Just started modding my 14 Passat and yours is giving me inspiration.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Parttera.com for the hood guard. Rear window lip is a generic once found on eBay searching by your Passat year. Many just like it. The side window guards are linked in the video notes. WellVisors. Have fun!

[@teknykill]

Question ur whole life LOL Gread Mods . Sorry to hear about noise in struts , I have a RACECHIP device love it.

[@teknykill]

I did the APR and plugs . Droooed ground nut in the eng bay and questioned my life now . I had an extra whooo. Car runs nice still a pulse sometines .

[@jeydn7348]

Hey, I've been doing some of the same mods that you've been doing on my 2015 Passat. I did a rear muffler delete and since I'm kind of an exhaust noob I was wondering if it'll still pass emissions? From what I understand after taking res out there'd be problems but I don't really know much about it

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Muffler at the back doesn’t effect emissions just noise. You could remove both resonator and muffler and your emissions wouldn’t change. Just be loud! It’s the catalytic converters and related o2 sensors you don’t want to mess with for emissions

[@ileal276]

Yeah I’m running straight cat 😂

[@AnimeOfWisdom]

Smoothe build I have a Passat 2019 2.0 Wolfsburg edition I dropped it with springs two inches and the drop was eating my tires alive so I just took the springs off any idea why it was doing that?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Thank man. That sounds like an alignment issue to me. Did you get one after lowering? I never did but I think I got lucky because my tires aren’t wearing outside of what I’d expect

[@krispykeyog]

Have you noticed any engine or internal issues with the jb4 tune ? I’m looking to get a tune for my new mk7 jetta 1.4 and lookin for the best

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Car has been running great. I drive somewhat aggressively but I’m not beating the crap out of it. Runs good, still good mileage. Very happy with my jb4 because I can install/remove myself and adjust the tune myself - APR is ‘better’ but couldn’t do that myself so…..trying to do everything myself

[@krispykeyog]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage glad to hear that, looking to get the safest plug n play tune . What module do you stay on and do you notice a difference in your mpg?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

@@krispykeyog I stay in the custom tune map 6 the company helps you build. Mpg seems normal

[@krispykeyog]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage ok sounds good , I saw some reviews recommending to mix e85 or methanol to increase octane . But if you don’t notice a difference in mpg or anything that’s good

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

@@krispykeyog i have seen 37mpg reported by the car over a few hour freeway drive- but I’m mostly in town and accelerating hard so I average more like 22mpg according to the car- basically I noticed no difference in mpg. I always put 93 octane. Haven’t messed with mixing or e85- I think my car requires major upgrades to run e85. I think the stock peak boost is 11psi and I’m at 19psi peak now. I will not hesitate to use a jb4 again in future cars based on my experience so far.

[@user-qn9py2hj7h]

I have a 06 passat. And I'm starting to think about what I can do. First car I ever mod'ed.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

I feel that. Enjoy the experience!

[@Gamersunite2506]

I have a 2019 2.0T with barely any ecu tunes available. Mtm-usa apparently has a tune for it that promises a 71hp increase, but that sounds a little too good to be true. Not sure what I plan to do yet.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

That’s sucks I know some of the newer/2.0 don’t have much support yet. I’m looking at trading my Passat right now and every car I’m considering I’m doing a full investigation on tuned/parts/timing service etc….

[@Foreignwrists]

I was so close to getting a 2020 Passat when I was getting my car I’m so glad I decided to go with the 2015 instead

[@Gamersunite2506]

@user-yx6hs6cu9g I kinda wish I had looked harder for a 2018 Passat GT. I still like my car, it's just that it's not very tune friendly atm.

[@wholmes12383]

@@Gamersunite2506I just purchased a 2018 Passat GT in the Alabama Florida area with only 15k miles on it.

[@Gamersunite2506]

@@wholmes12383 Nice! I've since gotten mine tuned from a shop that had a preset, so I've gotten a decent bit of power out of it.

[@swingman141414]

R Line is O9g as well. the extra money is the LED package. i have a 2017. and i can confirm that 275 on the torque band is about the limit before your buying a new O9G, i blew mine Performance Mods on my car are: APR stage 1 APR Pex full intake CTS Catless downpipe with J Spacer Full Magnaflow catback Neuspeed Turbo Outlet Neuspeed Throttle charge pipe APR coils and new APR plugs as well Fastbits DV+ Diverter Valve upgrade kit other mods: Phoenix Automotive Android 10.1 head unit. older android 9 model 4g/64g Govee interior and exterior underglow JL components in all 4 doors 1200 w 4 ch Marine style mini amplifier about the size of a vhs tape CV ST12 spare tire subwoofer. Ceramic tint all around and eyebrow on windshield next mods Bilstein PSS10 coilovers Neuspeed Rear sway bar kit with Endlinks Fluidampr Harmonic damper HPFP Internal upgrade kit ECS Intercooler upgrade.

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Yeah I later figured out only the GT has a DSG I think? Anyways, nice build of your Passat! I have no more plans for mine, I’m looking at sports cars. Craving some real power, and a nice interior. Should have grabbed an SE or r-line instead of the S but now I’m craving a new experience.

[@adamayoubb]

Hey I have a 2017 1.8t, would i be able to get a tune before getting any other mods, or is there anything I need to do before the tune?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Nope nothing needed first! Unless you’re high mileage and might want some sort of inspection first. In fact I wouldn’t bother with most of the rest of it unless you just want some extra noises for fun. The tune does 90% of the work.

[@adamayoubb]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage I think my current plans performance wise are to get a tune and lower it, and then do cosmetic mods and i’ll see where i’m at after that. i actually don’t want it to be super loud, and was actually wondering if you know how loud the tune is compared to stock? This is also my first car i’m doing any of this to and don’t want anything super loud haha

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

@@adamayoubb tune makes barely any difference in sound by itself. You may hear the turbo spool up a tiny bit more but with the stock exhaust and intake it will stay very quiet

[@LovesHonda93]

Make oke for a diverter valve

[@andremattis506]

Do you have link for the JB4 ?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

JB4 group 4 is what I have burgertuning.com/products/copy-of-group-5-jb1-polo-gti-6c-192hp-audi-a3-8v-1-8tfsi-180hp-non-us-c-1#:~:text=JB4%20Group%204&text=The%20JB4%20features%20CANbus%20connectivity,meth%20control%2C%20and%20much%20more.

[@henryducker6211]

Can I buy the extra springs?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

I don’t have them any more, sorry

[@alexlavoie4795]

Did you say a boat lmao. The passat weighs 3200 curb weight. At 250 hp if you get traction you are putting up the same numbers as a 300 hp car at 36-3800. Just saying it moves.

[@Rockybalboa541]

Is that a stock color ?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Yessir it’s called “reef blue”

[@Rockybalboa541]

@@DADMOBILE_Garage my favorite color

[@g8some]

Does this work on a 2020 passat?

[@DADMOBILE_Garage]

Some of the same stuff applies but I am not familiar with the newer 2.0 as much. I would check burger tuning and APR to see if there is tunes for it. There probably is.

[@g8some]

@DADMOBILE_Garage do think a rearwing would look good on a passat? I'm talking like one of the fast and furious style wings from the first movie.