There's a quote I used to use on forums: "anything can be done if lubricated with enough money". I've always like the challenge of figuring it out without the money part.
I sense your frustration. There's a bunch of ways to get things done with the VW lego. I try to ignore anyone who starts a comment with "Why don't you just" or "Just do x". You're figuring it out and there's a great satisfaction on the other side of that. I just got my kid's VR6 swap to start the other day and all that head scratching and research will make it all the more worthwhile. Keep up the good work.
Jake, thank you for continuing to push out great content! This time is hard for so many of us - a sincere and heartfelt thank you for keeping this going. I look forward to every video and am literally following along at home with my mk3 cabrio awp/02J swap... I'm doing things a little differently but your videos and explanations are unbelievably helpful. Thanks so much for all of the detail. Keep it up dude. Can't wait for the next one!
This is the best advice given to date, “ya but the super fancy Exhaust that is no better than the original and gains only 10hp. I’ve always bought second hand parts or modified old parts. Who cares I’ve dealt with people who try and show off -You have have the most HP in your car but if it’s too noisy to drive or still sitting on the ground in your garage it’s a waste of time. What matters is getting the project finished and on the road and to a car show. You don’t have to have the best car in the world but one that’s driving is always better than any Loooooong term project car
If you are looking for an aftermarket downpipe that isn't overpriced check out Raceland. Theirs is $150 free shipping also what I did was take it to the exhaust shop local to me and had him do 3" straight pipe from flexpipe back.
I need to find a complete mk2 for my Corrado, so i can swap all of it over. My U-Pull its don't get any mk2s at all. I have been going through all your vides the last few weeks. Learning a ton from you man.
The engine floated in! I dread pulling the engine on my 225 tt when it gives up the ghost :'( Rawson to the rescue. Don't have a Mk2 but mk4 this video is very informative
I love your videos, hopefully one day you will do a mk1 and a vw bug swap, there are many videos on youtube showing it but nobody explains the way you do it, I wish you the best, greetings from Mexico.
What kind of cable is running from the transmission to the gaugecluster? I plan on using a mk2 cluster aswell so curious how you are planning on doing it
I have a mk2 Jetta with a cracked KR 16v engine, I’m planning to get a KR however due to the lack of availability of the KR engines in South Africa, I’m open to an engine swap to a MK4 1.8t or a AAA VR6 engine. You have done both, according to your knowledge, which swap would you recommend for a novice enthusiast like me?
Mk4 VR6 24v all day lol. Way easier, less parts to find, I’d be done right now if I was doing one. But it really depends on what you want the car for. My 24v is more of a roadtrip car. This 1.8t is going to be for track, spirited driving. Two very different set up cars. A real track set up car you will not like driving it for a daily. My 24v is amazing to drive all day.
Hallo Jake. Do you have an email? Or some place where can i wrote some question about 20v swap? Cause i am in my swap job but i have some serious problem
Just picked up a front crossmember from a passat b4 today, but my engine mount is looking way different. Mine looks like this: 191199279B Anyone got a partnumber for me on the mount used by Jake in this video?
There's a quote I used to use on forums: "anything can be done if lubricated with enough money". I've always like the challenge of figuring it out without the money part.
I sense your frustration. There's a bunch of ways to get things done with the VW lego. I try to ignore anyone who starts a comment with "Why don't you just" or "Just do x". You're figuring it out and there's a great satisfaction on the other side of that. I just got my kid's VR6 swap to start the other day and all that head scratching and research will make it all the more worthwhile. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Keith your exactly right. Figuring it out is part of the journey. Thanks for commenting
Jake, thank you for continuing to push out great content! This time is hard for so many of us - a sincere and heartfelt thank you for keeping this going. I look forward to every video and am literally following along at home with my mk3 cabrio awp/02J swap... I'm doing things a little differently but your videos and explanations are unbelievably helpful. Thanks so much for all of the detail. Keep it up dude. Can't wait for the next one!
Thank you Anthony really appreciate it
amazing thanks! I have Seat Ibiza Cupra 1,8t 2000 and I wanna take this ingine to a vw golf2 like you have 😀
This is the best advice given to date, “ya but the super fancy Exhaust that is no better than the original and gains only 10hp.
