Why would it be? You’ve got the right cables to make comms with cluster and ecu?
Re gearbox: that’s right. The gear housing/ internals all line up.
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Re gearbox: that’s right. The gear housing/ internals all line up.
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On the TT Forum the biggest annoyance for 3.2 owners of the timing chain stretching and needing replacement. They are only 250hp though, which would be my biggest annoyance, TTShop can map them to 270bhp and remap the DSG.
I tried all the ecu stuff when I swapped my cluster over what a head ache that was haha. I’m 95% going to go this route with a turbo kit been looking into it all day. The wife’s gone mad, good job your in aus or she’d av ya for planting the seed haha
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The V angle is the same on 4mo’s/BDE/r32’s
It’s the 3.6’s that are narrower/ taller.
Driving the TT and then going to the VR6... the TT feels slow off the mark and getting to where it needs to be also feels sluggish. Foot down in the VR6 - in a higher gear than you think you should be in = effortless push.
It’s quite nice TBH.
Hahahahahahaha
Sorry wifey!!!!
The ecu stuff is “easy”. Once you see your ECU EEPROM along with this post and compare addresses. It’ll make sense. You already have a .BIN of your cluster so you know what values to look for. It’s all just patterns. Plus if you get stuck message Australia.
To reprogram the ecu without bootmode we used GQ 4x4. Very simple with a clip on attachment.
My spreadsheet of parts.
*note you also need TWO vr6 starter bolts. The 1.8t ones are too long. You can use the same bolts at the starter ground that the 1.8t gearbox uses. The extra threaded one the 13mm nut goes onto. Pretty sure it’s the first line in the spreadsheet
Will update with a spreadsheet link soon.
*note you also need TWO vr6 starter bolts. The 1.8t ones are too long. You can use the same bolts at the starter ground that the 1.8t gearbox uses. The extra threaded one the 13mm nut goes onto. Pretty sure it’s the first line in the spreadsheet
Will update with a spreadsheet link soon.
Here you can see the S3 exhaust post cat is an exact fit.
So I’ve got
VR6 exhaust mani > VR6 downpipes > VR6 cat (which is almost the same as the S3 cat however there are two lambda plugs) > S3 cat back
So I’ve got
VR6 exhaust mani > VR6 downpipes > VR6 cat (which is almost the same as the S3 cat however there are two lambda plugs) > S3 cat back
Great dedication on that swap, after such a build on the 1.8T.. Quite surprised on that decision. I've always liked to see R32 in S3 8L's.. No idea, why Audi been missed that and big break kit too as a option from factory. Sad. One of the Greatest historical models of Audi of all time.
I think it’s to do with the state laws or something over there, can’t quite remember but Ian did touch base on why. That and it’s a good platform to build from.... if I had the money and time I know I’d do the same and wack a nice GT35 turbo on it! Oh and that noise! The 1.8t 20v does sound a bit..... Meh!
Coming soon to (another) Noggie near you
Or maybe not so near you...
Definitely no turbo planned for the 2.8
Situations change - I’m now In a situation where property is a must. Parting out the BT gear. The biggest incentive to do the swap? The learning and knowing now that engine swaps are not too scary as long as you go about it methodically, use the knowledge you’ve gained and the help around you.
Going to give bigger things a go engine wise but don’t you worry... Noggie will be about still a while longer. She’s just as much fun to drive now, the sound is ace (you can feel the v6 through the solid mounts) plus no more down low sluggishness. There’s nothing much up top but I can’t use the top end now I’m in Sydney where roads are horrible and not so spacious/straight.
Sorry i never answered!
I went for the BDE because that's what was presented to me LOL
At the time i was actually only helping out a friend to get some parts off of a wrecking Bora.
Nekminit i get under the car and i see
- coilovers
- wheel bolt to stud conversion
- adjustable rear tie arms
The guy was lenient and gave me the Bora cluster (guess what i'm going to do with that), but when we were working on the car he's like "oh i've got a 3.2 engine too". I didn't mean to get everything but in the end we came to a bargain price so the YOLO's kicked in and i've had both sitting around since about the time i started colorMFA-ing
I never really knew about VVT etc etc until i looked into it properly and saw that the BDE was the one to get. Then digging more i found the loom is compatible with the 3.2 as well due to the quad lambda, coil over plug and VVT setup which is not the way on earlier 2.8's
Noggie in the new garage
Wasn’t long till...
Been meaning to fix this SAI delete block off plate coolant leak
- bit of tape
- bit of goop
- bit of a wipe over
- and stuck it all together topped off with a worm clamp
Leaving overnight to “set” before trying it out and keeping my fingers crossed it works.
Wasn’t long till...
Been meaning to fix this SAI delete block off plate coolant leak
- bit of tape
- bit of goop
- bit of a wipe over
- and stuck it all together topped off with a worm clamp
Leaving overnight to “set” before trying it out and keeping my fingers crossed it works.
