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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: R32_T on 06 January 2007, 18:13

Title: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 06 January 2007, 18:13
Had the old beauty rolling road tested today afternoon at www.streetracersgd.co.uk in Leicester, very good friendly people, highly recomended for all your tuning needs.  :cool:

Result.............179 BHP :huh: (Will post up a copy of the printout later, when she gets back with the camera!!!..AHHHHH)

Only mods done are Pipercross induction kit and a powerflow exhaust (which has cracked a little at the join from the cat, is blowing quite a bit, couldnt get it done in time)

How much BHP does a standered VR6 push out? :undecided: (97'P Highline)

Only had it about 4 months, keeps a smile on my face everytime i put my foot down :smiley:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: SiGainey on 06 January 2007, 18:30
Allegedly 174hp m8 - nice result :thumb:  :laugh:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 06 January 2007, 18:33
Cheers, i'll probebly get it done again once the exhaust is done and have done a full service, just to see if it makes a difference.  :cool:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 06 January 2007, 19:59
Here we go people... :wink:

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Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Rideandy on 07 January 2007, 16:12
Hello
How much did it cost for the rolling road test?
Do they tune while you are there at all, or is it just the test?
Cheers
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 07 January 2007, 17:16
how much did you pay for your highline if you dont mind me asking? i am seriously considering getting one of these in the next 12 months, if insurance allows of course
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: SiGainey on 07 January 2007, 18:35
I just bought my 97 VR6 with < 100K miles on it and FULL VW service history with only very minor things wrong with it (chain tensioner has been done) for little over 2K. Insurance on it is in the wife's name (she's 24) and it's < 400 f/c p/a
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 07 January 2007, 18:46
I just bought my 97 VR6 with < 100K miles on it and FULL VW service history with only very minor things wrong with it (chain tensioner has been done) for little over 2K. Insurance on it is in the wife's name (she's 24) and it's < 400 f/c p/a

sounds good, as I say i fancy one in the next 12 months, preferably a 3 door highline
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: NU773R on 07 January 2007, 19:09
very nice

wish i could aford the insurance on a VR  :sad:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: SiGainey on 07 January 2007, 19:22
I just bought my 97 VR6 with < 100K miles on it and FULL VW service history with only very minor things wrong with it (chain tensioner has been done) for little over 2K. Insurance on it is in the wife's name (she's 24) and it's < 400 f/c p/a

sounds good, as I say i fancy one in the next 12 months, preferably a 3 door highline

I wanted a highline, but couldn't face teh wood steering wheel :P
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 07 January 2007, 19:25
I like the arches on them, no spats and I like the colours that aubergine colour and the leather to match  :cool:

going to ask Mr Bank Manager for a loan if I can insure one
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: bulk66 on 07 January 2007, 19:53
So R32 what did they do on the tune up mate or did they just put it on the rollers to check your bhp. I really want to get my vr tuned up just to check every thing is good. But i dont want to waste my cash if there is nothing they can do in the way of a tune up. When i say tune up i mean it in the old school way i.e turn a nut hear tweak a bolt there or should the ecu be taking care of that..... :smiley:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 07 January 2007, 19:54
Hello
How much did it cost for the rolling road test?
Do they tune while you are there at all, or is it just the test?
Cheers

Hi there, it cost £40 for the run. They can tune while you are there as well, just give them a call to find out more info, www.streetracersgd.co.uk
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 07 January 2007, 19:59
how much did you pay for your highline if you dont mind me asking? i am seriously considering getting one of these in the next 12 months, if insurance allows of course

They can go for anywhere between £2000 - £4000, but 4 grand should buy you a minter, wouldnt pay that much myself for a Mk3 but some people do.  :wink:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 07 January 2007, 20:13
So R32 what did they do on the tune up mate or did they just put it on the rollers to check your bhp. I really want to get my vr tuned up just to check every thing is good. But i dont want to waste my cash if there is nothing they can do in the way of a tune up. When i say tune up i mean it in the old school way i.e turn a nut hear tweak a bolt there or should the ecu be taking care of that..... :smiley:

They didnt do anything on the tune up side of things because i didnt want to get anything done, my cars running sweet as. They just put it straight on the rollers and away it went. I wasnt planning on getting it tested, I was there yesterday as he's re-building my mates Supra and i just wanted to know how much it was running cos its fookin quick!!!!  :grin:

The ECU takes care of everything!!  :cool:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 07 January 2007, 20:16
I just bought my 97 VR6 with < 100K miles on it and FULL VW service history with only very minor things wrong with it (chain tensioner has been done) for little over 2K. Insurance on it is in the wife's name (she's 24) and it's < 400 f/c p/a

sounds good, as I say i fancy one in the next 12 months, preferably a 3 door highline

I wanted a highline, but couldn't face teh wood steering wheel :P

Ha ha nor could I so  I changed mine...  :grin:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 07 January 2007, 21:23
how much did you pay for your highline if you dont mind me asking? i am seriously considering getting one of these in the next 12 months, if insurance allows of course

They can go for anywhere between £2000 - £4000, but 4 grand should buy you a minter, wouldnt pay that much myself for a Mk3 but some people do.  :wink:
yea i was thinking around the 3k mark as a budget
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Rideandy on 07 January 2007, 21:50
Cheers.
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 08 January 2007, 18:02
Yeah you should get a nice one for around 3K
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 08 January 2007, 18:07
in fact yours is pretty much what i want, love that colour  :cool:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 08 January 2007, 18:13
You can have it for £3500 soon...  :grin:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 08 January 2007, 18:25
if it was in 12 months time I would be very very tempted, subject to bank loan and insurance
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 09 January 2007, 17:38
Not planning on keeping it for that long, need space for my Cossie.... :wink:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: Neaty on 09 January 2007, 17:40
alright for some!
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: R32_T on 10 January 2007, 17:41
 :grin:
Title: Re: Had the VR6 dyno tested...
Post by: leightonmk3gti on 19 January 2007, 18:15
:grin:
  No its not, the cossie will blow up they all do  :sad:  I got a escort cossie and thats blown up again !!!  I live just round the corner from street racers and they are top people highly recommended