My 16VT project

[swedub-13-]

Sweet project! Good luck my neighbour

[VAG_Lowrider]

Old pictures,but here`s what i`ve done so far..

Got some platework to do here

Adjusting the new one..

Finished cutting..Time to start with the rusty inner panel...

Point welded the inside..

Blablablabla.........

[VAG_Lowrider]

More pics...

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 5:10 PM 1-6-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

Welding together the ****:

Almost finished with this side,but I want to finish my rotissarie before i start welding the under side...

[VAG_Lowrider]

New update...
New parts have arrived:

- Garrett T3/T4E and som other stuff
- JE 82,5mm pistons
- H-profile rods with ARP 2000 bolts

Blasting some parts and adding some paint:

I am also started working with overhauling the cylinder head..

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 4:14 PM 2-22-2007


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 4:15 PM 2-22-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

After:

Looks great...

Until this one came up... Corrosion damage
Dunno if we can fix this...

The pistons came finally yesterday...

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 4:21 PM 2-22-2007

[mk1g60gti]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

8vT aaaaay

[VAG_Lowrider]

A little update here..
New parts have arrived

Grinding and measuring the piston rings

And some mounting of the..

The ARP studs on its place

The next step with the engine is porting the head,16 new valve positioners(?),grinding the valves if they are in good condition,grinding the valve seats in 3 different steps(degrees)..

Tomorrow I`m going to glass blast the oil pan an make a hole for the return,and weld a plunger into it..I`m going to use a oilfilter house from a 83 GTI engine,cause of the external cooling..

And the car as it stands for now..

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 3:31 PM 5-31-2007


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 3:32 PM 5-31-2007

[super64]

Hey hey hey where di you get your engine/gbox mounts from and what gbox are you going to use (Is it a cable shift/hydrolic clutch gbox???)?
Cheers. Tim eggers6@gmail.com

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by super64 »

Hey hey hey where di you get your engine/gbox mounts from and what gbox are you going to use (Is it a cable shift/hydrolic clutch gbox???)? Cheers. Tim eggers6@gmail.com

I got them from a guy that made them for me here in Norway..
Im going to use a 02A gearbox, but with mechanical clutch wire..

[VAG_Lowrider]

Today I bought myself a new cylinderhead, its a race ported ABF head,and has gone 10tkm since porting/overhauling..Has also been test pressured..OK

Looking forward to get this one in the mail....

[VAG_Lowrider]

Bought myself a new Rabbit this summer

New parts: Haltech E6X

Welded in a new front plate..

And some sandblasting:

[VAG_Lowrider]

Pics will tell...

02A gearbox mod..

Today the engine went in,will take some more pictures tomorrow!

[2226]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

New parts: Haltech E6X

Please can you post up a pic of the plug for this ECU? I have a E6A, but it has no loom. The connectors are made by ITT Cannon, but I'm having no luck finding them. I'd like to see if the E6X and the E6A have the same connector so that I can decide if I should spend the money and purchase the loom from Haltech. They haven't responded to my request about the E6A loom.

Failing that, I'm desoldering the PCB connector, hard wiring the cables in and splitting the loom into several strands so that I can put 1 plug and remove injectors, or sensors, etc, etc.

[woodrowstar]

sent you PM.

[Jeebus]

great project best of luck.

Do you have to raise that shifter box like that? Can't you just bolt it right on top of the hump? Is there a reason it needs to be raised or is it just to get it closer to the steering wheel?

Just curious as I've already bought my 02A tranny and am just starting to research the swap now.

Modified by Jeebus at 11:27 AM 7-31-2007

[woodrowstar]

i think it was raised to clear the steering rack. am i right?

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by 2226 »

Please can you post up a pic of the plug for this ECU? I have a E6A, but it has no loom. The connectors are made by ITT Cannon, but I'm having no luck finding them. I'd like to see if the E6X and the E6A have the same connector so that I can decide if I should spend the money and purchase the loom from Haltech. They haven't responded to my request about the E6A loom. Failing that, I'm desoldering the PCB connector, hard wiring the cables in and splitting the loom into several strands so that I can put 1 plug and remove injectors, or sensors, etc, etc.

