V6 help

[cwspellowe]

Few bits of info on the conversion.

1. Look for a member called Adam B on 306gti6.com. He's done the conversion and has some very thorough projects put up about it. Apparently it's a world of hurt but well worth it

2. Get the earlier version of the engine with the (iirc) single plug ECU. The later multiplexed ones, while more powerful, are a pain in the lady garden to use

3. The handling is not much different from GTI handling. The XU10 is a monster of a lump with a huge gearbox, the V6's are alloy. Iirc the V6 is only about 30kg heavier including gearbox.

4. You WILL need custom mounts made. The top mount is the biggest ballache to make.

5. You may have clearance issues with the subframe and need to mount the engine slightly higher for the driveshafts to fit. On that note, you'll need custom driveshafts

6. The V6 conversion is epic. Approx 200lbft almost all the way through the rev range, for sheer midrange punch the V6 conversion competes with the low boost supercharged GTI6's.

7. MPG is no worse than a GTi6

8. Again, hunt down Adam B. Get him in a good mood and he'll tell you EVERYTHING.