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  1. FishWick
    Thread resurrection time! 2010 to present has mostly been about refinements, improvements & bodge fixes etc. The only new toy I've bought recently is a DBW controller. As the eventual aim is to go 24V Turbo, I was keen to get to grips with DBW and practice on the 12V. The poor thing is a rolling experiment So anyway, first things first, here are the necessary bits. Standard 4Motion pedal, throttle and DTA controller. By far the most awkward bit was fitting the pedal, but I won't bore you with the exact details, suffice to say it's just a process of fudging bits of metal into some ki
  2. FishWick
    Why don't you have a kit then? The fabrication is the most tedious bit. If you've done that and the software already, then.... ?
  3. FishWick
    You're in Portsmouth, why not give JKM a bell? They've done a few VRTs. Given how tight a 3" pipe is over the steering rack, I doubt any companies in the UK will put their name to a DIY downpipe. They all prefer it to be custom made in house.
  4. FishWick
    Here's a reasonably priced way into 24VT ownership and rather handily covers FWD (inc conversions) and 4WD. You can also retain the original intake manifold. http://www.spturbo.com/onlinestore/index.php/vw/mk4/vr6-24v/boost/24v-vr6-turbo-manifold.html http://www.spturbo.com/onlinestore/index.php/vw/mk4/vr6-24v/boost/atp-gt3076r-turbo-hardware-kit-for-24v-vr6.html Their 24V manifold looks to be a lot better quality than their 12V one.
  5. FishWick
    If you want to just monitor the AFR, then plumb the supplied Wideband probe into a spare hole in the Downpipe. Some Widebands have a simulated narrowband output, which can connect to the ECU to control the fuelling, but to be honest the factory item probably does a better job.
  6. FishWick
    If it's built for revs, then 263 - 268. Schimmel, Schrick, Autotech, DSR, etc etc. Take your pick! I find it strange that an engine of that spec was built without any consideration for cams until now???
  7. FishWick
    Is this for the later unit where the ABS pump and ECU are one unit? Or the earlier system with seperate pump / ECU and pedal sensor? If the former, can the ECU be split from the pump?
  8. FishWick
    Indeed. Turbo and super compressors create a vortex over the MAF element, which needs straightening. Otherwise just like a whirlpool, the bulk of the air flows to outer edges of the MAF tube and flows 'around' the element, and not 'over' it. If the MAF is mounted far enough away from the turbo / super, it sorts itself out, but it's not always possible.
  9. FishWick
    Oh yeah, I forgot you run a lot of boost! :-) So you're using the single coils like these? - http://www.msdignition.com/product.aspx?id=5113 Let me know how they go! £40 each isn't too bad with built in amps. What plugs are you using? Bill Schimmel ran 35psi (GT45R) on stock coilpakc, 2ms dwell with no spark issues. NGK R5671A-9 plugs @ 0.022" gap.
  10. FishWick
    Looks good mate, good luck with that! Let me know how it goes :-) I'm not sure about the LS2 coils, especially if they're MSD ones. Don't run them at any more than 2.5ms dwell as they don't like it. I would try a Ford V6 coilpack. Reliable and very strong spark!
  11. FishWick
    Difficult to achieve on a normally aspirated motor and even with turbos, flames on gearshifts is only really achievable with anti-lag. To get flames on a standard VR you will need to get the manifold VERY VERY hot and modify the map to throw in more fuel on over-run and back the timing right off. And even then you might not always get a flame. You'll get plenty of pops and bangs though. Out of interest, why do you want to do this? Can you afford to waste so much fuel with the cost of it heading to £1.50 a litre as well? LOL! :-)
  12. FishWick
    I agree. I love playing with standalones but as you say, not everyone has the patience for them! The original cams have VW markings on them, aftermarket ones don't, which is pretty much your only clue to be honest mate. OE cams also just look better quality too, if that makes sense? The shaft casting is smoother and and the machined surfaces look better too. Also if you look at the cam lobes, the tips on original cams are very mild compared to aftermarkets.
  13. FishWick
    Have you got the factory air straightener on your MAF?
  14. FishWick
    Ah, that makes sense then. I assumed you were getting the bits and making the line up yourself :-) What material are the fittings they're using? I would swerve ENS (electro plated Nickel steel) as it rusts, but it's cheaper than stainless, which is imo the best material to use on such a critical component.
  15. FishWick
    Good stuff! Yeah, it's £350 every time you need a new chip blowing. Sod that.
  16. FishWick
    Erm, why not run a peice of wire around your chosen route and measure it? LOL! :-) I ran mine to the right off the filter housing, under the coilpack, bolted to the harness bracket with a P clip and then onto the Turbo. I'd say it's about 1.5m. Do you have experience with assembling 200 series PTFE lines and fittings? If not, I would buy a little extra anyway to factor in mistakes :-) Oh and sleeve the braided line because it will rub through any wires it touches in no time.
  17. FishWick
    Hmmmmm..... My left knee doesn't half ache when sat in traffic. All that up and down action on an uprated clutch and all that. As I'm nearly 40, an auto box sounds might appealing! Probably not too bad to retro fit. Only thing is, can it handle turbo grunt?
  18. FishWick
    LOL, try googling "Schimmel Performance" perhaps? :-) But they're these anyway - http://www.spturbo.com/onlinestore/index.php/vw/mk3/vr6/ignition-spark/sp-16v-wire-set.html
  19. FishWick
    It's mainly for OBD2 you need to worry about that. OBD1 will be easier as there's only 3 lots of ECUs IIRC, AG distributor, AG coilpack and CP immobiliser. But just make sure the numbers on the ECU sticker match yours ;-)
  20. FishWick
    The original VR6 red leads are the best bar none. The second best ones I have seen are Schimmel Performance ones. I've done 1000s of miles with those and they've been proven to ignite 40psi of boost :-)
  21. FishWick
    Yep, just so long as the ECU you use is exactly the same as your existing one, right down to the firmware revisions etc etc.
  22. FishWick
    Hmmmm, interesting! I must admit, I haven't driven a VR6 auto, but plenty of BMW autos and they were all much slower than their manual counterparts! How many speeds is the VR6 auto box?
  23. FishWick
    That transporter wing vent would be good to feed air into a stock airbox for Turbo use :-) If you want to spend 50 sheets, I would refit the factory airbox and replace all the chassis bushes to sweeten up the handling. I'm afraid 50 notes isn't going to give you much extra grunt as it's an Auto. They tend to sap too much throttle response anyway.
  24. FishWick
    If the ECU is mapped to use MAF as the main engine load, then yep, the MAF must be connected. It will work with out it, of sorts, but won't drive very well and will stall lots. The MAFless maps are ancient history now anyway. Vince solved that one long ago :-) Yeah the MAF does take a beating down in the wing. Even in my Corrado with it's lovely splash guards and things, I still used to get through 3 or 4 MAFs a year. Always a short to B+ cause of water damage. The VFEngineering kits were designed and tested in California. They're not really well suited to European cars with our frequ
  25. FishWick
    And I've used an original plastic one since 2003 with no issues :-)
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