Whats involved then?? Is it worth doing?? Has anyone had any experience of doing this?? Any info welcome (Not opinions on doing the swap)
I'm not sure why you want to do it but the extra money spent on the conversion you can get more power from the 16v than a standard VR6 (if power was your main consideration).
Its not actually for me!! The lad involved wants a VR but doesnt want the potential of buying a dog!! He definately wants a VR and he already has a Mk3 16v in dusty mauve, loves the colour so may just fit the engine he wants rather than start again with another car with a few unknowns!!
For the 'is it worth doing?' question, personally I wouldn't bother, but if it's for the simple fact he gets a bigger engine, more torque, and VR6 noise then why not. As for the power v cost then don't even look at that cos it makes no real sense there.
But there's still the potential of buying a dog VR6 motor In fact, at least buying a complete car you can drive it and feel how healthy the engine is... I know where he's coming from not wanting to sell his current car, though - that's always the tough decision!!!
its gonna costs loads more transplanting the engine in...remeber it will have to be insured as a heavily modified 16v still. also, more chance of getting a reliable vr6 by buying a genuine car.
The idea with the engine was to get it re-built and a few jobs done on it so HOPEFULLY there should be no probs after fitting!!
I would just sell the 16v and look around for a nice genuine VR. (highline with full leather..hmm.. ) It makes no sense to me to transpant the engine, when you can buy a genuine VR. (not forgetting the fact that there are suspension/ARB differences too etc etc between the 16v and VR)
..although having said that..If your mate fancied a 1.8T conversion, it should be straight forward in a MK3 16v as you can use the original gearbox and driveshafts etc. I understand you would just need the engine and engine management.
Thats a good idea, your mate could get 225bhp instantly, he'd never get that from a VR (turbo's and charges asside) I'll give him 250 without the box
I've give him 400 for the Engine, Loom and Ecu.. i'll do a swap with my front end as well as its the same colour
Is this right? Sounds too good. Although, I understand the last A3 was based on the Mk3 platform not the Mk4. hmmmmmmm????
can anyone confirm this, would it be a case of buying an engine and loom and just pluging it in? i am more than capable of engine conv until it comes to the electrics and managment
won't just plug in but mechanically it'l fit a treat, remember to budget more cash for intercooler and pipes etc
