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 VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 | « » 3:21 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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 by: Cherise LaPine Although Mk2 VR6 conversions are a dime a dozen nowadays, there was a time when the swap was less common. The desire for a fun street car, distinguished from the crowd with a little polished perfection, is what motivated Zach Kurth to design his 1991 GTI about three years ago. As his technical skills were somewhat lacking for a project of this scope (“I am a bartender, not a mechanic,” he explained) he selected S&L Imports in Loretto, MN, to complete his vision. The goal was relatively simple, in theory. “I felt like I needed something new at the time,” Zach said. “This was the second VR6 Mk2 swap in our state.” Full Story...
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 3:25 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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Wow, I had no idea you had another mk2 project besides your retro jetta. This is amazing! Kudos to you!  
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 3:28 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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"Although Mk2 VR6 conversions are a dime a dozen nowadays, there was a time when the swap was less common."who cares if its common... its a fun car to drive....
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (turbo bunny) » | « » 4:31 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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That makes me damp.
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (1hothatch) » | « » 5:54 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 6:33 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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WOWWW
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (haydar) » | « » 6:57 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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I'll try and post up some updated pics of the car. It was recently restored to a complete car again and is back on the roads as my friend's daily driver. 
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that car is awesome!
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 7:39 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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hot hot car!
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (haydar) » | « » 7:59 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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“268-whp in a Mk2 is crazy,” Zach said. “The feeling you get off the line, or dropping to third on the freeway, is unreal."
Haha, I have actually heard him say that more than once.
They waited just long enough so that this Minnesota car booted off the other Minnesota car from the main page. Boo hoo. It would have been sweet to see them both up at the same time.
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 8:28 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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kick ass man nice ride
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (bikerbill2021) » | « » 10:11 PM 8-11-2005 | |
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thanks for being a fool and taking at apart to make a show carjk man, awesome end result, can't wait to see the jetta
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (fliegengt) » | « » 2:04 AM 8-12-2005 | |
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Bravo. A very nice car.What is the score with this engine bay cover? Material? I'd love more info. 
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (tachycardia) » | « » 3:29 AM 8-12-2005 | |
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (KC Jazz) » | « » 9:50 AM 8-12-2005 | |
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (LedJetta) » | « » 10:12 AM 8-12-2005 | |
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (tattoo20v) » | « » 1:12 PM 8-12-2005 | |
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i cant wait for the "retro jetta" project feature. that is gonna be hot hot hot.
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (VR6inAZ) » | « » 6:17 PM 8-12-2005 | |
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Looks amazing!
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (VegasJetta) » | « » 10:03 PM 8-12-2005 | |
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Hey guys thanks for all the kind words. The GTi was real fun, went like a bat out of hell, and did not look to bad either. I took this car apart last year so I could start the Project Retro Jetta. ( see the link in my sig).All said and done the Jetta is way quiker, and is done cleaner. The jetta is only tunned half way and will already out do everything the GTi could. Here are a few pics of the black car over the 2 years I owned it. 
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (vr6zach) » | « » 12:49 AM 8-14-2005 | |
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here's one from back in the day
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 6:48 PM 8-14-2005 | |
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Looks good!!
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| Re: VWvortex Feature Car: 1991 GTI VR6 (brad@vmg) » | « » 8:54 PM 8-14-2005 | |
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Wow I love it
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