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May 4, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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BisquitMan

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Originally Posted by DubDaze

Ive heard no such thing as the wiring harness being like that from a VR and not a 2.0.

the mk3 harnesses have nothing to do with any of the 1.8t sensors. seriously

I was mistaken (it was something I read 3 years ago, so my memory failed me), you need the harness from the 2.0, not the VR6 to make it work. But, it is still plug and play with a MK3 harness. The dude used a GLX for the leather, brakes, etc., but used the ecu and harness from a 2.0

Here's the articles:

Tech Series: New Wave 1.8T Swap
Tech Series: New Wave 1.8T Swap Part II
Tech Series: New Wave 1.8T Swap Part III
Tech Series: New Wave 1.8T Swap Part IV

May 4, 2008 | 12:35 PM

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G-Magoo

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Originally Posted by Caan

.....I just suck at shifting.

Maybe you should try an automatic.

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May 4, 2008 | 08:03 PM

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DubDaze

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Originally Posted by BisquitMan

I think thats the cheater way to do the swap, no 1.8t needs a distibutor thats kinda gay.

but if i had to do this swap again id spend the $1200 for that kit