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snapper - 18/8/10 at 08:32 PM

Yet another auto gearbox problem with my old VR6 engined Galaxy, I don't want to loose it as it is very useful for large stuff
However, it has a good engine and I was just thinking, would it go in the seven, nice narrow 15 degree V, sounds great, 180 bhp, exhaust on the right injection on the left what do you think

big_wasa - 18/8/10 at 08:34 PM

Its a case of what gearbox.

interestedparty - 18/8/10 at 08:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Its a case of what gearbox.


Yes indeed. The auto could be used but would need the original loom etc as it is electronic

Otherwise the alphax conversion kit for the Audi1.8t to MT75 would probably fit (not certain)

P ? - 18/8/10 at 08:46 PM

i know its sweet sounding engine in 3rd

got same engine in my corrado

tomgregory2000 - 18/8/10 at 08:50 PM

the best thing you can do to those engines is SUPERCHARGE them!!!!

Hell yeh

big_wasa - 18/8/10 at 08:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Its a case of what gearbox.


Yes indeed. The auto could be used but would need the original loom etc as it is electronic

Otherwise the alphax conversion kit for the Audi1.8t to MT75 would probably fit (not certain)


I looked into this and it needs a v6 manual 2wd box as it has the longer input shaft. They are very very rare and hybrids fetch more than a T5 box.

There is another firm that does a bellhousing for a T9 and a T5 but they are mega dollar.....

I fancy a 20vt

snapper - 18/8/10 at 09:05 PM

I recon that a bit of work with a grinder, the old VW bell and an MT75 might work

fha772 - 18/8/10 at 09:09 PM

I looked into this about a year ago, to fit a VR6 into a Triumph Herald. I came to the conclusion it wasn't cost effective, compared to other options.
A VR6, is best suited to either FWD, or Mid-engine use.

tegwin - 19/8/10 at 09:03 AM

get the transaxle from a passat and stick it at the back.... engine at the front.... sorted

never seen that done in a severn, but it might give you better weight distribution!

speedyxjs - 19/8/10 at 12:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
get the transaxle from a passat and stick it at the back.... engine at the front.... sorted

never seen that done in a severn, but it might give you better weight distribution!


I would have thought that might make the car pretty tail happy.