Vehicle Owner

Member ID: ryanre

Location: Central, CT

Vehicle Info

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed140mph
  • HP250
  • Weight2700lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • AEM Intake 
  • Custom Perf. Chip 
  • MagnaFlow Exhaust 

Interior

  • VDO Gauges 
  • MOMO Shift Knob 
  • CORBEAU USA Seats 

Exterior Styling

  • Hella Lighting 
  • Yokohama Tires 
  • Rota Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

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    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jan 27, 2007

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Ryan’s Volkswagen Jetta
“1.8T Swapped SuedeSilver Jetta”

  • Currently 3.5230769230769 /5 Stars.
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Page 1: Timeline 2003-2005 (Start here)
Page 2: Timeline 2006
Page 3: Audio System
Page 4: De-Ambering DIY
Page 5: 20vT (1.8t) Engine swap build write-up

2006 Timeline

January 5, 2006
Radio relocation completed!
108,xxx miles
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta A Scrolt :D
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
I left the back hole open, so air will flow through there :(, but if it's a problem, I will go and mend it with duct tape.
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


All done :D

January 8, 2006
Got the AWW 1.8t engine, and some shots of my CES 02A transmission from a 16v B4 Passat.
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
:D

January 9, 2006
Winter mode in full swing
...proof of a daily driven car haha.
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

January 15, 2006,
Sledding
lol
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

January 23, 2006
Hood struts!
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

February 3, 2006
Suede Silver meets Candy White..... ohhhhhhhhh so sweet at night
A quick photo shoot with my friend Heather
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

February 7, 2006
I'm impatient
and there is snow planned for this weekend :o
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

February 11, 2006
Corbeau Forza's in!
yay, my 'trainer' fixed backs are in
110,xxx
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

February 21, 2006
02A gets some performace!
SPEC Stage 3 clutch kit(6 puck clutch, Heavy Duty Pressure Plate), and Autotech 10lb flywheel installed
...hopefully this will hold the 200hp and 230 torque coming at it ;)
miles: N/A
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jettaryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

March 11, 2006
Dirty Jersey Dubs GTG
111,xxx
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

March 12, 2006
Photoshoot with my friend heather again at The meadowlands in the middle of an auto cross haha
111,xxx
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

March 15, 2006
Saying goodbye to my A+ stance
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

March 16, 2006
Painted drums, calipers, lug bolts, and spacers black
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

March 28-29
Detailing and antenna delete
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

April 12
New Alpine CDA-7894 Radio... see page 3

April 19
Autotech 28mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar came in
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

April 20
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

April 21
Installed the rear sway bar
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

April 22
Non-Sanctioned School's (Kettering University) Autocross, second place behind an AE86
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

May 6
Put the other seat in and the harnesses... bleh, but they work.
The back seats are out for autocross only.
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

May 17
Made a display for an upcoming show
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

May 29, 2006
116,7xx
Installed an upper glove box
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

June 10, 2006
Motorstadt 3!!
)Michigan Volkswagen Enthusiasts(MIVE)'s annual vw/audi show
)little photoshoot afterwards with my friend, Doug
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta


ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

July 29 - August ??
119,850 Chassis miles
65,000 Engine miles
120,000 Transmission miles
20vt, 1.8t Engine swap... see page 5
Dyno graph to come soon, shooting for 200whp, 230wtq

September, 2006
some 1.8t stuff

custom 20vT badge in mk3 lettering with color-matched lettering
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Things painted black: Valve cover, Charge piping, Intake manifold... sexy :)
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

H20 International 2006
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Fall Show N Go
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

November, 2006
Danbury, CT scene GTG aftermath
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

...

January 20, 2007
Last day with the SSjetta :'(
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Now onto a bigger and better car
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Here is a text description of my car

Engine:
2001 VW/Audi AWW 1.8L 20valve DOHC I4
K03 Sport turbocharger
AEM cone filter
VF Engineering Diverter Valve
Manual Boost Controller
OEM 1.8t intercooler with custom top mount location and piping
Bored cable throttle body from ABA (93-99) 2.0L
Black Forest Industry Stage 1 Motor and Transmission mounts

Transmission
92-96 VW 02A 4 cylinder transmission from a Passat 16v
Dieselgeek short shifter: front-to-back and side-to-side reductions
10lb Autotech Flywheel (OEM is 21lbs)
SPEC Stage 3 clutch/pressure plate combo (6 puck)

Suspension:
Patec Holeshot (series 3) Coilovers
Autotech 3-way adjustable 28mm Rear sway bar

Wheels and Tires
8mm rear spacers
Summer:
Rota Slipstream 15"x6.5" wheels, 4x100mm pattern
Yokohama AVS ES 100 195/50/R15 tires
Winter:
VW Flyers 14"x6"
2 Nokia Hakkapeliita Snow, 185/65/R14
2 Toyo Observe (snow), 185/65/R14

Exterior:
Black VW Grill emblem
Black VW rear trunk emblem
Shaved/Badgeless; no Jetta or GL
GLX (MK3) style spoiler w/ red LED tail light (custom install, and disconnected rear window brake light)
"Ghetto" textured bumpers and door moldings
VR6 Lip
Textured OEM Fender flares
OEM sideskirts
Badgeless Vento grill (2 piece) (summer)
OEM 3 bar grille with black slats (winter)
European license plate tub

Lighting
European:
)Smoked Headlights (with LED amber city lights)
)Smoked Turn signals
)Smoked Bumper reflectors (dummies)
)Smoked Sidemarkers
Rear fog light
GLX (black over red) tail lights (without amber turns)

Interior:
MOMO short anatomico shift knob
MOMO performance shift boot, short
Eurpean headlight switch with rheostat(autoleveling headlight switch(the gap))
GLX Glovebox
Upper Glovebox
Coin purse mod to ash tray ;)
Radio relocated to center console
2 Corbeau Forza FIA approved Fixed back seats
VDO aftermarket Gauges:
)30HG-25PSI Boost
)Oil Pressure
)Oil Temperature

Page 1: Timeline 2003-2005 (Start here)
Page 2: Timeline 2006
Page 3: Audio System
Page 4: De-Ambering DIY

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jetta_pride  

Posted by: jetta_pride

02/10/2009 02:35PM

hey man nice jetta i got myself a 94 jetta now. and i was wondering were i could get that type of paint you used to paint your bumpers possible email me at temple_pimp@hotmail.com thanks

Greg25  

Posted by: Greg25

04/04/2008 09:15PM

Hey your Jetta is cool. Now could you tell me about the Texturing Project; how to go about it. would like to do my Jetta to

joser88  

Posted by: joser88

04/01/2008 07:41PM

hey i jus bought a jetta mk3 n i was woundering where it was that you bought those patec holeshot coilovers cause im intrested in upgrading the suspension

3njoi1t  

Posted by: 3njoi1t

11/13/2007 01:50PM

Lookin good dude. I'm hoping to swap in a VR6 with new internals including JE Pistons this spring. :D

502carlitos  

Posted by: 502carlitos

09/01/2007 11:23AM

i love ur car men i have mk3 jetta too can u hit me up to tell me where i can get some parts i need the mudflaps

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: ryanre

Location: Central, CT