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General => The garage => Topic started by: mk3gti on 19 January 2005, 13:51

Title: VR6 IN GTI
Post by: mk3gti on 19 January 2005, 13:51

hello. does a VR6 engine fit on a gti model, what parts would have to be changed ??? thanks craig

Title: Re: VR6 IN GTI
Post by: mk3gti on 19 January 2005, 13:51

mk 3 gti BTW

Title: Re: VR6 IN GTI
Post by: mrwotto on 19 January 2005, 15:57

It should do matey, as VW fitted the VR6 engine to the MK3 so i would say yes

Not sure what parts need changing, but I would start with the engine lol

Paul

Title: Re: VR6 IN GTI
Post by: jte on 19 January 2005, 16:16

Depends on how much comes with the engine. 
The mk3 VR6 gearbox is different to GTIs.
The VR6 clutch is hydraulic rather than cable as found in GTIs.
I guess different manifolds.
VR6 dials would be a good idea, ie 160mph and correct rev counter - redline at just under 7k rpm.
Suspension upgrade is a must
Brake upgrade would be advisable unless you have very late spec gti brakes i.e 288mm front discs.
The VR6 has twin cooling fans and possibly a different radiator (same as GTI 16v though)
VR6 ECU

I'm not sure if you need all of this stuff but it's just some ideas.

 

Title: Re: VR6 IN GTI
Post by: 16v Matt on 19 January 2005, 16:20

Prob be cheeper to sell your current ride, & buy a puka VR6 to be honest matey :undecided:

Title: Re: VR6 IN GTI
Post by: rubjonny on 20 January 2005, 11:35

Deffo need the VR6 clocks to go with it, as the rev counter uses a different signal to the std clocks.  I believe on the VR it comes from the ECU rather than the coil IIRC