MK3 2.5 swap

[88vwFox]

Very nice work. you can't rush this kind of project it just needs the time put into it to come out 100% sick.

[david8814]

Subscribed.

[Golf 2.0T]

started working on the intake manifold .. left to do : machining a smooth velocity stack like groove on the intake plate and fab up the plenum

the intake tube are so direct that you can see the intake valves

[Issam Abed]

Quote, originally posted by Golf 2.0T »

started working on the intake manifold ..

I have 20 intake flanges here machined with injector ports ready to rock.Why didnt you contact me?

[Golf 2.0T]

Quote, originally posted by Issam Abed »

I have 20 intake flanges here machined with injector ports ready to rock.Why didnt you contact me?

i did not know you had some ,but mine was ready last winter so...besides i kind of not tend to rely on anybody for anything , we do everything in house.

[Bryoc]

very nice build, looks amazing so far. ill be watching this. good luck with the rest of the build

[stealthmk1]

you weren't kidding about the ight clearance between the manifold and firewall. are you going to ceramic coat it, I hope?

[Rob@20Squared]

I havent looked at this thread in a few weeks now cause I haven`t had time to work on my own swap and know when I opened this I would end up being sad that your so far ahead of me.

Keep up the good work!

[Golf 2.0T]

Quote, originally posted by Rob@20Squared »

I havent looked at this thread in a few weeks now cause I haven`t had time to work on my own swap and know when I opened this I would end up being sad that your so far ahead of me. Keep up the good work!

thanks. dont be sad ... be encouraged ! by the way is there a thread about your swap ?

[RipCity Euros]

Awesome, keep up the good work!

[fastR777]

I don't spend too much time in this part of the forum but wow...I'll be watching this for sure

[jettadrvr94]

Watching this. Great build!
Any idea if that 02M would bolt up to a 2.0T?

[V.R.6.i.c.k]

I am speechless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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speeeeeeeeechless!

all i can say is, KEEP UPDATING PLZ!

[Golf 2.0T]

Quote, originally posted by jettadrvr94 »

Watching this. Great build! Any idea if that 02M would bolt up to a 2.0T?

yes it will , may need some minor triming of the engine block ridges at the back where the AWD transfercase is . mine comed in contact with the block and since the 2.5 and the 2.0 FSI are on the same mold , one could guess the same problem would occur on the FSI ..its not a big deal though

[Lord_Verminaard]

Subscribed. Looks great!!

Brendan

[2.slowduo]

that manifold makes me want to hear a 2.5 on ITB's

[Sporty95]

All I can do is shake my head and smile. The nicest exhaust I've seen since Full Race

[dubsonparade]

Great build!!! Subscribed

[RY2K]

sick!

[Lord_Verminaard]

Question: If you used a regular 02A/02J tranny, do you think there would still be clearance needed on the passenger side?

Evil, evil, evil thoughts a brewin in my noggin.

Brendan

[Golf 2.0T]

cutting is needed on the passeger side in order for the motor to fit in its original position ..its all about the bellhousing staying in stock oem position .. mine is at the exact same place as a oem would , the motor being longer than a 4cyl its only normal to be obligated to make room on the passeger side ... its either that or you move everything a few inches to the drvier side and then have to fab up 3 mounts a 2 custom lenght axles wich im pretty sure would not work because of the tranny casing would probably come in contact with the subframe and in a AWD application is impossible .. the drive shaft would not be centered.


Modified by Golf 2.0T at 2:14 PM 9-16-2009

[sharons03jetta]

Im loving this... keep up the good work...


Modified by sharons03jetta at 8:39 PM 9-15-2009

[Audi4u]

Quote, originally posted by sharons03jetta »

Im loving this... keep up the good work... Modified by sharons03jetta at 8:39 PM 9-15-2009

[Golf 2.0T]

[prracer6]

Thats AWSOME

what welder do you use?

[rocklizzard91]

very nice welds!

[GTijoejoe]

Great looking mani

[88vwFox]

HOLY ISH that flange is like 2 inches thick. cool looking manifold.

[Golf 2.0T]

i used "nothing really fancy" a base model lincoln squarewave 275 no pulser and custom made cooler system wich sucks by the way gotta change the whip the coolant tube blew out twice while i was welding that explains the weird start and stop ..

the flange is 1.5" thick

the plenum volume is close to 6liters


Modified by Golf 2.0T at 4:52 AM 9-17-2009

[Lord_Verminaard]

Looks AMAZING. Thanks for the info!!

Brendan

[Golf 2.0T]

rear end done

[bificus99]

Very nice. Any other mounting points added besides the differential mount?

[Golf 2.0T]

Quote, originally posted by bificus99 »

Very nice. Any other mounting points added besides the differential mount?

no . but i have the oem euro Mk3 synchro brackets so it fits perfect

[undercoverdubber]

Quote, originally posted by Golf 2.0T »

the plenum volume is close to 6liters

Can I ask why so large? Thats like 2.5x motor displ, wont this hurt throttle responce? Any insights into plenum capacity would be appreciated as im working on a plenum for this motor w/an sc. All literature Ive found state capacity should be 40-150% of motor displ.

Awesome work

[Golf 2.0T]

Quote, originally posted by undercoverdubber »

Can I ask why so large? Thats like 2.5x motor displ, wont this hurt throttle responce? Any insights into plenum capacity would be appreciated as im working on a plenum for this motor w/an sc. All literature Ive found state capacity should be 40-150% of motor displ. Awesome work

throttle response may be affected but im using a 75mm aftermarket TB so that should do , and im not building my car around throttle response idea but really for top end power . in my experience with plenums the larger the better ..for turbo car anyways ..never did anything for n/a application nor for supercharged application either but should be similar to turbo .. i sujest you at least 150%