I have a volkswagen jetta 2.0L and I wonder what can I do to increase My power?

Question 1
I have a volkswagen jetta 2.0L and I wonder what can I do to increase My power?...  It is a 99.5 Mk4 with a 2.0L That makes 115hp. I think is to low for me lol, so I want more power,
Before buying this car I was looking for a 18.T but I found this for 1800 bucks. There is nothing wrong with it but I wonder If I can make it fast as the 1.8T?

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1)   you would have tyo do a good amount to the 2.slow might as well save up and sell your car and buy a 1.8T or suck it up

but you good be a little bit faster with intake and exhaust - ....

2)   K and N Recleanable/Rechargable Air Filter Kit. - Fresh Prince of India

3)   Yeah the K&N air filter is a good start and also put in NGK iridium spark plugs. - Matt D

4)   Cheapest to expensive. K and N filter, Headers, Hi flow cat, Exhaust then a powerchip which requires the use of premium grade fuel to get the benefits. If you really want to spend money engine work flow it/balance it. Really the best bang for your buck if you want more than 50% power buy a turbo kit for around 4.5k. Since its own 99 wouldn't turbo it anyway. - DrkLce

5)   2 ways to get as much power as the 1.8t

1 turbo the 2.0 with an aftermarket kit
or
2 do the swap to 1.8t

cold air intakes, exhausts, and all the ricer stickers and wings are not going to give you more power!! - Bernie_Ros

6)   VR6 all the way homie ! - mr VR6

7)   its never going to be as quick as the 1.8 20v turbo unless you spend a bit money on it but u can get it to about 130 bhp by getting it remapped but it u get a k and n filter and exhaust before a remap you could get it to around 135 to 140 bhp the revo remap is good - Norman H

8)   Be glad you didn't get the 1.8t. It's a terrible motor, not to mention slow as hell. It only develops 148hp (not rated at the wheels). Your 2.0l will outlast the 1.8t by tens of thousands of miles.

Do a GIAC Chip for 5-12hp and 5-12ft.tq gains (when coupled with exhaust and CAI) -giac.com
Euro Sport Accessories exhaust for 5-8hp gain - eurosportacc.com
Euro Sport Accessories Mk4 Cool-Flo Race Intake System for 3-8hp gain -eurosportacc.com


Those are your options for under $1000ea - Nick


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Question 2
Which tires for my 2006 VW Passat?...  I'm cluless about tires...

What tires would you recommend for my 2006 VW Passat? I live in Nashville, TN so the weather here is not very temperamental (2010 flood excluded). I would however like some tires that have pretty good tread because I occasionally travel to Asheville, NC where there they can get an abundance of ice and snow in the winter.

Any recommendations?

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1)   local tire shop..get all season,,,i like aggressive mud and sno but most like something quieter...shop/look at tire rack to see what others recommend and get idea of what you want..i prefer name brand tires..BFG,,good year,,,consider what you have,,,maybe buy the same,,but many new cars come with hideously expensive tires,,no need to overspend...i live in SW virginia...near Bristol TN..snow country - pedro7of9

2)   Go on tirerack.com- huge selection, and reviews from owners of particular tires. - djaca70

3)   Go down to Firestone Complete Auto Care on Broad Street.
Tell them how much money you're willing to spend and they will take care of you. I travel to Nashville often and some complete waste of space slashed two tires on my car. I went there the next morning and they went above and beyond and gave me a great price.
Your run of the mill mud and snow tire will be fine for what you probably need. - Bajthejino

4)   Continental Extreme Contact DWS

I have them on my 2008 GTI. They are great tires. Good in dry weather, excellent in the wet, and pretty decent in the snow too. As far as all season tires go they are one of the best. - Louis G

5)   As for tire brands, i would reccomend HANKOOK tires, GoodYear Tires, Michellin Tires - E-Y

6)   Continental ExtremeContact DWS is a popular tire. With adequate tread (where the "S" is still showing), you can get by ice/snow in NC. Autosock does help also in emergencies. - cant_think_of_1


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Question 3
How much is my 1973 super beetle worth?...  

