{"id":118057,"date":"2024-07-11T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=118057"},"modified":"2024-07-11T01:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T06:08:47","slug":"vw-golf-mk2-with-a-1040-hp-turbo-vr6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=118057","title":{"rendered":"VW Golf Mk2 with a 1040 hp Turbo VR6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118063\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-118063\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"118063\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118063\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1600%2C963&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,963\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"AH VW Golf Mk2 with a Turbo VR6 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;AWD VW Golf Mk2 with a turbocharged 3.0 L VR6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C722&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?resize=600%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AWD VW Golf Mk2 with a turbocharged 3.0 L VR6\" width=\"600\" height=\"361\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-118063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?resize=600%2C361&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?resize=1200%2C722&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?resize=768%2C462&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?resize=1536%2C924&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexanderhedt\/\">Alexander Hedt<\/a> built his Volkswagen Golf Mk2 to drag race. In the engine bay is a turbocharged 3.0 L VR6 built by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stt.turbotechnik\/\">STT Turbotechnik<\/a>. It features custom JE forged pistons, Pauter forged rods, AME camshaft, and block girdle. The motor produces 1040 hp (764 kW) and 1220 Nm (899 lb-ft) of torque. Power is sent to four Hoosier slicks through a Quaife sequential transmission and 4Motion drivetrain. Alexander&#8217;s best quarter-mile is 8.797 sec. He recently upgraded to a Precision 8085 Next Gen turbocharger capable of 1,600 hp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118064\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-118064\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"118064\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118064\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-02.jpg?fit=1008%2C756&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1008,756\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"AH VW Golf Mk2 with a Turbo VR6 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;VW Golf Mk2 with a turbocharged 3.0 L VR6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-02.jpg?fit=1008%2C756&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-02-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VW Golf Mk2 with a turbocharged 3.0 L VR6\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-118064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-02.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-02.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-02.jpg?w=1008&amp;ssl=1 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118065\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-118065\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"118065\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-03.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-03.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118066\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-118066\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"118066\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118066\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-04.jpg?fit=1008%2C756&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1008,756\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"AH VW Golf Mk2 with a Turbo VR6 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Precision turbocharger on a 3.0 L VR6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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VR6\" width=\"600\" height=\"371\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-118067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-05.jpg?resize=600%2C371&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-05.jpg?resize=1200%2C742&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-05.jpg?resize=768%2C475&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-05.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118068\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-118068\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"118068\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=118068\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-07.jpg?resize=1200%2C703&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-07.jpg?resize=768%2C450&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-07.jpg?resize=1536%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AH-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-Turbo-VR6-07.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/yJELhQmyhNQ?si=tehdLuNuYDjFhdIA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/mvTDa4PLZhU?si=nC-EyAaiFNTXoAbT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/fVJlYHL0WG4?si=wEkKWfVRVnAqDHC2\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PrecisionTurbo\/posts\/pfbid02xKKdczcUZU5uLvSGpzWr1XVxRCsHrnfu4ZEp3DRSnmw51h5zW2fB3ro9mgnWaQLkl\">Precision Turbo FB 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In the engine bay is a turbocharged 3.0 L VR6 built by STT Turbotechnik. It features custom JE forged pistons, Pauter forged rods, AME camshaft, and block girdle. The motor produces 1040 hp (764 kW) and 1220 Nm (899 lb-ft) of torque. Power is sent&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=118057\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">VW Golf Mk2 with a 1040 hp Turbo VR6<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118063,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[133],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golf"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":151798,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=151798","url_meta":{"origin":118057,"position":0},"title":"VW Golf Mk2 with a 1,100 hp Turbo VR6","author":"swaptastic","date":"August 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Johannes Schn\u00e4ckel and his company STT Turbotechnik build powerful VR6 motors. 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The project is the combination of Nick's vision and the fabrication skills of Patience Metal Fab. The result might be the ultimate Mk2 Golf. 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While there they went 10.07 sec at 239.4 km\/h (148.7 mph) in the quarter-mile. VeeDubRacing reports the Golf is powered by a turbocharged 2.9 L VR6 producing 911 ps (898 hp) and 1000 Nm\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Golf&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Golf","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=133"},"img":{"alt_text":"Hot Wheelz Turbo VW Golf with a turbocharged 2.9 L VR6","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hot-Wheelz-Turbo-Golf-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hot-Wheelz-Turbo-Golf-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hot-Wheelz-Turbo-Golf-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hot-Wheelz-Turbo-Golf-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hot-Wheelz-Turbo-Golf-with-a-Turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":153222,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=153222","url_meta":{"origin":118057,"position":3},"title":"Golf Mk2 with a Turbo VR6","author":"swaptastic","date":"September 17, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Joe Strasser and his VW Golf Mk2 traveled to Germany for the L8Night event. DragMediaUK reports Joe's primary VR6 motor suffered damaged and needed to be rebuilt by HST Tuning. So Joe borrowed another built 3.0 L VR6 motor for the L8Night event. The spare motor uses a R32 block,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Golf&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Golf","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=133"},"img":{"alt_text":"front-side of VW Golf Mk2 on race track","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Joe-Strasser-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Joe-Strasser-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Joe-Strasser-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Joe-Strasser-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Joe-Strasser-VW-Golf-Mk2-with-a-turbo-VR6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":153437,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=153437","url_meta":{"origin":118057,"position":4},"title":"VW Caddy with an 1,000+ hp VR6","author":"swaptastic","date":"September 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Mike Whittaker from Sleepymike Racing owns a very fast Volkswagen Caddy Mk1. The truck is powered by a turbocharged 3.2 L R32 VR6 capable of 1,000+ hp (735+ kW). The motor features forged pistons and rods, Ferrea valves, factory camshafts, Pulsar G42 turbocharger, and Emerald ECU. Power is sent to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Caddy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Caddy","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=183"},"img":{"alt_text":"front-side view of a VW Caddy at Santa Pod Raceway","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VW-Caddy-with-a-Turbo-VR6-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VW-Caddy-with-a-Turbo-VR6-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VW-Caddy-with-a-Turbo-VR6-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VW-Caddy-with-a-Turbo-VR6-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VW-Caddy-with-a-Turbo-VR6-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7233,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=7233","url_meta":{"origin":118057,"position":5},"title":"Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with 1,010 HP VR6","author":"swaptastic","date":"August 6, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"This Volkswagen Golf Mk2 is another great project from Poland. The car uses the AWD system from a Golf Mk4 R32 and is powered by a 12v VR6 engine. 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