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What Engine Should I Drop Into My Mk1 Bunny Convertible?

     
Old 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
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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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24v vr6 lol
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Old 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.
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Old 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
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:53 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
i dont have to cut n e thin it gonna get done right
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Old 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.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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put in a 2L 8v and turbo it...fast, cheap and easier than a vr
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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go with the vr itll be worth the trouble
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Old 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
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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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
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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16V or 1.8T or do an ABA 16VT.
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Old 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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