New Project VR6 Supercharged

[blue95 0]

Been off the road for so long I have almost forgotten what it used to sound like lol

[1xshaunx1 27]

What injectors have you gone for ?

[blue95 0]

2 hours ago, 1xshaunx1 said:

What injectors have you gone for ?

Supercharger came with Bosch red injectprs just had them cleaned and rebuilt by http://www.injectortune.co.uk/ came back like new with flow report, very reasonable price as well.

 

 

[Keyo 47]

Can buy the whole kit here with the same injectors. . 

https://www.vividracing.com/engineering-stage-supercharger-8psi-system-volkswagen-corrado-vr6-9195-p-150713639.html

[1xshaunx1 27]

The previous owner of mine had fitted this kit. I had it removed and sold it a couple of years ago, it was a V9 F, sold it complete with the Ecu, but the Ecu was for a obd1 dizzy version. The bearings had gone in it and it never ran right while it was  on. I think it didn’t run right because it wasn’t mapped properly, the chip it comes with is for a 2.8 American market, ours on the other hand are as you know, 2.9. 
 

[Keyo 47]

9 minutes ago, 1xshaunx1 said:

The previous owner of mine had fitted this kit. I had it removed and sold it a couple of years ago, it was a V9 F, sold it complete with the Ecu, but the Ecu was for a obd1 dizzy version. The bearings had gone in it and it never ran right while it was  on. I think it didn’t run right because it wasn’t mapped properly, the chip it comes with is for a 2.8 American market, ours on the other hand are as you know, 2.9. 
 

Would be nice to have enough power to keep the little shits away in the 1.6 seat turbos !  I imagine Vice could sort the chip out- only thing is the power is low on 4k revs in a VR and I don't think the chargers come on in till then. They do look tidy in the bay though. 

Edited August 24, 2020 by Keyo

[1xshaunx1 27]

You will need to cut a small bit out of the strengthening to the underside of the bonnet as it will catch the top of the charger, other than that it’s just nut, bolts and a tune. 
Vince was doing a charger kit for the VR6, he’d done a deal with a British manufacturer, give him a call Keyo and see what it’s all about.  The biggest thing I didn’t like about the Vortech was the whiney/whistle, it made a right annoying unmistakable racket that wasn’t very stealthy even just pottering about. 

[Keyo 47]

22 minutes ago, 1xshaunx1 said:

You will need to cut a small bit out of the strengthening to the underside of the bonnet as it will catch the top of the charger, other than that it’s just nut, bolts and a tune. 
Vince was doing a charger kit for the VR6, he’d done a deal with a British manufacturer, give him a call Keyo and see what it’s all about.  The biggest thing I didn’t like about the Vortech was the whiney/whistle, it made a right annoying unmistakable racket that wasn’t very stealthy even just pottering about. 

Exactly that a whining car and a lady one could not surely cope ha - joke ! Most important thing would be the when the range of power comes in for me- although the fact it just bolts on and is cheaper than a turbo does make it desirable.   

[seanl82 23]

See I thought the point of a supercharger was that it's constantly turning and therefore no lag - meaning power delivery is much more linear compared to a turbo which lags low down....

[Keyo 47]

6 minutes ago, seanl82 said:

See I thought the point of a supercharger was that it's constantly turning and therefore no lag - meaning power delivery is much more linear compared to a turbo which lags low down....

Yeah me too but I think these chargers are mid range and don't cover the flat spot- could be wrong though. 

[1xshaunx1 27]

If blue gets this sorted, he can tell you all about it. 

[blue95 0]

Power delivery was very linear with this car with this setup  on the old engine, prob is with the charger and the Schrick on its hard to tell what makes the diff.  I had a stock vr6 at the same time and the difference between the two cars was night and day, stock vr as was a very refined cruiser with power at the top of the rev range.  With the charger and the schrick the VR is quick right from the start, with very linear power delivery and continues to pull hard well over 100mph

Edited August 27, 2020 by blue95

[Keyo 47]

50 minutes ago, blue95 said:

Power delivery was very linear with this car with this setup  on the old engine, prob is with the charger and the Schrick on its hard to tell what makes the diff.  I had a stock vr6 at the same time and the difference between the two cars was night and day, stock vr as was a very refined cruiser with power at the top of the rev range.  With the charger and the schrick the VR is quick right from the start, with very linear power delivery and continues to pull hard well over 100mph

Sounds good to me !

[blue95 0]

Some small progress...oil cooler fitted, engine has oil in it for the first time - already has a slight weap from the sump 😞, disappointed as all the gasket/seal changes were farmed out.  Try some quick fixes first as I dont fancy draining brand new oil.  Hoping to turn the eningne over for the first time as well.

