ABV-VR6

I think I've read it needs to be looped in the circuit?

I ended up buying the Phenix shroud and loom and sourced 2 Spal curved blade fans locally, it was more affordable for me this way. That was in the summer following conversations and advice. Now it's decision, decision! I don't know what to do so I'm speaking out loud sharing the debate I have with myself in case someone could help me to make a better informed decision. Option one: I scrap the Phenix loom, wire it off the original loom (Humble Mechanic has a really good video on how to do this properly). Advantages are it's straight forward, everything stays functioning the same way including the after run. But the inconveniences are that you get to keep FCM (NLA here in Canada) and I'm not a huge fan of aftermarket ones plus deleting the FCM is definately tempting as I find it personally of an eye sore in the engine bay. Option two: I hook up the system with the Phenix loom which is extremely well made. The advantages are that the system would be stand alone with all new wiring (OEM one was burned kind of scary) and it comes with new relays and the FCM can be deleted and that's huge. Now for the inconveniences though, the after run pump won't work anymore and I don't know how to wire it up. Noah at Phenix told me there's no problem at all running without it (he does without on his Corrado) but I would kind of prefer to have it working plus I have a brand new one... I read those 4 pages again before posting, there's a nice schematic on page one that contain 3 relays (the 3rd one being fed from the second fan to actuate the after run) or what Shaun pointed out in his last comment, something could be rigged from the second relay straight to the after run. All comments would be appreciated! Cheers

I agree mate, that needs to be considered in the design. I'm going to brew on this and share what I come up with when I work on this. Cheers!

That's exactly it, it release the pressure from the crank and instead of releasing it in the atmosphere, it's being vacuum trapped to then burn again by the engine. Catch can is a better solution...

Very interesting Shaun! I don't think the amount of gunk you collect is only the result of forced induction. I installed one back in the days on my 2L 16V GTI 1991 and I was shocked by the amount collected... In your case you have removed the air box so you have space for it. I would like to see if it's possible to accomplish tucked in under and behind the engine? I guess when it will be time to install it, I will investigate this. The more I think about it, the more I'm incline to do this. Cheers!

Hello all! I'm cleaning the rest of my parts while waiting for the engine to be ready and now it's time to deal with the PCV valve. A commonly broken parts that's been NLA for a long time, Ford replacement is NLA as well. Mine was cracked and I managed to find 2 decent used ones. But now that I know more about it I'm starting to think that maybe I don't want it anymore. Removing it won't bring a CEL and will also keep my throttle body and head cleaner. I also like the cleaner look and the fact that vacuum leaks are definitely going to be less of an issue as it seems that it is the number one part creating it in the system. After a lot of reading, my understanding is that catch can where invented first and those PCV valve were brought in as a no maintenance parts (oil catch can needs purging here and there). Seems great in theory and I would not post this thread if the valve was readily accessible and at low cost, obviously not the case! If it was, I would replace it every couple of years to keep things clean just like I do with other filters. So that's my reasoning at the moment! I'm thinking of installing a catch can to replace it. What do you mates think of this? Any of you run a catch can on their setup? Cheers!

Hey that's good to know! Thanks for sharing, cheers!

Holy cow mate! At first I wondered what happened, though something fell off on it and you had to get it redone 🤔😆😁. The result is absolutely stunning! You do have steel balls 🤣. I know a guy here who did that to his entire Corrado, glossies gloss ever just like yours! Good work!

I don't know either where that last year went... Days feel long, weeks pass fast and next thing you know, it's time to turn the page off the calendar... Anyways, five years! That's crazy but since you have two and it was garage safe well where's the rush!? Cheers

I don't know how you missed it but it's good to hear your feedback mate! Well, I miss wrote it's a Bosch Motorsports and not VWMS. But I can't edit it anymore... Shaun's done it after seeing my post and saw nice improvements from it. Cheers!

Thanks Hasan, much appreciated! Good to hear from you as well, cheers!

Thanks Keyo, I was aiming for factory look and perfect fit, I think I made 8 or 9 prototypes before I was fully happy with it. Not very cost effective 😆.

