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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: DTGTI on 23 November 2010, 19:39

Title: Radiator
Post by: DTGTI on 23 November 2010, 19:39

Does anyone know if the radiator from a VR6 will fit the GTI 16V? ( know VR6 is a double fan and gti's a single)

Title: Re: Radiator
Post by: Khare on 23 November 2010, 20:03

The VR6 will have the outlets a bit lower down, and the bolt holes won't line up, you'll have to hack away a bit at the plastic cowling around the radiator. However the slam panel will hold it in place, so no need for bolts. I've got a VR6 rad cooling my 16v.

Title: Re: Radiator
Post by: jonnypolish on 23 November 2010, 20:05

Been thinking of a VR rad on mine, So yours is just supported by the slam panel khare?
No other bodging needed?

So i'm guessing if you wanted the whole shabang you could just slap a VR front end on?

Title: Re: Radiator
Post by: Khare on 23 November 2010, 21:23

Quote from: jonnypolish on 23 November 2010, 20:05

Been thinking of a VR rad on mine, So yours is just supported by the slam panel khare?
No other bodging needed?

So i'm guessing if you wanted the whole shabang you could just slap a VR front end on?

Yup, the hoses support it enough and the slam panel stops it from going out the front.

Title: Re: Radiator
Post by: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 21:41

Why would you want to fit a VR rad.  :undecided:

Title: Re: Radiator
Post by: Khare on 24 November 2010, 00:03

Quote from: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 21:41

Why would you want to fit a VR rad.  :undecided:

More cores? Better cooling? Maybe found one cheap?

Title: Re: Radiator
Post by: jonnypolish on 24 November 2010, 11:35

Quote from: Khare on 24 November 2010, 00:03

Quote from: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 21:41

Why would you want to fit a VR rad.  :undecided:

More cores? Better cooling? Maybe found one cheap?

Pretty much :D
And it  looks better with the dual fans!