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1)   $300.00 - Tommy

2)   About 100 dollars...
But today I your lucky day!
I'll give 200 cash !!! - serio

3)   About $2,000 - $3,000, unless it is in factory condition (stock parts, original finish, no scratches dents, scuffs, etc).

If it is in factory condition, you could get anywhere from $5000 - $12,000, depending on if you can find an appropriate buyer. An auction house might be your best bet, but I personally don't see you getting much out of it in this day and age. A 1973 Beetle just doesn't have a huge market anymore.

Best of luck! - Ricky Peña

4)   Does it run? How many miles on it? How's the interior? How's the paint? How much tread left on the tires? Is there any body damage? Is there any history of damage?

After you answer all those questions and I get to drive it I could tell you what it's worth. - Howard L

5)   £50 for scrap. - Suki Suki Tendorrar

6)   go to www.thesamba.com and see how much a super beetle like yours is going for?and than you will know about how much your bug is worth. - KAM


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Question 4
why does my 96 vw waste so much gas?...  i have a 96 vw golf and the gas seems to run out all the time. is there something that those cars have that makes them waste gas very quickly
its a 2.0 litter and the model is a GL.

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1)   do you know what can of engine it has? also if the check engine light its on, its a good idea to have the codes read (autozone does it for free) the trouble code that it shows could help you figure out in which direction to look for the problem. - Bernie_Ros

2)   Have you ever done a full tune up?
Oil and filter, spark plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, etc.
Could be any number of basic maintenance things. 2.0 should get good mileage. - JF

3)   maybe its time for a new 02/oxygen sensor ? best bet is 2 scan the car with vag-com . - mr VR6

4)   You could also have a leak, ignition timing off, bad plug wire, etc.
Also write down the miles covered between fills.
You may be driving further than you realize.
City driving also uses twice as much gas as the highway. - Motorhead

5)   All those things that everyone named as the possible problem would cause the check engine light to come on. So if your check engine light is on get it check out. If not it probably needs a tune up, especially if it's a high mileage car and it hasn't been done in a while. That may also be another issue, if cars have a lot of miles on them they tend to get less efficient. BTY, what do you mean it runs out all the time.Do you put about $5 in it and then wonder why it's empty again after you've been driving all day? What kind of gas mileage do you get out of the car? - RS


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Question 5
Is it okay to use a BOSCH part in my 2000 VW jetta?...  I need to get my throttle body replaced, and am looking not to spend $600 on a new one from a volkswagen dealer, and I found a few websites that after BOSCH and VOS throttle bodies that say they are meant for my model of jetta (GLS)... I am just not sure if BOSCH (or VOS) parts work just as well as an authentic VW part... anyone have experience with this?

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1)   i believe VW uses bosch parts,,my advice..get parts with lifetime warranty rather than 30/90 day..they are made better and worth the small extra u pay - pedro7of9

2)   Your VW is full of Bosch parts already so the throttle body probably comes off the same Bosch production line as it's VW counterpart, it just gets stamped Bosch instead of VW. - GibsonEssGee

3)   Bosch is a quality part, I would not hesitate to put it on my vehicle. - Poppy

4)   sure you can use them if they are made for your engine. but maybe all it needs is cleaned out inside. did you try using throttle body cleaner? this might save you some money if you get 1 from the salvage yard. - bandit_60

5)   I use this site to buy parts for my VW all the time. They have the OEM throttle body for your Jetta as well as the others.
The other posters are correct in that Bosch supplies many of the OEM parts that Volkswagens use. They make alternators, ignition systems, engine management, etc. I wouldn't hesitate to use one. I know that Bosch makes the entire engine management system for my GTI.

Which engine do you have in your Jetta? 1.8T, 2.0, VR6 ( 12 or 24 valve?) , TDI? Make sure you are ordering the right part for the right engine! - Louis G


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