Can you swap a VW GTI 4 Cyl with a VR6 Engine from the same year?

Have a friend that has a VR6, same year as mine, 96, that he totaled and I have a 4Cyl. I wanted to know if it can be swapped and if so how much labor and extra parts are involved. Thanks.Can you swap a VW GTI 4 Cyl with a VR6 Engine from the same year?Its possible; anything is possible if you throw enough money, time and effort into a project. If you do the swap, don't forget that just about everything in the engine compartment of the VR6 will have to be swaped into the four cylinder compartment. This would include the clutch master system; the four cylinder uses a cable set up, the six cylinder uses a hydraulic system so you'll need to also install it in order to shift gears. If memory serves me right, the shifter set up is also somewhat different from 4 cylinder to 6.



Its not impossible, but its not just a straight swap either. Besides the usual wiring harness, ECU, engine, trans, axles, you might need to swap the instrument clusters as well. If memory serves me right, the tach for the four cylinder is not the same as the one for the VR6.



I'd suggest that you stay with what you have unless you or someone who is familiar with the VW's does the job. I've done engine swaps in some vintage US built vehicles and even those aren't as straight forward as you might think. If you're getting the parts for nothing, then it might be worth while, otherwise I'd pass.



Hope this helps, a car nutCan you swap a VW GTI 4 Cyl with a VR6 Engine from the same year?It would fit but you would also need the transmission and cpu and the wiring harness but would cost a lot if you don't do it yourself or have a friend do it. Don't think you would need any more parts then whats on the wreaked car other then maybe engine mounts.Can you swap a VW GTI 4 Cyl with a VR6 Engine from the same year?its tough/the computers aint going to make it

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