Pics on before the porting work. I also sourced MK3 12V manifolds as they don't have a hole for the EGR which is deleted.

Thanks guys! Ya, unfortunately only the 1995 got the airbags... The passenger one replace the glove box which means no storage except you have have the parcel tray underneath which I don't. And then on the driver side, it's the MK3 steering wheel with airbag that I removed (scared of it tbh). I dug up a 7 years old thread for the porting. I think it's one of the most underrated mod that can be done and cheap also, that's rare 😉 it was done by one of the old school guru on vortex. He does drag with the car and the time saved from this translate to 5/7 WHP. Which is a lot! Materials in the picture, probably spent £100 for everything, porting bits, die grinder with fixed speed, sand drums etc... All from Amazon! The guy where I got the inspiration, he stopped the work kind of rough without sanding. I finished mine with 80 grit for a shiny but mostly better flow. Prepare to spend about 8 hours. The downpipe if you do it, before you start anything, it needs to be back welded like on my picture. First, get them washed professionally, nasty stuff in there. You don't port match exactly to the gasket but leave a 0.5mm to 1mm more so it flows without hitting the next piece. I've used a good mix of what's in the picture. Short porting bit around openings, mainly used the same bit but 6" long to reach all around and deep. I did the rough with one and when it started to not cut as much because it was dull, I've used it all over again to smooth things out. The Flex-hone in 1" was perfect to make the bends and long reach but honestly not necessary. The bends are the hardest since the bit is straight. I didn't "just" port where the gasket meets to ramp it up but I tried to make a slow progression towards it from the deepest I could. I finished by the gasket match, not started with it. I finished all of it with a Dremel (bought the flex shaft extension) with 80 grit drums and cones for the bends. I've read it's possible to do it all with a Dremel but after doing it, I can say that it would do a 1/2 job... That die grinder was on sale and it was the equivalent of £50 mate. I worked on top of a working light, just like drywalling, you need to see what you do and defects shows with shadows...

Alright, I've been away for a while... Since I dropped my engine off in July, I'm kind of in a stand still... Should get it back end of February, we'll see! So I haven't worked on it too much because of that. I did other couple of small projects like the last one with the coilpack. First, I always hated the way the plastic e-brake cover looks, leather should have been there OEM. I worked hard on a prototype and I'm happy with the results. Looks oem, just the way I think it should have been made in the first place. And I also worked on port matching the exhaust manifolds and down pipe, apparently you get 5 to 7 whp from this. I quite enjoyed the process. That's about it, still waiting and I can't wait to put that engine back on the car. Cheers!

Those reflectors do look good. I'm looking at getting this done as well, makes a big difference with both functional and look. Cheers!

Can't ask for a better review mate, thanks! I'm very happy for you, it's nice to do an upgrade that is worth it. I guess the combination of thus and VSR is the perfect match. Too bad it's that expensive with that weak Canadian money... Thank you!

Lovely upgrade, I did source one as well. It's the little things in life! Cheers

Quite a collection mate! Very nice! Do you feel a "big" difference between the 5th (0.79) and the 6th (0.75)gear? Must have been a great feeling the first time you shifted it into 6th!! I should do lime you and start writing things down as I forgot some already! Cheers

Lovely sight! Nice to see the 6th gear box making a peek-a-boo. Can't wait to hear about it! Cheers

Sounds like a good plan to me! Can't wait to enjoy mine one day as well... Cheers!

Oh that makes sense, headlights do look super clean. Ya, I bet the G60 as taken à toll on the budget!

Looks stunning! The blue coming from the headlights is it from the bulb? And man, I love those wheels! So how's the 6 speed transmission mate?

Thank you Hasan. So an AG ecu would work as well you think? I ended up making the deal with the seller based in the UK who had the CP and he agreed to ship it to Vince. Thanks Dox for pointing me in the right direction. Thank you all for helping me out with this, much appreciated!

I don't know much about ECU but I would assume that if the chip is going to be wiped, I can probably use any ECU as long as it is for an ABV with coilpack no? Just so maybe I can open more buying options??