Frank818 -1993 VW VR6 Turbo donor- Build Thread

[Frank818]

And I'm in!!!

Ok around Oct 2014 (now April 26th!), but if anyone wants to discuss about this uncommon build, I'll be happy to help.

After this thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-tranny-viable I have now decided to move on for real.

My plan as of Nov 2013:

- Use my VW engine, ECU and tranny in place of the Subaru drivetrain;
- Buy a wrecked Impreza or an AJW pallet for the other parts (sell the engine/tranny if I get one from AJW);
- Build it, drive it and become immortal so that I can have fun until the end of times.

Expected delivery date:
Oct 11th 2014 (but could be sooner due to production ramp-up, or Hot List! And it is, now scheduled for April 26h 2014)

I'm 37, currently no kids, a perfect timing.

Engine specs:

- Too many details, but it's a 1993 Corrado 2.8L VR6 AAA OBDI cable throttle engine with 104k km (65k miles);
- 12v, 263 cams;
- GT3582R 0.70AR compressor/0.63AR turbine;
- Power is yet unknown, as I have to finish up on the dyno next spring hopefully. All I can say is I use tires 3% higher than OEM, wider (215), heavier wheels, shod with Yokohamas ADVAN Nuevo AD08 (very sticky for a road tire) and yet I manage to make the wheels spin on 3rd gear when I hit full boost around 3300-3400. According to many modified VR6s, when it spins in 3rd it's cuz you most probably cracked 400wtq. It's just a rule of thumb, by no mean scientific;
- EuroSpecSport 6-sp close ratio Rally Short transmission (tall 1st gear). This tranny has an awesome whining noise without being straight cut. 1st: 2.7, 2nd: 1.8, 3rd: 1.45, 4th: 1.15, 5th: .96, 6th: .85 FD: 3.66;
- ECU: DTA S80 Pro full stand alone system.


Garage, when completely naked a couple of years ago (660ft/sq, 2 cars inline (4 if they are Smart Fortwo lolll):

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Engine:

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Drivetrain donor (license plate is no longer valid):

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My racer!

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My Sport Touring bike (which I use for long rides in the States):

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I know some people will really appreciate what I'll do here, I know some won't care and I know some will think I am stupid, for whatever reasons. Good for them. I have plans, I have a goal and like fateo66 (Zach) said, it's important to have high goals in order to do as much as possible to try to reach them, live our life, and sometimes reach these goals (Zach did I say that the way you thought of it? loll). I am prepared for this build and I have good people around me to help me go through and make it a success. Of course, the community of this forum will be of significant help to me as well, like it was since the beginning. I just hope I can give it as much in return.


Now, let's roll!