Hey everybody, A few years ago I owned a B5 4MO wagon just loved it but I needed a much bigger vehicle so I sold it and bought a Van and MK4 Jetta, me and my wife missed the Passat and I got a great deal on this gem, Needs a little work but I'm happy I'm back
You hit it dead on the nail hughc , as far as engine mods, Just a exhaust tune and MAYBE a K04 (Because I have one sitting on the shelf) Other than that, It's gonna be rims minor drop and tasteful interior/exterior mods! BTW A 4mo 1.8t Auto might be on the hit list for the wife just in case she wants to get too comfortable with this one, LOL
NYC weather starting to get better so I couldn't wait to start having some mod fun, When i bought the car there was a few stuff that needed some attention and 1 was the front bumper
Not so much speed as good torque. It just feels nice to step on the pedal without having to downshift. Then again, I have not even chipped my engine yet! With any luck the FMIC, CCT, powergasket, new dipstick, new PCV and trans mounts go in this weekend. Once the CEL is gone from the CCT, I can get it chipped. Then eventually I will fix the exhaust (stock FWD 1.8T downpipe patched to the V6 duals for now).
can you tell me the breakdown on your old wagons exhaust? looks like W8 mufflers back there. how did it sound? i have a pes charged 4MO and was wondering about eliminating cats and maybe getting some exhaust work done.
Sorry I don't have any exhaust sound clips of my old v6 wagon but I eliminated the resonator and those tips are from a 90's Cadillac STS, They will also fit if you install a w8 wagon rear bumper or you could just carefully cut it out, The sound was not too loud at all, Very mello deep tone.
That looks very nice! Do you know what they polished the intake manifold with? your wagon looks awesome but the 4mo is equally as awesome. my next car is going to be a B5.5 wagon when I fix my B5 and save up money to buy a newer one.
Thanks for the compliment bro, I used a rotary air tool and 3M medium & very fine 2" roloc disc to get out the OEM ruff finish and then I hand sand polished it with 600 grit, 1000 grit 1500 grit (wet & dry sanding) and finally 2500 grit sandpaper, after the last 2500 grit which I wet sanded 2500 grit about 30 mins straight finally got it smooth with a slight mirror finish and then I used Mother's billet aluminum polish for a final finish. I would say a total of about 7-8 hours on work was put into it but at the end it was worth it, It's far from perfect but I settle for the results
Finally got around to doing my semi custom exhaust system W8 rear mufflers, TT 2.5 downpipe Vibrant SS resonator & SS Y pipe and ended it with factory W8 Mufflers
Been a while since I posted but I guess no time like the present, I finally got to install a Euro IMMO 3 FIS Cluster with US Spec MK4 GLI Gauge faces on the car with PODI gauges [url=https://flic.kr/p/25oLG3o]
Very nice DD. The instrument cluster, in particular, is fantastik. What do the Podi's measure? Boost? What head unit are you using in place of the stock radio? Thanks for an interesting project. Best of luck with the Passat.
Thanks for the kind words bro, The Gauges are 52mm PODI Gauges stepper motor & they measure Boost & Oil Pressure, As far as the head unit goes it's a Pioneer AVIC X930BT Thanks once again
As far as the MK7 S/W goes its a direct swap and fits the splines perfectly but the electric is very different. I got my MK7 S/W & matching Airbag from eBay, Had a friend of mines make a custom wiring harness to fit the old style airbag connector, But you can also purchase a Harness that uses our airbag style with newer VAG steering wheel airbags the part number 6Y0971584A ECS Also sells this harness but it has to be special ordered and might take a few weeks to arrive at your doorstep. Here's link https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/harness/6y0971584a/ My S/W setup is NON Multi function so I didn't need the M/F controls that why I got the Non M/F Steering wheel ( Which is also truly a PITA to find) Now if you have a Passat that uses a M/F S/W and would like to keep those features, Then you would have to purchase a custom harness, in which my friend makes, contact me for his contact info if your interested and Thanks for the kind words
I agree that your wagon is a great car. But, for what comes close, how about the B6 Passat VR6 4mo wagon? I just passed 150K miles on my 2008 and I have a hard time considering anything else for performance, leg room, handling, cargo space. How do you know you have a great car? When every mechanic that works on it offers to buy it when ready to sell.
Looking nice. I would LOVE to find a B5.5 1.8T 4motion 5-speed. I looked and looked and could only find the budget car or all the 4motions had the V6 with the manual transmission. Great find as from my findings that combo is a low number production car.
TomK
Looking nice. I would LOVE to find a B5.5 1.8T 4motion 5-speed. I looked and looked and could only find the budget car or all the 4motions had the V6. Great find as from my findings that combo is a low number production car.
TomK
It was not easy to find this combo at all but it just happened to fall into my lap and I couldn't pass it up, I have always wanted these options in a car and it was a no brainer, Just keep searching if you truly want one, They do pop up but you just gotta be patient, Thanks for the kind words bro
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