Dan's mk2 8v to ABF project **Build For Le Mans??**

[Neo Badness]

Just ordered a New Sachs VR6 clutch kit from vwspares

I've heard this being done before but what exactly does it achieve? Is it a higher clamp force because the VR is a higher OEM output?

Good progress, I've got buy a heap of bolts and stuff for mine too.

[tech1889]

Im not 100% sure mate but i know they can take well over 200bhp as they used as upgrade for the 1.8T... I could have got an OEM replacement for about £80 but this only cost like £115 from VWSpares and it means if i decide to upgrade the engine at a later date i know the clutch will be fine if that makes sense.. Apparently it affects the clutch pedal and makes it better but i dont really know..

might be better if i was running hydro clutch aswell but for the moment im going to run cable on the o2a (?) box as its just easier for me till i get the car all up and running and can just tinker with things like the hydro clutch..

well i still waiting for the bolt set to arrive when it arrives i will post a couple of pics to show people what they like..

[lemski]

My car had all the lines and such for the abf box, I just needed the box but am going to wait aswell til I want a slightly longer ratio box. Good work so far btw

[tech1889]

Thanks, I need to buy the shifter and cables but going to wait at the moment till I'm closer to that stage.. How hard was it to fit the abf shifter to the mk2 ??

[lemski]

You need to weld some extra tabs on the abf shifter and drill the holes so it fits into the mk2. Abart from that I think it goes straight in. All my pedal box, selectors and stuff is just sat in the garage til I find a box. You've also gotta make the holes in your builkhead for the clutch servo thing. (Its early so please exuse my poor descriptions)

[tech1889]

Well I'm gona run cable clutch for a while as have brand new cable here.. will convert over time it will be fine for me just not the neatest.. Does it matter 8v or 16v shifter ?? Will grab one from scrappy or eBay..

[lemski]

Mines 16v didn't think they did an 8v with that setup

[Neo Badness]

G/ box that comes with ABF is usually coded CDA (longer ratio cable change)
G/ box that comes with KR is usually coded 2Y (short ratio rod change)

I'm in process of sourcing bits for my hydro setup. I'm expecting it to be a pain in the tits but will be a better setup all together. Have been told that mk4 cable change setups fit better than the mk3 setups(?) will need to investigate this though.

Pretty sure the VR' clutch has a thicker spring/ better clamping force. Stops slippage improves the drive as nothing kills performance like a slippy clutch.

[tech1889]

I will get some pictures of part numbers so people can tell me 100% what box i have then.. I know its a mk3 box with a longer 4th and 5th for cruising but not 100% sure..

Clutch arrived today.. will try and fit the weekend 

[tech1889]

Just ordered a brand new twin light grill with red pin stripe Genuine.. off ebay £62