Origami 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Bassically trying to get my head round weather owning a mk2 vr6 has spoild my enjoyment of my recently bought mk3 vr6,I remeber my mk2 vr6 being stupidly quick and my mk3 just feels slow to be honest lol Link to post Share on other sites
ashmk3 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm afraid I'll have to agree with you. When I had my mk2 vr6 it wa stripped out and felt silly quick infact almost brutal but I have jut got a standard mk3 and it's so lazy. Well it feels it I'm not sure if it's because of all the soundproofing and the extra weight of the mk3 but the mk2s are quicker. Link to post Share on other sites
Origami 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 considering stripping it now and chucking the engine in another mk2 the shells not really any good just find a 3 door tdi and lump the good bits over mabye Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Mk2's are much lighter. Especially if you spent want sound proofing or spare wheels etc. mine comes in at around 1100kg. Link to post Share on other sites
Origami 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 sort of weight is a mk3 then? Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 About 1400kg I think. Not too sure but I knows it's much heavier due to dash bar etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Database14 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 The MK2 is a hell of a lot lighter, even fully loaded it does not have as much wiring for creature comfort as the mk3, and you also have to consider door panels , dash, inside trims, they all add up. Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'll let you know in a few weeks, I'm just putting the Vr lump in my golf, should weigh around 780kg all in, cannot wait Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Finally got a chance to try the Vr6 in the mk2 and it was certainly a bit disappointing, it started with not making the test day so each run was to be a test and fault find1st run we ran 14.1 @ 93mph (we forgot to change the tacho wires to tell it shes a 6 cylinder)2nd run 13.8 @ 93mph (moving in the right direction shifting at 6k)3rd run 14.1 @ 93mph (tried a 6.5k shift light but that was over the limiters)4th run 13.7 @ 95mph (6.3k limiter set, good launch and good gears)5th run 14.2 @ 88mph (missed 4th gear and was on the trailer)Every run was a 1.8 60ft which is good considering the slicks are well past their bestLooking at the gearbox ratios we're on the limit to what it will run All Motor. I'm shifting into 4th just past the 1000ft to far away not to shift and it still pulls strong in 4th so it's just a case of power.I've fitted the 263cams, so think it really needs to have a session on the dyno to squeeze out any extra hidden ponies. Although the car is very smooth and doesn't miss a beat. Or is there anything else I have missed? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi mate. Suppose you need to find your baseline, get a power run first of all see where you stand, the schimmel 263's have given some great results on the corrados with a remap, some making 21BHP after a mapping session at Stealth Racing. If your running below expected power after just a dyno run, VCDS might give you some useful information, most places would have VCDS running when doing the run to collect some data which could show a failing sensor or something else As it is an "unknown" engine, you just don't know how healthy it is until you see some figures and go from there ? Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Yup will do, I'm sure it will come good soon, to start with the speed sensor was broken so replaced that, air filter needs a good clean or just buy a new one tbh Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 A good service will help you get a few more out. What exhaust you running?13.8 isn't that terrible you know. My mk2 vr6 turbo is only aiming for 12's Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Keep us in the know how you progress with this mate and results from rolling road Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Is it running OBD2?As Pete says a map will make diffrence and hopefully bring those times down. All you need now is a turbo. Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 It's an 97 AAA motor coil pack so assume Obd2Yeah I know 13.7 is not to shabby for a All Motor car but lower times started to creep in my head, I'm sure it will come down with a remap and when it starts to loosen up and learn its new way of life.Turbo would be nice, selling the car would be nicer, only did the conversion to hopefully aid the sale, as the vr6 has more tuning potential. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 In my mk3 striped out I get 2.1 sixty foot times at pod with 888 s and 13.8 with no noz think u may b down on power out of that motor fella Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yeah i was supprised/disappointed with the terminal speeds, as i was getting 93mph in a stock mk3, I'm Just sorting out a remap with united motorsports ATM, we will get it sorted for GTI festival, Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 99 mph I am getting term speed and my engine is standard . I get 107 mph with the nos Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Could be the tyres, 24.5" we're gonna try some 22.5"s but anyhoo ecu has now been sent to stealth for a remap to suit my setup. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Vince will see you good mate, I need get mine booked in for remap Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hopefully it will sort it out, I need to pass 100mph again, Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Getting closer 13.54 @ 97.90mph Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Good stuff, got a spare clutch here if you want it mate, I can take it the rolling road day, still got plenty of life in it, to good throw away Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Toy 32 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Cool, I need to check my diary for the RR day would be good to do Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yeah gives you a good indication of how healthy your engine actually is Link to post Share on other sites
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