Jake I’m currently building my mk2 vr6 gli and just wanted to say you have been a huge inspiration to my build. Can’t wait to drive it next year. Thanks for all the information and tutorials
Im glad to discover your channel ... Just an idea ... Golf mk2 with a widebody not a regular one ... a kyza design with Orciari front 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 by the way i own a 1988 1.8 90hp model .
I've had to bash the passenger frame rail to clearance for the vr6 crank pulley in 2 mk2 cars I've swapped, I've come across 1 car where this was unnecessary because the frame rail was clearanced from factory. I can only assume some models of mk2 cars, have this clearance, and others do not.
If I could only have one? I would pick my VR6 I've drove my MK2 vr6 and 1.8t back to back. Same suspension, same wheels and tires. Same road, Same conditions. Only difference was the engine and seats.
I think some of the Fabless kits you have to bash the frame rail in for the VR swap. Didn’t do it on mine and it self clearanced after a few months of driving. 😅
3 awesome builds in great detail! Have told many people to watch your videos. The 4 cylinders being more leaned back to the firewall yes the handling will be better. The VR6 is biased forward of the axles making it seem to push more. Great sounds from a VR6. Not all swapped VR6 swap cars will fit with the crank pulley. AAA VR6 12 valve can interfere with using a mk3 K-frame depending on the front cross member used. Just my own experience.
Jake, what exact engine mounts did you use again? I have always read you need to bash in the frame rail. I’m in the middle of a swap have corrado cross member and mk3 subframe. Thanks!
Yes went to the show. It was amazing. First time in 3 years I wasn't running around trying todo a video. It was nice being able to just chill and enjoy it. I do feel a little guilty not being about to share with you guys the cool people and stories from the weekend. I need a filmer lol
I love you builds! It was really awesome watching and learning at the same time. Thanks for documenting this. What about the TT don't you consider it as a build
Here is a question, would you ever swap the 2.8 VR over to a 3.2 or 3.6 VR? I hear the power gains from the 3.2 alone make it a better swap then the 1.8t and you can feel it. even better then a 225 Regaudless I love your builds and was so happy when you got the corrado
I have a 3.2 I could swap in if I wanted. But its just not worth it for me. If I lived somewhere that didnt have amazing curved roads then I'd prob be trying to get as much HP I could into a MK2. But then you run into wheel spin. So I'd have to all wheel drive it lol
@@JakeRawSon I mean that AWD 3.2 MK2 sounds nice lol. I am also very strong on the idea the VR6 really needs to be mid-engine because of weight. I am planning on swapping my 3.2 into my G60 Auto at some point (get rid of that horrid Auto)
Trouble is, you're it man. Who else in the states was ever making any 80 90's vw build videos? I've watched em all and I hate the a2 platform. We're just all starved for inspiration and information. The thread is dead
@@JakeRawSon the a2 lets me down with the front subframe and motor mount setup. I think second gens would be best gens with traditional motor mounts. I've owned six and they all needed all the mounts replaced and I broke countless front mounts. Even g60 and vr styles.
i have a NEW BEETLE 1.8 TURBO and this series is very awesome, very motivated love it !! keep it going thank you
3 years alredy time flies. Watched lots of videos love the content 😃 keep it up man
Thanks Busy
Glad you're back with the cars.
Jake I’m currently building my mk2 vr6 gli and just wanted to say you have been a huge inspiration to my build. Can’t wait to drive it next year. Thanks for all the information and tutorials
Im glad to discover your channel ... Just an idea ... Golf mk2 with a widebody not a regular one ... a kyza design with Orciari front 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 by the way i own a 1988 1.8 90hp model .
I've had to bash the passenger frame rail to clearance for the vr6 crank pulley in 2 mk2 cars I've swapped, I've come across 1 car where this was unnecessary because the frame rail was clearanced from factory. I can only assume some models of mk2 cars, have this clearance, and others do not.
If I could only have one? I would pick my VR6
I've drove my MK2 vr6 and 1.8t back to back. Same suspension, same wheels and tires. Same road, Same conditions.
