Tim's 3 Door VR6 Turbo Build

[timiteo]

So as my VR6 got written off (which was the original project for the turbo) I now have myself a 3 door ready for the turbo treatment.

My old VR6:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2014102620151520_zpsqzp0joom-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2014-10-26%2015.15.20_zpsqzp0joom.jpg.html)

The new car is a 1995 MK3 Golf which has already had the VR6 subframe and wide track installed.

Here it is as I found it under a tree in a backyard:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015090420110105_zps0ld61qwe-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-09-04%2011.01.05_zps0ld61qwe.jpg.html)

As it sits now:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2016012420193900_zps33yzlwhb-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-24%2019.39.00_zps33yzlwhb.jpg.html)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2016012420194032_zpsnt7m2okm-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-24%2019.40.32_zpsnt7m2okm.jpg.html)

The modification list (running list) is as follows:

Engine:

*ARP Rod Bolts
*ARP Head Studs
*9:1 Decompression Plate
*Garrett GT3076R (0.60A/R)
*ATP Exhaust Manifold
*Tial MV-S 38mm V-band
*Turbosmart Dual Port 38mm BOV
*Haltech PS2000
*Haltech Boost Solenoid
*Mig Fab Short Runner Intake
*MSD Blaster Ignition Coils
*Top Gun 10mm ignition leads
*Frozenboost AWIC system
*A/C delete

Drivetrain:

*Rebuilt 02A 5 Speed with Peloquin LSD plus ARP differential bolts
*Clutch Net Stage 4 six puck clutch and pressure plate
*DSS Level 3 500HP axles
*DSS billet hubs w/ARP wheel studs
*APTuning pinion brace

Fueling:

*Xspurt 1000cc flow matched injectors
*Twin Bosch 044 fuel pumps
*Aftermarket Industries 2L surge tank
*Walbro 255LPH lifter pump
*Turbosmart FPR-1200
*Haltech Flex Fuel Sensor

Tim

[timiteo]

With the help of a friend the engine was built earlier this week. The sump will be attached once the fittings for the oil return arrive.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015100120132041_zpsln3vopba-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-01%2013.20.41_zpsln3vopba.jpg.html)

I also installed some colour coded door handles as I had some laying around:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015093020113616_zpswiea7ofl-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-09-30%2011.36.16_zpswiea7ofl.jpg.html)

[HaydEn]

So mad. Good you've kept onto this.

I was looking at getting that mk3. The price and no rego were it's detriment to me. Hope it's all well!

Also, will you squeeze that turbo in on that manifold?

[junyip_69]

shiit just got real

[timiteo]

So mad. Good you've kept onto this.

I was looking at getting that mk3. The price and no rego were it's detriment to me. Hope it's all well!

Also, will you squeeze that turbo in on that manifold?

Thanks mate it is a great base to start with it is really clean and rust/dent free.

As for the manifold/turbo fitting it will be close to the firewall but won't hit. If I went for a GT40 or similar it would have been an issue.

Tim

[HaydEn]

Yeah fair enough. Standard intake manifold? What rear housing? 3" exhaust?

[stefcio007]

300kW! Crazy! And in a 3-door.

[timiteo]

Yeah fair enough. Standard intake manifold? What rear housing? 3" exhaust?

No a short runner intake manifold (Mig Fab). The turbine housing is 0.63A/R. Not sure on the exhaust/downpipe size but it will be around 3" or 3.5" most likely.


300kW! Crazy! And in a 3-door.

And thanks mate, 300kW is the minimum power figure I want so it could well be more but we'll keep it low to start.

[jz_64_eh]

Unleashing the vr6 power mayte!!

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[cliftronix]

Are you going to be running a stand alone ecu?

[timiteo]

Are you going to be running a stand alone ecu?

Yes, Haltech.

[anthony--t]

Good stuff Tim! Know that motor has been in the works for a while! Keen to see it come together now.

[declanmk1]

This thing is bananas ;)

[browndizzle]

good to see my engine going to good use! :banana::banana:

so excited to see this thing hammer!!

goodluck tim! always here if ya need a hand :)

[AKA VR6]

This thing is bananas ;)
timmk1banana's?

