900+HP 12v VR6 Engine Build pt.1

FETA FAMMMMMM!!!
Kicking off Stav's new motor build for his B5 project car. This is part 1 of many videos to come as we progress through his build to his eventual first drive and dyno.
As always tell us your thoughts in the comments below, thank you for watching.
-MMS

[@MalakaMotorSports]

We Just want to say Thank you to everyone that reached out by commenting here, emails and IG messages. We’re not pro’s and it’s a learning process everyday as we progress. So again, we appreciate everyone’s input and tips, keep them coming as we continue to post more and more videos. It’s appreciated more than you know. 🙏🙏 Sincerely, Your favorite Malakas ❤️

[@Dennisjonsson81]

Looking forward to see the epic 12v and 24v HP battle 🙏

[@edd0300]

Hey boss can you write out the full parts list boss I've reached out to usp I'm trying to a monster for my b7s4

[@mogotladimankga8802]

Shoutout all the fron south africa and with love please guys provide us with more videos cause we is really loving them

[@christopherdewdney7565]

Malaka MotorSports Im in the learning process. Too my second VRT building.. utilizing VEMS from lugtronic. Like your build man you guys are doing a great job.. ive been vr6 for about 20 years now.. great motor. Wanted to try a different project.. transfering motor to A4. Alaways wanted to . But I heard you get alit of rear end problem?

[@vomitkermit3446]

Done a few of these. Don't oil under the bearing only the surface that touches a moving part. It even says this in the Bentley.

[@allensimpson8533]

Never lube the back side of the bearings it Greatly increases risk of spinning a bearing. Always apply bearings to a clean dry surface.

[@danielweinbaum]

WOW ! I learned something new today ! After seeing around 300 1000hp plus motors being put together by the very best Marine, Drag, F1, Rally, and Road Race engine builders in the business, they all forgot to lube under the Main Bearings ! I now know something new ! Oye Vey ! Good Luck with that !

[@jimmytaylor5102]

Hi guys i don't think you should have put assembly lube under the main bearings there's a good chance they will spin plus it will tighten the clearance between the bearing and the crank itself.

[@Pppppppppppppppppppppppppppp66]

They're not going to spin. They're not round

[@Dennisjonsson81]

@@Pppppppppppppppppppppppppppp66 Okey well it has happen for other People when the bearing tolerance gets to tight and heats starts building up and the to "stop bumps" on the bearings break. And yes a crank shaft bearing round

[@92GTIDrew]

Glad i'm not the only one that saw this.

[@goodlydanz2459]

Surfaces that aren't meant to spin should not be lubed. Other than that, look forward to the rest of the build. My 12v had oil pressure issues to come to find I had bad bearings. So rebuilding my engine too

[@garygarcia1571]

Nice job

[@mw5961]

Good to see you guys back ! Stav don't forget to plastie gauge your bearing clearances on the main caps and rod caps to avoid lock ups. Also I believe assembly lube under bearings is not recommended. I built my forged Audi 1.8t this way pushing 30 psi ,E85, with a GT35r turbo, no problems at all . Don't forget to file ring gaps for high boost (bigger gap) Keep up the good content guys your doing well 👍

[@performancebuilds1323]

Stop lubing the backs of your bearings!!! No wonder your last motor locked up!!!

[@ClaudioArrau]

Exactly. I watched it 5-10 times to ensure my vision is correct. Omg

[@vomitkermit3446]

It even says not to in the Bentley

[@jasonharris630]

Shade tree “fill in the name Motorsports” now on KZbin. 🤦‍♂️

[@adampinczesgarageandfabric9930]

thank you jesus i'm not the only one who saw that. friction bearings are a crush fit that little tab can't keep the bearing from spinning in the block it's the pressure of clamping the main caps on that holds them in place and when you put a thick assembly lube between the block and bearing it distorts the bearing locking up the engine and in your case you got lucky and just got hot spots but it can easily smoke a crank.