Only difference was the engine and seats.
Well said, the 1.8t is amazing. Instant power and corners really nice 👍
I think some of the Fabless kits you have to bash the frame rail in for the VR swap. Didn’t do it on mine and it self clearanced after a few months of driving. 😅
3 awesome builds in great detail! Have told many people to watch your videos. The 4 cylinders being more leaned back to the firewall yes the handling will be better. The VR6 is biased forward of the axles making it seem to push more. Great sounds from a VR6. Not all swapped VR6 swap cars will fit with the crank pulley. AAA VR6 12 valve can interfere with using a mk3 K-frame depending on the front cross member used. Just my own experience.
I got a question, who planted the Volkswagen seed in you. Could it have been someone you use to work with?
Keep up the good work bro, been following your videos for a year doing a 1.8t bam swap on my 1990 scirocco all going well so far!
Heck ya thanks Saul. Good luck with the swap
Like You said Vr is a nice to have. I'd choose 1.8 too, stroke 1 between mk2 and Corrado. I wonder would it be worth it to stroke a 1.8T
Jake, what exact engine mounts did you use again? I have always read you need to bash in the frame rail. I’m in the middle of a swap have corrado cross member and mk3 subframe. Thanks!
1.8t I use mk3 diesel brackets
vr6 I use mk3 vr6 brackets
@@JakeRawSon awesome man thanks!
Yeah u name it, I like the way u describe them. And you drive your car hard and have fun with them. well done brother.
Btw did u go to waterland show?
Yes went to the show. It was amazing. First time in 3 years I wasn't running around trying todo a video. It was nice being able to just chill and enjoy it.
I do feel a little guilty not being about to share with you guys the cool people and stories from the weekend.
I need a filmer lol
@@JakeRawSon I knew you went there, I was looking at some video trying to spot you ;-)
Awesome vid!
I love you builds! It was really awesome watching and learning at the same time. Thanks for documenting this. What about the TT don't you consider it as a build
No I'd say a build for me is I started with just the shell
Here is a question, would you ever swap the 2.8 VR over to a 3.2 or 3.6 VR?
I hear the power gains from the 3.2 alone make it a better swap then the 1.8t and you can feel it. even better then a 225
Regaudless I love your builds and was so happy when you got the corrado
I have a 3.2 I could swap in if I wanted. But its just not worth it for me. If I lived somewhere that didnt have amazing curved roads then I'd prob be trying to get as much HP I could into a MK2. But then you run into wheel spin. So I'd have to all wheel drive it lol
@@JakeRawSon I mean that AWD 3.2 MK2 sounds nice lol.
I am also very strong on the idea the VR6 really needs to be mid-engine because of weight. I am planning on swapping my 3.2 into my G60 Auto at some point (get rid of that horrid Auto)
Following your work since red VR6, and IMHO 1.8T is more for MKII and VR6 is more for Corrado. :)
1.8 8v auto here.. Could I use a 1.8t and bolt it to my transmission.. What more would I have to do.. I like my auto..
Sorry Ninja not sure. But I bet you would love a manual.
bring the red MK2 GTI to Renntober next month!
lol I wish. That's a long drive with no ac or cruise control. I was just down there with the tdi wagon.
Maybe build some car for content if You like it and sell it. Viewers will be happy and You too
Trouble is, you're it man. Who else in the states was ever making any 80 90's vw build videos? I've watched em all and I hate the a2 platform. We're just all starved for inspiration and information.
The thread is dead
Very true I cant remember anyone right off the bat.
Question, Why do you hate the a2 platform?
@@JakeRawSon the a2 lets me down with the front subframe and motor mount setup. I think second gens would be best gens with traditional motor mounts. I've owned six and they all needed all the mounts replaced and I broke countless front mounts. Even g60 and vr styles.
If you ever need a vehicle in Denmark/Scandinavia reach out and I'll let you borrow my B4 limo. Almost at 500k km original engine/trans
I might be in that area next summer
Any cars for sale?
20k