[Bug_racer]

The turbo will hit the brake booster . Also the turbo intake will be right next to the brake fluid reservoir .

[timiteo]

Good stuff Tim! Know that motor has been in the works for a while! Keen to see it come together now.


This thing is bananas ;)


timmk1banana's?

Thanks guys it will be bananas hopefully haha.


good to see my engine going to good use! :banana::banana:

so excited to see this thing hammer!!

goodluck tim! always here if ya need a hand :)


Thanks Simon I'll let you know if I do. The engine was in immaculate condition so it will make a perfect base for it.


The turbo will hit the brake booster . Also the turbo intake will be right next to the brake fluid reservoir .

Thanks Seb I'm aware of the brake fluid reservoir issue and it will be sorted. As for the charge pipe the compressor housing needs to be rotated and moved and will face towards the P/S anyway, I simply put that photo up for illustration of progress thus far.

How's your VR6 turbo drag car going any more progress from when I saw it a couple years ago?

[Juzzpc]

This is going to be mental


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[cliftronix]

Did you go with a t3 or t4 turbo flange?

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[timiteo]

Did you go with a t3 or t4 turbo flange?

T3 Flange.

Fitted the MSD ignition today:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015100620160224_zpsyuomofq2-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-06%2016.02.24_zpsyuomofq2.jpg.html)

[patmould93]

Good stuff man!

[browndizzle]

I am DEFINITELY coming over more often to see this take place! :D:D:D:D:D:D

[KKK VR6]

Go Timmy go, show them fat ass bora boys how it's done :moon: :laugh:
:3gears:

[HaydEn]

You mean Bora Boy*

[Jon96]

so sick!

[timiteo]

Thanks guys it's going well!

I installed the 02A shifter box recently and ordered my surge tank.

I got a 5L Proflow with dual 380LPH E85 pumps. Should do the job!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/531994_1_zpsmmeqt3no-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/531994_1_zpsmmeqt3no.jpg.html)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/531946_1_zpscp6vov7b-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/531946_1_zpscp6vov7b.jpg.html)

[HaydEn]

Lol. If that doesn't do the job; you've ****ed up.

Running bigger lines from tank to surge tank/to the rail?

[timiteo]

Lol. If that doesn't do the job; you've ****ed up.

Running bigger lines from tank to surge tank/to the rail?
Haha yeah big problem if I run out of fuel lol.

Running 8an (12.5mm) feed line and 6an (9.5mm) return line to the surge tank. Feed from the main tank to the surge tank isn't critical but most likely 6an.

[cliftronix]

Are you going to run the pumps sequentially or full ball all the time? That is some flow :eek:

[KKK VR6]

You mean Bora Boy*
Nahh isn't there like 3 or 4 turbo bora's roaming around now ?
I know the wagga fellars have 2 of them.

[HaydEn]

You said fast.. rest are all broken

[KKK VR6]

Broken! :lmfao: :lmfao:
I said fat ass though, as in they weigh to much :P

[timiteo]

Okay so got a bit of work done today.

New rear main seal:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015101320122730_zpswc9sjr9i-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-13%2012.27.30_zpswc9sjr9i.jpg.html)

Flywheel on and torqued:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015101320132812_zpsaj29rvve-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-13%2013.28.12_zpsaj29rvve.jpg.html)

Clutchnet stage 4 disc and pressure plate:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015101320133007_zpskzzmxmhq-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-13%2013.30.07_zpskzzmxmhq.jpg.html)

New water pump:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102520163853_zpskohhosia-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-25%2016.38.53_zpskohhosia.jpg.html)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102520164025_zpstmpstqte-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-25%2016.40.25_zpstmpstqte.jpg.html)

Deleted A/C and installed new accessory belt:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102520164931_zps75pnyknz-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-25%2016.49.31_zps75pnyknz.jpg.html)

Thermostat housing fitted:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102520180452_zps6gfxqso9-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-25%2018.04.52_zps6gfxqso9.jpg.html)

Cleaned the oil filter housing it's nice and clean now inside:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102520173224_zpsj3essrlx-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-25%2017.32.24_zpsj3essrlx.jpg.html)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102520173232_zpsmgkdpiiq-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-25%2017.32.32_zpsmgkdpiiq.jpg.html)

Exhaust gasket installed with new hardware:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102420233058_zpsumrk1oob-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-24%2023.30.58_zpsumrk1oob.jpg.html)

Also added the turbo oil return line and welded some 3mm plate to the sump bottom for scrape protection then fitted it.

