Project Corrado - General - Facepunch Forum

Thought some of you might be interested. So I'll post the start of my project here. Basically, I am turbocharging my 1993 VW Corrado VR6. Should be capable of 400whp+ easy. Anyways, pics. So far it has... Just has a few mods. I mainly autocross with it. DIY: Rear Strut Tower Brace Koni Yellow Shocks/Struts. Neuspeed Race springs TT/R32 Control arm bushings 13lb Eurospec Flywheel w/Sachs Clutch Peloquin LSD 3.94 Ring and Pinion .744 5th Gear Other misc stuff. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QomPl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/o9HHu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Yptzf.jpg[/IMG] [B]Pile of parts being added.[/B] Precision HP6262, T4, .68 A/R [IMG]http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2271/010mmx.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9941/005ll.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7997/004dk.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9972/001dtd.jpg[/IMG] Snow Performance Stage 2 Water/Methanol Injection [IMG]http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1567/009pah.jpg[/IMG] Bosch 42# Injectors [IMG]http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8222/008fcq.jpg[/IMG] South Bend Stage 3 clutch [IMG]http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1416/006ey.jpg[/IMG] DRC 268 Cams [IMG]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3463/009tzv.jpg[/IMG] ARP Head Studs [IMG]http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8734/008uo.jpg[/IMG] Lightweight Lifters [IMG]http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4246/006nv.jpg[/IMG] Bosch 044 Fuel pump [IMG]http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4773/005kpc.jpg[/IMG] Heavy duty valve springs and titanium retainers [IMG]http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6566/004bkm.jpg[/IMG] Intercooler and some piping [IMG]http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/237/003zq.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/797/002jp.jpg[/IMG] C2 Motorsports 8.5:1 Head spacer [IMG]http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/7083/003oly.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5447/001ty.jpg[/IMG] C2 Motorsports Turbo Manifold [IMG]http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4922/004dp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4210/003np.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7465/001of.jpg[/IMG] Polished 4" MAF housing for the lulz. [IMG]http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3336/003euq.jpg[/IMG] Anyways, got this far in and found some interesting stuff... Looks all good right? [img]http://a.imageshack.us/img251/252/20100823011.jpg[/img] Until... [img]http://a.imageshack.us/img825/1308/20100823012.jpg[/img] Camshaft failure. Good thing I bought new cams. All the lobes have wear like that one, some less, some more. Breaking more things... [img]http://i.imgur.com/X1qFY.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/cDkOi.jpg[/img] I guess you could say... I made some headway. Should be done in under a couple weeks. I'll post more progress pics here as I go along.

FFFUUUUUU I'm super jelly. VR6? TURBO? TIMING CHAINS!!?!?!? Let alone a Corrado, one of the sexiest VWs ever made

You sir are my hero.

Awesome all the way. [editline]17th March 2011[/editline] Where do you live? With a turbo that big you could get 600whp on e85 or some race gas

Damn that's going to be one hell of a sexy ride.

Sexy car, and car parts. Takes some videos of the process if you can, and don't mind. Also, from what I've heard. Volkswagens from the 90's are unreliable. Is that True?

[QUOTE=Second-gear-of-mgear;28663076]Sexy car, and car parts. Takes some videos of the process if you can, and don't mind. Also, from what I've heard. Volkswagens from the 90's are unreliable. Is that True?[/QUOTE] Yes. But this seems like most of the VW is being changed out for aftermarket so hmm...

yesyesyesyes

you know you want to do this to your mkv blaster

[QUOTE=Second-gear-of-mgear;28663076]Also, from what I've heard. Volkswagens from the 90's are unreliable. Is that True?[/QUOTE] Meh, mine has never left me stranded.

That sir, is a very nice set of wheels. Hope all goes well and it's a lot of fun to drive :buddy:

[QUOTE=lemon_lover;28663313]you know you want to do this to your mkv blaster[/QUOTE] I'm already on boost :D But on a 4 cylinder.. not nearly as cool :(

Waiting for new Air compressor pump to get here since the old one exploded. Sucks having a bunch of air tools but no air. >_<

wow I totally missed this thread. This is really cool. I love the clean look of both the exterior and the interior of the car. Should be a really nice final product. Can't wait to see more of this.

