Bullwinkle668 0 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Anyone who knows me knows that I love my Golf III VR6 and I would love to mod it a little. They would also know that in my world I put my family first, then my car. So I embark on my crusade to find Golf tweaks that have little impact on the budget.OBJECTIVE: Improve my beloved Golf at minimal cost. This will include little technical changes and some minor repair/replacement (the car is ten years old!).I will post what I did, how much it cost, and the effects at each stage.Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 on standard air box there is cone fitted inside remove it and is said to give 4bhp Link to post Share on other sites
kobi 0 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 ingham, is that something you've tried yourself? Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 what cone? i see no cone! Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 took mine out the day i got the car Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 oh, you mean the intake tube thingy...you notice any difference yourself? Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 dont know took it off with in 10mins of havin caryour not going to feel 4bhp anyway Link to post Share on other sites
Bullwinkle668 0 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Yes first phase done....1. Removed cone and replaced air filter with K&N panel filter. big difference to acceleration - much smoother especially from 2000 - 3000 rpm. COST: AU$120.2. Removed large "suitcase" muffler at mid-exhaust. Undoubtedly free-er flowing exhaust (that is one huge, heavy muffler), nice note externally. Internally it is a little loud from about 2500 rpm to 3000 rpm. Probably acceptable for most drivers but I would prefer a deeper, subdued note maybe about 25% quieter. COST: AU$90 - Will discuss options with my exhaust man, possibly a straight thru or offset sport muffler at mid-exhaust. Will keep the original muffler at exhaust end as I think it works okay, probably an off-set design.3. Some minor repairs - Replace left & right "deflector" along base of windscreen. COST: AU$220. Unable to replace plastic strip along top of windscreen as it is one piece with windscreen. Repaired with fibreglass reinforced filler and "Black Plastic" paint. Neat and efficient job. COST: AU$35I'm doing this in stages of AU$400 to AU$500 each phase. So that maybe it for the next week or two but I will keep posting each phase.Thanks for your interest everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullwinkle668 0 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Yes first phase done....1. Removed cone and replaced air filter with K&N panel filter. big difference to acceleration - much smoother especially from 2000 - 3000 rpm. COST: AU$120.2. Removed large "suitcase" muffler at mid-exhaust. Undoubtedly free-er flowing exhaust (that is one huge, heavy muffler), nice note externally. Internally it is a little loud from about 2500 rpm to 3000 rpm. Probably acceptable for most drivers but I would prefer a deeper, subdued note maybe about 25% quieter. COST: AU$90 - Will discuss options with my exhaust man, possibly a straight thru or offset sport muffler at mid-exhaust. Will keep the original muffler at exhaust end as I think it works okay, probably an off-set design.3. Some minor repairs - Replace left & right "deflector" along base of windscreen. COST: AU$220. Unable to replace plastic strip along top of windscreen as it is one piece with windscreen. Repaired with fibreglass reinforced filler and "Black Plastic" paint. Neat and efficient job. COST: AU$35I'm doing this in stages of AU$400 to AU$500 each phase. So that maybe it for the next week or two but I will keep posting each phase.Thanks for your interest everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullwinkle668 0 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 BTW... the cone is in the upper part of the air box. Web search for "de-cone" and "VR6" - you will find instructions on how to remove it - RECOMMENDED. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullwinkle668 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yesterday had a wide oval resonator fitted where the "suitcase muffler" used to be. Fantastic! Maintains free exhaling, nice note externally, no droning inside cabin, and at a cost of AU$110.Currently shopping for a set of Magnecor (used in Australian Super V8 Touring Car Racing) plug leads and a new set of Bosch quad plugs (will stay away from platinum as they seem to be very temperamental).Have prices for most of my objectives - just a matter of fitting them over time. Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Sounds like you're moving in the right direction Bullwinkle. Keep it up Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Steve 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Bullwinkle, bear in mind that the Magnecor leads are thicker then standard. They do not fit straight into the spark lead channels. The retaining lugs have to be filed off to allow them to slot in. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullwinkle668 0 Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Thanx. The Aussie distributor stated the 8mm won't fit so recommended I go for 7mm Electrosport leads. Perhaps that is why they made such a suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites
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