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Almost everything you need to know about putting a V6 in a Baja!

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89445
Sorry about the long title 😀

I figure everyone has already seen the story of putting a V6 into my Baja, but if you haven't then you can check it out here;
http://www.offroadvw.net/bajawes/linktoV6.htm

It contains;
* info about the V6 I used,
* info about an 800HP twin turbo version,
* a comparison against a 1915, KLZE V6, and j-spec WRX motor (weights, power, torque, etc). I hope to add more engines in the future
* diagrams of the size difference between the VW and V6 motors

And of course a detailed diary of my entire conversion process.

Also a link to a GM 3.1lt V6 baja, and a Honda V6 manx buggy.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89673
Soon to be follwed by everything you need to know about putting a V6 into a manx :o:o
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89788
Well .....

Come on Brad, ....

fill us in!

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89790
Can't type too much for now as I am on my way to pick up my KLZE half cut and spare engine 😎😎
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#89803
Hmmm spare engine??? Are you planning on breaking the first one?????

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89811
The way you and Wes swap friendly banter I would have thought you'd opt for somthing better than the motor Wes has got!

Like a turbo KLZE.

:bounce

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89840
It's funny that people think me and Brad hate each other or something, even though we run a car club, and he helped put my motor in my car :kiss

I gave Brad the keys and he took the V6 baja for a spin. He seemed happy with the V6, so why not go with it. It's a fantastic engine.

The more cars running the same motor the better. It makes things cheaper, and makes sorting problems easier.

Brad only gives my car crap because he loves it and is jealous of it. It's like when a little boy is rude to the little girl because he has a crush on them 😀
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#89882
Baja Wes wrote:It's funny that people think me and Brad hate each other or something, .....
I know you 2 luv birds don't "hate" each other. I did say "friendly banter".

Looks like the KLZE might the mod-motor of choice for those that throw the air-cooled dub motor away.

I suppose the installation into the buggy will be a bit easier?

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#90133
Now lets set the record straight ....:bounce

Wes is a big girl and he drives a street Baja. :P:o:P

I am using the KLZE so when my new buggy kicks his ass as badly as my old buggy does he can't complain it was cause my engine is bigger.. 😀😀

That and the fact the hard work is already done and now I can just copy all his good ideas ... :vader😎

And yes Wes I am jealous.. I wish the Corolla looked as cool as your Baja, but at least it has A/C 🙁
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#90139
Baja Wes wrote:Brad only gives my car crap because he loves it and is jealous of it. It's like when a little boy is rude to the little girl because he has a crush on them 😀
Ohhhh..... How cute :kiss

Brad, your foldin' mate, don't do it. Stay true to the breed 😀 😀 😀 😀

Andy
:thumb

fuz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·

#95964
i would love to do this mod.. who did most of your machining? and who imported the half car?

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#95974
what high and low pressure pumps did u use wes??? what should i expect to pay for them???
going for ur setup of the surge tank!!!
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#96067
fuz wrote:i would love to do this mod.. who did most of your machining? and who imported the half car?
Bought the half cut from an Importer on the South Side, Asian Auto Imports.

As for Machining BDS did the flywheel and Clegg Engineering did teh cut out of the adapter from the alloy we gave em.

The rest was does by us and many in teh know wouldn't call it "machining " as such. More making it fit 😀😀

Rhys - DON'T copy Wes's setup. His setup evolved from his old setup which he was already comitted to. There is better setups if you are starting from scratch.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#96111
My surge tank set-up is the same as most track cars and highly modified imports run, so there is nothing wrong with it.

Rhys, a few people have recommended you use a FI kombi fuel tank and then you won't have many problems. I can't remember what thread it was in. I don't know much about kombi's, so your best getting advice off a kombi owner.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.