Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 29, 2014 A 3.2 crank in an AUE block will give you 2965cc, but the pistons will sit 6mm proud of the block at TDC, so custom work required. I agree with Sean, it's not worth it, better off sticking a complete 3.2 in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted May 29, 2014 Going to be spending the day connecting everything up this weekend, if I get my ECU back I may even be able to give the key a turn. I've saved as many pictures of peoples R32 bay as I can but has anyone got a load of photo's of their build, just in case I get stuck. Think I'm looking for pipes/hoses/blanking plates etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 1, 2014 There are a few pipes on the back of the inlet, what are each for? 1 will be for brake servo vacuum I presume but can't find any pictures to show what the rest are connected to. Might just be me being daft... I did take a picture to remind myself, think there are 4? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted June 1, 2014 There are 3 I think? Brake servo, evap solenoid and I can't remember what the other was for but I've just blocked it off lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 1, 2014 Got any pictures of that area? Just trying to sort last few bits out and I'm presuming I'll need to cut my vacuum hose and join it with something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted June 1, 2014 You need 2 pipes from the inlet. The large one is for the brake booster and the others can all be blanked except for the inlet manifold change over diaphragm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted June 2, 2014 fyi, the third line is for the r32 exhaust flap control system. I disconnected my MAF and it felt much better (had some missfire but different to what ive experienced so far), so Ill be swapping it out. Fortunately I have a spare 4motion MAF which wont directly fit but Im going to try and swap the actual sensor out from the housing as I think they are the same part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted June 2, 2014 You can tap off any line you like for the vacuum feed :) The actual sensor is the same. Just the bore diameter of the pipe it is in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.C 10 Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) [ATTACH=CONFIG]78762[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78763[/ATTACH] Getting there, Just supporting brackets to go and extend the coolnt hoses to the TB and possibly a cover for the leads Edited June 3, 2014 by J.C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 3, 2014 How OEM is that?!! Damn good work fella! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.C 10 Posted June 14, 2014 Well, after driving around for a couple of weeks, the JB high heat weld putty started to crack, This putty is supposed to be the best on the market, so the modded manifold has been binned (literaly) [ATTACH=CONFIG]78929[/ATTACH] This little experiment has cost me around £75, A bit disheartened but nothing ventured, nothing gained [ATTACH=CONFIG]78762[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78763[/ATTACH] Getting there, Just supporting brackets to go and extend the coolnt hoses to the TB and possibly a cover for the leads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted June 14, 2014 The problem you will find is that the manifold flexes under load. Maybe fibreglass wrap would work? I know carbon fibre would but that's not too easy to get hold of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.C 10 Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) I've excersized this particular demon, I'm in the mood for an engine cover at the moment, will prob change my mind next week, [ATTACH=CONFIG]78930[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78931[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]78932[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79045[/ATTACH] The problem you will find is that the manifold flexes under load. Maybe fibreglass wrap would work? I know carbon fibre would but that's not too easy to get hold of! Edited June 27, 2014 by J.C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted June 15, 2014 sorted my running issue, thanks guys. seems to have been a dodgy maf as you suggested. she flys now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 15, 2014 Couple of questions, the power steering pipe doesn't seem to fit very well against the block, it sort of sits underneath the engine instead. anyone else had any fitment issues? I'm also experiencing a bit of a problem with the power steering pipe sitting against the cooler exchange pipes... and the t-piece I have for the oil sensors are right up against them as well!!! I have opted to use the 24v heat exchanger btw. Another thing is, I was going to keep the carbon canister but where does the pipework go to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 29, 2014 Quick one, the MAF on my 3.2 is bigger than the VR6 so I need a bigger piece of silicone piping to connect BMC to, it is currently stepped down onto the MAF so presume this will just be a straight piece. Where is everyone buying there piping from? Only need a short stubby piece but may consider getting a 180 bend and running the pipework round the back to original vr6 position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.C 10 Posted June 29, 2014 I use these guys but through their ebay store, not sure if there's any difference in price though http://www.autosiliconehoses.com/ Quick one, the MAF on my 3.2 is bigger than the VR6 so I need a bigger piece of silicone piping to connect BMC to, it is currently stepped down onto the MAF so presume this will just be a straight piece. Where is everyone buying there piping from? Only need a short stubby piece but may consider getting a 180 bend and running the pipework round the back to original vr6 position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted June 29, 2014 I used them as well. Very good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 29, 2014 Cheers guys, i'll have to go measure up the size I need now. Any input on previous question about power steering hardline pipe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanjita 1 Posted June 30, 2014 swift, I thought that initially then realised the pipe will fit. Just needs a little bit of encouragement. No damage either before you ask! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 30, 2014 Fanjita are you talking about the MAF pipe or the power steering line? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 30, 2014 The PAS pipe just hangs there in MK4s as well. Just have a play with it until you're happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 30, 2014 This is how mine sits at the moment, not exactly ideal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted June 30, 2014 I think I ended up using a mk3 GTi pas pipe or something as I wasn't happy with the VR one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aminder 0 Posted July 1, 2014 I've got a MK4 Pas on mine which sits a bit low and worries me. Kip do you have a pic of yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites