SHOW ME your custom VRT set-ups

[kushdubber]

Hey guys thought Id share a video I took the other day. Havent had a whole lot of time to do the pressure test yet but i think the leak was caused by some loose clamps, tightened them up and can hit 9 psi again.

Would really like to turn it up to 14 soon

[PjS860ct]

Sounds good! Congrats!

[DieGTi]

The tip-in misfire is a bit odd... have you cleaned your MAF sensor recently? If no, that might help.

[kushdubber]

Sounds good! Congrats!

Thanks i love it!

The tip-in misfire is a bit odd... have you cleaned your MAF sensor recently? If no, that might help.

I was going to mention that but... I was talkin to a buddy at my shop and he seems to think its the c2 file

I havent cleaned it though, not once. Whats a good household cleaner or do I have to buy something specific?

[wabbitGTl]

I havent cleaned it though, not once. Whats a good household cleaner or do I have to buy something specific?

I've always used the specific MAF cleaner from CRC. You should be able to find it just about anywhere.

[kushdubber]

I've always used the specific MAF cleaner from CRC. You should be able to find it just about anywhere.

thanks ill check the local store for it

[DieGTi]

Yeah that's not c2 file related. Use crc, keep the can and tools in your trunk.

-Andrew

[PaulusB]

Props to UM for reviving the OBD1 platform... I've not had an OBD1 vrt in forever so it's good to see that Jeff is starting to open up options (#42 OBD1 was not popular when he was at C2).

My UM ODB1 42# runs great after yesterday boost build up is great at 14,5 psi its is not running to rich or something MAF en Lamdasone values are good. so far so good.

Its pulling like hell

[1992_mk2gti]

Quick question here guys,

i'm running a short runner in my mk2 Vr6t .. just got to the point that i realised the throttle cable is too short. what are you guys running for throttle cable? (TB is on Drivers side)

and for mk2's with 02A, speedo cable from a B3 passat 16v works from what i understand?

[PaulusB]

Quick question here guys,

i'm running a short runner in my mk2 Vr6t .. just got to the point that i realised the throttle cable is too short. what are you guys running for throttle cable? (TB is on Drivers side)

and for mk2's with 02A, speedo cable from a B3 passat 16v works from what i understand?

What for SRI do u have ?

[1992_mk2gti]

i bought a custom one off "vw-only"

[PaulusB]

I have one with the throttle body on the same position and the orginal cabel fits. A person in know used

One of these

A3 1.8 20v, 1997, 1J1721555B, 1595/1395
A3 1.6, 1998, 1J0721555D - 1J0721555T, 1730/1525

The last one is 60cm longer than the orginal one and looks the same as a VR6 cabel

http://www.vr6clubholland.nl/forum/v...146817#p146817

[1992_mk2gti]

i actually ordered a early corrado VR6 Throttle cable. but i wasnt sure if it was long enough

[kushdubber]

Yeah that's not c2 file related. Use crc, keep the can and tools in your trunk.

-Andrew

Thanks. does it need to be cleaned that often??

[V-dubbulyuh]

Thanks. does it need to be cleaned that often??

That is directly related to:
-Placement of your air filter
-Quality of your air filter

Short answer though, no. You should not have to clean that MAF any more frequently than you clean the air filter.

[PjS860ct]

i actually ordered a early corrado VR6 Throttle cable. but i wasnt sure if it was long enough

Need 2.0aba throttle cable.. those are the longest but other cable mite work..

[kushdubber]

That is directly related to:
-Placement of your air filter
-Quality of your air filter

Short answer though, no. You should not have to clean that MAF any more frequently than you clean the air filter.

