APR Tuning Products for the Volkswagen New Beetle

Highlights of the APR R1 Diverter Valve Include:

* Diaphragm-Based Valve
o High-Temperature, Nomex-Reinforced Material for Extreme Durability
o Zero-Friction
o No Sticky O-Rings to Maintain and Grease
o No Pistons to get Stuck
o Consistent Performance Year Round
* Flow-Optimized, Investment-Cast Main Housing
* Stainless Steel Vacuum Fitting
* Zero-Maintenance Design
* Built with Finest Materials and Surface Treatments
* Fully Machined and Assembled at APR Headquarters in the United States for Optimal Quality Control

The APR R1 diverter valve was designed to be the ultimate solution to the problem of unreliable factory and aftermarket diverter valves and to be the leader in performance. Although most are of good design, factory diverter valves are built in a very conscious manner and the materials and overall life and reliability suffer. For the performance enthusiast, the diverter valve is an important component whose proper operation is paramount to optimal engine operation.

Enter the R1: APR’s R1 diverter valve addresses all of the reliability problems of the factory-supplied diverter valves and aftermarket replacements and takes performance to the next level. The R1 is a diaphragm-based valve. A diaphragm is the best option for a diverter valve for several reasons. First off, a diaphragm has negligible friction. Piston-based valves have considerable friction from the piston, o-ring, and bore assembly. The lower friction R1 diaphragm equates to faster response and better overall performance. Secondly, diaphragms do not require the periodic greasing that piston-based valves do. Piston-based valves must be qreased periodically (usually every year or sooner), requiring removing the valve from the car, disassembling and reassembling the valve. The APR R1 was designed to be maintenance free for the life of the product. Thirdly, a diaphragm based valve will never have a stuck piston. Piston-based valves periodically incur stuck pistons (especially if the required maintenance schedules are not followed.) Due to the lack of a piston, the APR R1 solves this problem.

The R1 is designed for optimal performance. The main body of the valve is investment cast in an aluminum alloy. By utilizing this casting process in lieu of a more conventional machining process, APR was able to optimize the internal geometry of the valve to provide the ultimate in flow performance. This geometry cannot be created utilizing conventional machining. As such, the APR R1 has much better flow characteristics than other diverter valves. Combined with the low friction diaphragm assembly, this equates to a valve that is truly a performance leader.

The materials used in the R1 are standard setting. The diaphragm is created out of high temperature material and incorporates a Nomex fabric reinforcement layer for enhanced durability and a diaphragm that will never tear. The alloy main body is finish machined at APR and receives a multilayer corrosion resistant and cosmetic enhancing finish. All machining and final assembly takes place at APR headquarters in the United States for optimal quality control and consistency.

APR now has an upgraded in-tank fuel pump available for your high horsepower 1.8T. This is the same pump that is sold in our Transverse Stage III and III+ turbo kits.

This pump is a straight drop-in, and uses the same factory pump pickups as your original pump, so there is no need to worry about fuel starvation when cornering.

The APR Motorsport Intake Manifold is a high flow cast aluminum replacement intake manifold for any transverse 1.8T. Features of the manifold include larger runners with smoother transitions, a large barrel designed to reduce turbo lag, pressed and bead rolled vacuum fittings, OEM injector seats, and a 76mm throttle body.

The APR Motorsport Intake Manifold is available in either a black powdercoated finish or an unfinished casting for polishing or custom painting. It is also available with or without the throttle body, making the Intake Manifold flexible for both application and styling.

Applying the Intake Manifold to an APR Stage III or III+ will produce power levels in excess of the stock motor internals abilities and upgraded connecting rods are recommended.

Expected gains when applied to an APR Stage III or III+ are 40-50hp, 20-30ft-lbs and reduced turbo lag of approximately 100-200 rpm’s.

APR now offers a complete oil line kit for your 1.8T with a Garrett GT turbocharger. These lines have the correct fittings crimped directly to the stainless line, minmizing the chance for leaks on these critical parts.

The oil feed line is a -6 line that comes with all the necessary banjo fittings and hardware for the 1.8T. It also comes with the correct oil inlet restrictor for the GT series turbos.

The oil drain line is a -10 line and includes the CNC'ed flanges for both the drain of the turbocharger and the oil pan itself. This line also includes all the necessary hardware for a tight seal.

APR now offers a complete coolant line kit for your 1.8T with a Garrett or KKK turbocharger. These lines look great and include all the necessary hardware.

Show your APR pride with our APR Tuned badges. Our badges have a polished chrome finish to keep a factory-like look over the years. The badge is approximately 2 3/4" long and 1 1/2" tall, and nicely replaces the stock engine designation badge on the back of the car.

APR offers a full 3" exhaust for the 1.8T. The exhaust is also available as just a cat-back system.

APR's Beetle cat-back exhaust is a stainless steel, mandrel bent system. Our cat-back exhaust begins after the factory catalytic converter with a with a 3.0" center pipe which contains a small 4" resonator. The 3.0" pipe continues back to the polished muffler and then to the polished tip or tips depending on your vehicle. With TIG welding, fully stainless construction, and CNC'ed hangers, you will not find a higher quality system on the market. The price for the catback system is $899 for all Beetles.

A 3.0" downpipe for the 1.8T that includes a high flow catalytic converter for the stock turbocharger can be purchased as well for $499. A full turboback system is available for $1229.

APR offers a cat-back exhaust for the 1.8T, VR6, and TDI, and also a downpipe for the Beetle 1.8T.

APR's Beetle catback exhaust is a stainless steel, mandrel bent system. Our exhaust begins after the factory catalytic converter with a 2.5" center pipe which contains a small 3" resonator. The 2.5" pipe continues back to the muffler and two stealth downturn tips. With TIG welding, fully stainless construction, and CNC'ed hangers, you will not find a higher quality system on the market. The price for this catback system is $769

A 2.5" downpipe for the 1.8T that includes a high flow catalytic converter for the stock turbocharger can be purchased as well for $329. The full turboback system for the 1.8T is available for $969.

Both the APR 2.5" and 3.0" downpipe for the 1.8T include a high flow catalytic converter for the stock turbocharger.