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bmwguru
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MAY 15, 06:09 AM
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I took some time off the VR6 to get the V8 ready for Carlisle. I'll be back on the VR6 in full swing next week and this thread will come alive again.
Dave
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TRiAD
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MAY 15, 06:32 AM
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Cool!
I had a '97 GTI VR6 and loved it! You're going to love this swap once you're done!
Tagged so I can watch along, too. 
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~Michael
Project IMSA Formula Coming Soon!
'85 GT 4sp white - SOLD | | '85 2M6 Auto red - SOLD | | '84 2M4 bare chassis - SOLD
Crap, I'm out of Fieros! Time to buy another!! - "Your mileage may vary."
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Vonov
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MAY 17, 04:25 AM
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Bmwguru, what are you going to use for the tach? I know there's some sort of issue with the tach signal not being usable for the early Jettas (mine doesn't work); I wondered if the same thing would apply with the swap you're planning, or do you plan on using some sort of aftermarket unit?
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gt88norm
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MAY 17, 02:27 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
I honestly haven't planned out the interior yet. I am leaving my options open in case if I plan on using the VW cluster or VDO gauges. The Fiero gauges won't read properly. The CAN line goes into the VW cluster and the laptop can read the module for the cluster, so I might go that route....I'm really undecided at this point.
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Above quote from 1 page back.
This is "vedy vedy intedesting!"
Norm
quote attrbute : Arte Johnson; 'R&M's Laugh In'.[This message has been edited by gt88norm (edited 05-17-2008).]
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bmwguru
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MAY 17, 07:47 PM
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I just checked in and I'll be getting back on the VR6 swap this upcoming week. Right now we are at the Carlisle show where the V8 "Gay Orange Fiero" is being displayed in the "Invitational Display" at the Carlisle show. Monday, I have to put a clutch in my gold GT and then after that it is VR6 swap 100%.
The only thing left of the VR6 swap is the shifter and immobilizer delete.
Dave
ps...I've decided to not use the Jetta cluster and go with VDO gauges for the instruments.[This message has been edited by bmwguru (edited 05-17-2008).]
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Gokart Mozart
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MAY 18, 02:41 PM
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Saw this car and thought of yours. Karmann Ghia with a Audi 2.8 v6.
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bmwguru
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MAY 22, 12:04 PM
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That looks like a real tight swap...
Anyway, we have progress.......
I concidered running a stand alone, but in order to do a TDI swap, the factory ECM and wiring need to be retained. Also, the VR6 has odd injectors that aftermarket generic injectors don't work as well with. I also wanted to be able to run the car with the factory components and make this swap look like it came from a VW shop (oh wait...that's what I do for a living).
I spent weeks researching how to delete the immobilizer and finally found a solution. GIAC would not do the delete saying that is was illegal to remove the factory immobilizer...????. Anyway, I did find someone who could do some mods at a great price with a two day turnaround (including shipping). I shipped it out Tuesday and got it back today.
I put the ECM in, programmed the fly by wire and started the engine up and let it run. It has open exhaust right now, so it is kind of loud, but still pretty cool.
I'll post some pics and maybe a video later.
Dave
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bmwguru
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MAY 22, 04:48 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLiStLmSdCY
I still have a lot of work to do. The gas pedal needs to be mounted. The exhaust needs to be made and the shifter has to be made.
Hopefully, we'll be driving it soon!
Dave[This message has been edited by bmwguru (edited 05-22-2008).]
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Austrian Import
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MAY 22, 06:07 PM
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Great video! I embedded it for you. 
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arte444
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MAY 22, 08:35 PM
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I like the muffler =) ------------------
-Kyle
Email: kakagiraffe@gmail.com
Aim: Littlechugger
1988 Notchback 4.9 V8, 5spd Isuzu, Spec Stage 4
True Dual Exhaust, Delta Cam
1993 Ford Probe 2.slow 5spd
1996 Grand Am 3100
2001 Honda CBR 600 F4i
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