amazak 3 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Think I am going to be a little brave and vr a mk1 golf, I have seen some before and was wondering if anyone has any information regarding the conversion?? Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 lol, as soon as i saw the title after deleting your car for sale thread i thought, 'that'll be amazak making plans for the cabby'sorry I can't give any help. other than saying good luck. these mk3 cabby r6s are just so common these days ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Check out www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk - mk1 golf ocDo a search for user 'paul_c' has he's putting a V6 into his MK1. I think from memory it's a 24 valver but take a look. Do a general search as I think a few have attemptedKeep us posted on your progress Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Check this one too - one hell of a project, V6 24V Caddy http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=48002&highlight= Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 lol' date=' as soon as i saw the title after deleting your car for sale thread i thought, 'that'll be amazak making plans for the cabby'sorry I can't give any help. other than saying good luck. these mk3 cabby r6s are just so common these days ;-) [/quote']oi !!!!Less of that Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 its a hard conversion. lots of welding for engine mounts.. shortening of drive shafts ect.Not a bolt in diy job like a VR or 1.8t into a mk2 Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 its a hard conversion. lots of welding for engine mounts.. shortening of drive shafts ect.Not a bolt in diy job like a VR or 1.8t into a mk2Ouch' date=' that may be a problem as the car would need to be on the road by end of August as she will be doing the school run, think I made a mistake of not doing my research before buying her. Anyways here are some pics although I am a bit sad .... body work needs tlc as there are a few dents and scrathes.[img']http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/amazak786/IMG_0173.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 lol' date=' as soon as i saw the title after deleting your car for sale thread i thought, 'that'll be amazak making plans for the cabby'sorry I can't give any help. other than saying good luck. these mk3 cabby r6s are just so common these days ;-) [/quote']oi !!!!Less of thatyeah nige less of that ..... Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 any thing can be done ita all about time and skill level .... the only thing i would say it the chassis mite need quite a bit if strenthing as its prob not that strong in relation to the vr chassis Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 any thing can be done ita all about time and skill level .... the only thing i would say it the chassis mite need quite a bit if strenthing as its prob not that strong in relation to the vr chassisTime 6 weeks, skill level zero lol, was going to ask a friend to help and do 99.9% of the work . I have to think about this ine very carefully. Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 well as long as hes a good mecnahic, welder, sparky and cant work out how to get round things safely then its possible .... but the 6 weeks !!! hmmm Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Tight deadline! There's other engine swaps would be easier Link to post Share on other sites
pimpcat 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 20vt i wud go for if u ask me or a g60 but thats only what i fink Link to post Share on other sites
amazak 3 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Not too sure about this anymore, car will be up for sale shortly and go down a different route. I have to admit it is good fun though been driving it all day today, clutch and steering are hard like rock lol. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 ABF for me in a mk1........soooo quick Link to post Share on other sites
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