VR6 Conversion?

James14100 · Post by **James14100** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:44 am

Hi,

I've been toying with the idea of putting a VR6 engine in a 6N. I've seen them for sale before so i know it's possible but what would i need to do it (other than the engine - which can be sorted easily)

What u reckon chaps?

James

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:02 am

i might be wrong but i think its custom mounts fabricted,,bay seam welded and chassis legs need messin with too i believe,,then just obvious stuff like suspension and brakes,we had the venom green 6n vr6 at well lane a few year back and it was a beautiful machine,,lot of work though.

vwclub.gr · Post by **vwclub.gr** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:17 pm

A friend here in Greece has changed his machine to 1.6T. He is now running in 180ps. It might be a nice option for you too. Here are some pics. Notice the intercooler...

razvwpolo · Post by **razvwpolo** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 10:39 pm

just to let you no that venom have theres on the web site which is www.venommotorsport.com and is under show cars if that helps mate...

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:56 pm

Custom mounts are one way to do it, another is to cut the mounts out of the donor car and use them...

I haven't researched this conversion as much as others but one thing I can say is don't be frighten off by shouts of 'understeer!'.

The main problem with engine conversions isn't getting the engine in but getting it started (i.e. wiring and plumbing). Where are you based?

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:44 pm

wiring will be a whore of a job on summat like that,

James14100 · Post by **James14100** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:45 pm

I live in the melton mowbray area, leicester.

I know a place where i can get an engine, gearbox, ecu and wiring for Â£200.

Good price?

I can always get the money back by lobbing it on ebay if it poses unsuccessful.

James

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:25 pm

for a vr6 engine,,thats great.i just paid Â£400 for a f****d wagon engine.

PoloCornwall · Post by **PoloCornwall** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:12 pm

James14100 wrote:I live in the melton mowbray area, leicester.

I know a place where i can get an engine, gearbox, ecu and wiring for Â£200.

Good price?

I can always get the money back by lobbing it on ebay if it poses unsuccessful.

James

are you sure that wasnt just for the ecu, i the engine ok? if so that is a f*****g deal of the centuary, and well worth your while slapping it in the polo

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:33 pm

damn right it is

James14100 · Post by **James14100** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:10 pm

Yep definatly engine, gearbox, ecu and wiring.

wrapped it around a tree so he's not bothered what he gets cos his insurance paid out on it anyway...

James

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:30 pm

buy it - worry about the logisitics later!

My engine transplant feel through so I lobbed it all on ebay, lost a bit of money but not a great deal...

ceedubya · Post by **ceedubya** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:48 am

if i were you i wouldnt bother with a vr6 at all as there are betta engines out there to fit in a polo

i have helped out on a vr into a polo job and it was a pain in the t**s start to finish and when it was done it handled like a pissed donkey

vr6s sound lovely and do go well but everything else is a downer about them inc mpg, weight, tuneability etc

i used to have a 220 bhp ( cost Â£2500 to get to that bhp) mk2 golf vr and it was great fun but i am still payin the fuel bill of my card 2 years later

2.0 16v or 1.8t is the way i would be going i reckon

morudy · Post by **morudy** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:13 am

true i would not go for a VR6 because of the petrol and tuneability 1.8T is better or 1.4 16V with turbo kit fitted...should be quite nice. What about the 1.6 16V gti engine?