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    132TSI B8 1.8L - Performance Intake & Downpipe

    Hi all. I’ve had a look online for an aftermarket intake and downpipe suitable for a Stage 2 tune on a 2016 Passat 132TSI 1.8. There’s literally nothing (when compared to GTIs) other than:

    Intake from sparesbox





    Downpipe (2 links)
    Downpipe Decat VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT B8 FWD 1.8 2.0 TSI 180PS 220PS (2013-) | eBay

    CTS Turbo Gen3 TSI 1.8T/2.0T Exhaust Downpipe - CTS TURBO

    Anyone have any recommendations?
    Or does anyone have any experience with tunes on the B8 1.8s? Cheers!
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    I wouldn’t be modifying a 132TSI. The transmission is basically at it’s torque limit already, and it’s never going to become a fast car.
    Cheers

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    +1 I'd be talking to tuners about the limits of the DQ200. You may be able to increase outputs a bit by also increasing clamping pressures in the gearbox but there's a reason why there aren't a lot of tuning options for these vehicles. You'll reach the limits of the hardware fairly quickly an then the only real option is to start with a new platform that doesn't have the same limitations.

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    132TSI B8 1.8L - Performance Intake & Downpipe

    Wow thanks lads I appreciate the input. I really didn’t know that. Will have to reconsider.

    Very interesting to hear! Has put a dent in my plans
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    It’s the same gearbox used in the Polo GTI 6R 2011-2017 and these guys run into the same issues.

    You can do a stage 1 tune OK but much more and you’re really pushing the limits of the gearbox.

    But do your research and talk to a few tuners especially Gavin [mention]h100vw [/mention] who has a fair bit of experience with that platform.


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    It’s the same transmission that is in my sons Polo GTi. The DSG version of the vehicle has 250nm of torque, the manual transmission version has 320nm.

    My wife had a 132TSI comfortline before she bought her A4. If it were my money being spent on a 132TSI Passat I’d go with stance, wheels, that kind of thing. They are a very subtle, good looking car IMO and with some slight tweaks would look brilliant. Talk to an exhaust place about a different rear box if you want a slight growl, but just be happy with the straight line performance as it is.
    Cheers

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    Thanks. It’s a 2016 132tsi Comfortline R-Line with luxury pack and sunroof (and the good 206 R-Line wheels) so it has a fair bit of stance already. Was hoping for a tad more punch and some pops and bangs in sports mode at the least
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    The DQ200 can be tuned to handle 300kw and 420NM. To be safe, I'd then stick with just a stg 1 tune which on the 132TSI is about 170kw and 350NM, and still well within the limits of a tuned DQ200.
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    There seems to be a lot more products for previous gen passats...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craigus View Post
    There seems to be a lot more products for previous gen passats...
    Yeah, the B8 hasn’t really taken the interest of the mod scene yet.
    Cheers

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