MK1 Rabbit Engine Bay Restoration

[@DeanAndryeyev]

Atmospheric Drum and Bass and mk1's have always gone so well together. Love it!

[@Leakyvws]

@@DeanAndryeyev lol I’m so glad someone else gets the vibe

[@6ixthstage845]

good job! subbed

[@flodqro]

Great looking engine!!! How tall is it (pan bottom to oil cap top)? I have a vintage Volvo that's looking for a new motor.

[@Leakyvws]

I’m not sure of exact measurements but the vr6 is a pretty tall engine. It barely clears the hood and the oil pan is about 3 inches from the ground at the current ride height

[@reallydooley]

I would love some tips on engine swap.. I have a 83 rabbit truck that my granddad left me.. you have any videos or tips?

[@Leakyvws]

I’m planning on making a video covering the pros and cons of the most popular swaps for the mk1s as well as the expected cost. I have other videos on my channel going over disassembling and rebuilding the VR6 for this car. S&P automotive is my go to company for mk1 swap parts. I would recommend having a swap harness made by them or TDC shop to simply the electrical system and save a lot of time

[@lapulapupintado2892]

just leave it bone stock, because swapping it with a much heavier VR6 engine will greatly affect the handling and become ( Top Heavy ) it's great going a straight line but in cornering won't be be so awesome.

[@masonpugh3637]

got mk 4 cab can vr engine work or just rebuild 270 miles on it

[@Leakyvws]

Mk4 cabrio? If so it’s technically still a mk3 platform. I daily drive one currently. If you are referring to the vr5 engine I am unsure since we never got them in the US but I’m sure someone has attempted it at some point

[@masonpugh3637]

Thanks man we put v8 in Vegas German seem meteoric I just got get ecm tune it if possible

[@nickf6565]

First