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3-4-2008
Progress has been slow, but I should have a few update pics coming up of the Mock engine and trans in mock engine bay. ...making of the mounts.
I found and received the correct bolt/studs for the 02m Starter as the factory ones were too short for the 8v Block. I also had to order the Mk3 Front engine brkt for use on the Vr front carrier. I still need to modify it, but the G60/Mk2 brkt will not work because of the mount face angle etc. I wanted to make sure the engine was tip top in the factory spot before I start fabbing the 02m rear Trans mount.
Shawn
March 12, 2008
As mentioned I had 2 snags before being able to start making the 02m Rear Mount
- 1.) The 02m Starter Bolts were way too short to make it though the starter and 058 block and leave enough room for the mount and nuts
- 2.) The G60 (mk2 4cyl) front engine brkt will not work using the Vr front engine carrier even when using the proper engine mount. Not that I could't re-make a whole new mount, but I wanted the engine/trans positioned in the stock location FIRST, before fabbing the rear trans mount.
I found (after a LOT of searching) the perfect studs for the starter, and after ordering a new Mk3 4 cyl front engine brkt, it proved to be the ticked to get everything as situated. It is very stout and I will likely just add a triangular mount point to the lower starter stud.
Shows the problem using the G60/Mk2 Engine brkt with the Vr carrier/mount
Now, using the Mk3 4cyl Engine brkt
...and for the naysayers that you can properly mount the 02m w/o moving the rear trans Subframe mount cup, sorry, but you are wrong. The Cup MUST be moved back (1/4-1/2") to clear the CV or else your engine will have to be cocked.
May 01, 2008
small update. Baseball season is almost over, so I should have some free time again.
Front motor mount is done (sans clean up and powder coat). Should be strong enough
waterJet > Plasma but unfortunately, I have neither. I went to my neighbor's house and I have a feeling that he does not really know how to use his plasma cutter. Not very clean cuts as I expected, but that just adds a little grinding time.
May 01, 2008
...patiently awaiting. Been driving it a lot lately with gas prices.
June 16, 2008
..been making some progress and have the trans mount about 75% done. Making 2 just for giggles.
I'll get some more pics up soon.
I spent a few days on a detour and made up a nice box tucked in the drivers rear hatch side for my 10" sub and got rid of the 6x9 in the parcel. Sounds real nice and looks much cleaner
June 17, 2008
Running the ERR code box. I have the ratios here somewhere, but can't locate them right now. It was out of an '03 Beetle Turbo S.
I am running 17's, but currently 40series tires (+2). I may have to make some tweaks to get things exactly how I want them. I need to do some gearing calcs first and I have not done that to date.
June 18, 2008
Thanks, and I guess you did have some spare time, LOL Yea, those are the gearing specs for the ERR.
After you inquired, it did give me some ambition last night to dig out my specs. I also did a but of searching and found this thread:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3706971
There is some really good info in there as well as the Excel spreadsheets that the one guy posted .
I had written a gear and shift calculator program years ago, but these put it to shame
When I get some time I will plot out some data of the 02m vs the ATA (02a) that is in there now. Ideally, it would be good to have a bit bigger tire or a slightly taller R&P, but in looking at the data, it is still not as bad as the current 02a (1st and second).
As far as the pulley, I have measured belts and tensioner mount points for the 68 and the stock pulley. I want to rev to at least 6500, so that is pushing the 68 but the charger has the uprated timer bearings and such. I just don't like pressing my luck even though there are some folks really revving the G60. Again, I don't see myself spending much time up that high anyway, except maybe for some Dynos and some occasional trips to the strip (which I rarely if ever do).
Shawn