Interested to see pictures of the mockup.Originally Posted by 81dmc
FOr welding the frame, and most other hobby projects it is recommended to get a MIG welder. Welding 16ga sheet metal with an arc welder is damn near impossible.
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Interested to see pictures of the mockup.
FOr welding the frame, and most other hobby projects it is recommended to get a MIG welder. Welding 16ga sheet metal with an arc welder is damn near impossible.
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Mockup was only temporary as I did not want to leave the tranmission down there. The pan is a sideways pan, so it's hard to stabilize the damn thing.
Also, yeah I was definitely leaning towards MIG. I've welded before, but it was for fun, and didn't look very pretty. I'm going to have to practice a bit before I'm ready to weld on the delorean...
As a side note, I'll be receiving my MS3 Pro Evo with 8' harness. I wish I could find a base tune for the vr6. Oh well, I'll probably bring the car to a professional VW tuner with a dynamometer. I have 0 experience with gas tuning. Now if it was diesel, then I'd be all set...
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Ping Henrik on here. He has MS3 Pro. His base file may help you. I am running MS3, which is a different CPU, and I'd hate to give you my file only for it to fry your cpu/cause inadvertent damage to something.
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Actual snippet of a conversation from Sept 2013:
Me: Eddie, I can't wait to get the car back when you're done with it.
Eddie: Yeah, you'll be able to give the car gas, and it won't be - like - embarrassing....
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It's a monster, but it will fit nicely once the frame is notched under the right trailing arm mount. Plenty of clearance available for cv axles.
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Forgive me if I didnt see this posted but are you doing this project in TX or Naples? If Naples I know a tuner with a dyno in Ft. Myers.
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I removed the prv in Texas, but I'm currently doing the rest in Naples.
You can go ahead and post or PM his info if you want.
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I live in Naples. I would love to see the project! PM incoming....
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What happened Rodolfo? OH NO.... you were going to a wedding and then the updates stopped.... it all makes sense now
Seriously, are there any updates on the VR6 swap?
4+ years later... I would be more than happy to share my MS3-Pro file. Just PM me with your email.
VR6 engine (367 rwhp/377 ftlb); Type T4 turbo; A/R=0.70/0.68; Air-to-air intercooler, Megasquirt MS3 Pro, Manual tranny w/ HD output shaft; Remote mounted oil filter.
Adjustable dampers and ride height springs from QA1/DriveStainless; SS triangulated LCA brackets, boxed in LCAs, PU bushings, ventilated front brake rotors - all from DMCEU; UCAs with -3 deg camber from Reid Performance; 15" rear rims x 4
http://deloreanvr6conversion.blogspot.com
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Wasn't feasible as transmission required frame mods, and the only welder I knew to trust for such a task passed away.What happened Rodolfo? OH NO.... you were going to a wedding and then the updates stopped.... it all makes sense now
Seriously, are there any updates on the VR6 swap?
4+ years later... I would be more than happy to share my MS3-Pro file. Just PM me with your email.
With that said, I have since converted to manual, so the swap is back on table for the future. I also pre wired the MS3 Pro for future upgrades
. Now I just need to somehow make an adapter plate to UN1.
I still have the parts to build a 12v have the cylinder head, low comp pistons, rings, H beam rods, chains etc. need a block, crank, and cam is all.
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I have Ed Ghesquiere's adapter plate drawing in Solidworks format if you need it.
VR6 engine (367 rwhp/377 ftlb); Type T4 turbo; A/R=0.70/0.68; Air-to-air intercooler, Megasquirt MS3 Pro, Manual tranny w/ HD output shaft; Remote mounted oil filter.
Adjustable dampers and ride height springs from QA1/DriveStainless; SS triangulated LCA brackets, boxed in LCAs, PU bushings, ventilated front brake rotors - all from DMCEU; UCAs with -3 deg camber from Reid Performance; 15" rear rims x 4
http://deloreanvr6conversion.blogspot.com
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