I’ve always bought second hand parts or modified old parts. Who cares
I’ve dealt with people who try and show off -You have have the most HP in your car but if it’s too noisy to drive or still sitting on the ground in your garage it’s a waste of time. What matters is getting the project finished and on the road and to a car show. You don’t have to have the best car in the world but one that’s driving is always better than any Loooooong term project car
Well said 🙌🏼
If you are looking for an aftermarket downpipe that isn't overpriced check out Raceland. Theirs is $150 free shipping also what I did was take it to the exhaust shop local to me and had him do 3" straight pipe from flexpipe back.
That downpipe should work. You could just have the old bung welded shut. Buy a weld on bung and just move it to a spot where you have more clearance.
That is a good idea. But now that I know the stock one fits I’m thinking about actually buying this $52 and seeing if it fits. 🤷🏼♂️
@@JakeRawSon could be worth it. Lol I paid that for my godspeed down pipe on the Audi 4 years ago.
@@JakeRawSon or throw a 90° sensor adapter onto it
I need to find a complete mk2 for my Corrado, so i can swap all of it over. My U-Pull its don't get any mk2s at all. I have been going through all your vides the last few weeks. Learning a ton from you man.
Glad there helping
awesome vibe , thank you so much !
Hi Jake, nice videos! Which bracket are you using for the selector cables on the 02A box please?
You need to rotate the downpipe counterclockwise 90 degrees. I did it and it fit perfectly.
Ok Thanks.
The engine floated in! I dread pulling the engine on my 225 tt when it gives up the ghost :'( Rawson to the rescue. Don't have a Mk2 but mk4 this video is very informative
Also like hearing the stories of use of stock parts like you said for people on or off budget
RawSon to the rescue lol. It wasn’t that bad. Thanks for the positive comments 🙏🏼
MKII 4LIFE
great content
I love your videos, hopefully one day you will do a mk1 and a vw bug swap, there are many videos on youtube showing it but nobody explains the way you do it, I wish you the best, greetings from Mexico.
Hey man thanks for your comment. Really appreciate it. Hope all is good in Mexico 🙏🏼
Is the speedo cable original to your car & did you have to do anything special to hook it up to the 02j?
How do I make the speedo work with a 1.8t engine on a Mk2?
Jake's the man!
Yooooo! Keep it up Jake!
Thanks cliff
Good progress man, keep it up 🤟
Thanks Jack! Please don't stop with this build. Can't wait for the first test run. What is your opinion for using this build as a daily?
If you needed it for a daily it would work good. For me I’m setting this car up as a track car. I hope one day I can get it there lol.
@@JakeRawSon you will sir, one day is one day 😎
What kind of cable is running from the transmission to the gaugecluster? I plan on using a mk2 cluster aswell so curious how you are planning on doing it
dennis deneuker Corrado g60 cable.
Why don't you ride the dowpipe upside down, pointing down ??
Verry nice 👍
I have a mk2 Jetta with a cracked KR 16v engine, I’m planning to get a KR however due to the lack of availability of the KR engines in South Africa, I’m open to an engine swap to a MK4 1.8t or a AAA VR6 engine. You have done both, according to your knowledge, which swap would you recommend for a novice enthusiast like me?
Mk4 VR6 24v all day lol. Way easier, less parts to find, I’d be done right now if I was doing one.
But it really depends on what you want the car for.
My 24v is more of a roadtrip car.
This 1.8t is going to be for track, spirited driving. Two very different set up cars. A real track set up car you will not like driving it for a daily. My 24v is amazing to drive all day.
Hallo Jake. Do you have an email? Or some place where can i wrote some question about 20v swap? Cause i am in my swap job but i have some serious problem
You can message me on Instagram
@@JakeRawSon i send you a massage.
@@vajkfustos8346 o ok I’ll check little bit later. I’ve been super busy with this move.
Just picked up a front crossmember from a passat b4 today, but my engine mount is looking way different. Mine looks like this: 191199279B
Anyone got a partnumber for me on the mount used by Jake in this video?
Vw mk1 rabbit radiator is better
Lol that’s actually the one I’ve been thinking about. But the ones that have the fill spot on them are not cheap. Might just have to get stock on
@@JakeRawSon buy one for $75 and here in Puerto Rico I know were you can have You can have in Prestige 1 787 269 3330.The owner is Gilbert.