Where to find engines?

[PinkBug4289]

I currently have a 1.8 Turbo beetle 4 cyl.

I WANT at least a VR6 2.0 or 1.8 Turbo....Where do you people even get these engines?Do you have to get the engine from another VW or will any VR6 work?(I doubt this since the engine compartment is so small compared to other cars)

I want to not only make my beetle LOOK cool but I want to back my look up with some actual HP...

Where can I research engine prices?Which sized engine fit into a beetle?

[FarrisK]

Originally Posted by PinkBug4289

I currently have a 1.8 Turbo beetle 4 cyl.

I WANT at least a VR6 2.0 or 1.8 Turbo....Where do you people even get these engines?Do you have to get the engine from another VW or will any VR6 work?(I doubt this since the engine compartment is so small compared to other cars)

If you have a 1.8T, why do you want another one? Also, a 2.0 is NOT the motor you want if you want a really hi-po motor. Also also, a VR6 would be tuneable to a lot of power, but you have quite a bit of weight gain with it. It's FAR easier and cheaper to tune a 1.8T to make the same amount of power as mounting a VR6 in the car would be.

As a side note, I don't know of any other manufacturer that makes a VR6 motor. Just Vdub.

Technically speaking, with enough coin you can fit any motor in the car. It's like the old saying: "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to spend?"

BTW, most people get their engines from wrecked cars, usually victims of rear endings.

[karn_porsche]

1.8T is easier to gain power by getting the big turbo set up. It will give you more fun, but it's still have limit of 1.8L.

VR6 is big engine has more wieght and power from factory. It's not easy to get HP in VR6 like 1.8T. Let say you have to put more money to gain HP in VR6, however, if a set of turbo is in VR6 it wil be monster.

You can find the motor from the totalled car from insurance company if you know, or there are people selling their engine on vwvortex.com, BTW: I have 1.8T with chipped ECU for sale too.

Any 1.8T will fit your car. VR6 2.8 is your choice 12V,24V. You should get the VR6 from the car 2000+ or in MKIV pattern. The air box is on the driver side already so you don't have to change anything at it.

I love VR6 though.

[jazzcat]

Originally Posted by karn_porsche

1.8T is easier to gain power by getting the big turbo set up. It will give you more fun, but it's still have limit of 1.8L.

VR6 is big engine has more wieght and power from factory. It's not easy to get HP in VR6 like 1.8T. Let say you have to put more money to gain HP in VR6, however, if a set of turbo is in VR6 it wil be monster.

You can find the motor from the totalled car from insurance company if you know, or there are people selling their engine on vwvortex.com, BTW: I have 1.8T with chipped ECU for sale too.

Any 1.8T will fit your car. VR6 2.8 is your choice 12V,24V. You should get the VR6 from the car 2000+ or in MKIV pattern. The air box is on the driver side already so you don't have to change anything at it.

I love VR6 though.

swap a tdi into it and make some real power

[french bug]

loll i've never seen someone wanting real big power buy or do a TDi conversion

[gforce1108]

Originally Posted by french bug

loll i've never seen someone wanting real big power buy or do a TDi conversion

If you'd driven a modded TDI, you'd know why! Torquemonster!

I agree that a tuned/modded 1.8T is the easiest way to go. Personally, I'd love to to a VR6 turbo / 6sp conversion.

[CoriBug]

Originally Posted by french bug

loll i've never seen someone wanting real big power buy or do a TDi conversion

Sounds like someone was beaten by a chipped TDI and hasn't moved on yet. Don't worry, just give it a little time and you'll be fine.

[Yello_jellybean]

Whoa! Easy on the French bug. He just has no idea. He thinks diesel means slow, that's all. Someone with a chipped TDI should ask ol' frenchy if he want's to race? (I am kidding in case you didn't know...about the race part that is.) LOL!

Originally Posted by CoriBug

Sounds like someone was beaten by a chipped TDI and hasn't moved on yet. Don't worry, just give it a little time and you'll be fine.

[CoriBug]

Originally Posted by Yello_jellybean

Whoa! Easy on the French bug. He just has no idea. He thinks diesel means slow, that's all. Someone with a chipped TDI should ask ol' frenchy if he want's to race? (I am kidding in case you didn't know...about the race part that is.) LOL!

