87 GTI with 97 passat VR6 swap (german beast)

**4dmin** · 11-13-2006, 09:40 AM

I bought this as a project car to play with but I'm going another direction and am selling the car. No expense was spared tons of new parts were added:

1987 GTI w/ 1997 Passat VR6 engine + trans

New Head Gasket
New Clutch
New Seals
New Control Arm Bushings
New Battery
New gas Cable
New spark plugs and wires
New timing chain guides and chain tensioners
New Cv Boots
New Rack (550$)
New p/s Rack Boots
New 2.5 Tectonics Exhaust and Borla Muffler
New Billet Shift Knob
Engine Bay Jammed out in VW Jazz Blue
1995 Jetta BBS Wheels
A3 Jetta dash (not installed)
97 passat 5-lug brakes front and rear
Recaro seats
Zender Wing

Motor: running strong and smooth look brand new /// Exterior: straight no major issues just minor dings (there is a hood just not in pics) /// Interior: door panels and carpet in great shape; seats i would recover

The car is in great running condition it has been street driven. Its a little beast so much power for such a little car; perfect setup for drag/road racing or street sleeper. There are a few things left to finish: install the Mk3 dash (included) or put a Mk2 back in, hook up AC (included) was awaiting fitment of Mk3 dash, hook up ebrake (included), and new windsheild (has 2 cracks).

Selling for $3000.00 so thats what i'm asking. If someone can come up w/ 4000.00 i will have the car painted for you. (vin: 1vwdc0176hv062812)

**SNOOPy00** · 11-13-2006, 09:43 AM

dope swap..im sure it will sell very quickly.....good luck

**savanna13** · 11-13-2006, 09:47 AM

Dude, that is soooo sick.

Jazz blue FTW!

**FDslider** · 11-13-2006, 09:55 AM

German muscle in a tight speedo FTW!

(That's my saying for a big motor in a little car)

**The Green Monster** · 11-13-2006, 09:54 AM

that's fuckin bad ass...def makes me want one...how much did the swap cost you?

**2.0civic** · 11-13-2006, 09:55 AM

SKEET!! SUCH A BIG ENGINE FOR A SMALL CAR!!

**Kyle** · 11-13-2006, 10:00 AM

Nice, not feeling the blue engine bay, but cool stuff.

**4dmin** · 11-13-2006, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Kyle

Nice, not feeling the blue engine bay, but cool stuff.

well the car was going to get painted Jazz Blue so bay was painted before the motor was dropped in; thats the correct way to do it.

Thanx guys for the props, a swap like this will easilly cost roughly $3000-5000. I know someone i took out in it Friday night who was quoted $4000 to do it. Not only was the motor swapped but the 5 lug conversion was done as well

**The Green Monster** · 11-13-2006, 10:13 AM

That's what I figured...I'd say bump for a steal...but it's stickied lol

**N/A EK** · 11-13-2006, 10:21 AM

Nice ride, good luck on the sale. ( I see it almost everyday after I get off work

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**Brandon C** · 11-13-2006, 11:05 AM

PAUL already man..This is a Fast car. I would Consider Paul an expert on VW

**santacruz77** · 11-13-2006, 12:03 PM

thats the sex i want it bump for g/l with the sell

**JDM_Dominican** · 11-13-2006, 05:28 PM

wat kind of power is that thing putting down what do you think it would run the 1/4 in?

**MIami-boy** · 11-13-2006, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by JDM_Dominican

wat kind of power is that thing putting down what do you think it would run the 1/4 in?

^^^^^^^^^^ x1 yea im curious

**4dmin** · 11-13-2006, 06:10 PM

with a good driver and tires you can do 13's in a swapped mk2... this is the civic hatch of the german world... w/ nitrous 12's boost you can do 8's depending on cash flow

there is not a better power plant then this; imagine a civic w/ a type R swap thats what it is... now it just needs BOOST

when i first drove it i was awful surprised by it; it doesn't have the brute kick my 1.8t did but dayum its fun as hell to drive and the gearing is way better then my 1.8t; thing fucking screams and it is a lot of motor for this little car.

**chasekeaton** · 11-13-2006, 06:12 PM

im interested in the car, what is the deal with the paint? please pm

**Smokin_Joes_2kSi** · 11-18-2006, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by admin

with a good driver and tires you can do 13's in a swapped mk2... this is the civic hatch of the german world... w/ nitrous 12's boost you can do 8's depending on cash flow

there is not a better power plant then this; imagine a civic w/ a type R swap thats what it is... now it just needs BOOST

when i first drove it i was awful surprised by it; it doesn't have the brute kick my 1.8t did but dayum its fun as hell to drive and the gearing is way better then my 1.8t; thing fucking screams and it is a lot of motor for this little car.

I beg to differ w/ the VR6 swap....but it's clean & it's fun...
good luck bro...I know you're part of the DURTIE on Vortex
Joe

**4dmin** · 11-18-2006, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Smokin_Joes_2kSi

I beg to differ w/ the VR6 swap....but it's clean & it's fun...
good luck bro...I know you're part of the DURTIE on Vortex
Joe

umm beg to differ what; last i checked this was a forsale thread...? i'm not apart of the Durty dubs but i know them they are cool cats.

