VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 It's a whole new engine build in the end lol. Not had the bill yet so don't know yet lolClub Chairman D11PS and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 What was involved in converting it to obd2 I have just ordered a conversion for my golf and hope to get it swapped over. Just wondering what I had to do as I don't have the parts yet to get an idea.It's a lot easier on the golf than the Corrado. Literally plug and play for you. Ended up making a new loom out of both the golf and Corrado for mine but looks totally OEM nowClub Chairman Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Cool good to know I got my conversion yesterday just need to pick up a manifold. Then it's another job to add to my list. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Cool good to know I got my conversion yesterday just need to pick up a manifold. Then it's another job to add to my list.Well get it done before VW Festival Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Well get it done before VW Festival Sent from my SM-G900F using TapatalkThe list is way too long to get it to vw fest. Going to try and at least get it road worthy so I can drive it there but wouldn't put it on a stand in that state Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Do you not think you'll have paint on it by then?Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Yeah it will be painted or I hope it will be. But it will be pretty much standard not really show worthy Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yeah it will be painted or I hope it will be. But it will be pretty much standard not really show worthy It doesn't matter if it looks standard or not mate everyone is welcome at our meets and events daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Progress ! Old engine is out and stripping of good parts to build up the new lump. Should pick up pace now. Club Chairman Bealieboy and Surreyvr6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Have you got any plans for the old engine?Sent from your mums iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Have you got any plans for the old engine?Sent from your mums iPhone using TapatalkScrap mate. It's nailed. Fill oil up to the mark, drive 300 miles and it's off the dip stick and had top end misfire problems as well as down on power Link to post Share on other sites
Matt W 4 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Make a table out of the old block! ☺ daveyboy, Surreyvr6, VR6Pete and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 So, as mentioned. Pace has picked up!New engine fully built and now installed!Sitting in the engine bay!Tough love for the Corrado Cylinder 1 & 6 looking pretty shot! Vince said there was loads of piston slap and wear. It's had a new wheel bearing on drivers side, just waiting for my steering rack to arrive and then exhaust can go on Club Chairman D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's alive!Rapid pace getting to this stage, and here is the first run obligatory video. Got a new wheel bearing fitted and focus was on the exhaust as we are building a prototype for DubPower to bring to market an OEM style exhaust for the Corrado!New vs my 20 year old standard system...Under car shotStandard exhaustFirst trial fit getting the angle rightStandard tailpipeDubPower tailpipeThe plan next is to ovalise it and give it a more slashcut look to make it more standard looking.Waiting for the steering rack and for it to be MOT'ed before I can collect it. Can't wait!Club Chairman daveyboy, D11PS, Surreyvr6 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Judging by the amount of dollar this work must have cost Pete, you could ovalise the new exhaust by throwing your wallet at it! :-)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Surreyvr6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Judging by the amount of dollar this work must have cost Pete, you could ovalise the new exhaust by throwing your wallet at it! :-)Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHaha. My wallet wouldn't be much use, not much weight in all the receipts I stuff in thereSent from your mums iPhone using Tapatalk D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 11 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Nice work Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 It's costing enough believe me! The exhaust on the other hand was donated by DubPower for product development purposes though Club Chairman Nex 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Can have my car for product development too lolSent from your mums iPhone using Tapatalk VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It's costing enough believe me! The exhaust on the other hand was donated by DubPower for product development purposes though Club ChairmanNot as much as it should of tho Pete, knowing you! VR6Pete and Nex 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Can't wait get it back. Hoping it will be ready for Tatton park VWNWClub Chairman Link to post Share on other sites
havenhand 6 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 This looks mega! bet you cant wait to get back to driving it with the new lump in VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 You won't believe it mate. I've not seen the car since February. And it sounded like a bag of spanners last I heard it!! I remember the last engine stealth built me and the first time I flicked the key it sounded amazing! I'd say 90% if VR's I see have tired engines these days and don't sound / go as well as they once did Club Chairman Link to post Share on other sites
havenhand 6 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 yeah I can understand that most have probably been subject to a lot of hammer over the years, ive just recently had most of my cylinder head freshened up and did the head gasket at the same time, block was good, it seems to have freshened my engine up alot and gives goo piece of mind. id love to go through with a fine tooth comb like you have and stick all new bits in where needed. I think if I was you id be like a giddy kid to have it back VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Head overhaul is always good on any engine over 80k! As they start to burn a little oil and get a bit noisy. You can't go wrong. Mine originally started out as just that but given the oil it was using I knew there were bigger problems lolClub Chairman Link to post Share on other sites
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