briggs-e 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Right here we go I had an idea today but it probably a stupid one , as my daily I use a L reg mk3 3 door small block 1.4 4 speed golf it goes really well and handles great the only thing I hate about it is the stupid 4 speed box I wen to my local breakers (which is a the bigest one in lincs) and had a look round for a 5 speed box for it after an hour or so I finaly found one on a 96 polo, when I went to ask how much they wanted for it he said £150. I am bnugerd if I am spending that on a box just to get 5 gears on a daily. So here is my idead buy a cheap mk3 vr with a good engine but kak shel and swap all the bits over. The only problems I can think are for doing the conversion are the wheels and brakes coz its on 4x 100 and as we know mk3 vr are 5 stud I wil need to get the hubs driled and welded, is this expensive to get done? I dont want to spend any money if you know what I mean as its only a daily. But I am sick of doing 80 mph and over 4g on the revo. This is what I can think of at the mo that I would need to transfer Engine/Box all atached to sub frame Rad ECU Front half of the loom Clocks And all the other gunbins in the engine bay. Can any one think of any major problems I would face doing this? And also would I need to swap tank,fuel pump, fusebox, master cynlinder and servo? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Its possible... as someone on here will tell you BUT whats the point? Why not find a half decent VR and swap any mods from your car to the VR? Link to post Share on other sites
Seademon 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 What Justin said. Save yourself the agro! Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Anything is possible but like has been said, I see little point in doing the swap.Would be a better option just to buy a cheap VR and go that route.At the end of the day you will not get either option for next to nothing as you suggest....Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 agreed, dont bother its a long and problematic route converting a "non" car of any sort into another type/engine/brakes etc etc, its so much easier just to buy a half decent VR6 and use that instead! i have seen older examples go for as litle as 1k, and you could probably get most of that back for your mk3 1.4 if its a nice car? some more thought needed on any conversion attempt. Link to post Share on other sites
briggs-e 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hum.... I see what your saying.I did see a mk3 vr with a really ratty shel go on ebay for £400 I just thought if I buy something like that it wudnt take much to swap everything over.Maybe like you say its a headache I dont need lolIf any one has any ideas omn how much work this would take please let me know. Link to post Share on other sites
IbiVR 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 pump, fuel lines, rear beam, brakes, suspension, exhaust, front panel, pedal box, rad, fans, header tank, hoses, clocks etcetcetcWould be a mission, and if you do it yourself your still gonna be looking at £1k+, you could pick up an L reg VR for £500....As others said - dont do it!But, welcome to the forum!Tom. Link to post Share on other sites
briggs-e 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hum... strange I was sure i posted before ohwel lol.That list look's to big for me to be botherd.there is nearly as much stuf needed as when i put the VR into my mk2.Reckon I am gonna sel the mk3 as the 4 gears does my head in.Out of interest does any one know what a mk3 16v GTi goes like? Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Converting a mk3 from something else to a VR6 is only really worthwhile if:- You've spent a fortune on non-removable body mods & a respray- Your mk3 is an Estate or Cabrio, which were never available with the VR6 engine from the factory- You get given the VR engine, gearbox, subframe etc. for nothing.Otherwise, selling your car and buying a VR6 will be the cheapest and easiest option. Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Converting a mk3 from something else to a VR6 is only really worthwhile if:- You've spent a fortune on non-removable body mods & a respray- Your mk3 is an Estate or Cabrio' date=' which were never available with the VR6 engine from the factory- You get given the VR engine, gearbox, subframe etc. for nothing.Otherwise, selling your car and buying a VR6 will be the cheapest and easiest option.[/quote']yes as above i would save the money sell the other car and then maybe buy a slightly better vr. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 have u thort of gettin an 8v or 16v for a daily? my mate got a tidy P plate 16v for £900 in the summer (it had no tax and short MOT but passed with no probs), its still pretty good on petrol and just a bit quicker than the 1.4! Link to post Share on other sites
briggs-e 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yea I have been thing about this matey. I know were there is a 16v cuming up for sale, I have got no knowledge of them though.Like mpg and what they go like any info is welcome.cheers chris Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 the 8v are 115bhp (i think) and 16v is 150bhp obviously not as a quick as a vr but they are pretty quick i heard they have a good strong engines too Link to post Share on other sites
briggs-e 0 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I can see me parting with cash for this valver now lol! Link to post Share on other sites
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