[@jayswin2]

Spotted that too....had to double check. Never lube the back oc yout crank bearings...EVER. They will just spin

[@keon26able]

I respect you guys for not claiming to know everything and being open to suggestions

[@MalakaMotorSports]

keon26able Thank you, we appreciate everyone’s input, and we’re learning everyday we wrench. We are only professional Malakas, lol 😂

[@brandindouangvilay8198]

Sitting alone in my car eating mall chinese food and watching the beginning of this engine build 👍

[@jamest5149]

I agree with others, only lube the bearing to crank face...please take the crank out and clean the bearings and case with ATF, fit dry then only lube this face. Would leave the head gasket dry as well. Really Looking forward to this build and dyno time, the the grudge races!

[@shizzle85gj]

Hey guys don't think you should put any lube beneath the main crank bearing it should be dry

[@MalakaMotorSports]

Check out this video from Real street performance about lubing the back of a bearing kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LXXpmhidOnoKc

[@AHMoss]

Patiently waiting for Part 2

[@carlodellaserra3347]

I just showed this to my engines class on what NOT TO FUCKING DO.

[@AudiophileTubes]

12v or 24v... it's ALL good! Great to see this build progressing! Cannot wait for first drive and dyno! Lots of feta, spanakopita, ouzo and metaxa will be consumed watching your superb videos! YASOU from Cleveland!

[@brandoneberlin1694]

Glad to see a decent 12v build video ! I can’t wait to see the progress! Looking good guys I dig the gold block

[@CarsOverdose]

underrated.

[@MalakaMotorSports]

Cars Overdose 🙏🙏

[@Dennisjonsson81]

Uhm, isn't oil under the crank mainbearings a big NO NO? 🤔 Bearing spinn and the faulty bearing clearance will occur in my experience. 😕

[@In3xorable]

Absolutely a bad idea to have grease under the bearings.

[@MalakaMotorSports]

Check out this video from Real street performance about lubing the back of a bearing kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LXXpmhidOnoKc

[@neekovturbo]

Stav is relentless!!!! haaa always good content. good ish glad to see yall back.

[@dennisb5319]

Hey welcome back guys, keep up the good work.

[@fredjones5327]

Very nice you guys just keep getting better and better!!

[@jamest5149]

Should get yourselves a nice ultrasonic cleaning tank, makes everything sparkle and super clean.

[@vinnyaudi912]

Great content as always George and Stav! As others have said, no lube on the backs of the bearings. Other than that, I love your videos and IG posts. Always brightens my day!

[@reallife4598]

Man you guys keep me motivated

[@petergonzalez9948]

Thanks for the vids man. Motivates me to do something with my VR

[@markdowns4854]

love seeing these updates! 😎

[@kainariylius392]

Like the video, but yeah, don't lube the back side of the bearings guys. That lifts the bearing up allowing greater chance for the bearing to spin. I'm going to build another VR6 for a beetle soon.

[@panagiotisandre]

NEVER LUBE THE BACK SIDE OF THE BEARINGS AGAIN!!! FETA FAM ADVICE

[@Helladamnleet]

Yo, this is awesome. I have a 1993 Passat GLX that I'm hoping to turn into a fun little sleeper, and this re-boosted my confidence.

[@TURBODON.6]

Very excited for this!

[@darkshadow.0]

hola Malaka, finally new content , my opinion is that this is a very good content and that these more should have a little spicy pics, how do you two do it, thank you guys , you have made my day , greetings from Croatia

[@vagslag]

Great video guys👍🏼

[@Yachtzeee]

Great job kathiki’s!

[@peeter014]

Awesome! Good Luck!

[@carloskarczewski1303]

Keep up the vids guys!🤘

[@ringsthings4404]

Great video, very informative, 🤝

[@joshwhalen19]

Hatah’ Blockas’, right? Haha, came across this, wicked helpful fellas. I can’t find enough vr engine build vids.

[@RS3EATTHEV8]

Nice build awesome

[@PostMeridianLyf]

I cant wait to finish my 12v! Hoping to make 700hp and throw it in my s14!

[@guidoheeling1179]

that would be an interesting project for shure!

