I am confused how this channel has gotten so little love. You have done some incredible things, and you make it look easy. I'm an absolute idiot, man man you make me want to try.
The goal is to give people a little boost if confidence that they can go after these mods/swaps. Appreciate that man, I think the channel is doing okay. I dont promote it much. I like seeing it “found” probably not the best way to grow lol. But we are gaining a few subscribers a week.
Having done this swap, I'd suggest an external oil cooler if you plan to run A/C. With no condenser in front of the radiator you can get away with the smaller oil heater. Lots of other little details I've learned from experience but that said I'm glad someone else is sharing the knowledge on the swap because the more doing the swap will help bring more aftermarket support for parts. While it can be done without buying a swap kit the centering kit really did improve the handling of my car.
I wont be running a/c in my swap. Itll be going in my mk2 which is a 12v now. I have a civic thick aluminum rad with a high power mishimoto 11” fan. I beat on it regularly and oil temps stay under 214.
Trying to get them out. I need to figure out what management for the 3.6. As itll be a race car i think oem just isn’t a good option. As a drag car need to make adjustments on the fly especially with launch control.
You just got new subrscriber! I'm doing 3.2 swap to my mk3 and your videos is life saving me 😁 thanks for awsome content. I hope you will do wiring harness tutorial 😁
@@SmithsEuro I'm hoping you will cover all splicing needed to connect to mk3 loom. I would buy "plug and play" harness but its waaaay too expensive for me.
All depends on what i get. My mk2 is getting the 3.6 and has an mk3 harness in it now, but i dont want to cut it up. I’ll probably fine one in the junkyard and cut it all up. But since it a race car first it wont cover a/c abs or lighting.
Good shit on the TPB clip. BAAAAAMMMMM!!!!! LOL check ETKA and do a model interchange search and it will break down what cars what parts specifically come in. Will clarify and take the guesswork out of everything. You'd be surprised how many parts interchange within the different cars. Big cams= big F'N win. Thrashed on, hell yeah!
You can, go to www.mcmaster.com/spacers/material~aluminum/aluminum-unthreaded-spacers/ And get the exact size of spacer. Or like i did go to the junkyard find a mk4 1.8t and pull the ac compressor. Youll get the perfect spacer and just have to cut it.
Thanks for this video bro, I'm in GA doing a 3.2 swap in my mk2 jetta coupe at the moment. Do you know if the same combination of OEM parts would work just the same on the 3.2 engine? I agree... OEM all the way as far as possible!😊
@SmithsEuro thanks man, yeah I have VR6 engine mounts, a mk3 subframe and a B4 Passat front crossmember, also got a cable shift box and the B4 Passat pedal box and pressure plate for the brake servo and clutch master cylinder... so basically everything I need at this point. I can't find a 3.2 engine anywhere atm but there's a Passat in my local yard with the 3.6 in it, I just don't know how hard it is to fit the high pressure fuel injection (TFSI) into a mk2 but I've heard its a lot more work....
Why I didn’t find this video last year 🤦🏽 I spend so much money on wrong stuff but I got every correct part now 🥴 Im thinking about getting the oil filter housing only part I didn’t change but I think I will be changing it.
Thanks! Ive been on a little break from the videos but thanks for subscribing, this Thursday ill have a new video out and be back on the normal uploads
You can use the mk3 rear subframe/kframe control arms and mount kit. The front crossmember you must use a corrado/b3 or b4 crossmember then that will allow you to use the mk3 corrado/b3 b4 front mount Or you can use the oem mk2 front crossmember with an older “eip” type solid adapter/conversion mount that bolts right up to a vr6. Ill have a video out in the coming weeks on the full subframe/crossmember conversion
The part number for the rear bracket states automatic transmission. I plan on using an 02J. I won’t run into any issues using that mount, will I? I’m gathering my parts so I can rip the motor out and install hopefully in the same day. Thanks for all the info!!
Itll fit no problem only difference is the letter at the end the 5 spd is a j instead of a k Believe the auto has heat shielding on it is the only difference. Ive used both with no issues, just grab whatever is laying around mk3 b3 b4 corrado mount
Just bought a mk3 golf 2.0 aba, I want to do the 3.6 swap. Got almost nothing in the car, and it’s auto and I want to keep the dsg from the donor, will that work on the mk3’s or am I about to go off the deep end?
