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chrismeek Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:25 pm

I saw a picture on german look.com of a notch with a vr6 (in the rear) and I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has tried somthing like that or knows of someone who has. The motor did fit in the car nicely. I think thst would suprise a few of the honda people myself. Thanks for any input


Chris

Doppelganger Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:03 pm

You can be the first kid on the block to tryit. Then you can tell us all the in's and out's. Let me know if you think it'll fit in a type1.

Mick Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:15 pm

Why bother???

Stick with the A/C lump - You dont need a VR6 to surprise the ricers.

carvinhobbs Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:45 am

ive seen a few bajas with rx-7 motors, but i agree, stick with the air-cooled

1964VW Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:40 am

Won't your back seat become your radiator? :roll:
I need to see a pic of this car showing the motor in it...Firewalls gone and so go's your structure. Then you will need add'ed bracing ect...
Sounds like a hellish job-good luck!

LOL-I had that silly dream of wanting a V8 in my ghia...

dual44DCNFs Wed Jun 23, 2004 7:14 am

You can make WAY MORE POWER with a 1.8T engine, plus it is more compact and will make servicing easier. STICK WITH AIR COOLED!

Erik G Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:42 pm

for those that want pics, go to germanlook.com , go to shows, Le bug show spa 2002. halfway down is the pic. it's a nice looking install. I'm not saying I would do it to my notch, but I'd bet it would be fun

cruze Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:59 pm

My old mechanic had a notch with a watercooled vanagon motor (waterboxer or wasserboxer??) in it it was featured in VW trend the thing halled ass and was a sleeper. His name was Lyle Sherry he also invented the generator stand oil filter. He doesnt live around he anymore but I remember him saying it was a pain in the ass to route all the waterlines cause the radiator was in the front. He was amazing at fabricating stuff I wish I had some pictures. He also had a scirroco with a 16 valve motor in the back the guy was the best mechanic Ive ever known wish he was still around...I dont know that I would ever do something like that myself but if I could find Lyle he might be able to give some good pointers



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