Next step is to install the intake manifold and gearbox.

Tim.

[timiteo]

Are you going to run the pumps sequentially or full ball all the time? That is some flow :eek:

I'll be running a return line to the surge tank so should run both at the same time and whatever fuel isn't required will be sent back from the fuel rail to the tank.

[timiteo]

Got the Mig Fab short runner intake installed with billet fuel rail as well as 10mm ignition leads. Starting to look the goods now:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2015102720131346_zpsjlxfd3xx-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-10-27%2013.13.46_zpsjlxfd3xx.jpg.html)

[HaydEn]

You'll need to massage the inside of the gearbox to clearance the rivets on the pressure plate.

I used a flapper wheel on a 4" grinder.

Suggest getting a pinion brace too.

Looks the goods

[browndizzle]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

**** this motor is looking amazing! dibs first ride along when its done!

[drucejnr]

Keen for screamer pipe

[timiteo]

You'll need to massage the inside of the gearbox to clearance the rivets on the pressure plate.

I used a flapper wheel on a 4" grinder.

Suggest getting a pinion brace too.

Looks the goods

Thanks Hayden I'll see if it spins a full rotation when the gearbox goes and if not I'll give it a grind to get it to fit!

Already have a pinion brace I'll put it on soon once the gearbox is ready to go on ;)

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

**** this motor is looking amazing! dibs first ride along when its done!

Haha thanks Simon it's getting there!

Keen for screamer pipe

Screamer maybe after it's engineered and road worthy haha

[timiteo]

Installed a TiAL MV-S 38mm V-Band external wastegate:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/2015110120213847_zpso3lmfeva-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-11-01%2021.38.47_zpso3lmfeva.jpg.html)

I think I'll set the springs to 1.5 or 2 bar pressure resistance depending on what peak boost pressure is decided upon.

[Water Boy]

Chhhooooo chooo chooooooo

[HaydEn]

That's a fair bit of boost. You'd be better off running a 14psi spring and using a boost controller to go from there. You'll have much more accurate control over spiking and boost limits.

I doubt you'd go much more than 18psi on this setup.

[timiteo]

Did some work on it during the week.

Installed the pinion brace on the gearbox as well as a new Sachs race throwout bearing and a Bar-Tek Tuning reinforced clutch fork.
Then bolted the gearbox to engine and installed the BFI stage 1 engine and gearbox mounts and the engine was then dropped into the car. Just need to do the oil lines, coolant lines, intercooler piping and fuel lines next.

Photo of engine in the bay:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/2015111920181521_zpsnk7fatlw-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2015-11-19%2018.15.21_zpsnk7fatlw.jpg.html)

[timiteo]

Plenty of work done since last update:

-Oil feed and return done
-Pump mounted for AWIC
-FPR mounted
-Fuel lines complete
-Aux pump relocated and all coolant lines complete
-Heat exchanger for AWIC mounted
-Surge tank and external pumps mounted and lifter pump mounted in fuel tank
-Mounted Mocal external oil cooler and ran oil lines

Next is to install drive shafts and finish IC piping including BOV. Not long now before it's off for the tune!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/b08ca636d9655d472f79604f55f425a7-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/67fa90ea1cf0dc09b425caa5fa58d5bc-1.jpg

Merry Christmas everyone!

[Water Boy]

Holy **** yesssss!

[VR28LT]

Awesome!

[KKK VR6]

Lies all lies
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/12/23977804905_605e6c2e15_z-1.jpg
1320videos down under already started
Hwy burnouts all over the place :D :policeman: :bootyshake:

[Water Boy]

You blokes dont muck around.