Can be done, just immensely more work. Youd have to run an abs system which you car doesnt have. Custom mounts,axles, shifter. Much more than that as well. Can be done and has been done with other engines with dsg
As wiring goes yes, as ease of the swap no. 6 spds require custom mount/axles as well. Best bet is for a vr 02a/02j 5spd Plenty strong, cheap, easy to get parts. You can use a 6spd from a 24v vr mk4 which were only made for a few years. Were as the 5spds were made from 92-02 in the usa in tons of cars
Easiest way is an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator that turns the retun style into a dead head system. I know areomotive makes one. Set base pressure to oe spec(not certain what it is off hand) And then just a decent intank pump to keep supply to it.
@@SmithsEuro i have a 12v vr6 with a 02j trans. What will be needed for that? I like your approach of going OEM for the build. If I could buy easily available parts and make a pretty cheap 300hp mk4 GTI, that would be a fun project. I can imagine you can buy a wrecked Passat with the 3.6 pretty cheap. It makes more sense than putting 10k in mods, that other guys do, where it would have been cheaper to start with a faster car.
You are good to go then, just bolt the engine mount on it and the trans. Obviously lots of wiring, ecu needs tuned, mk7 gas pedal is needed, and a 24v accessory bracket or a Tuareg 3.2/3.6 bracket
I’m doing a 2018 3.6 vw atlas engine swap on a mk3 and I have a automatic trans and I need to swap it for a manual and I’m wondering what transmission did you use? Or what trans do you recommend I should buy ??
Has to be a vr6 trans (4cyl wont fit) I stay with the 5spd transmissions more plentiful and bolts in to an mk3 using all oem parts since they came in the. Mk3 is 02a direct fit (best option) Mk4 has 02j require 100mm axle cups Mk4 trans has different gear ratios Some people like 6spds but they are expensive and require custom mounts/axles/expensive clutch.
Honestly not certain it should be the same mods but probably without needing the spacer. The exhaust manifolds, i always retain the oem manifolds that bolts to the head. I port them out and then make my own downpipes. Best way is to cut the flanges off the oem exhaust and re use them.
Unfortunately youd need a custom trans mount and axles since the 02m never had a variant in the mk2/mk3 chassis. The rear engine mount would work fine, you would probably be able to use the front engine mount as well but im not certain.
Whatever you do, dont buy a “swap kit” that uses the mk2 subframes Then you need custom axles/mounts If you get oem mk3 stuff everything is an oem part
Price varies tremendously. Fwiw doing an swap on your own if you had a parts car would cost you your own time and 2000-3000 in parts more if you want to go over everything If you get engine, we get it If you want it serviced, not serviced What tune you decide (must have) Do you have a complete engine or it needs lots of parts,harness what not.
@@SmithsEuro Wow thank you very much for the detailed report. I figured it would probably be around 2 to 3K in parts that's with the engine included. I don't have any parts or any engine but I've always liked the idea of getting a 3.6 liter 24 valve VR6 swapped into a Corrado! I probably definitely would consider a complete rebuild on an engine like this if I did move forward. Where are you guys located?
I want to do a 24v vr6 swap to my mk2! and i'm on the lookout for the parts to deal with! I almost have everything! engine, trans, etc etc, my question is if I can buy a 3.6 engine from a 2006 Passat and occupy the parts that I already have? for example the harness!
Cant use a 24v mk4 harness in a 3.6 3.6 is direct injection. Best to just buy the correct harness for the car or have one made if you cant find a clean one.
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I am confused how this channel has gotten so little love. You have done some incredible things, and you make it look easy. I'm an absolute idiot, man man you make me want to try.
The goal is to give people a little boost if confidence that they can go after these mods/swaps.
Appreciate that man, I think the channel is doing okay. I dont promote it much. I like seeing it “found” probably not the best way to grow lol. But we are gaining a few subscribers a week.
@Smiths Euro The humble in you in going to take you places. I totally respect it, mad love man. Keep up the great work.