Alright cool thx

[V-dubbulyuh]

Alright cool thx

Should have probably added:

-Placement of your MAF (which is usually limited by your harness anyway)
-Condition of your inlet track (potential oil/dirt due to turbo leak & DV/PCV re-circ)

[kushdubber]

Should have probably added:

-Placement of your MAF (which is usually limited by your harness anyway)
-Condition of your inlet track (potential oil/dirt due to turbo leak & DV/PCV re-circ)

well my MAF is right after my cone which is pretty much where the stock airbox was. then there is tubing with my DV recirc to a 4" elbow. My PCV is to atmosphere, but ill have to open it up and check/clean it.

is there a specific brand of filters that should be used, i think i paid 30 bucks for mine at a local performance store, i forget the brand

[1992_mk2gti]

Need 2.0aba throttle cable.. those are the longest but other cable mite work..

do you know if the mk3 & mk2 pedal ends are the same ? can't remember

[wabbitGTl]

not to sidetrack, but I'm starting to look at upgrading the cooling system next as i plan on taking it to pike's peak from indy in july. my car is pretty low mileage (about 83k) so the stock cooling system is in good shape, but I know the extra load on it will shorten its lifespan. i'm mostly looking into an aluminum radiator and upgraded electric slim fans. i know mishimoto is out there, but i've heard they're nothing more than chinaman cores with their logo plastered on the front. any other options here? what are you guys running for fans?

[obdONE]

good question^^

I'm running stock cooling as well and it's been fine, but I don't daily my car. I'm on a moderate quest to put A/C back in and if I do, will be removing the stock fans for slim fans so I can push my radiator back to gain room between it and the intercooler for the condenser. I was planning on just using the stock radiator with slim fans as I've heard the same thing about the mishimoto, etc.

[root beer]

Mk2 and mk3 pedal ends are different. For sho.

[wabbitGTl]

good question^^

I'm running stock cooling as well and it's been fine, but I don't daily my car. I'm on a moderate quest to put A/C back in and if I do, will be removing the stock fans for slim fans so I can push my radiator back to gain room between it and the intercooler for the condenser. I was planning on just using the stock radiator with slim fans as I've heard the same thing about the mishimoto, etc.

I've still got ac, plus the heat exchanger in front and it's been fine during the humid summers here. I'm a sticker for reliability tho. Right now I'm using the car as my daily since my S4 is falling apart it seems.

[Capt.Dreadz]

ftw...i'm using a rado VR throttle cable.


As far as attacking the cooling....
Ditch the factory fan controller down to the fusebox. I deleted every part of it. What i've been using for a few years now (This one has been in 2 of my previous cars). This is my old Coupe as i cant find the recent pic....


It allows me to adjust when the fans come on...for how long....It even allows you to set the fans when the A/C is on.....and set the afterrun duration. back when i had the Coupe, it ran at a dead constant 180* all year around. And that was with a stock radiator. I'm currently using an mk3 VR aluminum rad. And although its untuned right now, my temps avg around 190*.

[PaulusB]

Turbo setup 100% heat wrap is still smoking after 2 runs-
Verstuurd van mijn PC1007 met Tapatalk

[Capt.Dreadz]

<---24,000.....3 usernames & 13 yrs as a Vortex member. Don't seem that long at all. It seems like yesterday me & Andrew (DieGTI) were doing the G60 thing. That was 10 yrs ago.

[kushdubber]

<---24,000.....3 usernames & 13 yrs as a Vortex member. Don't seem that long at all. It seems like yesterday me & Andrew (DieGTI) were doing the G60 thing. That was 10 yrs ago.

[EL DRIFTO]

thanks to the vortex & the folks i've met here.............................wow y'all r crazy

well i was gonna remove the condenser since mine's behind the radiator, install the 71c, then see if it needs another, additional, secondary, coolant radiator like i thought i saw on the oe 24v & some other changes

[VRClownCar]

so I got a few more bits in the mail recently. boost piping kit, with couplers and t-clamps, mandrel bending solutions 3" stainless exhaust, manual boost controller, and a few other misc parts. getting pretty close I think.

image quality isn't the best. I'll take more as I get closer to the install

[V-dubbulyuh]

^ Nice parts list.

[wabbitGTl]

i love playing with big boy legos are you planning on running that intercooler under the hood?

[obdONE]

better put a fan on that thing... ask me how I know.

[VRClownCar]

better put a fan on that thing... ask me how I know.

oh I will haha. I also have someone making custom air ducting to draw air from under the bumper and direct air through the intercooler as well.

[V-dubbulyuh]

better put a fan on that thing... ask me how I know.

I was actually thinking of yours when he posted.