The VR6 engine is a six-cylinder engine configuration developed by Volkswagen. The name VR6 comes from the combination of German words "Verkürzt" and "Reihenmotor" meaning "shortened inline engine" referring to the VR-engine having characteristics of inline layout but shortened.

This assessment gives a detailed comparison between a 12V VR6 and a 24V VR6. VR6 is a type of engine used specifically in cars. VR6 engines consist of V6 piston engines which have a narrow-angle between the cylinder banks and a single cylinder head …

One of the main differences between the 12-valve (12V) and 24-valve (24V) versions of the VR6 engine is the power output. The 24V version not only has more valves than the 12V but also sports variable valve timing (VVT), which helps it achieve …

Oct 1, 2007 · I own a mk3 vr6 and i'm going to buy a mk4 soon but my question is, what engine is better a vr6 12v or a 24v engine and what is the diifference between them. You can use the search tools to find more particulars as well as many debates about which engine/tranny combo is *better*. You'll also find lots of folks who will tell you to keep your MkIII.

Jan 10, 2008 · Re: pros and cons of the 12v VR6 (GTI 20th AE #1421) pros: lots of options for making good power, and great power band. turbo can see 500 hp.+ cons: front end weight, coil packs cracking

Feb 13, 2010 · I've got a goal to grow the VW performance aftermarket. There’s so much potential in many of these motors to go fast, cheaply. So, the the best way I can think to do it is by getting info out there. Through the engine, this will more or less follow the path of air. 1. Air Intake (Stock-cai) A Vr6 car is equipped with a stock airbox from the ...

Jan 16, 2021 · The bolt pattern on the 12v for the head bolts is squared, and the 24v (and FSI) is like a w shape. All VR6s have the same bellhousing bolt pattern and crankshaft / flywheel bolt pattern.

A long block block rebuild includes: JE forged Pistons& rings, Arp head studs and Rod bolts, heavy duty bearings (Main, Rod, thrust &intershaft) Engine block is bored, honed (wplate), decked and hot tanked.

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May 27, 2009 · The 12v vr6 is not. The most desirable reason to go VR6 is not that it's a better motor than the 2.7t it's just that there is more room to run a very large turbo.