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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 11:22 pm
by LeMeph
I here you can get a fully rebuilt 16v engine form big boys toys with big bore etc for like 800. One day i might do that, or ill try and chuck a 1.8gti lump in there... now that would be super fun....
Chris,
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 11:28 pm
by polo boi
im hopin 2 get a 1.4 in mine, if i was 2 replce my engine with summit bigger, wot else do i have 2 replace?
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 12:26 am
by dragon_green
ECU and wiring would likely need changing as well.
If you're planning to put a 16v in, you should do the brakes and suspension too.
I think that for the cost, you may be just as well off buying a real 1.4. It'll probably be cheaper to insure than a car with an engine conversion too
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 7:27 am
by polo boi
ok cheers, well its the big day 2day! im gettin my lowerin springs fitted, 60mm, i cant wait!!
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 9:18 am
by spot_on_jon
theres way to much work envoled in doin a conversion.... gotta change amost everythin that works wid the engine......
was told the gearbox would also have to be change....
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 2:56 pm
by Polo Paul
you'd be looking at replacing most of the dash forwards really. and yeah it would cost loads to insure something with an engine plant.
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 2:58 pm
by PhilGTi
My advice is, forget about making engine mods, and get some coilovers. Make up for lost time in the twisty's.
God, 60bhp, my 1.8T increased by 55bhp when remapped LOL