**thegreatfnr** · 11-19-2006, 01:55 AM

Originally Posted by Smokin_Joes_2kSi

I beg to differ w/ the VR6 swap....but it's clean & it's fun...

I know of a few MK2 VRs with street tires running mid 13s with a great driver. Usually they are in the 14s.

Originally Posted by Smokin_Joes_2kSi

good luck bro...I know you're part of the DURTIE on Vortex
Joe

This is news to me, yet paul seems to be a great guy even though most of us didnt agree with his crazy green paint job

good luck with the sale man, that GTI is running strong.

Lee

**1439/2000** · 11-13-2006, 06:12 PM

Its cool. I like that body style.

**imbosile** · 11-13-2006, 06:19 PM

nice car, seems like it should sell easy

**4dmin** · 11-13-2006, 06:27 PM

this car should sell pretty quick. if you have a fully done MK2 w/ vr6 w/ all of the pretty shit wheels, paint, boost, etc.. you can get over 8000+k even for a 20 yr old car. its the perfect dub, light and beefy... just need big wheels and paint

**B17A** · 11-13-2006, 09:43 PM

Single rounds, big bumpers/doors, paint and this thing would be smokin'.

It's funny this is posted today, as I was just talking about A2/VR6s in the GTi/G60 thread.

**rollininstyle2004** · 11-13-2006, 10:28 PM

Damn...i want this for a daily SOOOO bad. Let me see what i can do...

**thegreatfnr** · 11-14-2006, 12:53 PM

Hey Paul thanks for the ride last week. The car definatly has balls and made me come up with a decesion to move forward with the VR6 swap in my coupe.

Good Luck with the sale.

Lee

**4dmin** · 11-14-2006, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by thegreatfnr

Hey Paul thanks for the ride last week. The car definatly has balls and made me come up with a decesion to move forward with the VR6 swap in my coupe.

Good Luck with the sale.

Lee

no prob man; i can't wait to see your when its done

**K-ee-FD-us-T** · 11-15-2006, 04:33 PM

Im beyond intrested if it has nt sold yet of course!? Any chance on windshield replacment and dash placement in lieu of paint job if the price of 4000$ is met? Please pm or post when if possible i can view/ride incar on thursday or friday ? Purchase by weekend if everything is satisfactory !!? thx a lots\m/_ (( 00 ))_\m/

**4dmin** · 11-16-2006, 08:09 AM

The car is up on ebay and there are 18 people watching the auction; if you want the car it is gone in 4 days i would rather sell it locally to someone who will enjoy it; if you want it get w/ me ASAP

**97ludekid** · 11-16-2006, 12:48 PM

did you try vwvortex.com

**rollininstyle2004** · 11-16-2006, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by 97ludekid

did you try vwvortex.com

Never heard of it

Paul and most of the people over on whoretex dont get along...he made to much power for them on a 1.8T, then they called him a ricer since his car was kiwi green, but in reality it was just jelousy since they couldnt make 183lbs (is that # right?) of torque on the factory turbo.

**4dmin** · 11-16-2006, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by rollininstyle2004

Never heard of it

Paul and most of the people over on whoretex dont get along...he made to much power for them on a 1.8T, then they called him a ricer since his car was kiwi green, but in reality it was just jelousy since they couldnt make 183lbs (is that # right?) of torque on the factory turbo.

lol ya i'm a ricer b/c i used HONDA paint lol

**bgreene12** · 11-16-2006, 05:36 PM

I GOT HIV!:idb: :idb:

**Buford®** · 11-19-2006, 08:04 PM

That's a really cool car. If I can dump my CL-S, I'd love to get this thing.

Paul.... Did you pay yourself $5 to sticky this thread?

**4dmin** · 11-22-2006, 04:18 PM

bumpty bump... i need this shit gone someone buy it!

**rollininstyle2004** · 11-23-2006, 09:28 PM

Paul, YGPM i want to come take a look at this weekend. Ive got some cash ready.

**4dmin** · 11-27-2006, 08:08 AM

PRICE DROP TO 3000$ SOMEONE COME PICK THIS THING UP!!!

**thegreatfnr** · 11-27-2006, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by admin

PRICE DROP TO 3000$ SOMEONE COME PICK THIS THING UP!!!

Man what a great price. Im getting ready to drop more than that on a swap of my own. If I wasnt obsessed with the idea of a VR Jetta Coupe I would buy this right now.

**Buford®** · 11-27-2006, 08:40 AM

What's the difference between the GTi's/Jetta's VR6, and the Passat's VR6? Why was the Passat's VR6 selected? If this is inappropriate, then please PM me. You the man, Paul.

**4dmin** · 11-27-2006, 09:13 AM

Well the MK2 didn't come with the vr6, the Passat vr6 is the best motor for swap.

**thegreatfnr** · 11-27-2006, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by admin

Well the MK2 didn't come with the vr6, the Passat vr6 is the best motor for swap.

Techincally a corrado is the best swap and is an A2 but the next best is the passat cause they are more readily available, either way both have the same engine basically. I think the passat just has taller gears.

None the less this could be you after a AWD conversion + a turbo
10 second 1/4s in an A2 AWD VRT Golf

Lee

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