vdubgirl 3 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Come on then peeps so how hard is it to build and home grown Mk2 VR6.I'm missing that VR6 Roar and have a little project on the go at the mo Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Easy when you know how!! Give me a buzz or pm if you are interested....07862 276123!A taster of my work....http://www.mk2vr6.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=692 Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Fair bloomin play to you there hun step by step guide almost in pics.Me and Ian have done loads of engine transplants before with mk2's so were hoping a vr conversion hopefully wont be that difficult- Famous last words!Sparks you know we pay people on here for write a guide scheme so if you wanted to tackle a guide for a mk2 conversion we would be ever so gratful but no worries if you cant Link to post Share on other sites
bigleem 0 Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 that looks awesome would like to get my bay smoothed like that nees it :$ hopefully befor next summer *-) I bet it takes a lot of money to do that????????? And are you fully booked up and what area are you in *-) Link to post Share on other sites
GVK 1 Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Claire, I know you and Ian know one end of a spanner to the other, so it's a job you'll be able to tackle.I was lucky enough to get help from some guys who've done 'one or two' VR swaps over the years, as long as you get a decent donor car (we used a passat), a mk3 subframe, most of the bits are easy to find.I would deffo recommend changing the horrible 02A cable change shifter/cables to mk4 stuff, we've used R32 lever /cables and a 5 spd 02J shift tower in the 'box, the change is very precise and direct.Mine's a track day car as you know, so I wanted a diff, lower FD, cams etc, but you don't 'need' to go to all that expense. Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Sparks you know we pay people on here for write a guide scheme so if you wanted to tackle a guide for a mk2 conversion we would be ever so gratful but no worries if you cant $$ cha ching!$$ I will do a vr6 guide for you guys over the xmas hols! Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 THanks Gary for the info - I think mines gonna be a track toy as well Sparks I'll speak to Pete and we'll come to an arrangement on the guide Link to post Share on other sites
lee060 3 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 *cant wait for this guide to be done !!!* Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Ok then peeps so bar the engine what other bits do we need to source for a Mk2 conversion???? Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Drive shafts and wishbones from the mk3. Think you need the subframe too, but not sure? Link to post Share on other sites
lee060 3 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 mk3 subframe with mk2 wishbones 8v gti shafts and g60 brakes lets you stay 4 stud pattern or just put the lot of the mk3 onto it. both the 8v and 16v fuel pumps are good for go , corrado crossmember. try your best to get a later mk2 gti doner utilising the centeral electric should make the wiring 3 times easier . you could change the whole pedal box for hydrolic clutch or you could find a seat clutch mech , cable operated simple bolt onto the box jobby . corrado rad and use all vr cooling system best way . now i think you need a corrado crossmember with or without monfied front mount??(vibratech do one ) or just the mount??? grey area for me that bit i know its not much , but i hope it helps even if its just a little bit Liam Link to post Share on other sites
hardcor3 0 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 does the Mk3 VR subframe just bolt straight up to a Mk2 then???, if so, then i guess it's a good weekends work is it?? Link to post Share on other sites
stef 0 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 yes it does..... if your bay is empty already. Dropping out the old subframe and bolting up the newly built one is a doddle.What i did with my one conversion was completely build it up before bolting it on. New wishbones, bushes were bolted to it. Uprated ARB and new PAS rack. With the use of a trolley jack i got it lined up and bolted it on in no time. With the 280's assembled aswell they then mated straight to the wishbones and the struts. I used 8v driveshafts with the conversion and before i new it was back on its wheels that day.Stef Link to post Share on other sites
hardcor3 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 what about fueling?, is the old 8v pump up to the job?, or does anything need to be changed in that department?? TY...k just read a few posts up, all explained.... Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-n.o.s 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 http://www.futrellautowerks.com/projects/89clvr6.htm Link to post Share on other sites
hardcor3 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 looks like i may be busy.... Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-n.o.s 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Naa,its easy mate! Link to post Share on other sites
lee060 3 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 looks like i may be busy....good luck!! should be nice to see it !! get a progress thread going matey?? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nick_s Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 try checking out www.mk2vr6.com, you will find a lot of answers there! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Steve 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 As nick_s has said above. I heard about this site on another forum. Apparently there is a full parts list on there somewhere?? www.mk2vr6.com Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 http://www.futrellautowerks.com/projects/89clvr6.htmall looks so easy looking at that. Link to post Share on other sites
gavinvr6 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 when i was lucky enough to purchase my first dub i was also unlucky that i could only afford a 1.6 driver, how much harder would it be to put the mighty 6 into this instead of a gti? if and when my mk2 is ready for an engine i will be buying a complete mk3 golf vr6 for parts, and also poss using a small 5 or 6 gallon fuel cell located in what was the boot rear floor area instead of the standard tank for weight reasons. Link to post Share on other sites
D7_MOD 0 Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 just to check and confirm a few qs i have about mine.....i can/should useraddo rad? or can i use mk3 golf..2.8 golf mk3 vr hoses will mate up?wiring wise is it plug and play from obd1 2.8 vr to ce2 loom or do i need to get diagrams and soldering iron out?got to be raddo frt x-member or can i use a golf mk3 vr one??and which seat does the clutch mech come off?will my 8v shifter mech mate to vr box or will i need to change it all??cheers never looked into vr before always been into 20vs but i seem to have a jetta on the drive and a vr lump in the garage.... Link to post Share on other sites
EmkayVR6 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 cheers never looked into vr before always been into 20vs but i seem to have a jetta on the drive and a vr lump in the garage....I have a vr in a mk3 rusty shell and a blown s16 lump in a good 306 shell? hhmmm haha Link to post Share on other sites
EmkayVR6 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 on a more serious note the thought of a mk2 vr6 is startin to grow on me Link to post Share on other sites
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