FAQ: VR6 -12V & 24V Info sharing

[zx6r1033]

funny how this went from a "no brainer swap," to a lot of custom fab work...I hope that there aren't people who got in over their heads.

Yeah, I was actually thinking the same thing. It went from appearing to be a relatively straight forward swap to looking like quite a substantial bit of work. I was all for doing the swap until I PMed Issam about it a week or two ago. Now I am probably going to just go with Tial 650s.

[NYEuroTuner]

Yeah, I was actually thinking the same thing. It went from appearing to be a relatively straight forward swap to looking like quite a substantial bit of work. I was all for doing the swap until I PMed Issam about it a week or two ago. Now I am probably going to just go with Tial 650s.

Well if you think about it, it is still a bolt on swap...If you use 034's race engine cradle, the same cradle that's used in their time attack car.

But using their race cradle wont let you use AC. etc (or am I wrong?), and using the factory engine brackets give you more flexibility..

And I know it was assumed that the 24v can use the factory engine brackets without any modding, but even now knowing it will need modding, I still dont mind. I'm sure I can bust issams chops to make me some mounts/brackets.


My only worry is the electrical, but I am working with Issam currently to erase those issues. :)

[NYCVR6]

Well if you think about it, it is still a bolt on swap...If you use 034's race engine cradle, the same cradle that's used in their time attack car.

But using their race cradle wont let you use AC. etc (or am I wrong?), and using the factory engine brackets give you more flexibility..

And I know it was assumed that the 24v can use the factory engine brackets without any modding, but even now knowing it will need modding, I still dont mind. I'm sure I can bust issams chops to make me some mounts/brackets.


My only worry is the electrical, but I am working with Issam currently to erase those issues.

The mount bracket doesnt needed to be modified, you have to make the passenger side one yourself. That is a minor problem compared to other things... Wait till you see how much of the rad support you have to hack to clear the pulleys, try fitting sufficient fans in the little space you have, modify the s4 mounts themselves the exact amount, and still have to hammer the shit out of the subframe so the starter fits.. I am dead serious when i say this swap done well is almost like building a full race car. Youll need to install hoop pins to keep the hood shut as well. The list is huge, we havent even touched some things yet.. Like making the water lines, exhaust (should be easy), ac lines, power steering lines, etc.. My car will be done next week because i have the guy coming to wire it up.. So ill post as things come together.

[NYEuroTuner]

My car will be done next week because i have the guy coming to wire it up.. So ill post as things come together.

Having you close by will def be a big advantage for me, get ready for a crap load of questions from me once your S is ready. lol

[NYCVR6]

Having you close by will def be a big advantage for me, get ready for a crap load of questions from me once your S is ready. lol

haha i figured this much.