If you ever have a chance, I'd love to see a video of you doing autocross in this majestic beast. Also, could you help a newbie get into Autocross? It seems like tons of fun

holy shit [editline]19th March 2011[/editline] 400HP? torque steer everywhere

[QUOTE=Chemtex;28684020]400HP? torque steer everywhere[/QUOTE] That's the problem, i mean, the parts are massively sexy and the job looks fun as hell, but you're gonna end up with a car that's nearly undriveable. 400hp through the front wheels is something serious, you'll get tons of wheel spin and torque steer. If you can, settle for less power, you'll go faster and not end up hugging a tree. Also, how much did everything cost? I'm thinking about doing something similar to my ride.

You lucky son of a bitch, i envy you, and you don't know by how much.. I've so much wanted a corrado yet a VR6, i even wanted to throw a VR6 into my mk2, but the money, and the danish laws are the worst in the world when it comes to this.. :(

[QUOTE=ThatHippyMan;28683986]If you ever have a chance, I'd love to see a video of you doing autocross in this majestic beast. Also, could you help a newbie get into Autocross? It seems like tons of fun[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ZK03p_jXU[/url] [editline]19th March 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Black Milano;28687447]That's the problem, i mean, the parts are massively sexy and the job looks fun as hell, but you're gonna end up with a car that's nearly undriveable. 400hp through the front wheels is something serious, you'll get tons of wheel spin and torque steer. I have about 5-6K USD into it so far for just turbo. If you can, settle for less power, you'll go faster and not end up hugging a tree. Also, how much did everything cost? I'm thinking about doing something similar to my ride.[/QUOTE] Yeah... Look at all this torque steer. And wheel spin... And how undrivable it is... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYnRDlTn-Lo[/url] [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV0R7PWaFzs[/url] Only thing you will have to worry about is some wheel spin if your car is setup correctly.

VW FWD is an exception. We actually get grip. And no torque steer :v:

Hahah ok, i hope that's the case, i wouldn't feel too comfortable in a corner with 400bhp on my front wheels though, specially coming from such a big ass turbo. Anyway, in the end, everything is proper setup, don't forget to show us some videos once you've finished it!.

Ahh yes,nice corrado,are you also on vwvortex?I just love VR6 sounds..

[QUOTE=dafour;28712445]Ahh yes,nice corrado,are you also on vwvortex?I just love VR6 sounds..[/QUOTE] Yes

[QUOTE=Black Milano;28693524]Hahah ok, i hope that's the case, i wouldn't feel too comfortable in a corner with 400bhp on my front wheels though, specially coming from such a big ass turbo. Anyway, in the end, everything is proper setup, don't forget to show us some videos once you've finished it!.[/QUOTE] have you ever driven a FWD with more than 200hp? I'd trust it a lot more than I'd trust something RWD with 400hp. FWD is a lot more predictable than RWD, unless you are a complete fucktard of a driver.

I'd have to believe that, because the rear wheels are going to want to get ahead of the front wheels, whereas FWD cars are pulling the car. I guess thats why trailers are behind the trucks lol [editline]20th March 2011[/editline] I still prefer RWD though

Me too, and I like AWD even more these days, but FWD is still more predictable. Maybe not more so than AWD though, but that depends on the system I guess.

I like FWD because of the control and grip, and all wheel drive for the... Even better control and grip. Rear wheel drive is nice and all but a car putting out a lot of torque and RWD just scares the shit out of me... I got to ride in my dad's old '73 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup that he bought new and built up over the years, it puts ~1060 horses out and that thing is scary as hell when you are in the driver's seat. I moved it about a foot before I told him to do it his damn self. It's great, you can [i]feel[/i] that truck run. It's 488 cubic inches of [i]face-melting[/i] awesome.

[QUOTE=Roflnocerous;28718094]have you ever driven a FWD with more than 200hp? I'd trust it a lot more than I'd trust something RWD with 400hp. FWD is a lot more predictable than RWD, unless you are a complete fucktard of a driver.[/QUOTE] No i haven't, every powerful car I've driven has been AWD or RWD, so i can't say anything. RWD is the best though.

[QUOTE=Roflnocerous;28718094]have you ever driven a FWD with more than 200hp? I'd trust it a lot more than I'd trust something RWD with 400hp. FWD is a lot more predictable than RWD, unless you are a complete fucktard of a driver.[/QUOTE] I own a car that stock has 200whp FWD. If you want a really fast car, get RWD period end of story. Fwd can be quick and fun, but torque steer is the most horrible thing ever.

[QUOTE=NecroTitan;28750721]I own a car that stock has 200whp FWD. If you want a really fast car, get RWD period end of story. Fwd can be quick and fun, but torque steer is the most horrible thing ever.[/QUOTE] My car has 200hp and is FWD. No torque steer to speak of. I'll report back once I have 250hp/300tq.