I know that connector plug for the E6X is the same as been used in the E6K ECU,but the wiring loom is totally different..They are very slow to respond mails,and sometimes you will never get an answer from them..
But i can take a pic later...

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by Jeebus »

great project best of luck. Do you have to raise that shifter box like that? Can't you just bolt it right on top of the hump? Is there a reason it needs to be raised or is it just to get it closer to the steering wheel? Just curious as I've already bought my 02A tranny and am just starting to research the swap now. Modified by Jeebus at 11:27 AM 7-31-2007

Well,thanks.. The reason I raise and move the box is because I will lower the steering rack a bit,and lengthen it with 3-4 centimeters..
I dont want to stretch too much when i`m on the racetrack..

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by woodrowstar »

sent you PM.

how do i show my PM`s? Forgot

[caddy 2 dope]

nice project

where did u get the gauge scan???
i bought some sticker paper to print out some gages but i dotn have an image to print

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by caddy 2 dope »

nice project where did u get the gauge scan??? i bought some sticker paper to print out some gages but i dotn have an image to print

I downloaded them actually..Then printed them out on HQ Photopaper...I think I have them on my external HD

[caddy 2 dope]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

I downloaded them actually..Then printed them out on HQ Photopaper...I think I have them on my external HD

do you remember where you downloaded them from?
i need some for cabriolet gages in mph

[2226]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

I know that connector plug for the E6X is the same as been used in the E6K ECU,but the wiring loom is totally different..They are very slow to respond mails,and sometimes you will never get an answer from them.. But i can take a pic later...

Thanks. Got hold of the local supplier for Haltech. The plug is about AU$60, the connector kit about AU$91. The complete loom for the E6A is about AU$250 so sounds like the better option. I might just go my own route and desolder the connector and hook up my own loom and plugs.

[woodrowstar]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

how do i show my PM`s? Forgot

go to "my profile" and click on "instant messenger history"

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by woodrowstar »

go to "my profile" and click on "instant messenger history"

Doesn`t work here...
Before there was a pop-up when i got PM`s,doesnt work anymore...

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 4:28 PM 7-31-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

Here`s the pic of the plug.

Todays "work"..
Tried a manifold from a GT28Rs today,it seems like there is good enough space..
But I think I will make the manifold a bit lower and move it backwards because I want to have the exhaust output at the right side of the car..

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 4:41 PM 7-31-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

Only collecting some new parts for the car nowadays..

Got myself a 1.8T fuelrail to use,didnt actually know it would fit the injector "holes",but it just did..heh
The manifold for the intake has been chopped off and glassblasted.Soon ready to be welded on with a new plenum chamber..
Ordered a new gas tank w/pipes and a set of NEW original plastic "fenders"..Eight hundred ****in dolleroes!

Will post some pics tomorrow


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 9:04 AM 8-26-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

Made myself a "jig"(what we call it), to weld in the exhaust manifold..
It was sent away today to weld together the rest of it...

Heres some bad pics..

[Enur]

Great project - and nice with all the pictures you have taken. Very good inspiration to look at! Good things going on here in the scandinavia! Fell free to take a look at my project, neighbour (Link below in my signature).

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by Enur »

Great project - and nice with all the pictures you have taken. Very good inspiration to look at! Good things going on here in the scandinavia! Fell free to take a look at my project, neighbour (Link below in my signature).

Hey thanks.. There is many good projects going on in Scandinavia,but only a few of them has reached the Net/Vortex..
I think its nice to see other "neighbors" here on the Vortex..

Today, i got some pics of the process of welding the turbomanifold..

I think it looks great

One more..

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 5:50 PM 10-8-2007


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 5:57 PM 10-8-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

The manifold finally finished

Yesterday I ordered KW variant 3 suspension...

New parts with poly bushings

[LOVINandDUBBIN]

thats one sickkkkkkk mani

[VAG_Lowrider]

Progress of the intake manifold..

My english sucks big time,so the pics will tell..

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 5:16 PM 10-29-2007


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 5:17 PM 10-29-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

Finally finished with the intake manifold,the throttle housing flange got a bit out of position,but it doesnt hit the hood so **** it

Also got the KW V3 inoxline suspension in the mail some days ago

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 5:46 AM 11-26-2007