Does that mean yours will be going next K?

[KKK VR6]

Haha nah that's just stathi's old rig :D
Ummmm haha I'm close, yet a hell of alot to do :/
Though this one may be running boost sooner than expected ;)

[timiteo]

Haha you silly fellas, it'll be ready for VW Nationals 2016 for the show and shine.

Kay you can't handle the VR6 power mate! Better prove me wrong and get yours going too

[KKK VR6]

Lel F U m9 you'll be trailing my smoke all day long :P

[timiteo]

Did someone say a VR6 with studs? DSS stage 3 installed with suspension refresh ball joints etc.

21018
21019

Photo's speak for themselves but it's getting there. IC piping almost done as well as exhaust, flex sensor mounted, fuel system primed and working, battery relocated to boot, etc etc.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/2016011320110159_zpslxatxlwk-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-13%2011.01.59_zpslxatxlwk.jpg.html)

[VR28LT]

That engine bay looks mean

awesome man !

[HaydEn]

Jelly.

If only 35r

[KKK VR6]

Yeh gives u a real kick in the bum when u see it like this :flame:

[VR28LT]

Yeh gives u a real kick in the bum when u see it like this :flame:

lol you need more then a kick in the bum its been like 5 years now hasnt it? hahahaha

[GeorgeMK1]

Oh wow! looks awesome! How come such a small cooler? Forgive me if its a silly question (turbo noob lol)

[Speed]

This build is AWESOME!!!

[KKK VR6]

lol you need more then a kick in the bum its been like 5 years now hasnt it? hahahaha
Lol, I bought my first lot of parts 3yrs ago.

[stefcio007]

This is going to be crazy
Definetly need to hear this once it's going.

[timiteo]

Oh wow! looks awesome! How come such a small cooler? Forgive me if its a silly question (turbo noob lol)
Hey mate it's a water to air intercooler. It uses water to cool down the intercooler rather than air so it can be more compact because there's an external radiator which is used to dissipate the heat from the water in the system.

And thanks guys it's coming along! Just finishing off a few things then it's off to get the tune!

[GeorgeMK1]

So a small rad cools the water, which in turn cools the intercooler? Sounds like more plumbing and space, but certainly looks very neat and tidy! Very nicely done

[Speed]

Water to air coolers tend to give more consistent results under all conditions. I'm keen to see how it goes :)

If they were crap toyota would have not used them in their WRC cars. ;)

[timiteo]

Added oil catch can, finished some brackets off and did all the vacuum lines, shortened ignition wires, etc etc.

Car is now complete except the Haltech and tuning!

I'm excited to get it running hopefully in about a month:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/IMG_20160122_200224_zps0aewruxr-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/IMG_20160122_200224_zps0aewruxr.jpg.html)

[HaydEn]

Well done!

[dylan8]

Awesome, no mucking around here

[KKK VR6]

Yeh boiy
Keen for that first hwy rip :thumbup:

[Speed]

Tim, how is the build coming along? Would love to see more pics, especially outside of the car :)

[timiteo]

Tim, how is the build coming along? Would love to see more pics, especially outside of the car :)

Build is going good, the car should be running by the end of this week. Then the tune will happen the following week.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2016012420193900_zps33yzlwhb-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-24%2019.39.00_zps33yzlwhb.jpg.html)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/2016012420194032_zpsnt7m2okm-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-24%2019.40.32_zpsnt7m2okm.jpg.html)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/2016012420194357_zpsjaysadft-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-24%2019.43.57_zpsjaysadft.jpg.html)

RX7 killer lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/2016012520105253_zpsho4ago6g-1.jpg (http://s671.photobucket.com/user/furci94/media/2016-01-25%2010.52.53_zpsho4ago6g.jpg.html)

[Speed]

Very nice Tim!
It's a credit to all your hard work.

You joke that it's an rx7 killer.. if it was 4WD it WOULD be!