Adding gasket sealant to the SAI block off worked. No more coolant leak from the top of the head!
Now onto making the little things come back to life.
Got my headlight squirters working again! Interesting to note is that the motor plug was DIFFERENT to the one I pulled off a wreck.
So there had to be some de pinning
I didn’t have my proper tool (with double prongs) but doing one side at a time worked well with the single flat blade.
Also interesting to note is that the same or nearly identical headlight washer pump is still being used in newer models.
Headlights have also been not 100% and have been sent off for repairs due to a dropped light and one globe gone kaput.
Now onto making the little things come back to life.
Got my headlight squirters working again! Interesting to note is that the motor plug was DIFFERENT to the one I pulled off a wreck.
So there had to be some de pinning
I didn’t have my proper tool (with double prongs) but doing one side at a time worked well with the single flat blade.
Also interesting to note is that the same or nearly identical headlight washer pump is still being used in newer models.
Headlights have also been not 100% and have been sent off for repairs due to a dropped light and one globe gone kaput.
I’ve just been reading through the last few pages about the engine swap I’m still wanting to do this but not sure if I can pull it off if I can get a crashed one cheap so I’d have all parts needed will see what’s about in November when I start working on it.
Does the vr6 gearbox have different gear ratios?
Does the vr6 gearbox have different gear ratios?
that's the most ideal situation then. The way i see it in my mind
From 1.8t you wanna disconnect
(remove front)
- cardan shaft
- both sides L & R driveshafts
- remove ME7.5 ecu and the engine harness. Lay that on top
- remove all coolant lines at reservoir, heater core, radiator, after run pump
- undo gear shift cable ends
- undo both engine and trans mounts
- remove engine and gearbox
Repeat on your wreck
Once the VR6 is out - this is when you'd wanna do clutch, timing chains, oil filters etc
- I would take the a/c lines from the VR6 too it will save you from having the filling bung at the front where it's super tight on mine
Then go back where you came from. SIMPLE! LOL
Nah it's not that simple but just take your time. Have an engine leveller and you'll be right.
IDK if the vr6 has different ratios. i've re used the S3 one. Drives great and i find myself able to stay in lower gears and the torque is there
From 1.8t you wanna disconnect
(remove front)
- cardan shaft
- both sides L & R driveshafts
- remove ME7.5 ecu and the engine harness. Lay that on top
- remove all coolant lines at reservoir, heater core, radiator, after run pump
- undo gear shift cable ends
- undo both engine and trans mounts
- remove engine and gearbox
Repeat on your wreck
Once the VR6 is out - this is when you'd wanna do clutch, timing chains, oil filters etc
- I would take the a/c lines from the VR6 too it will save you from having the filling bung at the front where it's super tight on mine
Then go back where you came from. SIMPLE! LOL
Nah it's not that simple but just take your time. Have an engine leveller and you'll be right.
IDK if the vr6 has different ratios. i've re used the S3 one. Drives great and i find myself able to stay in lower gears and the torque is there
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Are you going to consider some forced induction in your setup? Electric supercharger?
The plan is get it up and running 1st then sort out bumper, bonnetand all the mfsw/ phone controls and tidy car up a bit and then start collecting bits (precision 6462 or similar), I just want to be able to drive the thing it’s been nearly 3 years, but if work carries on as it is I might just go straight forced induction and do without the car a bit longer, doing the swap looks daunting but if I don’t do it I think il regret it down the line
it is daunting for the first time but as long as you have the essential tools you will be fine!
Plus you have these forums when you need help.
How about this for daunting...
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did you drop off a bridge? or being practicing your jumps again?
Hahahaha
It’s a veedub
Apparently had a fight with a median strip and lost. Lost by a lot. A big lot.
@IanPG https://www.rstyle-lights.fr/ampoul...ares-auto-coming-leaving-home-audi-a3-8l.html
Open it with a browser that translates French
How did that kit work out Warren? I'm thinking of that one as well instead of the GOLF one. Pricey, but I like the fact there is no messing with the original switch. Also can you program the duration the lights stay on (coming/leaving home mode), and can you have the fogs/side lights come on instead of headlights?
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@Rogue.Goofball Yeah it’s a good bit of kit, works well. Downsides are that it’s bulky and the instructions are in French so I couldn’t tell you much about its functions .
.Cheers. One of the girls in work is from France, I'll get her to translate it for me.@Rogue.Goofball Yeah it’s a good bit of kit, works well. Downsides are that it’s bulky and the instructions are in French so I couldn’t tell you much about its functions
We had this unit for controlling a variable exhaust for the "new" car - label was all in Mandarin. There's something online that you take a pic on your phone and then mark what bunch of text needs translating.
Next thing you know we find that it's bluetooth enabled and you have to download an app for it!
Next thing you know we find that it's bluetooth enabled and you have to download an app for it!
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Sound, if you could give me a few pointers when you’ve got it translated I’d be grateful
