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Re: VW VR5's (Was Re: VW V6 ?'s)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 00:18:21 -0800
...Why two engines with almost the same output? The 1,8T is a sporty engine, the VR5 is more laid back. It gives the...
Re: VR6 transplant
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 14:04:30 -0600
Have you seen the > > blue > > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? > > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> > > http://volksweb.relitech...
Re: VR6 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 12:36:33 +0300
...http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm The German: http://members.xoom.com/VR6_Bulli/ Helmut '80 Vanagaudi (back again)
VR6 Vanagon page updated
Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 17:30:20 +0100
Finally I stored the picture of the whole VR6 Vanagon on the web site http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm...
Re: VW VR5's (Was Re: VW V6 ?'s)
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:29:56 -0600
...Why two > engines with almost the same output? The 1,8T is a sporty engine, the VR5 is > more laid back. It gives the...
Re: vr6 conversion
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 18:27:44 -0700
There are pictures online of a VR6 in a Yangon. I don't believe that is an engine you would mount at any other...
Re: VW VR6 engine
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:35:48 +0000
...VW VR6 engine hi all, for Vanagon conversion if anyone interested, there's a Passat with a VR6 engine, 96K miles... going to the...
RE: Can you VR6 a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:32:14 -0500
...I need a new engine. Is there any other engines that fit in an 80 vanagon? If a VR6 doesn't work. Just curious...
VR6 Vanagon page updated
Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
Mon, 27 Oct 1997 14:22:50 +0100
...the picture of the whole VR6 Vanagon on the web site http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm and changed some...
Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:18:35 -0800
...From zee Wiki: "The name VR6 comes from a combination of V engine (German: V-motor), and the German word "Reihenmotor" (meaning "row engine...
Re: Subject: engine swaps
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 18:10:21 +0100
> One German VR6 conversion used the VR6 transmission! No. Definitely not. The VR6 was only installed in cars with the motor mounted transversal (is...
FS: VW VR6 engine.... (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Fri, 14 Mar 1997 10:02:08 -0600 (CST)
...VW VR6 engine.... >From: "Joshua R. Jones" <jrjones@planetx.bloomu.edu> Organization: Bloomsburg University I have a low mileage VR6 engine for sale. If...
VR6 engine conversions?
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:30:33 -0700
>Engines I know (off the top of my head) have been tried: >Audi 2.6 five (standard in South African T3s) >Audi V6 (with...
Re: Styled Cockpit VR6 Engine German Bus Meeting
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:44:47 -0400
On Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 06:19 PM, Robert Steven Fish wrote: > This > guy had a > 160 some HP VR6 engine built in...
VR6 Bus now on-line
Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 10:54:44 +0200
...Check it out at http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm But do not stop by the Volkswagen Bus Engine Swap...
Re: vr6 conversion
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 27 May 2008 19:25:48 -0600
http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm check that link out. bob _________________________________________________________________ Change the world with e-mail. Join the i...
Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Sat, 7 Jun 1997 07:30:09 -0500 (CDT)
On Sat, 7 Jun 1997, Charles "luke" Lukey wrote: > Has anyone taken a look at the VR6 engine as a power source for the...
Couple of VR6 Vanagon Links
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 09:28:11 EDT
...Happy Friday! http://wso.net/ross/Uwe/Germany99/ http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3...
VW VR6 engine
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:20:57 -0700
hi all, for Vanagon conversion if anyone interested, there's a Passat with a VR6 engine, 96K miles... going to the junk yard soon...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 19:19:59 -0800
...the "standard" I-4 engine brackets (for the > Vanagon) can be used on the VR6? > > I figure the VR6s have been around long enough...
Re: vr6 conversion
Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
Wed, 28 May 2008 05:51:58 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > There are pictures online of a VR6 in a Yangon.> I don't believe that is an engine you would...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:56:08 -0500
...Hey, Ben, do you think the "standard" I-4 engine brackets (for the Vanagon) can be used on the VR6? I figure the VR6s...
Re: VR6 178hp
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 17:30:38 -0400
...http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy "Pokey" '87 Chevrolet Sprint (Ice Racer) '91...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:27:43 -0700
...after seeing this thread start i was curious about the size of the vr6 engine. NO vehicle that had previously had a six had...
Re: VR6 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:00:54 -0800
...http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Walter Evens Hesperia, CA, USA 2-85GLs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Winesette" <Chriswinesette@AOL...
Re: VR6 ignition module
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Sun, 1 Jul 2001 13:29:21 -0400
...I have not heard of ANY problems with the ignition modules, and I'm on two other lists that cater to VR6 engines. But...
VR6 Bus now with text
Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
Mon, 15 Sep 1997 11:39:48 +0200
...Check it out at http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm But do not stop by the Volkswagen Bus Engine Swap...
Re: VR6 in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 00:22:08 -0800
...http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm Michael von Hoegen's Vanagon diesel to VW VR6 (V-6) engine conversion. -- R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro
Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 09 Jun 1997 09:01:15 +0200
...Not an easy choice of an engine swap. Helmut '80 Camper ---------- >From: 74301.2203 To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: VR6 in a Vanagon...
Re: VR6 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 18:16:02 +0200
...VR6 Vanagon > > > Does the engine mate with the Vanagon trans without adapter? > > > >No. > > My question is about the VR6, not the Audi V6. Which...
