Mk3 ABF 16vT on MS1 Extra V3.0 - Rebuilt gearbox with OBX LSD.

[tshirt2k]

Whilst i'm at it, I may as well update it.

I had some paintwork redone by the place i originally got in done by, as I wasn't too happy with some bits.

Much happier with the result.



Also in the search for more traction, an OBX 02J diff was sourced ready to fit into my spare 16v box together with a VR final drive.

Quality seems good. Need a few more bearings and synchro's to buy, then get it sent up to Hotgolf for the build. Apparently they are the same as a quaife once sorted at just over half the price. They do need some machining to allow it to fit into the box and some new washers. 

[SoundillusioN]

Please excuse my ignorance, but this is the first time that I have ventured on your project thread, and WOW, seriously impressed by your craftsmanship.

Is it now on the 'proper' map?

I'll be in touch reference the MS too...

Cheers mate, No probs. You never know what to expect when looking at build threads 

Its not quite the proper map. WOT map at 0.6 & 1 Bar are ok apart from the wobble past 5k that needs looking into. I'd still like to get map sorted for 18 psi but not important until i can get some traction.

I Have been fine tuning it recently on the spark side of thing to smooth out some off idle stumbles and some low speed drivebiltiy issues. Seems a lot better now. With MS you can always have a tweak here and there to get it closer to how you want it.

Problem with having a setup like this and knowing what you know, I bet you'll never stop tweaking. 

[sharki786]

Nice work mate. Tried to play the vid but keeps asking for password??

[tshirt2k]

You do have to resist the urge and just drive it, but sometimes these niggles keep repeating themselves and out comes the laptop. 

It is rewarding once they are sorted though! Thats the beauty of having a system you can tweak. If you change something and it doesn't work or gets worse, you can always revert back unless you haven't saved it. Good way to learn how it all works.

[tshirt2k]

Nice work mate. Tried to play the vid but keeps asking for password??

Try now. Updated the link 

[sharki786]

Oooh that roar
Why didnt vw put a charger on the mk3's???
I didnt know yours was hitting nearly 260 horses.
Good work mate.
Lovin it

[tshirt2k]

Think it has potential for more once tuned on the dyno.

And it's nearly 260 "Heartbreaker" horspower.   

[sharki786]

Still brill power for a 16v

[F17BAD]

Reakon if you put on on a Dyno like R Tech for example you would be closer to 280 Hp

[dragongreengolfgti]

Damn this is good if i had the time i would try and do this  I'm sure the ABF is a good engine for doing this sort of thing with ?  Are they as strong as vr6's on standard internals?