How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

[Tuna]

I'm specifically referring to mk3's. Just wondering what all is involved.

Anyone know how difficult they are to find? Don't care if it's OBD1 or 2.

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Cant be of much help, Jason. But I can tell you that it would probably be easier to buy a "factory correct" vr6 car. The only time a vr swap would be worth while is if it were going into a mk1 or mk2 imo.

For a proper swap you would want to use everything possible from the donor car, like brakes, plus suspension, 5 bolt set up etc. Not a small job.

[vr6t]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Tuna,
The swap is easy as long as you get all the parts you need.

[Tuna]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Cant be of much help, Jason. But I can tell you that it would probably be easier to buy a "factory correct" vr6 car. The only time a vr swap would be worth while is if it were going into a mk1 or mk2 imo.

For a proper swap you would want to use everything possible from the donor car, like brakes, plus suspension, 5 bolt set up etc. Not a small job.

Well the only problem is not all mk3 cars were available in a VR6

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

A Golf 4 door perhaps???

[Whtvr]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

It has certainly been done before. Check vortex. I believe there are several golf 4 dr vr6 on there.

[R_Ethug]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

my brother in law has a mk3 2.0 swapped to a vr6.. a shop in TO did all the work for him tho.. really nice car i gotta get photos of it.. painted audi grey, coils,etc

[RONDAL]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

easy. less than a full weekend to do. especially if its going into a mk3 chassis. just make sure the engine you get comes complete with EVERYTHING including the wiring and ECU. thats where the hassles start if you dont get the complete swap.

[Tuna]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Was thinking about a Cabrio actually. I could only do it though if I was getting rid of the 2.slow right away though. Swapping a VR6 seemed like the most sensible and cheapest way of doing it.

[Tuna]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Well it looks like the easiest way would be to take it to a shop in BC as they have donors available. Drive in a 2.0, drive out a VR6, it seems reasonably priced too. Found the info on thedov.

[Triple G]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Just get this Cabrio

[Tuna]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

Just get this Cabrio

Holy CRAP too bad it's red...........and uh, I guess out of my price range too, haha.

[vr6t]

Re: How hard is it to swap a VR6 into a 2L car?

I'm impressed that HPA mentions the car is not suitable for dragracing, or standing launches. The syncro is barely capable of 400hp, and they don't try and deny it. Good to see.