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  1. 11-20-2009, 09:25 AM #1
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    Default MKI rabbit rockin a 2.5

    From vwvortex:
    So why a 2.5 5cyl out of a newer rabbit and not a VR6?
    The 2.5's power(150 early/170 late because of a factory reflash in 08') is pretty much equal to that of the ole' 12v VR6's(174).
    The 5cyl has a 4cyl bell-housing pattern and vw used the same bell-housing pattern from the MKI all the way up to now. So he could stick with the same tranny.
    The 5cyl weighs less than the 8v with a turbo and is certainly lighter than the VR6.









    got a custom rad made to fit. 3'' dual pass core, no cap, 45*angle top hose to work with the oem mk5 hose and a overflow tube welded in as well.
    also painted the end tanks semi-gloss black to look oem and added the mk1 cardboard/felt top cover piece to try to keep the oem look.


    MKV accelerator pedal.







    First start up
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWEpjgUzakg

    Fly by's
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QPiI4QSukA
    http://www.youtube.com/user/nothingl.../0/IbubovG3zx4

    I though this was pretty awesome, enjoy.



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  2. 11-20-2009, 09:30 AM #2
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    I love the way the 5cyl sounds--like a baby Viper.

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  3. 11-20-2009, 09:32 AM #3
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    Rabbits are pretty much my favorite VW ever made. Aside from the pink trim, this car is bad ass. Later, QD.
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  4. 11-20-2009, 10:04 AM #4
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    Very bad ass.
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  5. 11-20-2009, 10:29 AM #5
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    thats pretty damn cool

    i would soo rock it
    weak civic
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  6. 11-20-2009, 11:06 AM #6
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    freakin rad, reps
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  7. 11-20-2009, 11:28 AM #7
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    Damn, first time I've seen that. I didn't realize that it matched up with the bellhousing though. That means it will pretty much bolt up to any n/a four cylinder vw transmission.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jecht View Post
    Damn, first time I've seen that. I didn't realize that it matched up with the bellhousing though. That means it will pretty much bolt up to any n/a four cylinder vw transmission.
    Yes, mkv 2.5 people who have tranny issues are swapping to one out of the 1.8t. (o2j)
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  9. 11-20-2009, 11:55 AM #9
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    Holy shit! That sounds amazing!
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  10. 11-20-2009, 11:59 AM #10
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    i love the pink!
    i love this car!!! :boobies:
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  11. 11-20-2009, 12:08 PM #11
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    I just now watched the videos and shit that was cool. The drive-bys sounded real good. Later, QD.
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  12. 11-20-2009, 12:53 PM #12
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    bad ass car Dorin, so now its time to start tinkering with your jetta!
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  13. 11-20-2009, 01:10 PM #13
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    That is awesome!!! I'd drive the shit outta that.
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    very sick!! sounds great too
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  15. 11-20-2009, 04:03 PM #15
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    man that thing sounds like a beast..
    I check sluts off my list like a maintnence man
    I drive a low is3 just so it gives me a reason to drive super slow on these rough ga roads.
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  16. 11-20-2009, 07:11 PM #16
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    fly bys are insane.....
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  17. 11-20-2009, 08:13 PM #17
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    love it....
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  18. 11-20-2009, 08:35 PM #18
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    I love the wheels
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  19. 11-20-2009, 08:43 PM #19
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    Wow very sick swap!!
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