BUILDING A SKODA OCTAVIA VRS WITH AN AUDI RS3 ENGINE!! PT.2...

Summary

The video follows a car enthusiast restoring two VRS Octavia cars. After acquiring damaged engines from each car, he plans to take the good RS3 engine and install it into the red Octavia body. He removes body panels and engines, realizing the engines have different codes, likely making them incompatible. Despite this setback, he remains determined, seeking workarounds and ordering new parts to continue the project. The reality of complex auto repairs is revealed through both triumphs and challenges.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is about working on an Audi RS3 engine swap project for an Octavia VRS
• 🚗 There are two Octavia VRS cars, one with a good engine and one with a broken engine
• 🔧 The plan is to take the good RS3 engine from a damaged RS3 and put it in the red Octavia VRS
• 🚦 The RS3 engine needs damaged parts replaced before it can go in the Octavia VRS
• 💵 The project is already racking up expenses for new parts needed
• 🔥 There was some fire damage to the RS3 engine's turbo and intake
• 👷‍♂️ The engine will be removed from the white Octavia VRS through the front
• 🤔 The white Octavia had less damage than expected for a Cat N car
• 😟 The RS3 engine is a different code than the Octavia VRS engine
• ⏳ More research is needed to see if the engines can be swapped

Q & A

What cars are involved in the project?

There are two Skoda Octavia vRS cars - one red and one white. There is also an RS3 engine and gearbox that will be going into the red Octavia.

What is the goal of the project?

The goal is to take the good RS3 engine and put it into the red Octavia vRS to improve its performance. The original engine in the red Octavia was bad.

What damage did the RS3 engine have?

The RS3 engine had some fire damage, a damaged turbo, damaged rocker covers and engine mounts. Some new parts will need to be ordered.

Why can't the GTR project proceed at the moment?

The GTR needs to go on a jig to be worked on but there is not enough space in the workshop. It is waiting for another local shop that has space on their jig.

What accessories are being removed to get the engine out of the white Octavia?

The front bumper, wings, wheel liners, slam panel and airbox are being removed to improve access to take the engine out through the front of the car.

How will the battery be relocated?

Because the RS3 engine is larger, the battery will likely need to be moved to the boot for more space.

What was the bad news discovered about the Octavia engines?

The engine codes were completely different between the two Octavia vRS models indicating they may not be compatible for swapping parts.

What is the upload schedule planned?

The goal is to upload one vRS project video per week on Sundays. Additional videos on other projects will be uploaded during the week.

What punctured the turbocharger?

It appears debris entered and damaged the turbocharger after the RS3 engine was in an accident.

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