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12-7-2013
12-7-2013
Bump... with some ideas for discussion.
I am thinking about ditching the 02m mount I am using right now in favour of welding on a later framerail mount. This would allow for far easier access to the bolt. As it sits the power steering lines make it near impossible to tighten the trans mount bolt.
If I used a framerail mount I could also shift over the entire engine/ transmission in preparation for a 5 cylinder. I don't know if I have the balls to do that yet though- might just make up an altered p/s line right now so I can finish bolting in the engine. Should have a better look at it once I get back home at Christmas.
I think I might start on the rear beam if I am bored over Christmas. 
12-15-2013
Just came across some pictures of a 24v vr6 turbo swap with haldex done by HPA:
more pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...9938114&type=3
1-8-2014
How else can the gearbox be shifted to the drivers side for a 5cyl? It is the best way.
I don't have one but it is the engine I will most likely be using.
IMO the 5 cylinder is the best option out there. I could list the reasons but I am too lazy so look here: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Inline-5-swap
1-12-2014
That is a really cool setup, thanks for sharing 
Somedays I wish I was in Europe since it is a lot easier to source parts. I am having a hell of a time finding the three bolt syncro rear axle mounts.
Also, I realized at Christmas that my priorities were skewed since I already bought a 6 speed shift knob off of ebay.de. Unfortunately the leather boot is a bit too small but I will rectify that soon.
Too make up for it I might buy a couple major pieces of the puzzle in the near future.