Jun 27, 2023 · It’s basically a narrow angle V6 but the first two generations were officially called VR6 by VW. Later although VW for some reason decided to just use V6 as the terminology. Also, that’s not the engine cover that you’re seeing, it’s all part of the intake manifold.

Jun 18, 2013 · MK3 VR6 - 2.8l, 12 valves (2 per cylinder), and the cylinders are offset by 15 degrees and thus allows a single head MK4 VR6 1999-2002.5 - 2.8l, 12 valves, 15 degree angle - This is the same engine as the Mk3 VR6 except there are extra motor mounts bolt holes on the side for mounting it into the MK4 where the motor mounts are on the tops of the ...

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Jan 15, 2022 · Limits bore size, I would imagine it limits options for cooling/oil galleys, and all the VR6 engines I’ve seen are OHC. Chevy engines on the other hand manage to be pretty compact largely due to their pushrod design. The VR6 makes just as many compromises as other designs in my opinion, they just went a different direction. Taller, instead of ...

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Sep 10, 2023 · The stock rear end most likely will not handle many hard launches or upgraded engines despite others saying it will be fine. If ford used the 8.8inch rear behind the 5.0 in explorers than why not put one in there instead. That being said my baby is going to get the 302, AOD , and 8.8 rear end.

Apr 27, 2022 · I think the 3.2 from the Audi is the same as the R32 engine. Meaning it’s doable. The MK4 only came with a 2.8 VR6 (24v and 12v) depending on the model/year. The one major thing that comes to mind that I don’t know; is the Audi engine longitudinally mounted? That would make things a bit tougher. If it’s transverse it would be easier.

Mar 11, 2023 · Had a VR6 gti that jumped time and had cylinder misfires. Nothing else happened in the motor and it ran, but ran very poorly. Was a fun car until that happened. My nephew ended up with it and put a timing chain and guides in it and it ran for awhile like that

Feb 23, 2022 · I have a 2.0 MK3 Jetta that I’m trying to do a VR6 swap on. I can find lots of good deals on everything I need except for a manual transmission. Any suggestions on where I can find one for under $1500? The only ones I can find online are …

Sep 23, 2021 · The VR6 dates back to 1991 and was originally supposed to be a Diesel engine. They have gotten many updates over the years, but it really hasn’t changed much since it was first out in the B6 Passat. Porsche reworked the cylinder head of yhe VR6 and they ran that as the V6 option until the 2018 model year.