I have 2x 7s. (One with no motor)
Must say it does hook up nicely off the line. 0-60 in a little over a second. 0-100.. in the 5s but VERY ****ING THIRSTY!

Yours is super neat and very well thought out. Much more of a sleeper too, as my rotor can be heard for kms away. :)

Can't wait to see more.
Thanks mate.

[feenix74]

Looking good!

[rayray086]

First time coming across this thread. Way too cool Tim!

[DubSteve]

Just come across this, good to see mk3s are still getting the attention they deserve!

Great effort mate, keep at it :)

[HaydEn]

Just come across this, good to see mk3s are still getting the attention they deserve!

Great effort mate, keep at it :)
Haven't seen you in these parts for a while!

[Water Boy]

just come across this, good to see mk3s are still getting the attention they deserve!

Great effort mate, keep at it :)

omg omg omg omg its him

[dylan8]

heavy breathing

[timiteo]

Just come across this, good to see mk3s are still getting the attention they deserve!

Great effort mate, keep at it :)
Thanks mate appreciate the comments! I remember your mk3 and all the work that went into it so you're no stranger to a big project!

Car is still at the Tuning shop it should be running soon. Just a waiting game at the moment!

[patmould93]

Any updates yet? Come on tuners sort your **** out. Tim are you heading down to VITS in Albury? Would love to see this thing when its done. Might be frothing at the mouth just a little bit...

[cliftronix]

Do you plan on engineering this?

[drucejnr]

Any updates yet? Come on tuners sort your **** out. Tim are you heading down to VITS in Albury? Would love to see this thing when its done. Might be frothing at the mouth just a little bit...

Yes! Need updates asap!!

[timiteo]

A few updates but no tune yet guys!

Car is running but we're just sorting out an alternator charging issue. It ran fine at idle it's just the tune that needs to be done before skids haha.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/6a1c9c67d3854b26046f64acf22b0a77-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/cdb3c983fd9d5546d021e29bc477f9f1-1.jpg

And some of the good stuff!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/ec0ba70d10b063c5a4d6a70cb285b5db-1.jpg

I won't be making it to VITS Pat I've still got a lot of work to do before then but will be at Nationals.

Josh I do plan on engineering it I have the engineer ready to go I'm just waiting on the tune and install stuff.

Stathi she'll be running soon! Drop around one day after visiting your girlfriend haha

[Speed]

Looking good Tim!
What ecu are you running, is that the issue re the alternator?

[timiteo]

Looking good Tim!
What ecu are you running, is that the issue re the alternator?

Running a Haltech PS2000 Speed.

And the alternator issue is separate, the ECU runs fine it's just an electrical charging issue.

Tim

[Speed]

Running a Haltech PS2000 Speed.

And the alternator issue is separate, the ECU runs fine it's just an electrical charging issue.

Tim
SP mx5's had the same issue with a haltech. Believe the wiring diagrams are incorrect and needed to be patched. That's why I mentioned it.

If the ecu is responsible for controlling the alternator regulator than its a possibility. I don't know but thought it worth while mentioning it.

Hope it's sorted soon :)

[timiteo]

SP mx5's had the same issue with a haltech. Believe the wiring diagrams are incorrect and needed to be patched. That's why I mentioned it.

If the ecu is responsible for controlling the alternator regulator than its a possibility. I don't know but thought it worth while mentioning it.

Hope it's sorted soon :)
I believe in a VR6 the alternator trigger is in the cluster or something like that.

Anyway it's fixed now and the car is getting tuned next week sometime hopefully.

Sneaky shot from the rear. It's the only piston car in a shop full of rotaries!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/17806c6734a9ce8e21b0b5c7acf6ff77-1.jpg

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[Speed]

Nice one!

[drucejnr]

Stathi she'll be running soon! Drop around one day after visiting your girlfriend haha
haha don't you worry - I think I'll be spending more time at yours then hers knowing this is nearly ready :P



http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/17806c6734a9ce8e21b0b5c7acf6ff77-1.jpg

Bruh, sneaky tuck right there

[timiteo]

Small update started it up and it gets up to temperature everything works fine and it's surprisingly quiet both the exhaust and engine noise. The loudest thing in the engine bay at idle is the ticking from the injectors!

