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Offline naffler

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New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« on: 10 November 2010, 11:42 »
I've seen various topics through Google on this conversion; but I'd rather ask my own question :)

I have a '97 MK3 CL (Auto) and have fallen in love with it - lots of sentimental value, so I could never sell it; but I want something with more.. 'oomph'.

I've driven a few VR6s and love the power they produce, so I thought "Well, they are pretty much the same car, why not put a VR6 engine in it?!"

So that's why I'm here. I know barely anything about cars as it is and want to learn! I wouldn't do the conversion myself, because I'd blow something up.

Questions:
Would buying a plain old VR6 motor and simply putting in mine work? (I'm in Australia by the way.. just in case)
Would it simply fit in, or do modifications have to happen?
What other important things would I have to worry about? (eg. alternator, gearbox etc.)

Any other important facts you can think of, let me know!

Oh, and if it's as 'easy' as slipping a VR6 motor in, what would the technicalities of buying a right hand drive be? Any difference, or were they made universally?

Cheers!
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Offline dom

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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #1 on: 10 November 2010, 11:47 »
Try a search, loads of info available already!
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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #2 on: 10 November 2010, 11:59 »
I've looked around, but I can only find topics where people know exactly how to do it already :(

I just want to know if it's possible, and how much work it'd involve! :)

Any help is appreciated :D
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Offline Wayne

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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #3 on: 10 November 2010, 12:09 »
Helpfull thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=124485.0 :afro:

With yours being a basic model you will need to change much to suit, would be much easier with a complete donor car and then swap everything over.

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Offline Len

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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #4 on: 10 November 2010, 12:51 »
Or just dump yours and buy a decent Vr6!  :rolleyes: Look for a Highline which will be far better than you could ever get yours!

Oh and have you checked insurance?
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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #5 on: 10 November 2010, 13:20 »
Quote from: Len on 10 November 2010, 12:51
Or just dump yours and buy a decent Vr6!  :rolleyes: Look for a Highline which will be far better than you could ever get yours!

Oh and have you checked insurance?

He is in Australia not sure they got the highline over there
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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #6 on: 10 November 2010, 13:50 »
Ah right! Me being lazy and only skimming over the post!
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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #7 on: 10 November 2010, 15:54 »
Quote from: Len on 10 November 2010, 13:50
Ah right! Me being lazy and only skimming over the post!

No worries, just thinking again would they have got the VR at all
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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #8 on: 10 November 2010, 20:48 »
Can only assume he must think he can get an engine from somewhere!
Knowing the Aussies they probably did a Vr6 Ute!  :grin:
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Re: New around here - MK3 to VR6 conversion!
« Reply #9 on: 10 November 2010, 20:58 »
As far as i know Insurance is not needed by law in Australia - Correct me is i'm wrong :o
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