sajvrt 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Just thought i would post a video of my VRT that i have been building in my spare time..some of you may have seen her at our Show and Shine event...non running and without a front end. It is now up and running awaiting a 1st test drive.Thanks to Tom (from this forum) for supplying the manifold.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=u5i4kezzAfs Saj. Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 few picsBefore car and engineAfter ...a little bit of bodywork to clear the wheelsEngine mid build on the stand....these are all the pics i have loaded in PB....got over 200 build pics covering everything from chains to intercooler, oilcooler, spacer gasket, clutch etc....i'll post afew if anyone needs any help with their own project. Link to post Share on other sites
LadVR 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 nice build, whats the spec? Link to post Share on other sites
sharky_70 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 ha i was at the Eurotek open day! vaguely remember the cargood to see its gone VRT!as LadVR asked whats the specs? Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 2.8LSS head gasketGarrett GT32 with Internal WG400bhp street clutch440cc Bosch injectorsadjustable FPR stock type fittingRallye intercooler slighthly modifiedChromoly plated sumpC2 motorsports obd1 chip4" Maf housingCustom pipe work by FlowtechHead rebuild to oem specNew chains, guides and tensionersStock bottom endS3 Diverter valvemocal Oil CoolerCustom hydraulic pipes for PS and Clutchi think thats about it...sourced all parts individually from ATP, AVIT, Strictly Dubs, Think Automotive etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Looks good!Is there no vibration damper on that crank pulley? Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 nope...replaced it with a lightweight pulley in order to avoid hammering in the chassis leg...the vr6 is quite tight in a mk2. As for the vibration damper ...thats debateable if it actually makes that much difference, i have never felt any difference or adverse affects....with a turbo it should not make any difference as the crank RPM will not increase in any way compared to a NA vr6..who knows i might be wrong...but half the fun is building these things and finding out!!I have not driven it yet so i don,t even know how it performs (or if!!)..maybe this weekend!. Link to post Share on other sites
Mackenzie 6 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'll be looking out for a red mk2 this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites
LadVR 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 nope...replaced it with a lightweight pulley in order to avoid hammering in the chassis leg...the vr6 is quite tight in a mk2. As for the vibration damper ...thats debateable if it actually makes that much difference' date=' i have never felt any difference or adverse affects....with a turbo it should not make any difference as the crank RPM will not increase in any way compared to a NA vr6..who knows i might be wrong...but half the fun is building these things and finding out!!I have not driven it yet so i don,t even know how it performs (or if!!)..maybe this weekend!.[/quote']Nice build, looks very tidy.Yes they are a tight fit in the mk2, i went about by heating the chassis leg up and tw@tted a dip in the chassis leg. turns out i didnt do it enough first time round so had sparks on my first road trip!! Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 few more random build pics Link to post Share on other sites
sharky_70 0 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 really nice work! love the textured black finish on the mounts etc. is that powder coated or sprayed?what FMIC did you use? Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 thanks , the parts are powdercoated in Black crinkle finish. It looks low key and OEM....but it is prone to chipping! Normal powder coating is much more robust, like the crossmember. The intercooler is from a Rallye....its one of the best for a Mk2 as its very big and wraps around the radiator...only problem is that one of the outlets points downwards, so i had a mate (Luke from Andy Robinson Racing) cut and reweld the outlet so that it points in the right direction....there are a lot of bits you have to modify or fabricate if you want a nice finish. This is not the finished look of the engine...i am as yet undecided which intake to use or what colour..the pipes etc will be Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JU-w_mdUw0gHere is the 1st drive...ignore the smoke, blew a boost pipe as soon as the turbo spooled!! Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 sweet.......have you seen the old classic/retro looking pipes that were shown in retro rides a couple or 3 issues ago? No one will have those and it may go ok... Link to post Share on other sites
Radostormvr6 2 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Your not using standard headbolts Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 yes i am...this is a budget build...if you can call a vrt budget!!!I thought about ARP bolts , but didn,t want to over spend until i was happy i could get this up and running...all this was built using various info from Vortex, this forum and a Corrado VR6 workshop manual. I have never built an engine before *(although i did do the VR conversion )if it blows i know i can rebuild it and use all the best bits next time. But tbh we have 2 VRT,s in our club that have been running and driven for 2-3 years without any problems and all using stock ECU's and no fancy electronics or ARP bolts or anything...we like to keep it simple...the way the germans do...both cars have done proper mileage including runs to Worthersee without any issues. Hopefully mine will be the same. If not then we rebuild her again!! I may go for smaller injectors...does anyone have 380cc injectors? I have 440cc Bosch ones i could swap or sell? Link to post Share on other sites
Charged VR 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 May have some injectors for you, And got a 2.9 Inlet manifold if interested? Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 wow top work on the engine, niec car Link to post Share on other sites
sajvrt 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 johnno, what injectors are they? 380cc? not standard vr6 ones - i think they are same as Audi RS2, also called number 36.can you give me the part number? and how much do you want for them? Link to post Share on other sites
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