The car is now booked in for tuning next week (I know I've said that before but delays delays) so I should have some numbers very soon!

I'll put a picture up why not here's my MK1 and my friends MK3 3 Door VR6. It's a shame it's N/A though!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/24bfb8f3422b06c286ed08ee8e8e1284-1.jpg

[Water Boy]

Nothing wrong with NA.

[timiteo]

Made some nice pulls and good power we almost had the 98 tune done then blew a head gasket on high boost. Waiting for a new head gasket in the mail then back together and off for the ethanol tune!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/897264d4e30f7786ce60576382942cb8-2.jpg

It definitely comes alive at 3000rpm it's ridiculous how quickly it builds boost. Final power figures to be posted very soon!

Tim

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[stevoooish]

is there any videos of it on the dyno.

so cool

[HaydEn]

What brand gasket and spacer did you use?

[timiteo]

No dyno videos yet didn't get a chance to take one unfortunately!

What brand gasket and spacer did you use?
Used a Victor Reinz gasket.

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[patmould93]

bump...

[timiteo]

bump...

So the update is I'm back from holidays and the engine is getting forged internals. So it'll be out sometime this month and off to the machine shop to get a hone and clean ready for reassembly.

Probably won't be ready by GAD but by Christmas is the new goal now I guess!

[HaydEn]

Any luck tim?

[Speed]

Any updates on the build. The suspense is killing me :)

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[drucejnr]

In4updates.

Gf is back at home in da area and I see your mk1 around all the time now but I WANNA SEE THE VR6T!

[timiteo]

Hey guys!

Sorry for the delay I've been off the forums a while and only checked up on it recently.

So far I've built the short block (after a hot dip and bore/hone/deck) with Wiseco 82mm pistons, Eagle H Beam rods, all new Glyco bearings and full ARP hardware.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/3575c6b43fcc57a769626be9317b95f8-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/bce8da275350c593ba68087b5736a1e9-2.jpg

Should have the engine back in the car in a few weeks as I've got everything I need to finish it off.

And thanks Stathi! The MK1 might get some twin Webers soon but I'll finish the VR6T first!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/78b758c5dc47ba257ed8bc95226a594f-2.jpg

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[Mustillo]

Maad! nice work champ

[timiteo]

Thanks Josh!

Lower timing chains are on now and I've put a new metal head gasket and torqued down the head to spec. Not long now I just need to set the timing, bolt on accessories and cover plates and it'll be time to put her back in.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/f68e63f77a7e8ea11d3e84ec42481939-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/a3c22786b81a7cfc4dd0f99a01df7462-2.jpg

Cheers,

Tim

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[tinto]

Noice. Did the gasket going prompt the angry rebuild?

[dylan8]

looking good Tim!

[timiteo]

Thanks guys!

The gasket wasn't the cause it was one of the pistons cracking, I guess cast pistons and rods can only take a certain amount of load!

Got the crank pulley and upper timing chains on today as well as setting the timing. I just need to put on the timing chain covers, rocker cover and sump once I give them a clean then I can start bolting accessories and turbo back on.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/ec559371435d5515c92bb18f9266028b-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/d8662a4d0df4eaaf274b475a8c68fc25-2.jpg

Cheers,

Tim

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[timiteo]

Got the timing chain covers, oil sump and the rocker cover bolted on today:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/fd5c64cd40c4db383bbd157ebea4db3e-1.jpg

And my trusty reinforced sump I made before for when it may scrub:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/e0e6e3d8682f63a4f47fc7e177f376f0-1.jpg

I also painted the turbo manifold in high temp black to stop it rusting and bolted it on plus connected up the oil return line:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/01/ee125279a936548fb2062171815fffa2-1.jpg

Next step is accessories and flywheel/clutch.

I also bought some braided wiring wrap for the engine bay wiring I'll be installing before the engine goes back in to neaten it up.

Cheers,

Tim

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[dylan8]

bumppppp