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bmwguru
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AUG 11, 05:50 PM
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The VR6 in my opinion is one of the best designed engines. I originally was thinking of fitting the VR5 which is a 2.3 liter euro spec passat engine, but they really don't make the power. They are more for a commuter with a little pep.
The cool part about the VR6 is it will build power low and with the variable intake manifold, it will just keep pulling up to the redline. You really have to drive one of these VW's to really understand why I went through all this to do what a 3800s/c could do. I think my car will be more of a fun driver...in my opinion.
I can't remember the redline, I'll have to look when I get to the shop tomorrow. Tomorrow evening, I'll hopefully be able to have some more progress. It seems I'll get a few hours in each week. The little brown truck should be dropping off the mandrel bent exhaust pipes and mufflers.
Dave
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bmwguru
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AUG 11, 05:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Austrian Import:
If I could make a suggestion, do a swap that's on Ward's 10 best engines list. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...%27s_10_Best_Engines
I'd also vote for a DI (direct injected), or better yet, a FSI *hint, hint* ^_^ engine.
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The audi 2.0t is a really nice engine and would give the Fiero a whole new personality. 
I don't understand how the Audi 2.7t made a list a few years in a row. That engine is useless and in stock form doesn't impress the elderly.
Dave
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87_special
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AUG 11, 09:57 PM
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This is one of the most interesting build threads to read. I'm blown away with the amount of engineering and designing you've done. Your skills are unequaled. I wish you were closer so I could see the car in person. Maybe next year when I visit my aunt in (Bogota) NJ, I'll stop by. Good job and Great work. Congrats Man!
BTW, I have VW wheels on my Fiero. They fit great!
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bmwguru
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AUG 17, 09:28 AM
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Thanks for the compliments. I hope I can get my head in my shop through the garage door now. 
My tech Shawn came up with a great idea for the exhaust and so we are in the stage of making that right now. I'm not going to say anything, but hopefully soon enough, I'll post some pics up. In my mind, the idea is an amazing one that I haven't seen done before with the exhaust and can be done on the stock engine. I think you all might love it as much as I think I will. I did wind up purchasing the tips I had mentioned and I should have them on Monday.
I couldn't resist and I did start the VR6 up with the Magnaflow true dual exhaust and it does sound deep and mean.
Dave[This message has been edited by bmwguru (edited 08-17-2008).]
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Sixstrings
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AUG 18, 02:51 PM
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I finally got to see this in person and it is impressive as hell. Even got to hear it running..... going to be a beast
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darkhorizon
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AUG 18, 05:23 PM
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Been there done that.
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bmwguru
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AUG 18, 05:34 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by darkhorizon:
Been there done that.
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I think everyone has.... 
j/k
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anonymity
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AUG 18, 08:38 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Sixstrings:
I finally got to see this in person and it is impressive as hell. Even got to hear it running..... going to be a beast |
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Kissbutt!
You're just hoping for a ride in the VR6. I thought the ride in Dave's Gay Orange Fiero was enough for ya.
Joey
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Sixstrings
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AUG 19, 08:49 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by anonymity:
Kissbutt!
You're just hoping for a ride in the VR6. I thought the ride in Dave's Gay Orange Fiero was enough for ya.
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For someone who is scared to ride in the "Gay Orange Fiero" you seem to have a lot to say. You sure you won't be scared of the VR6 as well? [This message has been edited by Sixstrings (edited 08-20-2008).]
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BabyVet
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AUG 19, 06:48 PM
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