2.8 24v 4 motion tuneable?

[jonnykillpop 10]

Hello, been offered a really nice Corrado that quite fancy, originally a VR6 now got a 24v 4 Motion engine with 60 000 on it, he thinks it's 188 bhp I thought they were 204.

Got a really sweet VR6 but thought if a really nice R32 engined one comes up might buy another. This car has everything I fancied bar engine, lot of other upgrades and mint nick.

How hards it to get say 250 bhp out of the 2.8 24v, maybe bit more, would a remap do it? is it fairly easy to stick an R32 engine in it, there's a VW specialist local that would probs do it, or should I just wait for a nice R32 to come up?

I could get it probs at least a grand cheeaper than I'd expect to pay for a similar R32 engined one.

I'm not in desperate hurry or anything, and would rather keep the VR6 as is and buy another than start ripping engine out of that and uprating, as the cars pretty much mint all round, and already lightly upgraded. I'll probs keep both.

[Portent 0]

It's 204bhp I believe. A remap won't get anywhere near the 250 you're after but it's a really nice engine. Perhaps use that £1k saved on an R32 to drop a supercharger on it instead?

[jonnykillpop 10]

There's actually a really nice supercharged VR6 for sale at moment, other side of country, also some really mint tuned turbo'd 20v ones but don't really fancy engine wise for some reason, think I'd rather have something bit more as VW intended engine wise, plus think anything much more than 250 bhp needs 4 wheel drive or RWD to be useable

[clumpy1 11]

I think if it was that cheap and easy to do an R32 conversion you wouldn't be struggling to find one to buy. Mine has 252bhp and I have no issue's with traction (peloquin probably help's).The fact that there are probably less than 20 R32 engined Corrado's in Britain (don't know exact no's) you may have a bit of a wait;)

[Kevin Bacon 5]

If it's an AUE 2.8, there's not much you can do with it. If it's a BDE, that will chip up to about 215-220.

[mr lobitos 0]

I've got a nice 24v for sale,if your interested

[jonnykillpop 10]

Yeah I've seen yours advertised mate, and yes I like it, is it the AUE or BDE engine as per the blokes advices above?

[Swompy 0]

I've got a nice 24v for sale,if your interested

 

And mine is for sale ;)

 

Currently at 199bhp but I think thats down to the conservative map on it (getting a Revo or Custom code would defo increase it) also the air intake is right behind the rad. Move the battery and extend the intake into its place it should make a difference too.

 

But currently has 220lbft despite the things mentioned above and the torque curve is like table mountain so tones of power. Pretty confident if the above bits are sorted it will make even more torques :D

 

would imagine it could get round 210-220 bhp with the above things sorted.

 

unfortunately its the AUE so doesn't leave much for tuning options but everything that can be has been done (de-cat, jettex exhaust system, cone filter) just sort the above and itll be quick enough without the extra weight of the R32!!!!

Edited January 28, 2014 by Swompy

[mr lobitos 0]

It's an aue, to be honest with you, power wise don't think you would need more power as it's pretty mental as it stands

[mic_VR 3]

I wouldn't bother, they're rubbish and really common now..... ;)

[jonnykillpop 10]

Cheers for replies I\ll have think bout both 24v\s and contact if fancy one.

I\m not just looking for any Corrado with a R32 in it looking for an all round top notch car, and ain't in a desperate hurry. Been tempted with couple of RS4's and R32 mk4 Golf's which is only one I like but do like Corrado's.

There's some cracking turbo\d ones around and will probs. handle better but think the VR engine is one of all time greats, VR6, R32 etc. and can't imagine a Corrado without one. Had god knows how many Capri's from old Broadspeed 3.1's to 400bhp 24v Cosworth's could never have stomached anything without a v6 but just does'nt feel like a Capri without one.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Yep, the R32 does handle better than the Corrado imo. Well, to be more precise, it's far easier and smoother driving point-to-point quickly. It just doesn't throw you all over the shop like modified Corrados do on bumpy turns :D

[jonnykillpop 10]

I wouldn't bother, they're rubbish and really common now..... ;)

 

What are R32'S are 4 motions? There's a bloke above would give you an argument on the common argument, reckons there\s only 20 R32\S, which I seriously doubt as I've seen probs 8-10 for sale over past year but always been short of garage room, but might squeeze one in now.

Just done quick google, AUE and BDE both 204 bhp but BDE has variable valves is it, bit revvier and more tuneable?

[mic_VR 3]

Have a look at my sig.... I was being facetious.

 

Fantastic motors the 24v. No major advantage at the top end over a VR but the way the torque comes in and stays for the party makes it feel like its got a lot more punch out of the corners. And the R32 is another step up again. Clumpy is running his fairly close to standard. The one I had was running 280bhp and was a beast!

[clumpy1 11]

What are R32'S are 4 motions?

Are we supposed to understand what you are saying here^^^

[Sean_Jaymo 0]

Glad it wasn't just me! I was wondering if I stopped at 2 beers last night or carried on and forgot I had drunk more!

[VW_OwneR_85 1]

I think he took mic's comment seriously and misplaced the 2nd AND for are, " what are r32's AND 4motions?" in reply to-common and rubbish --,

 

To O.P I would of done the 3.2 swap if it wasn't for the price tag on all things 3.2 and at the time I was kinda craping myself to weather or not I could actually do the swap so gambling £500 vs £2k was a safe bet, the first drive with 2.8 BDE was awesome!! car felt lighter and quicker and the exhaust note was music to my ears! i can only imagine what a 3.2 would be like in comparison , idd say if money wasn't an issue then either wait for an r32 rado or build one yourself , if money is an issue then go and drive the 2.8 and see what you think, don't think you would be disappointed i belive it is an improvement especially with the low down torque,

[jonnykillpop 10]

Yep I took him literally, and yes I meant or.

There was an R32 engined car for sale locally just shortly after I'd bought my VR6, 285 BHP, and whole car mint and fortunes spent, went to have a look and was hugely impressed, at time I had 3 mint old cars and garage space for one, so really could'nt justify buying another Corrado, especially having travelled to other side of country to buy the VR6 I'd got, which was mint.

Kicked myself ever since though so always got eye open for another.

 

I think he took mic's comment seriously and misplaced the 2nd AND for are, " what are r32's AND 4motions?" in reply to-common and rubbish --,

 

To O.P I would of done the 3.2 swap if it wasn't for the price tag on all things 3.2 and at the time I was kinda craping myself to weather or not I could actually do the swap so gambling £500 vs £2k was a safe bet, the first drive with 2.8 BDE was awesome!! car felt lighter and quicker and the exhaust note was music to my ears! i can only imagine what a 3.2 would be like in comparison , idd say if money wasn't an issue then either wait for an r32 rado or build one yourself , if money is an issue then go and drive the 2.8 and see what you think, don't think you would be disappointed i belive it is an improvement especially with the low down torque,