{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"First Drive of Jason’s VR6-Swapped MK3 Cabrio — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 221","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/first-drive-of-jason-s-vr6-swapped-mk3-cabrio-carmudgeon-w-cammisa-derek-tam-scott-ep-221","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HGM3553810299.mp3","description":"The day has come… Jason’s VR6 swap on his Mk3 Volkswagen Cabrio is finally on the road! \n\n….well, sort of. With some frustrating snafus along the way, there’s still plenty of work left to be done. But not enough to prevent a first shakedown (and burnout, of course) from happening with the existing stock 12-valve VR6 before it gets replaced by a built motor from Techtonics Tuning.\n\n===\nVisit http://JasonSentMe.com to get a Hagerty Guaranteed Value (TM) collector-car insurance quote! \n===\n\nDerek and Jason begin today’s episode with a recap of the swap progress so far - in a matter of weeks, Jason’s 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio went from being gutless, to gutted, to glorious - receiving not just an engine swap, but also a full subframe and suspension swap from a VR6 Jetta as well. To top it off, Jason mounted period correct BBS RX multi-piece wheels that really tie everything in together. If Volkswagen had made a true Mk3 GTI Cabriolet, this is about as close as you could get!\n\nAfter discussing hours and dollars spent on the project, Derek circles back on other cars that sound better or worse than a VR6. The Ferrari 512BB comes to mind, even being a Bosch CIS-equipped car. Amongst other CIS cars, Jason also discusses the rich induction sounds of his other cars - including his Mercedes-Benz 2.3-16 Cosworth and Mk1 Volkswagen Cabriolet. And of course, it’s not a Carmudgeon Show without critically blasting other lesser-sounding cars - in this case, the S14 in the E30 BMW M3 and all Nissan VQ engines.\n\nWas all the fuss worth it? You’ll have to watch (or listen) and find out!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":15.9,"endTime":21.1,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Cabrio","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/M%C3%BCnster%2C_Volkswagen_1303_Cabrio_--_2018_--_2471.jpg","quote":"...we have a Mark III VR6 swapped Volkswagen Cabrio behind us, because that means Jason has got it into a functional state.","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen-cabrio","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Volkswagen Cabrio is a convertible version of the Volkswagen Golf, known for its compact size and fun driving experience. It was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, appealing to those looking for an affordable open-top car.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Volkswagen Cabrio is a small convertible car that was popular in the 1990s. 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