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Offline Madone_si

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VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« on: 14 July 2004, 13:42 »
Hi all,

I'm starting to get the mad idea of putting a VR6 engine, loom and dashboard into a Mk1 Golf cab, my next project for the winter period. I have no idea of what is involved in this and what issues I may face, so I am looking for a bit of back ground information first from anyone how knows anything on this massive job.

I'm also not sure on what VR6 lump is best to go for either, that being from later model golf's or a Corrado, again any help is most appreciated.

Thks.  :)

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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #1 on: 14 July 2004, 14:16 »
i only know of one  cab with a vr6, it was in one of the golf mags a couple of months back.  everyone tells me its not worth doing cos the engine is too heavy,  but its still one of my favourite dreams.  to be honest im thinking the g60 conversion would be a better option. seen a few supercharged cabs now. they do go some  8)

pretty sure the mark 3 dash wont fit in a mark 1 without some serious fabricating.  if i was in that position id go for a polo or lupo dash to be honest.  will suit the mark 1 better in my opinion  ;)
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #2 on: 14 July 2004, 14:25 »
*Dubs makes a note not to leave her dash unattended with Vix at any time tonight*

 :D :-*
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2004, 14:33 »
Corrado is bigger i think 2.9 as against 2.8 from a Golf. both i would have thought a bit scarse.
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #4 on: 14 July 2004, 15:19 »
Quote from: Dubby_does_Dallas on 14 July 2004, 14:25
*Dubs makes a note not to leave her dash unattended with Vix at any time tonight*

 :D :-*

 :D lol
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #5 on: 14 July 2004, 15:31 »
So I wonder how long it will be until we see a Mk5 engine in a Mk1????  ;D Now there is a thought....
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #6 on: 14 July 2004, 15:48 »
Quote from: vixteris on 14 July 2004, 15:19
Quote from: Dubby_does_Dallas on 14 July 2004, 14:25
*Dubs makes a note not to leave her dash unattended with Vix at any time tonight*

 ;) :-*

 :D lol

 ;)
« Last Edit: 14 July 2004, 15:49 by Dubby_does_Dallas »
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #7 on: 14 July 2004, 16:01 »
Quote from: Madone on 14 July 2004, 15:31
So I wonder how long it will be until we see a Mk5 engine in a Mk1????  ;D Now there is a thought....

not until we see a decent engine in a mark 5 me thinks  ;)
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #8 on: 14 July 2004, 18:26 »
If im thinkin of the same golf as Vix,it was up this area n looked absolutely stunnin! Have also heard the same as Vix bout the weight like! :-\

Dinx  :-*
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Re:VR6 lump into Mk1 golf
« Reply #9 on: 14 July 2004, 19:19 »
The VR6 is a fantastic engine and I would love to stick one in the mk1..........but everyone who is 'in the know' says its a bad idea..........too heavy ???

1.8T is the popular one to go for at the moment ;)
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