Vr6 swap subframes installed mk2 race car

[@caveone-365]

I have ran my p/s rack with the lines looped with residual fluid on probably 4 VR swaps/ couple 16v's and it was just fine. I made my own line, similar to yours, and I've found that the feedback from the setup is actually better IMO especially when at higher speeds. The only real drawback is it's a little harder to maneuver from a dead stop, other than that the 'heavier' steering feel is preferred for me. Your forearms will get bigger. 😊 For a drag car like you're building i would prefer that setup vs. having all the extra weight/ complexity of power steering. Totally agree about the rivnuts/ mk3 swap tab retrofit. Makes a huge difference on the 'levering' effect for sure. The weight is nothing compared to the upgrade in effectiveness in the sway. Oh, for the big bumper for a effective 'quick-release' setup, (how I've done it in the past,) is to use a dimple die and hole saw to lighten up the rebar as much as possible, then i ran hood pins, or quarter turn dzus fasteners right thru the cover into the rebar. Makes an on/ off affair take seconds for servicing/ putting it up on the lift when you have aero/ are low. The big bumpers are flat so the whole quarter turn/ hood pin fastening setup works awesome. You can also weld standoffs to your bumper rails to mount struts/ supports for a splitter/ undertray/ weight plate. 👍👍

[@SmithsEuro]

I agree on all of it. Im using the push pin type latches and oe side mounts for the bumper. When you see the intake i made, youll see theres a rebar delete lol

[@CC03]

Been watching the full build on this VR coop with my wife from day one keep going bro 🦾😎

[@SmithsEuro]

Awesome thanks for watching, hopefully she’s helping you out with your car too. The majority of the videos from now on will be the 3.6. Until its racing or blows up lol

[@CC03]

Can’t wait bro 😎

[@thomasainlay924]

The part number for the front subframe wasn’t clear enough to read. Anybody know what it is?

[@SmithsEuro]

Ill try to get it for you next time its on the lift

[@theskateboardt619]

Nice man just curious what 3.6 motor did you get? Or what car rather?

[@SmithsEuro]

Im using the blv engine code its the highest compression ratio engine and the cheapest. I got it from an 07 passat

[@itsreallytom4310]

What do you plan on using for bushings on the front cross member?

[@SmithsEuro]

I made solid aluminum ones on my lathe. Ill have a video on that down the road

[@subtractdivision]

Would this subframe work with a 12v 2.8L VR6?

[@SmithsEuro]

Yea any vr6 really any engine you are swapping in. The main benefit is to make your mk2 into an mk3 driveline where everything is more modern and easy to get