VR6 turbo engine ...deak?

[GTi-VR6_A3]

if anyone out there knows how to or has turbo charged a vr6 id like to know what it takes ie parts and rebuilding the bottom end and about how much it would all cost. im looking at getting an a3 gti or corrado and i wanted to know what the story is and how it all works.

-GTi-VR6_A3

[Deakins]

Nah, the internals can handle it. At least to begin with.
All you need is a turbo, a turbo manifold, a wastegate, a downpipe, piping, a bov, a fpr, an oil pan and a chip.
It would probably add up to $3k +work. APR, EIP and Matrix have kits for the 12v, probably the best way to start. Or maybe a jy project?

[GTi-VR6_A3]

thanks ive never gotten ananswer from sum1. how bout the conversion to 4motion that would be king of the street. i would like to in the long run make something of these sorts.

-GTi-VR6_A3

[Deakins]

Buy a GTi VR6 Syncro

[GTi-VR6_A3]

whats that?

-GTi-VR6_A3

[Deakins]

A european four wheel drive mk3 GTi VR6.
Very nice car, got the european Corrado VR6 engine.
But then again.... You live in the US :finger:

[GTi-VR6_A3]

unfortunatly i do. wasnt there some sort of corrado storm in europe in like 94 or 95? do you htink my corrado turbo is a good idea or is there something you suggest more?

-GTi-VR6_A3

[Deakins]

Yes, they made 500 Corrado VR6 Storm's in 1995 for the UK market.
250 cars Mystic Blue Pearl and 250 in Classic Green Pearl.
They also made 6 Corrado VR6 Campaign's, also for the UK market.

And yes, it sounds like a good idea, if you can afford it :finger:

[GreatOne01]

I was actually wondering the same thing as GTI. (About can the VR6 handle turbo). How much HP can a VR6 turbo pump out safely?

[GTi-VR6_A3]

Originally posted by Deakins
Yes, they made 500 Corrado VR6 Storm's in 1995 for the UK market.
250 cars Mystic Blue Pearl and 250 in Classic Green Pearl.
They also made 6 Corrado VR6 Campaign's, also for the UK market.

And yes, it sounds like a good idea, if you can afford it :finger:

affird it? thats what having no overhead is all about man. get it done while i can hahahaha. also what is the difference between the slc storm and campaign?

-GTi-VR6_A3

[Deakins]

Originally posted by GreatOne01
I was actually wondering the same thing as GTI. (About can the VR6 handle turbo). How much HP can a VR6 turbo pump out safely?

The engine can take 400hp+ on stock pistons and rods, and 600hp+ is possible.
How safe it is for someone to drive around with one is a whole other story

[Deakins]

Originally posted by GTi-VR6_A3
what is the difference between the slc storm and campaign?
-GTi-VR6_A3

The Corrado SLC have a 2.8L VR6, The European Corrado VR6, Storm and Campaign have a 2.9L VR6.
The Campaign had a nasty interior and special badging. The Storm had different wheels and special badging.

[GTi-VR6_A3]

Originally posted by Deakins


The Corrado SLC have a 2.8L VR6, The European Corrado VR6, Storm and Campaign have a 2.9L VR6.
The Campaign had a nasty interior and special badging. The Storm had different wheels and special badging.

2.9l sounds sweet and the new wheels were cool but man was that campaing interior uglay.

-GTi-VR6_A3

[flylwsi]

the convert to 4motion would need a new trunk pan (from a euro golf)...

the rest should really bolt up actually...

there's a few cars that have been converted, and i don't remember it being all that difficult...

[Deakins]

4motion, no. Syncro, yes

Fitting a Syncro system is pretty much straight forward, but still expencive if you want it done right.
Instead of using a fueltank/floor pan out of a european Golf or a Rallye, you could just cut a hole, and getto-rig a cover. And then use a fuel cell.