That's true, a lot of people don't know that the diesel has plenty of low-end torque and is actually making its way into REAL racing.

To the OP - have you found a setup that you like?

[Leftylugnuts]

The stock 1.9 TDI is an under powered dog!!!

[FarrisK]

Originally Posted by Leftylugnuts

The 1.9 TDI is an under powered dog!!!

Whoa.... hold up a second, there partner. You probably shouldn't rag on TDIs like that, lest JetPuf and a few others come knockin' on your door.

JetPuf White '98 TDI 5sp

[Yello_jellybean]

I am TOTALLY Sure that you know what you are talking about. Uh huh.. Comments like that only PROVE you are a Dumb aardvark.
Sorry dude but you called me out. Totally had it coming.

You know, this really doesn't surprise me coming from you, I checked out some of your previous posts and you are pretty notorious for being an aardvark. Why don't you keep your rude comments to yourself, not like anyone needs OR wants your opinion anyway.


Okay.. So sorry Back on topic.....not a thread hijacker...Sorry.

Originally Posted by Leftylugnuts

The 1.9 TDI is an under powered dog!!!

[DZLBUG]

Originally Posted by Leftylugnuts

The 1.9 TDI is an under powered dog!!!

True...they're not exactly fast when stock...but they certainly can hold their own. Simple tuning and nozzles can double the power and give 1.8T's a run for their money and be far more fun to drive. Do not underestimate the effect torque can have either...without sounding like a screaming little b*tch about it either like a gasser does.

Here's some samples of these so-called under-powered dogs:
YouTube - JSP - VNT20 TDI Jetta on the Highway
YouTube - tdiracing 222hp/272ftlbs tdi dyno RocketChip RC6e
YouTube - RocketChip TDI-ASV110 stage 6 silverbullet 2nd run
YouTube - 2002 Jetta TDI Rocketchip Stage 4 Part 2
YouTube - AutoX19Apr2009
YouTube - TDI diesel power.
YouTube - New Beetle TDi w/ PP764's

[Leftylugnuts]

Originally Posted by Yello_jellybean

I am TOTALLY Sure that you know what you are talking about. Uh huh.. Comments like that only PROVE you are a Dumb aardvark.
Sorry dude but you called me out. Totally had it coming.

You know, this really doesn't surprise me coming from you, I checked out some of your previous posts and you are pretty notorious for being an Aardvark. Why don't you keep your rude comments to yourself, not like anyone needs OR wants your opinion anyway.


Okay.. So sorry Back on topic.....not a thread hijacker...Sorry.

Read what I said "potatolover". I said the "STOCK" 1.9 TDI is a dog, so potato off!

[Yello_jellybean]

Oh really?? I don't see "STOCK" in the above post... Do you? Please show me??? No need for me to engage with you. Anyone can look at your previous posts and see what your like. Great reputation I might add. You should be so proud of yourself.

Oh, and this is a family show.. watch your mouth butthead.

Originally Posted by Leftylugnuts

Read what I said "potatolover". I said the "STOCK" 1.9 TDI is a dog, so potato off!

[CoriBug]

Ignore a pest long enough and he will go away. Where's my fly swatter?

I've been reading since age 3 and I don't see the word "stock". And creative spelling to get around the censor is not allowed.

TROLL

to the OP - any updates on your project??

[Yello_jellybean]

To FINALLY Bring this thread back around to where it SHOULD be....
PinkBug4289- Did you find what you wanted? Or how is the search going?

[Leftylugnuts]

Originally Posted by Yello_jellybean

Oh really?? I don't see "STOCK" in the above post... Do you? Please show me??? No need for me to engage with you. Anyone can look at your previous posts and see what your like. Great reputation I might add. You should be so proud of yourself.

Oh, and this is a family show.. watch your mouth butthead.

You must be the one I blow by driving the girlie yellow bettle huh.

[Libanass]

Originally Posted by coribug

sounds like someone was beaten by a chipped tdi and hasn't moved on yet. Don't worry, just give it a little time and you'll be fine.:d

+1000

[CrazyJames]

Originally Posted by Leftylugnuts

You must be the one I blow by driving the girlie yellow bettle huh.

Actually they drive a platinum gray.

Get this thread back on topic or i'll have to step in.