vrt b4 passat build

[shermianator_3]

my first build thread ever.. i have built a few vdubs before but never really posted anything about them so here it is...i started out with a vr6 swapped cabrio nothing special but it was a start...after the summer i ended up blowing the transmission and started finding anouther passat so i can rebuild it all..





Last day before the turbo build..





The last pic a week before the transmission went..

The sad part is i wasnt even driving it like a d!ck and this is what happend lol..

I i then ran into a 96 passat that i used for a daily total cost $600..

Not long after i ended up blowing the motor.


I had the bright idea to keep it an automatic so after i pulled the motor and put my vrt into the passat attached with an automatic transmission i took it for a ride an i liked the wway everything was so i set my day away and waited for night time to go for a little cruise.. 6 hours later... yes i blew the transmissiion and the motor lmao.


so now im here back to square one with a newly built motor thanks to a fellow passat world forum user..sorry not good with names hes the one that told me to post a build thread..



blown motor getting pulled..

arp head studs ultimo coils bbm fuel rail new oil cooler southbend stage 3 daily clutch






new motor and everything coming together..





puttin it back in were it belongs..












rainy day..

coils in..i think im a lil to low lol

[shermianator_3]

stickered up

[bryanvr6]

so much motor swapping

[shermianator_3]

i can pull a vr in 2 hours now... 2.0 forget it thats 20mins lol...

[bryanvr6]

i can pull a vr in 2 hours now... 2.0 forget it thats 20mins lol...

i wish i had the ability to do that lol
you actually live pretty close to me if i ever have to swap anything a person who knows what there doing would be helpfull

[shermianator_3]

its wicked easy me and a few buddies have done so many swaps its just natural to us now...my last passat i replaced the motor 4 times in less then 3 months.. maybe u can swing by one day and check out my vrt...its not gona be done til i have the extra cash to spend on it..

[SpaceHamster]

Shermianator sounds like you know what you are doing when it comes to engine swaps. I am on the same track you are and currently in the process of rebuilding my engine. What was done internally to the VR6 before you boosted it? Anything you would recommend?

[shermianator_3]

Shermianator sounds like you know what you are doing when it comes to engine swaps. I am on the same track you are and currently in the process of rebuilding my engine. What was done internally to the VR6 before you boosted it? Anything you would recommend?

all factory internals...i dont plan on pushing to much out of it right now but the factory block is good to hold up to about 500hp with factory internals...head spacer is really all u really need

[iamsuperdan]

Only two criticisms from me:
1. too low
2. too many stickers

Other than that, I like it. Good to see another VR6T around here. I'm hoping to add the intercooler to mine next winter while the wagon is parked.

[514rabbit]

all factory internals...i dont plan on pushing to much out of it right now but the factory block is good to hold up to about 500hp with factory internals...head spacer is really all u really need

what about the head? bigger valves? cams?

[x9t]

Nice man!

I plan to do my first VR6 engine pull/rebuild and I will top it off with some SC power.

JT

[shermianator_3]

Only two criticisms from me:
1. too low
2. too many stickers

Other than that, I like it. Good to see another VR6T around here. I'm hoping to add the intercooler to mine next winter while the wagon is parked.

i like the ride height only because its my style..as for the stickers...they r only there to aggrivate ppl lol especially honda guys

[shermianator_3]

what about the head? bigger valves? cams?

nope all stock..believe it or not a vr is an easy way to make some power..so u dont need to do much unless u plan on building a a 9 sec car...

x9t swapping a vr is prolly the easiest thing i know how to do now that i have done it so many times..im always up for a vr swap into just about anything..

[514rabbit]

nope all stock..believe it or not a vr is an easy way to make some power..so u dont need to do much unless u plan on building a a 9 sec car...

ok cool. Starting my first rebuild soon and thinking about turbo so trying to get all the info I can

[shermianator_3]

ok cool. Starting my first rebuild soon and thinking about turbo so trying to get all the info I can

no problem...i did the same thing when i did my first build but i just gave up cause mostly **** and a$$hole$ would have there stupid comments..i decided to jus do it all myself and do my research and thats how i got were im at today...im hopeing to fire her up this week tho..long shot but i hope..u need any help or ideas feel free to ask

[shermianator_3]

got my fuel line and fittings..with an empty pocket now lol

[shermianator_3]

[stroker216]

I guess its coming along pretty good, alot done since i saw it...haha i came up to buy a bunch of yours and brians old **** for my passat. looking good though!

[shermianator_3]

yea it comming along jus a few stupid lil things and ile be done and ready to fire it up

[shermianator_3]

started sanding down the passat due to low funds to finish the motor right now..hopefully she will be started next week


front fenders,hood,bumper,roof are good to go

[shermianator_3]

fuel lines hoocked up and ready to go...

ready to fire her up jus need some oil and vacume lines

[shermianator_3]

well i attempted to fire up my baby today but it was a nogo...she will crank over but not start...getting spark fuel and air but thats it..i will try and figure it out sometime this week

[shermianator_3]

shes finally running

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[514rabbit]

[petekrow]

nice job

[shermianator_3]

its was long and stressfull lol thanks everyone i will post more as i go along to

[shermianator_3]

heres anouther video so u can hear the blow off and the open wg

[koolkevin43]

nice! what kind of software and what size turbo are you running? power goals?

[91B3DUB]

nice job!!! looks like ur having fun while doing it! nice to see guys DIY and end result is FASTER!

[shermianator_3]

im running c2 stg 1 software with an ebay turbo for now til i get my hands on anouther holset...right now i should be at 318whp i am gona have it dynoed as soon as i break the clutch in

[shermianator_3]

well update everyone.... the b4 is running awsome had a few kinks but shes running good..she will be at dustoff on sunday cant miss the primer black passat..

[shermianator_3]

hey everyone just checkin in..it has only one code makin my check engine light on..o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1..ime hopeing to get a video of it actually driving and give everyone a lil show..

[shermianator_3]

[For Seeking Heat]

Sounds sweet.