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  1. Volkswagen Passat B7 Discussion
    Hello i have a 2015 volkswagen passat S with the 1.8t gen3 , it’s stage 2 apr, with a down pipe and cold air intake. Recently i’m running into a bad mid fire when i hit 15 psi the whole car shakes and shuts down to limp mode. I already replaced the spark plugs but it just started giving more and...
  2. New Member Introductions
    I have a 2015 vw Passat Wolfsburg edition 1.8t automatic that does not want to shift past first gear. I have had multiple scans and have 0 engine or transmission codes. If my car is in D it wants to shift into 2nd at around 5mph, but instantly halts. If the car is in manual mode, it will let me...
  3. Parts For Sale
    I've had this installed on my car since I bought the car and it was the best purchase I made for the car. I found the car to run better and you definitely feel the HP improvement. Reasons for selling: I'm going with a different tune and a K04 Turbo/550 injectors. 2003 Passat 1.8T Engine...
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Frankenturbo K04-Hybrid So, my turbo went over a year ago and I've been using APR programming with my frankenturbo. I would say that car hasn't really been drivable, overboosting and limp mode has been a lot my driving life. I went out last night, and had my first great driving experience...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    GO APR From NOW until January 31, 2018 save on your APR Performance Software! Click HERE to shop APR Performance Software Upgrades
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    GO APR From NOW until January 31, 2018 save on your APR Performance Software! Click HERE to shop APR Performance Software Upgrades
  7. Volkswagen Passat B7 Discussion
    GO APR From NOW until January 31, 2018 save on your APR Performance Software! Click HERE to shop APR Performance Software Upgrades
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have a 2001.5 B5.5 with the 1.8T at 167k miles, what should I upgrade before doing an APR Stage 1 Tune?
  9. New Member Introductions
    I recently just got a APR tune done to my passat 2003 1.8t. I upgraded the DV to the 225 audi one. Before tune my N75 valve was bad and was surging. I swaped it out with a new N75 oem for stock 1.8t. Tune went well for about week then it seem like I had no boost whats so ever. Again my...
  10. Volkswagen Passat B7 Discussion
    I am considering getting the APR Stage I upgrade for my 2017 Passat. I've seen on their website that there is an OBD II dongle that will allow bluetooth connectivity so you can use an Android app to change settings instead of using the stalk. The dongle is $199!!!! So, my question is whether...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Im just curious, does anybody know if the 2.8L V6 APR engine will bolt right up in a B5 that originally had a 1.8t AEB in it. iv searched the forum and havent come up with anything yet.
  12. Parts For Sale
    Hello everyone I'm selling my APR R1 Diverter Valve, purchased 3 months ago, basically brand new comes in the box. I bought it for 159.00 plus tax. Make me an offer, most reasonable one gets it. I'm willing to ship it anywhere, free shipping, once I receive payment via paypal, same shit as ebay...
  13. Parts For Sale
    apr stage one 4 mode tune for awm manual stock, 91, 93, valet, fault code erase, throttle align, anti theft bought here http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7373137-1-8t-b5-Passat-awm-apr-stage-one-ecu I ended up going with a custom tune and didnt use it. Comes with original book with...
  14. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I need some real experience with this one... I've searched high and low on model forums and AudiZine. Can't come up with anybody that has the same issue. APR Tune shuts off after about 7 minutes of driving. Normally I drive until the car is warm, reset the program while driving, then next...
  15. Parts For Sale
    Never installed, purchased for my 2001 Passat 1.8T (AUG) may fit others. $29 + ship
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey guys, So yesterday I finally went APR stage 1. I currently have the 2.0t coil conversion kit from ECS tuning installed. I'm trying to find what spark plug gap I should run. I'm currently using a gap of .040 as everyone recommends with these coils. But here is the problem. I'm not sure if...
  17. B5 Garage
    Thinking about picking up a apr tuned ecu but it's for a manual and I have a tip. Can I use it on my car. I have read you can recode it but how would I do this? Is it worth the hassle?
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