Re: VW VR6 engine
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:01:42 -0300
...53, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > just to clarify... > > the VR6 engine is not mine. Someone left the car on the my mechanic...
VR6 engine for sale (comes in a Passat container...)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Mar 1997 21:59:34 -0500 (EST)
Seen on AOL classifieds, could be an interesting engine swap: Wrecked '93 Passat GLX VR6 (t-boned passenger side) e-mail ameritch1@aol.com...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:24:34 -0800
...Hey, Ben, do you think the "standard" I-4 engine brackets (for the Vanagon) can be used on the VR6? I figure the VR6s...
Re: VW VR6 engine
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:53:25 -0700
...the VR6 engine is not mine. Someone left the car on the my mechanic yard and never come back to pick it up after...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 22:22:19 -0800
...As to the "ignition coil pack"...not all VR6 engines used it (it was introduced in 93, prior to that they used distributers.)
Pictures about Engine Swap to VR6
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:07:12 +0300
For all who are thinking about... Some pictures and a few German words: http://www.kleverland.net/vr6-bus/ Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
Re: 97 Eurovan VR6 emission standards
Historical mailing list - HELMUT ZEIDLER
Fri, 15 Nov 1996 9:27:55 GMT
...The Passat VR6 is already imported to US and the Eurovan got the same engine on reduced power. Why this lowpowered engine shoudn't...
VR6 in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
07 Jun 97 08:11:58 EDT
Has anyone taken a look at the VR6 engine as a power source for the Vanagon? Charles "Luke" Lukey Windup Technology, Inc. Seattle, WA...
Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 06:29:53 EST
<<<- Get a VR6 you'll have more fun and save money.>>> So David....when we gonna see that VR6 kit?!!!
Re: 5cyl EV engine in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Mon, 21 Sep 1998 01:38:20 -0400
...The VR6 is simply a better engine. But the G60 is a VERY good engine, and if a VR6 hadn't fallen into my...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:52:12 -0500
...As to the "ignition coil pack"...not all VR6 engines used it (it was introduced in 93, prior to that they used distributers.)
OT VW VR6 engine..life expectancy?
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:43:22 -0500
Looking at some Jetta VR6's (100,000 miles and above) and wondering what average life expectancy is on these units given average service...
Re: New 2001 EV details
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:28:40 -0700
...http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/lancia/58/technical_school/engine/tec h_engine_packaging.htm#W16 Cory '90 Syncro Westy '95 GTI VR6 12V...
Re: SubaGon resale values
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 11:18:01 -0600
...Vrrooom Vrrooom... >They are "claiming" a 50% increase in HP putting the TIICO @ 177HP.. I don't Again - wrong engine. Neuspeed's pretty-damn...
Re: VW VR6 engine
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:06:24 -0400
...53, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> just to clarify... >> >> the VR6 engine is not mine. Someone left the car on the my mechanic...
VR-6
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:52:09 -0600
Would the real VR-6 powered Vanagon drivers please stand up!! I would like very much to communicate with you. John Rodgers "Driver of...
Re: Subject: engine swaps
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
> > One German VR6 conversion used the VR6 transmission! > >No. Definitely not. The VR6 was only installed in cars with the motor >mounted transversal (is...
Re: Couple of VR6 Vanagon Links
Historical mailing list - Dan Nims
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:12:35 -0700
...Happy > Friday! > http://wso.net/ross/Uwe/Germany99/ > http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm > > Ken Wilford > Van-Again > John 3...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:57:01 -0700
what is the actual height of the vr6 engine from top of bell to top of engine? when i was just looking at a...
Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600
...Have you seen the blue Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe? <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm> http://volksweb.relitech...
Re: Subject: engine swaps
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:43:07 +1300
...One German VR6 conversion used the VR6 transmission! Certainly the T3 trans is suspect for hi-po engines. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
Re: Which is it?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 01:05:56 -0500
...and rate the engine > at > 109 hp. > Go Westy rates the 5 cylinder engine at 140. Edmunds says the VR6 is > retuned > to 140...
Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:08:32 -0500
...4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion Can anyone tell me about what goes into an engine swap using a 4 cyl VR-6 engine. Is...
Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:01:06 +0100
David Marshall wrote: > There is also the > "de-tuned" VR6 that is found in the Eurovan - something like 153hp but a > *heck* of a...
Re: VW VR6 engine
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:02:59 -0700
...53, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> > >> just to clarify... > >> > >> the VR6 engine is not mine. Someone left the car on the my mechanic...
Re: New 2001 EV details
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 08:10:45 -0800
...There won't be enough room, I believe (never actually >having seen a VR6 engine or even a decent photo), to fit true DOHC...
Water to VR6
Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:56:37 -0500
Hi Everyone, I have access to a very new (almost perfect) VR6 engine at no charge. Has anyone transplanted one of these into a...
vr6 conversion
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Tue, 27 May 2008 21:23:05 -0400
...conversion does the same hold true for a VR6 conversion? I drive a Fox and I am used to the engine being mounted vertically.
Re: VR6 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 21:57:22 -0800
...http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Alistair PS David, how did your Digifant problem work out? any joy? -- '82 Westy...
Re: Which is it?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 21:19:38 -0800
...and rate the engine at > 109 hp. > Go Westy rates the 5 cylinder engine at 140. Edmunds says the VR6 is retuned > to 140...