R32 cylinder head flowbench developement?

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  1. G60Dub

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    As the title really. Wonder if you've ever done any development work on the R32 head and what its capable of in NA form?
     
  2. Mike_H Forum Addict

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    I opened this up with great anticipation - looking forward to your write up on your development...... :(

    Is the R32 a flat face or a chambered head? I'm guessing chambered to fit the extra valves in, compared to the 12 valve VR6.

    There's one 'main supplier' for 6 pot and R32 engines that I'm aware of. Probably room for another player in the market.
     
  3. 1990

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    Ops, sorry. Didn't notice what section I was posting it.
     
  4. mr hillclimber Club GTI Supporter and Sponsor

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    Non yet but not impossible in the future. I've looked at VR6 heads but not seen an R32 yet. One of the biggest problems is cost...to do them properly wont be cheap at all...not much is these days, but the cost of a 24V head, subject to the spec, would make most people wince.
     
  5. G60Dub

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    Yup I suppose the labour alone for 12 ports, throats, valve cutting and seats is bad enough for a VR6 never mind a 24 valve...
     
  6. mr hillclimber Club GTI Supporter and Sponsor

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    Exactly....stick with a 4-pot!...lol.

    The V6's do sound awesome tho....it depends what it's going to be used for.
     
  7. G60Dub

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    Too late! lol Although I do still have the ABF
     
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