engine swap

ronny · Post by **ronny** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:47 pm

hey i dont know if i am puttin this in the right area?

i am thinking of putting a polo gt engine in to a 96 6n polo.
i just wondered if it fitted straight in if not what modifcations will need to be made.

also what will i need with the engine eg wiring ecu?

thanks ronny

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:27 pm

Hi ronny,

The mk3 gt engine (1.3) is 75 bhp, but the 1.6 polo engine is 75 bhp too, this might well be an easier conversion.

ronny · Post by **ronny** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:18 pm

i know it would be easier but i can get a 1.3 gt for nothing

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:36 pm

fair enough, didn't want to see you starting something that could be more difficult than another option with the same outcome!

Afraid I don't know what such a conversion would be like.

The only relevant information I can think of is that early 6n 1.0's came with (essentially) the same (1043cc?) engine as found in the mk3 polo, so it must be physically possible to change a mk3 engine into a mk4 chassis. That could be useful to know when it comes to engine mounting, driveshafts etc.

JoeG07 · Post by **JoeG07** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:54 pm

is it really worth an engine conversion for that engine? Mines a 1.6 8 valve as standard and its alrite, but i wouldnt say it was worth the hastle of doing an engine conversion for! Plus as soon as insurance hear "engine" your premium will rocket.

LeMeph · Post by **LeMeph** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:40 pm

i believe the GT is a bit pokier then the 1.6 though...

May have the same horses but if the GT is a better engine then go for that.