Tech Spec
1998 VW GTI VR6
Owner: Kirit Patel
Location: Bay Area, CA
Occupation: Hotel owner
Engine:
2.8 liter VR6 enlarged to 3.0 with SP stage 2 motor using 83mm JE pistons, Manley rods, ARP bolts, big-valve ported head with Ferrea valvetrain, SP 263 turbo cams, SP short-runner intake, ATP turbo manifold, GT4088R turbo, Tial wastegate and BOV, SP A/W intercooler, DTA Pro 8 engine management, water/meth injection, Innovate wideband, FuelSafe Pro Cell, SX fuel pump and pressure regulator, Aeromotive filters, Aeroquip -8 feed line and -6 return line
Drivetrain:
Quaife six-speed transmission with LSD, SP clutch, DSS axles
Brakes:
Wilwood front calipers with 11" Brembo rotors
Suspension:
H&R coilovers, Autotech front sway bar
Wheels & Tires:
17x7.5" BBS LM wheels with gold centers, 205/40-17 Yokahama ES100 tires
Exterior:
Abt grille and front lip, Projektzwo mirrors, carbon hood and hatch, Euro bumpers, Mk4-style headlights
Interior:
Recaro seats, Momo wheel, Abt mats, boost and oil pressure gauges, GReddy Profec boost controller
>Thanks:
Seema, mom, dad, family, Bill Schimmel and Brian "Bones" Berwind at www.schimmelperformance.com, Ajay Patel at Tru Image Auto, Ken Montes, LJ, Dick Chiang at Dyno Spot Racing, Decal Doctor, United Auto Collision, Derick Mesner, Roach, Mash, Andy, Jim and Tony, RIP Vipul Patel, Punit Patel, Anthony Brown, Brett Nichols