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MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« on: 18 January 2013, 13:07 »
Hi all I am currently finishing a mk3 20v conversion and have a few issues i need a little advice on.
1, I am told a vr6 throttle cable will fit but were can i get one from and is this the best one to get? tried eBay and GSF but no look.
2, what front mount intercooler to use i have heard that a mercades sprinter one will fit but not sure which type ie year or model, (dont want to pay a fortune on stuff like forge and would like it to be concealed so cant be seen)
3, And what piping kit for the intercooler. is there a specifict kit ie audi a3 pipe kit or mk4 golf or do i need to make it up myself.

Any help would be most appriciated

Thanks
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« Reply #1 on: 18 January 2013, 14:00 »
Quote from: dub_man_cabbie on 18 January 2013, 13:07
Hi all I am currently finishing a mk3 20v conversion and have a few issues i need a little advice on.
1, I am told a vr6 throttle cable will fit but were can i get one from and is this the best one to get? tried eBay and GSF but no look.
2, what front mount intercooler to use i have heard that a mercades sprinter one will fit but not sure which type ie year or model, (dont want to pay a fortune on stuff like forge and would like it to be concealed so cant be seen)
3, And what piping kit for the intercooler. is there a specifict kit ie audi a3 pipe kit or mk4 golf or do i need to make it up myself.

Any help would be most appriciated

Thanks

Have a look at Brads MK3 project, he maybe able to help.  his user name is F17 BAD
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« Reply #3 on: 18 January 2013, 15:27 »
I prefere to use DBW throttle

But we have used mk2 golf 1.3 cables in past due to length

Intercooler u can use whatever you want however would not go
Too big, theirs loads of slimline universal ones on eBay

Piping, theirs no off he shelf, we make up our own. It's pretty easy to figure out what's needed once u have everything in the bay
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« Reply #4 on: 18 January 2013, 18:48 »
cheers boys, i had a hunch that the mk2 1.3 throttle cable would work i have one but the end that connects through the bulk head is differant but doesnt look a lot of work to modify and its got to be cheaper than paying main stealer prices for a vr one.
ive had a quick look at the universal fmic's on ebay but didnt want to bite the bullet and then struggle with it being to big, but i trust your knowledge on the basis your car looks fantastic. the only thing that got me leaning to a sprinter one was the fact its black and theirfore a bit more stelth im wanting to keep the car as standard looking as poss, but saying that i think the one u are running is pretty sleek, its hard to research doin a 20v conversion without bumping into ur car

thanks again
tony
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« Reply #5 on: 18 January 2013, 19:04 »
yeah the car is pretty well documented over the net etc

for the stealth look, we did a golf Mk3 estate this way, and matt blacked the FMI

i dont have a pic at hand but here is the car when it wa sin a 95% finsihed state



the intercooler the owner chose was this one, which i sprayed matt black



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you can actually buy a kit off these guys with a load of pipes included with the IC, you end up with loads more than u need. if its a regular 20VT like used in this estatee car (not a S3 one like mine in the black golf) you can use the rear metal pipe from the original set up that goes to the intercooler (small L bend pipe) but have it pointing the opposite way to how it is when in a audi A3 or MK4 golf  (dont have pics with me to show which pipe i mean)
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« Reply #6 on: 18 January 2013, 19:23 »
I'm using a mk3 1.8 throttle cable,fits perfect  :smiley:
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
« Reply #7 on: 18 January 2013, 19:45 »
cheers ant ill be getting one of those in the morning.
i know exactly which pipe u mean brad ive already inverted it cos the standard one fouled on the drive shaft and then was way to close to the drivers wheel on lock.
thanx for taking the time out to get pics sorted very gratefull was just reading your thread u leave no stone unturned lol, page 47 and still 200 to go cheers shaun very helpful.
the cooler in the picture looks brill any idea where it came from im desperate to get one on order.
cheer again
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Re: MK3 20v Conversion HELP
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