mk3 vr6 into mk4?

**jnrm3** · 12-12-2008, 08:09 PM

Hey all, I have been on the look out for damaged golfs for a engine conversion and came across a 96 vr6 which is going through the auction next week.

I have done a few engine conversions before on subaru's but never a vw, so I have a question about the chassis.

Are the chassis similar/same to replace the hole sub frame(motor, box, brakes) from the mk3 to the mk4?

has anyone engineered a conversion like this before? i no there are certain requirements with emissions and i will have to speak with the engineer during the week.

any info would be good.

cheers
steve

**99gti** · 13-12-2008, 10:22 AM

Dependant on state laws, I didn't think you were allowed to put an older engine into a newer car?

**Tim** · 13-12-2008, 10:46 AM

why would you bother when you can buy one already done from the factory!
http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls...=1&keywords=VW

**GoLfMan** · 13-12-2008, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by 99gti

Dependant on state laws, I didn't think you were allowed to put an older engine into a newer car?

true, but the emissions laws changed in 97 and i think you can put in a 97 model VR6 into a leter model car as it complies to the newer emissions laws...

good luck trying to find a 97 model VR, let alone a wrecked one!
try finding a Bora V6 4 motion and slot that in

its a DOHC VR engine and it has more power!

**Mrk_Mickey** · 13-12-2008, 11:28 AM

Mk4's came with VR6 engines in them in other countries anyway..mk4 Golf GTI VR6 or whatever anyone wants to call it, had a 12v VR6 engine with only very slight differences to the engine, and a big engine cover to conceal it.