The Official VR6 Engine Swap (Page 40/73)
AkursedX SEP 25, 02:08 PM
Is that popping sound in the video from the engine or is it from something else. It sounds pretty darn good when you get on it. I'm glad to see it out on the road finally. This is definietly one of my favorite swaps.

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'88 GT- 257rwhp 319rwft/lbs (9/07) 12.657@110.19mph 1/4 mile (8/08)
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bmwguru SEP 25, 02:57 PM
The popping sound is my poor quality camera trying to pick up the exhaust pulses....one of these days I'll get a better one. I was still getting used to driving a Fiero with a LSD. It is definitely different than one with an open rear around turns. If all goes well, Joey should start her driving soon, and then make her list of demands of things for me to change. Still on target for mid November to be 100% completed.
Dave
Sixstrings SEP 26, 10:00 AM
That engine has a nice sound to it....... it is looking damn good
anonymity SEP 26, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by 85duke:

I am glad to see it is runnin good. someone seemed a little uneasy when she took off from that stop sign. good job.



It wasn't me driving, that was Dave. But don't worry, I will be taking it easy for a while to get used to the way it handles. I do usually drive fast, but I don't do any more than I can handle. I may be crazy.... but I got 5 kids to raise, so I ain't gonna be wreckless.



Joey

P.S. Yes, it does sound great! I can't wait to drive it! Dave did a great job on the swap... but I know it won't be completely done until all the bugs are worked out. (he is kinda anal like that)
anonymity SEP 26, 01:13 PM
here is a few pics of me putting the sealant on the new trunk floor. Dave welded it in and I applied the water sealer.
Joey
85duke SEP 26, 01:15 PM
I am sorry joey i meant she as in the car. I just like the watch it watch it you can hear when it lost a little traction.
bmwguru SEP 26, 02:43 PM
The engine does have such a sexy European sound to it. The powerband is amazing with the variable intake manifold. There is plenty of torque at the bottom end and it just keeps on giving up to 7,000 rpms. This would be the perfect swap for a rebody. In naturally aspirated form, it is very impressive. In the video I had the car up to about 85mph before I had to slow down to 40mph for the car in front of me.
Everything seems to be going ok with the testing. It runs at 180 degrees at all times and it is rare the fan comes on to cool it. There are a few small quirks I will be addressing within the next week, but only a few hours of time.
The hardest part of this swap was trying to figure out how the hell to do it. If I do another one of these, I could probably have it done in a 1/4 of the time. Just trying to figure out how to make the shifter work properly was weeks of trying and failing. I have it set up perfectly now and can hit every gear without guessing.
Now it is just up to the toughest critic....Joey. I'm sure she will make a list of what she wants changed around or redone.
Dave
85duke SEP 26, 04:14 PM
Dave

Really, impressive work. You have created a one off swap and did so in an honest fashion. You used your own knowledge and time. The car sounds great and judging by the orange car in the background will look fantastic as well. That motor looks as though it was factory installed. amazing attention to detail. I hope to see your cars and shop in person sometime.


- Ben Tate -
aconesa SEP 26, 04:38 PM
Dave,

WOW, great work. I cannot wait to see it.

Joey,

Can I have a ride?

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3.6lvvt6spdgt SEP 27, 07:05 AM
AWSOME JUST AWSOME...
NOW TURBO IT