[@hevertpacheco7870]

Killing his buzz with those shades comments hahaha

[@michaelokeeffe490]

As a lot of people have already mentioned do not lube under the main bearing shells it stops them seating properly which changes the bearing clearances onto the crank and aids them coming loose and spinning

[@serapisbey11]

Very good review

[@masongriffith144]

You guys are hilarious. Keep up the fun content. Motor is looking great. #12vgang

[@cshevlin]

Lube lube and lube. Lol Glad to see the 12v getting built.

[@tamikomuschette4541]

Oh the anticipation is killing me

[@tiktoklegendy]

My dream motor.... :D nice job.

[@MircoAlexander365]

Hello. Why is this your dream motor? I have a 96 cabrio, I researched how to gain hp but there is nothing potential which was dissapointing to me.

[@jameshatfield6814]

Bro I subbed just for that hulk hogan reference 🤣

[@jackass7177]

seen you guys at 034s last ECP Euro event. I love how your using these 2.8s transverse. I would love one of your gold blocked motors

[@road_2_pow_r]

awesome guys, build a drop in aftermarket tank assembly

[@TooFlyNico]

I’m thinking of doing the same for my 12v AFP VR6 !

[@MrAngellajara]

Great work, thank you, will be doing 83mm pistons. Have you put together one 2.8 12v with 83mm or know of someone who did? Was that a happy ending? Thanks,

[@camiloco3191]

que hermoso se ve ese motor, muchas felicitaciones. perdon por no escribir en ingles

[@ryotaryuu]

Nice shades tool

[@karma8007]

I was trying to reach first.....nice built

[@lautarohunzicker]

I'm usually wrong, but this time I'm right... Great video guys. Great proyect, coud you give us some cost numbers of boosting a stock block vs a build one. Cheers!

[@The_Stronzo]

As a part greek I can't look at that shirt with a straight face. Bloody malaka hahahhahaha. Absolute belter

[@guidoheeling1179]

why do you lube the main caps before the main bearings go in? is that not a cause of spinning bearings? Or does that not apply here because you have the indent in the mains that hold them in place?

[@corvetteshorts4670]

Whats your opinion of the Atlas VR6 motor? Will these motors handle boost in stock form well at all? Great build!

[@mattgixxer776]

Did I just see you lube up the main journals before the bearings were put in?

[@forrestmoody6940]

I also learned to never touch the bearings or journals on crank shaft with your bare fingers always use gloves guys 👍🏻

[@curvs4me]

I'm going to say it too. The bearing journals have to be bone dry, you put assembly lube on the crank side of the bearing only. Lubing it underneath will allow the bearing to spin under each other until it binds up.

[@R2MK2VR6]

You guys are the best ! You gave me alot of confidence to start my channel on my mk2 jetta vr6 !

[@mattworacker5270]

Just came down to the comments and thankfully the early birds spotted it too.

[@march2684]

Love the channel . Homies Cars are nasty . Just wanted to know what year and model cars you guys got your motor from?? Looking to do the swap.

[@nikolaybaldzhiev9623]

Nice content guys,just a tough what is your idea for oil cooling and why not going to electric water pump and may be preoiling sister so Stav won't have to take his shades of at his high boost

[@leorosa129]

Good work Man..are you still using quattro drivve train?

[@hotskillet]

What are you going to run for EMS? I have an MK3 VR6T on DTA and looking for an update. Your build looks great.

[@TT-wr7tr]

Why you put the green wrap and let it over night? Trying to learn this high power tuning stuff...

[@jockbad]

Did you line hone the galley with the arp main studs though?

[@princesssolace4337]

Nice unique name👍..Malacca or Melaka is a small state in Peninsula Malaysia.

[@16vastraturbo]

Did the pistons/new rods and crank get balanced as a new set?

[@adrianrotar6762]

what's the name of the color from the engine block ?! super interesting approach ... awesome color :D:D

[@ElementL116]

No lube on backside of bearings...just in case you didn't know. ;) LOL, but seriously! And I hope you guys are checking bearing clearances...don't forget to check thrust clearance too. Dial indicator, mics and bore gauges are must haves IMO...some get by with Plastigauge.