Oem stronger than aftermarket ✅ i like that
Great Job on using OEM motor mount brackets to make this work! Let's see the next video of this engine being swapped into the Corrado!💪🏁🏆
This video should have thousands of views already. Definitely doing this as I have one spare 3.6. Great job man!
Appreciate it, thanks for watching
The knowledge of all variants to pull this off. Home run.
I want to trust anything half as much as you trust that tap in that impact 😂😮
I’ve broken enough to know when its dialed in lol
Love that you are using all OEM parts.
Having done this swap, I'd suggest an external oil cooler if you plan to run A/C. With no condenser in front of the radiator you can get away with the smaller oil heater. Lots of other little details I've learned from experience but that said I'm glad someone else is sharing the knowledge on the swap because the more doing the swap will help bring more aftermarket support for parts. While it can be done without buying a swap kit the centering kit really did improve the handling of my car.
I wont be running a/c in my swap.
Itll be going in my mk2 which is a 12v now. I have a civic thick aluminum rad with a high power mishimoto 11” fan. I beat on it regularly and oil temps stay under 214.
LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE 3.6 CONTENT!!
Keep up the euro content its rare we need more of it.
Trying to get them out. I need to figure out what management for the 3.6. As itll be a race car i think oem just isn’t a good option. As a drag car need to make adjustments on the fly especially with launch control.
You just got new subrscriber! I'm doing 3.2 swap to my mk3 and your videos is life saving me 😁 thanks for awsome content. I hope you will do wiring harness tutorial 😁
Still undecided on what the plan is.
Either standalone or oem but ill have videos on either one i do.
@@SmithsEuro I'm hoping you will cover all splicing needed to connect to mk3 loom. I would buy "plug and play" harness but its waaaay too expensive for me.
All depends on what i get.
My mk2 is getting the 3.6 and has an mk3 harness in it now, but i dont want to cut it up.
I’ll probably fine one in the junkyard and cut it all up. But since it a race car first it wont cover a/c abs or lighting.
Good shit on the TPB clip. BAAAAAMMMMM!!!!! LOL check ETKA and do a model interchange search and it will break down what cars what parts specifically come in. Will clarify and take the guesswork out of everything. You'd be surprised how many parts interchange within the different cars. Big cams= big F'N win. Thrashed on, hell yeah!
Peanut butter and jammmmmmm
Ill get the cams/springs/retainers in time. The cost of that is about 3x as much as a 12v. Partially there now.
1000thanks!
Amazing video
Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video. If you decide to make a swap kit let me know. Some of these parts I can’t get. Like the 20&10mm spacer.
You can, go to www.mcmaster.com/spacers/material~aluminum/aluminum-unthreaded-spacers/
And get the exact size of spacer.
Or like i did go to the junkyard find a mk4 1.8t and pull the ac compressor. Youll get the perfect spacer and just have to cut it.
Great work...keep rolling....
Thanks for you .
Great work mate !
This video was very helpful for me !
Glad I could help
This video is really good. Thank you
Thanks for watching, check out some of my other videos if you get the time.
Super helpful man! I'm doing a Vr swap in my mk2 right now.
Appreciate it. They are very fun with any vr in them.
Really awesome cars and swaps you have man. 🤘🏻
Thanks for keeping up with all the videos!
Thanks for this video bro, I'm in GA doing a 3.2 swap in my mk2 jetta coupe at the moment. Do you know if the same combination of OEM parts would work just the same on the 3.2 engine? I agree... OEM all the way as far as possible!😊
Should be all the same parts
Being in an mk2 youll have to swap subframes/axles to mk3 stuff
I have a video on that as well
@SmithsEuro thanks man, yeah I have VR6 engine mounts, a mk3 subframe and a B4 Passat front crossmember, also got a cable shift box and the B4 Passat pedal box and pressure plate for the brake servo and clutch master cylinder... so basically everything I need at this point. I can't find a 3.2 engine anywhere atm but there's a Passat in my local yard with the 3.6 in it, I just don't know how hard it is to fit the high pressure fuel injection (TFSI) into a mk2 but I've heard its a lot more work....
