cables in my mk3 OBD2 VR6 feel worn out and crap, looking to change it for a 6speed TT/MK4 FWD conversion. what is the best gearbox, cables and shafts to use in my VR6? VR5 stuff? Gearbox code? Cheers in advance
Just change shifter to an 02j setup if it feels crap. V5 gearbox is 5 speed only I think. Shorter ratios for better acceleration. [emoji6]
I'm seriously tempted to do the v5 swap myself http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?216933-What-gearbox-will-fit-Vr6-motor
MK4 6 speed boxes are the 02M type, which is a pain to fit in MK1/2/3 platform as it involves custom driveshafts. if you can find a MK5 platform 6 speed box those 02S type which is based on the 02J box and pretty much direct fit. only thing I'm not sure of is if there are 5/6 pot versions available or if they're all tiptronic or whatever. However! since you will need to swap the bellhousing half of the casing for a 02J one for the speedo drive as no hole in the 02s anyway, this will kill 2 birds with 1 stone as you can fit a 5/6 pot 02J half over at the same time if you end up with a 4 cylinder 02S box your old VR6 02a casing may also work? best to check that first
I'm after an 02j shifter for my V5 box if anyone has one spare. I bought a V5 box for my FWD R32 to replace a VR6 one.
