MK2 VR6 what you reckon

[$c0ttycupra]

helloo! posted a thread a while back bout turning my mk2 into a 1.8T 20v, but i now hav a new idea!1 a vr6 not too sure whether to look at 24v or 12v atm both pretty powerful!! just wana see what the general reaction is really anybody else got any advice or hav dun it ?! cheeeers!http://ibizamk2.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1145

 

[ibiza_95]

go for it

 

[gazjones]

i know someone on the r32 owners club is putting a 2.8 12v so the older generation v6 into a caddy van think thats about same size as mk2 ibiza engine bay. the actual engine isnt that big compaired to say the 1.8t block so well worth looking into. the 12v sounds alot more meaty and throaty the 24v bit more raspy especially the 3.2
also seen 3.2 vr6 in mk2 golfs

 

[myseatcupra]

ive read on here people say that its a heavy engine and upset the handling. using an r32 engine i guess would make it even worse. i'd put the 1.8t motor in more scope for tuning and cheaper to tune

 

[Tom B]

Not that new, its been done!

The Caddy van and Ibiza have the same front end

 

[pooch]

How about one in the front and one in the back, each driving an axle. been done on a mkIII, mental fast.

 

[myseatcupra]

thats would balance out the wieght a bit better. cost an arm and a leg to get up and running. but would be cool

 

[ibiza_95]

chain driven twin bike engined ibiza...
Run it on mazda MX5 running gear in the rear... job done

DO IT, DO IT

 

[pooch]

chain driven twin bike engined ibiza...
Run it on mazda MX5 running gear in the rear... job done

DO IT, DO IT

seen a mkI with a tuned Hyabusa engine. v quick, doesn't sound too good though, a right screamer.

 

[Jamin Berry]

ive read on here people say that its a heavy engine and upset the handling. using an r32 engine i guess would make it even worse. i'd put the 1.8t motor in more scope for tuning and cheaper to tune

1.8 20vT is only slightly lighter than the 2.9 vr6 engine

 

[andyj]

VR6 is only 25kg's heavier than a 1.8 20vT, so not vastly different....

there have already been a couple of Mk2 Ibiza VR6's done to...

 

[gazjones]

you can save 25kg not needing the intercooler and pipng to run the 20vt so no real difference!

 

[Grayboy]

From what I've heard the R32 lump is lighter than the VR due to use of alot of plastics, I think it's mainly down to the manifold, hence why there so hard to find complete in breakers as it get's destroyed in an impact.

 

[Jamin Berry]

I would get a 2.0 TFSI engine if i were to do one.

 

[Chrisdaman]

go for the 24v engine mate, much better

 

[Jamin Berry]

Oh and Chris;

RE: S2 Pistons

The pistons are provisonally sold awaiting payment. However if he lets me down i would except £125 posted.

I'll let you know if they become available.

Lloyd

Someone got before me. And ive just seen you posted on the thread about them.

 

[Mckellar]

Will you be doing the conversion yourself?
personally i'm more a fan of a mk2 20VT - but i'd cheat to be honest and the money id spend getting one into a mk2 id just buy a mk3!

1.8 20VT is a lot better if your wanting to install - then progress with tuning...

 

[Chrisdaman]

Oh and Chris;

RE: S2 Pistons

The pistons are provisonally sold awaiting payment. However if he lets me down i would except £125 posted.

I'll let you know if they become available.

Lloyd

Someone got before me. And ive just seen you posted on the thread about them.

oh right cool mate

back to topic

 

[dougy69]

buy mine!! im starting up my own business and really need to sell mine!

2.9 le mans engine from tsr with 24k on it!!

 

[Grayboy]

I would get a 2.0 TFSI engine if i were to do one.

This is the route I was going to take but spoke to a few people and all said good luck mate your going to need it, Ben at QPE at least said there still trying to crack the ECU to get their 'plug and play' kit's into the VW range which wasn't proving easy, said they might be interested in helping me with the Beeza but said don't hold my breath!