Final drives

[rob1234 0]

Have spent all morning searching the forum for this, so forgive me if you think these are daft questions...:

 

1) What is the gearbox code for a standard UK Corrado VR6?

 

2) Is there a UK gearbox that is a direct swap for the above, with a 3.68 FD?

 

3) How difficult is it to to swap FDs in the current box?

 

I have the usage of a full motorsports garage, and am quite handy with a spanner so labour is effectively free.

 

Thanks!

[Kevin Bacon 5]

VR6 is CHN code.

 

If you have a VR6 and want a 3.68FD, you'll need the crownwheel from a Corrado G60 box, or you can buy them new from VW for ~£150+VAT IIRC.

 

You'll need to split the box and get the crownwheel pins pressed out. Then swap them over and reassemble with some ARP crownwheel bolts.

 

A good oppurtunity to fit an LSD whilst you're in there, and a new clutch obviously.

[davidwort 0]

forum wiki:

 

http://wiki.the-corrado.net/02a_manual_ ... s_etc.html

[Kevin Bacon 5]

"Bring Captain Solo and the Wiki to me....."

 

LOL, I'll get my coat :lol:

 

Oh and the CDM Corrado VR6 gearbox is the US market only one. The SLC only got a 2.8 engine and bogged down with emissions kit, so it got the 3.6 diff to make the 0-60 comparable to the European 2.9.

 

All European Golf and Corrado VRs should have the CHN (3.3 diff).

[dragon green 4]

while you have it in bits,you dont want to regret purchasing one of these -

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=87895

 

be quick not many units left !

[rob1234 0]

Many thanks - keep forgetting the wiki (does the search look there?)!

 

1) Seen the GB and would love an LSD, but trying to keep costs right down I'm afraid! Reckon I can do this for

 

2) Will keep my eyes peeled for a G60 box then. Will the FD from a 2l 16v (CGY/CES) fit?

 

3) I presume a 3.94 FD would be unsuitable for every-day road use...