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  3. Posted

    ...well, my rad fits fine :)

     

    There are several mounting holes in the cross-member for the rad. It is possible to fit it so the left fan doesn't clear the alternator, but if you mount the rad in the correct holes you will have minimum of 2 inches clearence to the engine/alternator etc.

     

    The right hand gromet thing on the bottom of the rad has to sit in the right most hole on the cross-member, then the left one will only fit in the hole in the bracket welded onto the front of the cross-member that sits about 2 inches forward of the other holes if you get what I mean.

     

    Dutch

     

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  10. Posted

    So the original heat exchanger is still retained?

     

    That's the part that is in the way of my 24v front mount bracket though and I was planning on dumping it, but from what your saying that's not possible then?

     

    Dutch

  14. Posted

    Fair enough, thanks Henny :)

     

    So the Fidanza is lightened AND balanced for the specific model it's intended for from the factory?

     

    I presume the effect is more noticable on less powerful engines though, and the OE flywheel heavier on these than on more powerful ones?

     

    Dutch

  15. Posted

    I see what your saying, but how many granny's use a C VR to go shopping?

     

    The R32 one is even heavier than the Vr6, again it's not going to be driven by your *average* driver.

     

    Also the VR stalls easily enough on it's own, without helping it by fittinng a lightened flywheel.

     

    I'm still not convinced. Would you for example see any improvement over 0-60 times or top end with no other mod made? I reckon you'd see a rise in the mid range acceleration times, which in the real world is where it matters.

     

    I, as usuall, do not actually know what I'm talking about though, so somebody please educate me on these things!!

     

    Dutch

  16. Posted

    I've been debating the pro's and cons for a lightened flywheel too.

     

    Surely VW made them the weight they are for a very good reason? It would infact cost them less to make a lighter one to start with after all.

     

    Also, the VR one at least is balanced as it will only fit in one position, which I presume has to do with DTC otherwise why bother balancing it?

     

    And, momentum is related to weight, hence these lightened ones cannot hold the same momentum, which is surely going to be a problem with say mid range pickup wether you're going up a hill or not?

     

    They allow the engine to spin up and down quicker? - but surely thats only when the clutch is in or your in nuetral (as a few kgs off the flywheel compared to the weight of say the wheels/brakes etc and the friction of moving a car is surely negligable?) , so what's the advantage in that?

     

    I've decided it's not worth 4-500 quid and just stuck a new OE one in!?

    Am I missing something?

     

    Dutch

  18. Posted

    Stan, I'm going to use the air ducting that cooled my 12v DP. It's a factory C VR6 part, but not all have them for some reason. You can still get them from VW though.

     

    If you look in my members gallery you can see the part I mean, and that it runs to the perfect location for a cold air feed to the 24v K&N. :)

     

    It connects to a duct that sits behind the bumper grill thingy, below the left indicator/fog light.

     

    Dutch

     

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  20. Posted

    Not sure if this is the same thing, but I need a catch tank for the 24v as I don't want to vent the crank breather back into the intake manifold.

     

    Do you reckon your contact could help?

     

    Dutch

  21. Posted

    Stan, can yo PM me some pictures of your aux. water pump mate?

     

    It's either just to the back of where the 12v coil pack sat or on the front of the block between the oilfilter/cooler and your PAS pump? Could you also *try* and get some pics of your front engine mount bracket and how it attaches to your block/gearbox? I'm curious how yours has been done!

     

    Cheers,

    Dutch

  24. Posted

    The 24v is in, so the heavy work is finally finished :) ...and I'm knackered!

     

    Had to cut the 12v DP/CAT & the bit between the CAT and the rear section with a grinder this morning as it was all rusted/melted together. What fun that was!!

     

    Pics. later as it started to p&ss down with rain and I've only just finished.

     

    Dutch

  25. Posted

    Hi Jay,

     

    Hope you had a good trip mate :)

     

    So you have that little gap behind the flywheel too then?

     

    How do you mean flush against the block exactly and how many of the 3 bolts do you have attached to the engine itself? The way mine sits at the moment only one of the bolts mounts to the engine (the bottom left one) The other 2 bolts for the bracket are only fixed to the gearbox, and I doubt that will be strong enough to take the majority of the torque?

     

    A picture would help if pos. mate? :)

    ...no rush though as you're probably knackered

     

    Dutch

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