I love watching your videos. I'm in the process of a full engine rebuild in a c5 A6. Stage 3++ rods new bearings ported n polished heads. 1mm bigger valves. The works. And then you swapping to vr6 hurts my heart but also will give you more smiles per miles. So I understand. Lol good luck with the build. Edit: I did use your code for the rods. I was gonna order IE rods. But they're the same rod as MP rods. And with 15% off it was a no brainer
It's good that you are trying to replace all the parts, but what about surface planning? Do you not have a CNC grinder in the area that would do the block and cylinder head planning? These are basic things that are done before assembling the head, also what I have noticed is that you do not lapped the valves in the seats - it is laborious but it will not do itself. Valve stem seals - as someone already wrote - blue intake, brown exhaust.
Bless you and others for making videos like these. Very helpfull for someone like me with very basic mechanic skills who wants to save some money on labour. Liked and suscribed.
Wow, I never expected to learn about engine assembly on this channel, you did a nice job. How much of the swap do you intend to complete on your own and apart from parts how much is the swap going to cost. A few years ago I contacted a shop in Jersey and the guy said labor was something like $20K. I think I'll go down to the local tech college and learn some welding/fabrication skills.
Yeah man this stuff can get crazy expensive when paying for labor. I’m doing most of it myself except what I require special tools of space for. Sadly I don’t have a tig welder so that is being outsourced but all other assembly will be done by me.
The 24v is a better motor overall Specially when using variable valve timing. But the 12v has a very distinct sound which I like more. And is also much much less expensive to build.
I love watching your videos. I'm in the process of a full engine rebuild in a c5 A6. Stage 3++ rods new bearings ported n polished heads. 1mm bigger valves. The works. And then you swapping to vr6 hurts my heart but also will give you more smiles per miles. So I understand. Lol good luck with the build.
Edit: I did use your code for the rods. I was gonna order IE rods. But they're the same rod as MP rods. And with 15% off it was a no brainer
Sounds like it will be an awesome build. And no need to worry I’ll have another 2.7t very soon.
Happy to see I was able to help you save some $$.
Excellent vid! Nice to see the work progressing along.
Thanks!
well done, love watching this VR6 build series!
Thanks!! Hopefully we can get the car back open the road soon
It's good that you are trying to replace all the parts, but what about surface planning? Do you not have a CNC grinder in the area that would do the block and cylinder head planning? These are basic things that are done before assembling the head, also what I have noticed is that you do not lapped the valves in the seats - it is laborious but it will not do itself. Valve stem seals - as someone already wrote - blue intake, brown exhaust.
Bless you and others for making videos like these. Very helpfull for someone like me with very basic mechanic skills who wants to save some money on labour. Liked and suscribed.
love the diy style video ! Great video man keep them coming 👍
Thanks!!
I want videos more like these, very helpfull🙏🏻❤️
You got it!
Stay 2.7tt or be ready to fully enjoy your B5 in 3-5 years from now.
Not here man car will be on the road soon. I’m not the type to give up on projects
@@CIPGAS i really hope so, but i am realistic about things and yet to see a VR swap complete in years good. like all your vids good luck.
Can't wait to get my vr6 swap going!
Hahah you keep calling your head heads, cracks me up 😂 2.7T life ingrained into your brain
I can’t freaking let it go!!!! Lol
@@CIPGAS hahah 2.7t is a tough drug to quit
Valve stem seal colors through me for a loop, too. Air intake should be blue!
Lolol I know right!! It just made sense to me that way. But oh well
Who is the jack rabbit 🐇 that disliked this video Bro! Great video Bro
Lolol thanks man. There’s always someone
Wow, I never expected to learn about engine assembly on this channel, you did a nice job. How much of the swap do you intend to complete on your own and apart from parts how much is the swap going to cost. A few years ago I contacted a shop in Jersey and the guy said labor was something like $20K. I think I'll go down to the local tech college and learn some welding/fabrication skills.
Yeah man this stuff can get crazy expensive when paying for labor.
I’m doing most of it myself except what I require special tools of space for. Sadly I don’t have a tig welder so that is being outsourced but all other assembly will be done by me.
Great video. Do you know if there are advantages and disadvantages to 12v vs 24v?
The 24v is a better motor overall
Specially when using variable valve timing. But the 12v has a very distinct sound which I like more. And is also much much less expensive to build.
Check the cam to bucket clearance, I don’t think you can just put anyone anywhere
This was temporary and just for the video. The cams were replaced with 262 cams and new buckets were installed
Thank you for this! Do you have a part # for the spring compressor tool?
Thanks! Happy to hear it is well received!
Hi mate hope you’re doing well ?just wanted to ask h01 many valves cotter keepers are there in total if I’m rite is it 24??
Correct there are 24 keepers
They are split in half and each valve uses 2
What’s the site you get the rods an pistons
What valve spring compressor did you use?
what cams are you running?
Stock cams for now