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Just had the definitive answer from Vince at Stealth racing, the standard 12V VR6 crank is stronger than the R32 crank.

French mk1 20vt GT3071 v's a few cars - I always like to see these things as it gives you a good perspective in terms of performance on the road with a fwd old skool motor! ch/cv is French for hp if ayone didn't know:

Just a little update, as this being a Dad stuff seems to take a fair bit of time up! [emoji23] I'm planning to change the clutch soon, so got the gearbox I've had sitting around for ages which is fitted with a Quaiffe diff cleaned and painted up and fitted with new driveshaft and end cap seals. While I was at it I smoothed a few casting marks out as well, this was the etch primer, All done and back together; I've also reinforced a spare clutch fork I had laying about, so now I just need to get a clutch and fit it.

So update on the car! Good news is that air filter is on order from US. $35 ordered it via a mate in USA and shipping via him to me. Got the intake pipe back and have to say has been fabricated really well! Welds are amazing and will great under the bonnet! Also had the spacer made. It's good enough considering all I had was a drawing from a mate in the USA. Bolts align and that's all that matters really! Also bought a catch can off Mike on here so that's another item off the list! Next is to mock it all up so can measure what length belt I will need in advance of fitting. Hoping to

I've just had H&R anti roll bars and power flex bushes fitted front and rear. Not been able to test the car out since having them done yet though so not sure exactly what they are like.

That's a brave move turning down a rebuilt bottom end ky! I'd have bit the fellas arm off! [emoji23] Still, I've got a brand spanking vw bottom end and Pistons sitting in my garage crying out to be made up, I need to find a crank and rods first though!