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solodoggy
10-03-2007, 05:54 PM
100,000mi vr6 + turbo kit = boo boo. correct?
JETTAone420
10-03-2007, 05:55 PM
maybe....r u look at the one thats on kbb.com???
solodoggy
10-03-2007, 10:31 PM
no, kinetic motorsport. Im talking about adding a kit to my vr6
oc-audica
10-03-2007, 10:43 PM
it should hold up by all means if you engine is running healthy

no vac leaks, compression is right on, maintenance is up to date etc etc

i have 172xxx on my 2.8 (not VR6) and I plan to s/c soon
RavinJetta
10-03-2007, 11:09 PM
I would also say that it depends how strong your engine is running and how it has been maintained. VR6's are pretty durable engines and can run for much longer than 100k.
John@PureMS
10-04-2007, 11:27 AM
Perfectly acceptable. You should do a couple of checks before you go ahead and just toss it on, and crank up the boost, however.

1. Oil pressure check, with a real gauge.

2. Compression check.

3. Leakdown test.

4. Vacuum test. Idle, 2k hold, and WOT


Depending on the results of these 4 checks, you can usually tell the overall condition of the engine and the connected components, based on engine tollerance numbers.
GTi_01
10-04-2007, 01:21 PM
im at 100k too. i was gonna turbo it, but i figured it wouldnt be worth it since i have that many miles.
solodoggy
10-04-2007, 10:29 PM
I fixed all the leaks today, and i need to do a compression check. Thanks for all the tips guys. :D I also replaced the timing belt. Overall it looks and sounds in good condition.
mike
10-04-2007, 10:33 PM
It shouldn't be an issue if your motor is healthy to begin with and its a solid kit, bad fueling can destroy a motor in no time.

Timing Belt on a VR? They are on a chain, is that what you mean, you did the chain and ramps?
huitzi
10-04-2007, 10:33 PM
I fixed all the leaks today, and i need to do a compression check. Thanks for all the tips guys. :D I also replaced the timing belt. Overall it looks and sounds in good condition.

vr6s dont have timing belts. they have timing chains
solodoggy
10-04-2007, 10:38 PM
same sheezy lol sorry had a 14hr shift today. D:
gtintense
10-05-2007, 09:47 PM
im thinking he did the serpintene belt and how long are 1.8ts good for.. im at 100,000 with a rebulit head would it be ok to do a chip and fmic and maybe a k04
T-Red
10-07-2007, 02:54 PM
I would also say that it depends how strong your engine is running and how it has been maintained. VR6's are pretty durable engines and can run for much longer than 100k.

I would hope that every VW engine should be good for at least 200k miles, if properly maintained.

Performance mods put extra stress on an engine, so each owner needs to do his research. But if everyone waited until the factory warranty expired (60k for powertrain), and if 100k miles was considered to be too many, then the number of tuners would be much smaller than it is.