Plenty of ways to go about it
Put a pump in the stock tank
Then put a dead head conversion FPR in the bay
Why I didn’t find this video last year 🤦🏽 I spend so much money on wrong stuff but I got every correct part now 🥴 Im thinking about getting the oil filter housing only part I didn’t change but I think I will be changing it.
Talking about getting the billet one?
I just like using oem stuff as much as i can to keep swap costs down.
Game changer
Great video!!
Thanks! Ive been on a little break from the videos but thanks for subscribing, this Thursday ill have a new video out and be back on the normal uploads
Awesome video !!! I'm thinking of getting a 3.6 swap into my mk3 12v vr6, can I use the same harness with the 3.6 ecu?
No youll have to have a custom harness built
Do you have the part number for the metal oil cooler bolt? My 12v just went out on me so I'm considering the swap
Its in the video description
I try to put everything in there in the video description what way people can find them down the road.
Good video. I can use oem subframe mk3 vr6 and rear mount kit vr6 mk3 for 2.8 24v vr6 swap in mk2?
You can use the mk3 rear subframe/kframe control arms and mount kit.
The front crossmember you must use a corrado/b3 or b4 crossmember then that will allow you to use the mk3 corrado/b3 b4 front mount
Or you can use the oem mk2 front crossmember with an older “eip” type solid adapter/conversion mount that bolts right up to a vr6.
Ill have a video out in the coming weeks on the full subframe/crossmember conversion
The part number for the rear bracket states automatic transmission. I plan on using an 02J. I won’t run into any issues using that mount, will I? I’m gathering my parts so I can rip the motor out and install hopefully in the same day. Thanks for all the info!!
Itll fit no problem only difference is the letter at the end the 5 spd is a j instead of a k
Believe the auto has heat shielding on it is the only difference.
Ive used both with no issues, just grab whatever is laying around mk3 b3 b4 corrado mount
Any suggestions where I can find the metal style oil filter bolt. Even with the part no. I’m having a hard time finding
It only comes on early vr6 motors obd1 passats and corrados
Try to find part outs on them
@@SmithsEuro thanks for the advice. One more thing.
What crank pulley would you suggest for a Mk3?
Oem works great
Just bought a mk3 golf 2.0 aba, I want to do the 3.6 swap. Got almost nothing in the car, and it’s auto and I want to keep the dsg from the donor, will that work on the mk3’s or am I about to go off the deep end?
Can be done, just immensely more work.
Youd have to run an abs system which you car doesnt have. Custom mounts,axles, shifter.
Much more than that as well.
Can be done and has been done with other engines with dsg
@@SmithsEuro so it’s easier to just swap a manual then. Is there a 6 speed? Sorry about all the questions, new to the vw swap game.
As wiring goes yes, as ease of the swap no.
6 spds require custom mount/axles as well.
Best bet is for a vr 02a/02j 5spd
Plenty strong, cheap, easy to get parts.
You can use a 6spd from a 24v vr mk4 which were only made for a few years.
Were as the 5spds were made from 92-02 in the usa in tons of cars
Hey great video, I just was wondering whats the solution for the FSI system with the swap
Easiest way is an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator that turns the retun style into a dead head system. I know areomotive makes one. Set base pressure to oe spec(not certain what it is off hand)
And then just a decent intank pump to keep supply to it.
Awesome thanks for the suggestion, and would this still use the stock injectors with the direct injection still?
Yes thats how to keep it oem as possible
To run port injection youd need a custom manifold and standalone ecu
@@SmithsEuro Theres no problem with running those injectors without the help of a HPFP?
You need an intake pump like a walbro or aem
That feeds up to the oem hpfp thats driven off the timing chain. Thats retained for DI
Gets me thinking about my mk4 GTI. Can I use OEM parts to fit in a 3.6?
Depends on whats in it now
If its a 24v its easy
If a 1.8t you need an 02j vr6 trans or 02m and a vr6 engine bracket thats it drops right in an mk4
@@SmithsEuro i have a 12v vr6 with a 02j trans. What will be needed for that? I like your approach of going OEM for the build. If I could buy easily available parts and make a pretty cheap 300hp mk4 GTI, that would be a fun project. I can imagine you can buy a wrecked Passat with the 3.6 pretty cheap. It makes more sense than putting 10k in mods, that other guys do, where it would have been cheaper to start with a faster car.
