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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mk3.owner on 31 January 2012, 17:22

Title: Mk3 VR6 into a Mk2.?
Post by: mk3.owner on 31 January 2012, 17:22

Apart from the obvious (Engine, Loom, Gearbox etc etc) What is needed.?

Custom engine mount's.?
Suspension Leg's.?
Does the exhaust run down the same path.?

Anyone got a link to a "What's Needed" Thread.?

Title: Re: Mk3 VR6 into a Mk2.?
Post by: cняis on 31 January 2012, 18:20

Try mk2vr6.com  :wink: plus search the mk2 section on here  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk3 VR6 into a Mk2.?
Post by: mk3.owner on 31 January 2012, 21:24

Quote from: cняis on 31 January 2012, 18:20

Try mk2vr6.com  :wink: plus search the mk2 section on here  :smiley:

Thank's mate. mk2vr6.com told me everything i need to know   :nerd:

Atleast the Mk2 section is alot friendlier than the Mk3 section lol  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 VR6 into a Mk2.?
Post by: Rodriguez on 05 February 2012, 17:49

Ideally, you want a custom subframe. You want the motor as low as possible to negate torque steer. Pricey but worth it. (sump guard a necessity!!)

Title: Re: Mk3 VR6 into a Mk2.?
Post by: JamesS on 01 March 2012, 16:34

mk2vr6 has mega amounts of info and everyone is more than happy to help.

A VR6 Rado subframe bolts straight up, absolutely no modification required. In order to be able to close the bonnet you need to cut the rear engine mount down by 25mm - 30mm. Use original mk2 driveshafts if they are 100mm, wishbones, ball joints, steering rack and track rod ends. You will need to upgrade to 280mm discs so use G60 hubs and carriers. This means you can retain 4 x 100 wheels.

If you want to use 5 stud mk3 wheels then you can use all the mk3 stuff (wide track) but I think the subframe engine mount needs modifying slightly.

Remember to dent your chassis leg with a sledge hammer otherwise the crank pulley will rub on left hand corners.

You will also need:

Corrado Hydro pedalbox, clutch lines and slave. Firewall is beaten flat and hole drilled for clutch master (mk3 hydro pedal box is a pain to fit but can be done)

Mk2 clocks can be converted to run with Coilpack engine (Mk3 clocks have to be used if you use a dizzy vr6 engine)

Mk3 vr6 tank, pump, lines 7 loom if your mk2 is not a Gti. (If mk2 is a GTI then use existing fuel setup)

Engine bay loom & engine loom

Vr6 engine, ecu, gearbox & cable shifter

Corrado vr6 Rad and fans (slimline are ideal)

Budget for timing chains and head gasket & bolts (£200) unless engine has history of these being done. Chains are noisey at 100k if the engine has not been looked after. Allow for plastic coolant parts to be replaced.


Visit mk2vr6, you will be reading for days on end!!! :laugh: :laugh: