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Austrian Import
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AUG 28, 01:52 PM
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Austrian Import
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AUG 28, 01:58 PM
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Somewhat unrelated to my above post, as this time it's used to stabilize the car rather than engage the LSD, but I figured I'll post it for completeness sake
*hint, post videos of Joey doing cool stuff with the Vr6 (on empty parking lots)*
http://www.motorchili.com/v...7--Left-Foot-Braking
http://www.motorchili.com/v...aking-heel-toe-combo
btw.: if anybody knows the name of that DVD, please PM me. I would love to add it to my collection. Skip Barber - Going faster is a great video, although a bit dated.
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Eau_Rouge
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OCT 07, 12:13 AM
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Dave, just wanted to get your thoughts on the possibility of swapping in a BMW M42 into a Fiero. I assume the wiring wouldn't be too difficult as they've been successfully swapped into older BMW's like the E21's and even the 2002's but I don't know about how difficult it would be to mount the engine in a fiero and adapt it to lets say the stock 5 speed Getrag (starter placement issue, adapter plate)
On the plus, it is a very well built and very reliable motor as my old daily driver (94 318is) has just over 400,000 km on the odomoter after I retired it from daily driving duties and just to note, the motor had never been openned up, saw only regular oil changes (full synthetic) and is still running very stong today.
I've got a lot respect for those engine's...
In your opinion, would it be worth putting into a fiero - if possible, it would definitely have to be a properly built motor for boost...love your VR6 swap by the way - very original!
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Austrian Import
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NOV 07, 03:32 AM
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Can you post more pics, or videos of the VR6?
I still haven't seen the exhaust, how you did the shifter, the dash, and other detail shots.
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bmwguru
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NOV 07, 07:50 AM
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Sorry, I've been really busy with the Haus projects.
Joey's VR6 has a good layer of dust sitting on top of it right now since she has been travelling the country driving a 18 wheeler.
I'll try to remember to take those pics for you when I'm back in the shop on Monday.
My customer's projects come first....my orange and black V8 is sitting next to her VR6 with more dust on it and the wiring harness and new fueling system for the Webers waiting to go in. I put that project on hold because I am in the middle of trying to purchase a smashed up Passat 1.8t that has low miles. The insurance company is holding the car now, so I'm dealing with them. That 1.8t would be the perfect replacement for the V8 once it is modded.
Dave
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lildevil
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NOV 09, 10:08 PM
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Whats up with all the GTOs ?
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bmwguru
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NOV 10, 05:26 AM
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That video was taken at Blackram's house in Kentucky. I believe the GTOs are his son's and friends.
Dave
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ViperBlue85GT
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NOV 12, 03:49 PM
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First off...Very nice!!
My Friend has a Modified VR6 out of his GTI that I was thinking about picking up.
I had a few questions I wanted to ask you first...
First off...His Motor
2001 VR6
Bored .30 over
294 Techtonic cams
High Performance intake manifold
Polished Heads
JE Pistons
All built by MJM Motorsports (a strictly European Auto shop that specializes in VR6 mods)
Motor is pushing just under 300horses (275-290)
Question 1:
How would you rate this against the 3800SC and Northstar V8 swaps?
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I will completely read your thread, but Was there a lot of cutting and welding? Did you have to buy or make custom parts or could you use most of the Stock and/or VW parts in the swap? Could you use the VW Tranny? In my case it would be a Eurospec 6speed.
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bmwguru
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NOV 12, 04:28 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by ViperBlue85GT:
First off...Very nice!!
My Friend has a Modified VR6 out of his GTI that I was thinking about picking up.
I had a few questions I wanted to ask you first...
First off...His Motor
2001 VR6
Bored .30 over
294 Techtonic cams
High Performance intake manifold
Polished Heads
JE Pistons
All built by MJM Motorsports (a strictly European Auto shop that specializes in VR6 mods)
Motor is pushing just under 300horses (275-290)
Question 1:
How would you rate this against the 3800SC and Northstar V8 swaps?
2:
I will completely read your thread, but Was there a lot of cutting and welding? Did you have to buy or make custom parts or could you use most of the Stock and/or VW parts in the swap? Could you use the VW Tranny? In my case it would be a Eurospec 6speed. |
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I am very familiar with MJM. That is where I purchased the Peloquin LSD. I never drove a N*, but I own a 3800s/c Fiero. They are two completely different feels. The VR6 has a very high revving engine and is similiar to most European cars. The 3800 is more like a typical American muscle car. I used the VW 02J transmission and I made all the custom parts/mounts/brackets etc to make the swap function. The engine computer still thinks it is in the Jetta it came out of.
The only difference between the GTI and Fiero is there is no FWD torque steer in the Fiero.
Dave
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ViperBlue85GT
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NOV 12, 06:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
yeah, just German cars....and my Fieros. I get a lot of compliments and insults from my customers about my Fieros...as for the insults, I add 10% to their bill..j/k
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I know you posted this a LONG time ago but just thought I would throw this out there...It's called a PIMA Charge (Pain In My A$$)...you can actually add that to the bill and BS people with it being some gov. tax on...(fill the blank with something in your profession)
Also, If you go somewhere and see a PIMA Charge, 1. it is NOT a Gov. Tax on anything, and 2. They don't like you
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