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3CorsaMeal
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Is the W8 block basically 2 VR6 blocks with the 4 end cylinders chopped off?


they all based on the VR6 yes, the main thing just being the way the pistons are offset really.
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Can't be that expensive to build
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what engine is that?
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24v 2.8 VR6 BDF engine code, bored to 2931cc, forged everything... GT4508R turbo, over 900bhp
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That wouldnt posibley fit
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Would in an a4 or passat though
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
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Originally posted by antnee
Is the W8 block basically 2 VR6 blocks with the 4 end cylinders chopped off?


they all based on the VR6 yes, the main thing just being the way the pistons are offset really.
No its a W8 block with 2 narrow angle v4 heads
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It's like two (imaginary) vr4 engines mated together with a common crankshaft.
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Hybrid isnt much better tbh...

I have k04 already and have just had the turbo off without bothering to go hybrid... 270ish bhp is more than enough with a map


Depends if you have 2 or 4wd tbh
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
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Originally posted by antnee
Is the W8 block basically 2 VR6 blocks with the 4 end cylinders chopped off?


they all based on the VR6 yes, the main thing just being the way the pistons are offset really.
No its a W8 block with 2 narrow angle v4 heads


all based upon the VR6.

VR6 > VR5, then another cylinder is removed and two glued together with pritt stick to make a W8
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It's like two (imaginary) vr4 engines mated together with a common crankshaft.
Thats a better way of explaneing it tbh. I am no good with words
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http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/engine/tech_engine_packaging.htm
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I have 4wd and its already fast without a map
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how about a twin turbo W12?
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Bentley engine then?
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Lambo engine in the back of a Octavia estate?
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Just thought of you Robin when i saw these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vibratechnics-VW-Mk4-Golf-Engine-Mounts-G-box-Engine-/200586589015?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb3e47357#ht_500wt_1156

Thats if your still thinking of doing this

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