Another engine conversion thread!

[Jordo]

Okay, I asked a few questions about the VR6 conversion a while ago.
I have since had a re-think. I now want to do a 1.8T conversion.
This means I have to ask all you lovely people about parts etc.
Basically, I know the engine will bolt straight in but I don't really know much about much when it comes to swapping over the engines.
What goes on with the wiring?
Do I need to change the fuel pump?

I need alot of help and I hate having to ask but any replies would be appreciated.

(He who asks is a fool for five minutes, he who doesn't is a fool forever) and all that.

 

[Jordo]

To add to this. Would the 1.8T engine from a P reg Audi A4 saloon be the same as the one in the MK3 Ibiza?

 

[CraigW]

To add to this. Would the 1.8T engine from a P reg Audi A4 saloon be the same as the one in the MK3 Ibiza?

Im sure all the 1.8T engines were the same sort of layout etc,. Only differences were the turbo's and level of tune. Another difference is sometimes the inlet manifold is the flipped 180 degree's. The mk4 Golf 1.8t engine is like this.

 

[AlpineWhite]

I would expect the Audi engine would have the inlet manifold facing the other way, as it was mounted longitudinally in the car.

 

[orangemuffin]

i think (and thats a BIG think) there all AJQ engines.

passat 1.8t
audi A3 / A4 1.8t
ibiza cupra 1.8t
golf mk4 4 1.8t

I wouldnt mind some more info on a 1.8t conversion myself, so wil keep my eye on this.

What breaks you going for Jordo ??

(would be converting the 8v also seeings how the 16v is....well \/)

 

[CraigW]

Something rings a bell with AYP and mk3 Cupra engine.

Golf engine goes in, just inlet is opposite way. Ibiza_95 put one in his.
Audi engine goes in Alex_Shepz (spelling?) put one in his recently.

Both available in there readers rides.

Martin M and Roly put one in theres, but Im sure they used mk3 Cupra engines.

I wonder if a mk4 Cupra engine would fit. 1.8t or Pd engine.

 

[orangemuffin]

I am only really oing off what ive just read in PVW and what the guy but in the 430bhp mk2 golf.

 

[suj]

Small Port size head Engine Codes: ADR, AMB, AMU, APT, APU, ARG, ATC, ATW, AWM, AWP, BEA
Large Port size Head Engine Codes: Typically 97-99: AEB, AGU, AFY

something i found a while back, i can't remember where, but i copied it over (never know, might come in handy 1 day)

 

[F2 Stu]

To add to this. Would the 1.8T engine from a P reg Audi A4 saloon be the same as the one in the MK3 Ibiza?

Nope, Audi's have logitudinal based engines except A3's

Best off going for somthing out of an mk3 cupra (AYP) or a Mk4 golf (AGU)

 

[ibiza_95]

useable engines are from golfs, ibizas, tt's, s3's, and leons

all the others are longitudinal and have different layouts so stay clear of those...
and obviously if youre using the gearbox, stay clear of the 4wd models if buying a complete engine and gearbox

fuel pump can stay if its a 16v, if its an 8v youll have to see if its the same pump as a 16v, and if not check whether it can flow similarly to the 16v pump

useful thread: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182668&highlight=conversion

also search for similar titles by authors, martin M, and roly

 

[orangemuffin]

useable engines are from golfs, ibizas, tt's, s3's, and leons

all the others are longitudinal and have different layouts so stay clear of those...
and obviously if youre using the gearbox, stay clear of the 4wd models if buying a complete engine and gearbox

fuel pump can stay if its a 16v, if its an 8v youll have to see if its the same pump as a 16v, and if not check whether it can flow similarly to the 16v pump

useful thread: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182668&highlight=conversion

also search for similar titles by authors, martin M, and roly

Oh god, started reading that at 10:30 and only just looked at the time. Next for me today will be some ebay trawling for crashed mk4 golf turbo's

then maybe some work.

 

[Fl@pper]

sod ebay that's where all the junkers get dished out, check out the salvage auctions

 

[orangemuffin]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/seat-ibiza-gt...s_UK?hash=item4148f680dc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

says from an Audi A3


***just spotted the SC.NET sticker, whos is it ?***

 

[suj]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/seat-ibiza-gt...s_UK?hash=item4148f680dc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

says from an Audi A3


***just spotted the SC.NET sticker, whos is it ?***

i was reading his thread the other day

http://seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224273

 

[CraigW]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/seat-ibiza-gt...s_UK?hash=item4148f680dc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

says from an Audi A3


***just spotted the SC.NET sticker, whos is it ?***

I think it could be Alex_Shepz or whatever his user name is. He used an A3 for his engine.

That car is a good example, see the inlet manifold is the other way, i.e silicon at the drivers side.

Mk3 Cupras its the other way round, dont think it makes much difference though.

 

[orangemuffin]

i really want to drop a turbo lump in the 8v. It would be awesome.

 

[CraigW]

i really want to drop a turbo lump in the 8v. It would be awesome.

Do it!!! . Or turbo the 8v

 

[orangemuffin]

The most likley one for me would be the Vr6 conversion. Dont fancy charging the 8v although its not out the question.

Would just need a shoping list and get the bits over a period of time then have it all fitted.

 

[2pac58]

hey all i dont fancy paying all that much on a conversion .... so basically i after some1 whos gonna help me on the cheap. im looking at a 1.8t or a vr6 conv. at min i have 2l 8v cup ill pay for th engine just lookn for help with the whole fin an takers m based in lincs any help welcome.+