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Hi all, I have had my 16v MK3 for 6yrs now and its time to fit the engine that I always wanted the VR6. I have been told that the MK3 16v to VR6 is one of the easiest conversions to do as the cars are more or less set up the same except the the VR Engine. I have the ECU, Loom and Keyimob it is the highline engine.Is anyone in agreement that this is an easy project to undertake ? Has anyone done this before, if so please your advise would be welcome. (i)

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I cant imagine it beeing too hard, Carl from Stoke VW spares does conversions like this all day long!

Plus you get satisfaction out of doing it your self, obviously depends what you've had done to the GTI though, but it sounds like you have all the bits already.

Depends on what you fancy doing really :)

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Hi all, thanks for all your replys,pick up the engine this weekend hopefully ! As for doing a 1.8T I don't want to get involved in that as the engine was never done for the MK3 so imagine the nightmare trying to get it all rigged up,plus need to save mechanic costs. I would love to do the converstion myself, but I think its better I let a mechanic do it, I can change starter motors, take out the injectors but that is as far as it goes, gearboxes no clue about those or drive shafts. Anyone fancy helping me do as a challenge ? lol !

See ya !

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Hi All

I am back again to ask more questions as I ma new to the VR engine. Firstly what different about the VR6 Highline engine and other VR's., Secondly how do I identify the engine code ? Sorry if these are simple questions but thses are things I need to find out.

Thanks guys and gals. *-)

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Here is a picture the car that is to be converted into the VR6. Changed Wheels since this photo, Got 17inch O.Z Supertourismo wheels now. Colour coded bumpers and side trims to be done once engine in.All Interior is Leather with aircon etc, was used by VW in its hey day as a demonstrator so they pull the full works on it.This is the second reason why doing the conversion because of the high spec.

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Hi all, I have found out what i need to do this conversion, guys i think i need some encouragement as it is going to be a lot of work.Those of you with a VR6 will i be rewarded by my hard work. How many supporters have i got out there ? I could have just bought a vr6 but its not fun, its to easy.

See ya.

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As said already, no difference in the highline engine to non-highline. A highline vr6 only means it has extra "cosmetic" interior trim options. Nothing different under the bonnet ...same power etc.

All vr's (highline and non-highline) from mid 1995 are OBD2 meaning different ecu as mentioned above and a couple of other changes and a nice 10bhp extra on average.

Good luck with your conversion... let us know how you get on.

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Im doing this with a mate as we speak, second time have done a 16v to VR6, its really simple, shafts are the same, cables for gearbox, hydraulic clutch etc are the same.

Need a VR6 front panel though, vr6 hoses, Cant think of anything else at the moment

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Some pics of progress, VR6 stripped down ready for rebuild.Note the wear on the guide rails.

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