VR6gaz 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 ive been offerd £3200 for my car and thinkin of takin as i want a mk2 vr,what parts would i need for the conversion and roughly how much would it cost? (excluding bodywork mods/respray) I can get cheap labour. wot is the best susp/brakes to use? Link to post Share on other sites
rigs 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 The main things you need are the engine and gearbox, ecu and loom, front subframe and engine mounts.I did the whole conversion for aprox £800 including buying everything.I can highly recommend FK suspension, I have the konigsport model and they are amazing (possibly a bit pricey for a road car though - mines for track)Also, you can't go wrong with the brembos from an Ibiza Cupra R - these fit easily to mk3 hubs. Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Evans 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Why not buy one already done? Save yourself some hassle! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&item=300031077426&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1this one looks pretty nice! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 it does mate, but i want to do one myself so i no exactly wot's wot cheers Rigs, hopefully ill be drivin a mk2 vr next summer Link to post Share on other sites
6potmkII 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 best thing to do mate, is buy a doner car. this is what i did and ul have every part u need apart from a corrado pedal box (if you buy a mk3 donar). this way u can also sell bits off the mk3 an get back some of the money.if you buy an obd1, it might be slightly easier as you wont need the transponder box, chipped key etc etc BUT.... id try and go for obd2, as they have better ecu's with coilpack and tend to create slightly more power....give us a shout if you need help or get stuck Link to post Share on other sites
6potmkII 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 also forgot to add, when you buy the mk2, make sure its 1990 onwards. this way the engine loom goes staight into the fuse box. also, if its a 16v, you will already have the drive shafts (cant use 8v ones), and upgrading brakes will be easier too. the have bigger brake master cylinder than the 8v and the hubs will allow you to fit 280mm g60 calipers and carriers or 312mm TT ones.so imo '95 onwards mk3 vr6 or corrado vr6 and 1990 onwards mk2 16v.u might not want to buy 2 whole cars as it may work out expensive, but i searched hard enuff and found rear ended '97 highline which worked out v.cheap Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 will do cheers mate Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 ive seen a j plate 16v for sale just round the corner its a bit tatty but he only wants £650 for it just av to hope the bloke thats buyin mine gets his re-mortgage now Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 iv got an engine and starter for sale, no g/box tho Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Think im gonna buy a complete car if i can get one Link to post Share on other sites
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