Coolant sysytem to take care of next, new rad, shroud and fans built up ready to go in after wiring sorted.

 

Edited November 15, 2020 by blue95

[1xshaunx1 27]

49 minutes ago, blue95 said:

Some small progress...oil cooler fitted, engine has oil in it for the first time - already has a slight weap from the sump 😞, disappointed as all the gasket/seal changes were farmed out.  Try some quick fixes first as I dont fancy draining brand new oil.  Hoping to turn the eningne over for the first time as well.

Coolant sysytem to take care of next, new rad, shroud and fans built up ready to go in after wiring sorted.

 

Good work

I sat my shroud against the radiator for maximum air draw when on, you don’t really want air being sucked in from the sides as obviously you are trying to draw air through the radiator. 

 

and eventually went for these 12” fans which fit in nicely with a similar aluminium radiator to yourself 

[fla 9]

1 hour ago, blue95 said:

Some small progress...oil cooler fitted, engine has oil in it for the first time - already has a slight weap from the sump 😞, disappointed as all the gasket/seal changes were farmed out.  Try some quick fixes first as I dont fancy draining brand new oil.  Hoping to turn the eningne over for the first time as well.

Coolant sysytem to take care of next, new rad, shroud and fans built up ready to go in after wiring sorted.

 

The sump bolts aren't overtightened are they?  Its only thin steel so could have bent slightly.  

I've bought an alloy sump (not fitted yet) in case i need to change over.  Incidentally i had an oil leak from the oil filter cap, which i didn't actually find but the oil drop disappeared after replacing it.  Had already changed the oil filter housing gasket, reseated the sandwich plate, new sump gasket, crank sensor seal but it still leaked.  Just a thought - sometimes its the most unlikely sources

[blue95 0]

1 hour ago, fla said:

The sump bolts aren't overtightened are they?  Its only thin steel so could have bent slightly.  

I've bought an alloy sump (not fitted yet) in case i need to change over.  Incidentally i had an oil leak from the oil filter cap, which i didn't actually find but the oil drop disappeared after replacing it.  Had already changed the oil filter housing gasket, reseated the sandwich plate, new sump gasket, crank sensor seal but it still leaked.  Just a thought - sometimes its the most unlikely sources

Appears to have stopped leaking, rechecked the sump bolts corener ones were not torqed 100% not optmoisitc...time will tell

[blue95 0]

2 hours ago, 1xshaunx1 said:

Good work

I sat my shroud against the radiator for maximum air draw when on, you don’t really want air being sucked in from the sides as obviously you are trying to draw air through the radiator. 

and eventually went for these 12” fans which fit in nicely with a similar aluminium radiator to yourself

Design wise I went for the easy option :), edges are sealed using a high temp seal, figured this would help with any vibration as well. Fams are also mounted on rubber washers.  left some gaps at the bottom of the fans though for drainage and debris etc.

[1xshaunx1 27]

45 minutes ago, blue95 said:

Design wise I went for the easy option :), edges are sealed using a high temp seal, figured this would help with any vibration as well. Fams are also mounted on rubber washers.  left some gaps at the bottom of the fans though for drainage and debris etc.

Good stuff 👍

[blue95 0]

Pleased to say we have another Corrado back on the road 🙂

Started first turn...that was a relief!

Few more jobs still to do, but motivated now I can drive it...next on the list

Bodywork sorted

wheels redone

New brake lines all round, rear (R32) vented disc conversion and front (TT) 312mm

I will also likely be changing the lights back to stock

Edited January 19, 2021 by blue95

[Nmdsec 10]

Well done mate,this cars come a long way 👍🏻

[Keyo 47]

Looking stunning- agreed though you need the stock lights back detracting from the front end. Someone will pay you good money for them aftermarket lights - probably around 300 with indicators. 

Edited January 19, 2021 by Keyo

[1xshaunx1 27]

2 hours ago, blue95 said:

Pleased to say we have another Corrado back on the road 🙂

Started first turn...that was a relief!

Few more jobs still to do, but motivated now I can drive it...next on the list

Bodywork sorted

wheels redone

New brake lines all round, rear (R32) vented disc conversion and front (TT) 312mm

I will also likely be changing the lights back to stock

It’s an emotional moment. Well done

[Cressa 44]

Looking fantastic 👍

[blue95 0]

Cheers all...defo an emotional moment 🙂  Missus first statement...so this means you'll be spending less time in the garage lol