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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: lord14 on 09 January 2012, 18:57
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hi ive got a mk2 gti , which i want to put a vr6 engine in , was just wondering what box and shafts i use also mounts , are the standard ecu immobilised ?
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Use vrbox, ui can use mk2 driveshafts, both 100mm and they are normally coded yes. If it was me I would use the full mk3 breaks ect and the subframe as it bolts straight up.
Because of the hydrolic clutch ull need to drill some holes in your bulk head and also will need a carrodo pedal box with a little bit welded on to make the throttle cable work.
O and the selectors can be split to mount mk3 top to mk2 bottom I think. But mine has extra tabs welded on so it fits right.
Liam
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I would recommend getting a complete well running crash damaged Corrado vr6 if you want to keep 4x100 wheels, if not a Mk3 vr6 which uses 5 stud was my 2nd option. The Corrado has the benefit of the 2.9 engine and the conversion is slightly easier due to not having to change the rear end to 5 stud.
Buying a running car means that you know all the parts actually work. If you buy individual parts (like I did due to lack of space) to build up the conversion you will run into problems which are frustrating as hell! It's a larger initial cost but in the long run it is likely to be the cheaper option.
Early 2.8 Mk3 OBD1 engines are dizzy, not coilpack and they do not need to be deecoded. Thoroughly check the history for the engine. When things go wrong on the vr6 things can get expensive, quickly. If looking at a car with over 100k which is likely check to see if timing chains have been done. They were meant to be lifetime parts if the engine is very carefully cared for. If history is patchy then budget for replacing these.(Parts alone are £150ish I think). When they are on their way out they are noisy, sound like marbles rattling around.
Also join mk2vr6. Great bunch of people and there is an insane amount of info and advice from all over the world. :laugh:
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I would recommend getting a complete well running crash damaged Corrado vr6 if you want to keep 4x100 wheels,
Sorry but VR6 corrado's use a 5x100 stud pattern :smiley:.
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Clutch doesnt have to be hydraulic, you can retain the cable gubbins and original pedal box, but utilise some SEAT gearbox bracketry and SEAT clutch cable to suit. I think you could grab most parts from a Cordoba or Ibiza 16v (mid 90's model). You can modify the mk3 gearstick mechanism to fit into the mk2 tunnel.
Before you ask, the cable clutch in mine is FINE and not at all heavy. :smiley:
Mine also has mk2 subframe/crossmember and hubs with G60 brakes (same as Ibiza cupra 16v and early golf vr6 - 280mm) so its 4 stud. Rear engine mount has been trimmed down and front engine mount is a custom solid ally one designed for mk2 crossmember & VR6 engine. Available from a guy on mk2vr6.com called 'duff'
http://mk2vr6.com/board/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1548
Cost me £50.
You could use the above crossmember setup or alternatively weld the centre of a mk3 front c/member into the original mk2 front c/member (doesnt look tidy), or use a coraddo front c/member.
Anyway there are some guides on mk2vr6.com including wiring guides so get over there :tongue:
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I would recommend getting a complete well running crash damaged Corrado vr6 if you want to keep 4x100 wheels,
Sorry but VR6 corrado's use a 5x100 stud pattern :smiley:.
Ooops, my bad! Didn't explain that well! Just meant that you can keep 4 stud if you don't use mk3 hubs/brakes etc.
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would a mk3 vr6 and box bolt straight in using the mk3 mounts or would i need the mk2 mounts /
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Mk3 mounts mate. Although you can mix n match
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so my mk2 subframe and mk3 mounts >? plus my 100mm shafts will fit ? , whats teh wiring like to do
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Ifs Its 90spec mk2 and obd 1 vr its eaSier. There's a quide somewhere I think. 100 mill shafts wil go. Or mk3shafts with mk2 outers if it gives u a better piece of mind
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at the moment it has a 2.11 tsr engine in it , and all the gti runing gear , not sure of the shell tho what wiring etc it is
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My have mk3 wirin already. Still there's people who will wire it up for u if you pay them. Stick that up in wanted or helpin hand thread