[@TheMikeownsyou]

Goals!

[@dazzleyd]

nice engine, ever thought of using waterless coolant?

[@mw5961]

Hi Stav, what psi boost were you running on the stock bottom end ? What HP, torque did it make? Regards Mark

[@notsinister1669]

What wiring harness do you guys use and ecu?

[@joshsalp6742]

I love this channel where have you guys been?

[@MalakaMotorSports]

Thank you, we’re continuing to post new videos, check out our video playlists 🤟

[@mackzaddydre]

Are they making those studs for the 2.7T yet?

[@rudolphrogers7996]

Hey can I have a full part list you used ?

[@mikea9521]

What size crank bearings did you go with?

[@chrisbattaglia3859]

Do y'all have extra manifolds or other swap parts? I would be happy to buy some I'm starting a a4 b6 with a vr6 12v and and starting the part hunt. @Malaka MotorSports

[@jimmyjamal3432]

Love the vw tatt go the vag cars the leaders and the best in the world !!!

[@Jonny_trans]

You should use atf to wipe everything down. At least the bores

[@jamest5149]

Jon Fanning Yep ATF is good for cleaning and removing water etc

[@furryfrog9520]

Unlikely your new connecting rods weigh the same as your old ones, your rottating assembly balance will be off, possibly by a lot. Did you even balance your rotating assembly on the first build? Great your sharing stuff, and your learning, but an engine assembly manual will prevent a lot of mistakes, like the ones already mentioned in the comments.

[@philipcable7518]

Oiling the back of the bearing shells is a no no. If you want to have good lubrication on first start up leave the spark plugs out and turn the motor over until the oil light goes out and stays out.

[@crookedworks3248]

Can this work for automatic too or no? I’m looking for other options besides a new turbo

[@gorilakoss]

Your name in Greece is product of misunderstanding !!!! Much love from Greece

[@driller524]

Stav is funny AF!

[@rodrigoalvarez8662]

hi your engine looks real fire , my question is ,what much different vr6 12v or vr6 24v????????????

[@slowedtoperfect3077]

One has 12 valves and the other has 24 valves

[@crispyd69able]

Can the VR6 engine and trans fit in a 01 bettle?

[@mck1914]

New guy question, would a vr6 build fit into a 2014 gli, wit a stock dsg

[@bazzaf246]

Just a heads up if no one else has said! you have to get the mains align honed when using arp main bolts as the added torque makes them go out of round!

[@jrrockett]

60 ft.lbs was the finial step. I dont believe thats added Torque

[@bazzaf246]

@@jrrockett after a small search, vr6 12v main bearings are torqued to 22-30ft.lbs then a 90 degree turn. I would say doing a stepped torque is different and probably going to end up higher than stock torque settings. they arnt checking the clearance so it doesnt really matter.

[@jrrockett]

@@bazzaf246 30 plus 90 dagree turn meh that's probably more then 60ft.lbs due to them possibly being torque to yield. The arp bolts aren't designed to stretch. When I installed the their Head bolts it's 3 steps to 80ft.lbs. Set it and forget it. Haven't had any issues after 4 years now and about 72k miles

[@woodywood4920]

Where did you get the head studs from?

[@MecaConcept112]

salut les gars , quelle genre de boite vous utilisez pour un montage pareil ? merci ;)

[@joewontwice]

I heard it wasn't good to use the copper spray on head gaskets

[@fightrider187]

can you put a link to the head bolts or tell the correct name? looking to buy a pair for my vr6 too

[@mandyrichards5604]

Where did you buy those bolts

[@rb26xs14]

Confused as to why you layed down assembly lube on the main journals prior to installing the main bearings...

[@cruzanlusion9159]

Ask am working right now how much all that cost pleas if y dont mine ...was going to start building a 12v the best engine

[@Heckk_oh]

Just found this amazing channel, Half the people here don’t know what malaka means lmao

[@subieonelove2802]

which crankshaft do you run?