Operation: Turbo Checkers

Post by **Checkers** » Jun Mon 09, 2008 10:51 pm

VRT has come into question a time or two. Brian Kirchbergers Jetta makes me horny. YouYube that shizz

And Mike, a 1.9 or 2.0 TDI has always been a major option for me.
Additionally I'd love to run a supercharger and turbo in series as this car has been an inspiration. http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-200 ... rsion-2363

Post by **vrtpassat** » Jun Tue 10, 2008 11:46 am

be prepared to be very frustraed with your car if you do decide to vrt it is fucking asome when it works right but some times i just whant to hit as hard as i can with a big wrench and set it on fire. may be you will have better luck then me but it is still a big pain and money pit.

Post by **sneakyboy1** » Jun Tue 10, 2008 8:51 pm

vrtpassat wrote:be prepared to be very frustraed with your car if you do decide to vrt it is fucking asome when it works right but some times i just whant to hit as hard as i can with a big wrench and set it on fire. may be you will have better luck then me but it is still a big pain and money pit.

Or if you buy the right kit the first time you wouldn't have such a headache!

Post by **kompressorgolf** » Jun Wed 11, 2008 10:37 am

no vr tony, you got a pretty killa setup already...... run with it, you wont be upset

Post by **BigSkyVR6Caddy** » Jun Wed 11, 2008 7:21 pm

I think the intended end use of the vehicle should dictate engine combo choice... this VR6 Caddy project is just getting off the ground for me and I am glad I picked such a complicated mk1 swap. Downside is extended completion date and an almost too unique set-up. Also, if you want to race it, what class does it put you in. I wanted a Caddy daily driver with snappy torque and enough extra to shake a few heads including my own.
Think about what you want to be able to do with this project when finished and make sure this choice gets you there.

Post by **sneakyboy1** » Jun Wed 11, 2008 9:08 pm

BigSkyVR6Caddy wrote:I think the intended end use of the vehicle should dictate engine combo choice... this VR6 Caddy project is just getting off the ground for me and I am glad I picked such a complicated mk1 swap. Downside is extended completion date and an almost too unique set-up. Also, if you want to race it, what class does it put you in. I wanted a Caddy daily driver with snappy torque and enough extra to shake a few heads including my own.
Think about what you want to be able to do with this project when finished and make sure this choice gets you there.

Well said!!

Post by **Checkers** » Jun Wed 11, 2008 10:35 pm

The VR is simply too heavy of an engine for me.

8vT still sounds good to me but I've found a different fuel management system I may run now. We'll see.
I'm also thinking DigiFiz as well as I just love the look.
I've just got to see if I can somehow find a brand new JH short block.
That and a gutless new 2.0 ABA head.
I've almost got enough money saved to start doing things again. Until then I gotta clean the damn shed out and get rid of all the OEM GTI parts to just make some room. I also need to get rid of some more shit. Namely G-Wheels needs to go to the little bro and I hope this girl I grew up with buys the Golf ASAP. That would give me a great start.

Since I'm an OEM kind of guy I intend to stick to 8v with a technologically advanced but yet Callaway-like setup.

When it's done I will have a semi shaved engine bay, a one plug disconnect engine, and almost all VW based upgrades.

Projected finish date YNP '10

Post by **Checkers** » Jul Sat 12, 2008 10:25 pm

Hit my savings goal people!
Any help sourcing out a 2.0 ABA gutless head would be greatly appreciated as well as a possible brand new JH bottom end somehow. Not rebuilt, brand new.
I should be able to start dumping money into it more now.
Especially when the Golf and Jetta are sold.

Post by **kompressorgolf** » Jul Sat 12, 2008 11:39 pm

you already have a good jh block have it decked honed and balenced and spend some real money on polishing the crank rods and low comp turbo pistons. with the money you would spend on a new bottom end, you can build a bulletproof one outta what you have for probably less....

Post by **bigmontana** » Jul Sun 13, 2008 10:16 pm

Project sounds really cool. Can't wait to see pics, any MKIIs for sale? I want either a donor for the wolfsburg or non runner to put the wolfsburg guts in.