You are good to go then, just bolt the engine mount on it and the trans.
Obviously lots of wiring, ecu needs tuned, mk7 gas pedal is needed, and a 24v accessory bracket or a Tuareg 3.2/3.6 bracket
@@SmithsEuro thank you for the info. 👍👍
I’m doing a 2018 3.6 vw atlas engine swap on a mk3 and I have a automatic trans and I need to swap it for a manual and I’m wondering what transmission did you use? Or what trans do you recommend I should buy ??
Has to be a vr6 trans (4cyl wont fit)
I stay with the 5spd transmissions more plentiful and bolts in to an mk3 using all oem parts since they came in the.
Mk3 is 02a direct fit (best option)
Mk4 has 02j require 100mm axle cups
Mk4 trans has different gear ratios
Some people like 6spds but they are expensive and require custom mounts/axles/expensive clutch.
Do you need to do the same mods to a 3.2 swap in a mk3? What about the exhaust manifold?
Honestly not certain it should be the same mods but probably without needing the spacer.
The exhaust manifolds, i always retain the oem manifolds that bolts to the head. I port them out and then make my own downpipes.
Best way is to cut the flanges off the oem exhaust and re use them.
ha! we just spoken about bws going ino my rallye,any tips is thi will work with mk4 vr6 4motion box?great info mate,cheers
Unfortunately youd need a custom trans mount and axles since the 02m never had a variant in the mk2/mk3 chassis.
The rear engine mount would work fine, you would probably be able to use the front engine mount as well but im not certain.
How’s it’s going I’m buying a 3.6 tomorrow!! What harness are you using to integrate to mk3 chassis? Also ecu tune? Thanks!
Ill probably use the mk3 harness or mk2 whatever i can get thats ce2
Its going into my mk2 golf that has a 12v vr6 in it now.
Are these the same mounts your need to mount the AAA vr6 into the mk2?
Yes but you wont need the spacer
And youll need the supporting mk3 rear subframe along with the passat/corrado front crossmember to fit with the swap
@@SmithsEuro ok i was hoping to use the mk2 subframe i just pulled the stock 1.8 out i need to do more research still, thx for the quick reply
Whatever you do, dont buy a “swap kit” that uses the mk2 subframes
Then you need custom axles/mounts
If you get oem mk3 stuff everything is an oem part
@@SmithsEuro thx for the heads up
Will this work on Mk4 platform?
This is for an mk2-mk3 install
What transmission u had on it
5spd 02a/j
How much would it cost to do a swap like this Into a Corrado if you guys did it?
Price varies tremendously. Fwiw doing an swap on your own if you had a parts car would cost you your own time and 2000-3000 in parts more if you want to go over everything
If you get engine, we get it
If you want it serviced, not serviced
What tune you decide (must have)
Do you have a complete engine or it needs lots of parts,harness what not.
@@SmithsEuro Wow thank you very much for the detailed report. I figured it would probably be around 2 to 3K in parts that's with the engine included.
I don't have any parts or any engine but I've always liked the idea of getting a 3.6 liter 24 valve VR6 swapped into a Corrado! I probably definitely would consider a complete rebuild on an engine like this if I did move forward. Where are you guys located?
The shop i work at is Induktion motorsports in linthicum, maryland
I always link our website in the video description 4induktion.com
@@SmithsEuro oh okay nice, because I just checked out a bunch of your other videos and I don't see your website link in there at all.
Thanks ill have to fix them. They are there just not clickable.
How's it going brother! I have a question ! I can use the arner of a vr6 24v, 3.2! on a 3.6 engine from a 2006 passat?
Arner? What are you asking? Get back to me and i can help you out
I have a 24v vr6 harness! Can I use this harness on a 3.6 2006 passat engine?
I want to do a 24v vr6 swap to my mk2! and i'm on the lookout for the parts to deal with! I almost have everything! engine, trans, etc etc, my question is if I can buy a 3.6 engine from a 2006 Passat and occupy the parts that I already have? for example the harness!
Cant use a 24v mk4 harness in a 3.6
3.6 is direct injection.
Best to just buy the correct harness for the car or have one made if you cant find a clean one.