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Was wondering what the total cost of putting a GTi engine in my car would be. I know I can pick up the engine, gearbox, clutch, clocks, loom for about 600/700 all in, but what goes on top of that

MaxZ wrote:Was wondering what the total cost of putting a GTi engine in my car would be. I know I can pick up the engine, gearbox, clutch, clocks, loom for about 600/700 all in, but what goes on top of that

Think about the brake conversion, you'll be fine with your suspension set up as you've already upgraded. I am upgrading the ARB aswell max.

Alot of people say the GTI brake set up is crap, but good pads and discs and upgrade the hoses will help ALOT!

You should really think about doing the brakes if your planning on doing this.

As for costs? I got the complete engine, gear box ecu etc for £500 and £80 delivery off ebay... Sold my old engine for £235 on ebay.

As for fitting, i found a local lad whos doing it right now for £400.

Yes i didnt get the barkes upgraded... im a student and skint!!!

Anyway, my babys away right now... should be getting it back next week with its new heart pumping away

Cant wait, (as you can tell i cant sleep every night either). Watch this space for progress pics

Randy, what engine did you have before?? I Think i'll get mines stuck up on the bay also.

did you sell the engine and box for £235?

Had a 1.4 16v engine. Yeh thats for everything.. engine, ecu, gerabox

Didnt know where else to flog it so pretty happy with that, and the buyer is arranging his own courier collection.

randy wrote:Had a 1.4 16v engine. Yeh thats for everything.. engine, ecu, gerabox

Didnt know where else to flog it so pretty happy with that, and the buyer is arranging his own courier collection.

god dam, iv got the 1.4 8v engine......need it sold, dont care how much tho

I've given up on putting a lump in my car now, just going to go out and buy a gti.