What Engine Should I Drop Into My Mk1 Bunny Convertible? - GTcarz

Apr 26, 2007 | 08:24 PM

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What Engine Should I Drop Into My Mk1 Bunny Convertible?

hey i got an 80 rabbit dont know what i should put in vr6 16v dont know i need help thanks

May 7, 2007 | 07:15 PM

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24v vr6 lol

May 7, 2007 | 10:35 PM

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2l 16v bolts right in. Minor electrical work. 1990's Passat is your best bet, and the Estoril wheels that come on the Passat's look sweet on MK1's. Use a 16v GTI tranny, if you can find it. Best ratios.

May 9, 2007 | 04:55 PM

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I actually want a mk1 and put in my other VR6 in it but i believe you have to cut the frame in the engine bay not sure but thats what i would do

May 16, 2007 | 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by E.L.F's 84 Benz

I actually want a mk1 and put in my other VR6 in it but i believe you have to cut the frame in the engine bay not sure but thats what i would do

i dont have to cut n e thin it gonna get done right

May 17, 2007 | 03:25 PM

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The VR, and the G60, require engine bay/frame mods to fit in the MK1 chassis. Not worth it.

Aug 7, 2007 | 06:07 PM

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88cabbygti street rep is low. keep going

put in a 2L 8v and turbo it...fast, cheap and easier than a vr

Aug 14, 2007 | 02:12 PM

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go with the vr itll be worth the trouble

Aug 14, 2007 | 06:06 PM

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do not put in a 8v ull spend all ur money modding it and at the end u will still make 200whp which is a joke

Sep 20, 2007 | 02:34 PM

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playboy_broad street rep is low. keep going

it all depends what your future plans are.. for a daily driver i would drop in a 16v...but if you want more ***** i would go with a 1.8t

Sep 27, 2007 | 10:43 AM

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16V or 1.8T or do an ABA 16VT.

Sep 27, 2007 | 10:55 AM

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VR6. let me know what you end up doing with it.

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