KOM-811. My First Kombi...Converting to VR6 power and Red 9.

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KOM-811. My First Kombi...Converting to VR6 power and Red 9.

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Hi all,
Been out of the loop for a while due to life changes etc. but thought you may like to see my latest project.
I've had this bus for many years but always wanted more power.
A change of female partners , is all it took for the encouragement to give this old girl some more get up and go. Its being built to enjoy on long
distance drives , so high speed handling and drive train was number one priority.
Currently it has the Red9 front end and a '94 Golf VR6 2.8 motor ..
Just purchased an '08 Golf R32 motor and will be fitting that soon.

Cheers for now.
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Love your work mate, you are doing a great job!
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Awesome stuff mate, looking forward to the next power upgrade!
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A new female and a new motor....lifes good :wink:
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And not to mention a 5 speed subaru box going in as well..
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'high speed handling' - not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a splitty! :mrgreen:
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Good work as always mate. Cant wait to see the new power plant installed 8)
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Cam Biscuit wrote:'high speed handling' - not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a splitty! :mrgreen:

Too true..
The Red9 is amazing on the highway though...
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are you using the stock computer for the motor or an aftermarket one .
and how hard was it to wire up
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Looking great Tonz!
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damo99 wrote:are you using the stock computer for the motor or an aftermarket one .
and how hard was it to wire up
Using the stock ECU as I didnt need to make any changes to performance.
Aftermarket is the go if you plan to modify engine.
Had a very good auto elec do the wiring after trimming the loom. The good part of this year engine , is the engine ECU basically
only runs the engine. The interior functions are controlled by a seperate ECU.

The R32 will be a more complex option but not impossible.
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Very nice neat work mate, I really like the look of that front suspension too, do you know if it is available with air bags?
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Tonz,
Great to hear from you man. Yes life's changes can give you benefits :wink:
Love the old girl... good to see it getting some love.
Keep the updates coming.
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Terrific Tonz,

Great to see some pic's of your bus and your dreamtime paying off.
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