Cordoba 2.0 16v GTi

[bryan-1990]

hey, i have been offered the above engine, i own a 1999 1.4S, and was wondering if anybody has done this or if the transplant is actually possible!

thanks in advance!

 

[Roelích]

It's the same engine that's in the Ibiza 2.0 16v's, ABF 150bhp standard.

It's a tried and tested conversion, not sure on the simplicity of it though.

 

[chris285]

not as easy as you think, you will need new bigger brakes, suspension, gearbox as things off the top of my head

its possible but buying the car may work out cheaper

 

[Roelích]

Good point. Everything will need uprating. May work out cheaper just to buy a GTi

 

[WeeJase]

you sure it's a 16v? the GTI cordoba was pre face lift skinny bumpers and run an 8v engine.
unless you mean the sx 16v?

 

[bryan-1990]

hmm, well the bloke thats offered me it! he's a friend of a friend! he seemed certain it was a 16v, i'm going to look at it on friday!

 

[Grayboy]

It's a massive job as everything is uprated from the baby models to the GTI/Cupra, it'll be easier (well if you can find one) to buy one, than to source, Engine, Gearbox, Brakes, Suspension, Beams, etc etc

 

[WeeJase]

let's face it,the price of GTI's these days,its almost cheaper just to buy one and flog your 1.4.less hassle.

 

[Gm8]

some as cheap as £300 !!!

 

[WeeJase]

no "almost " about it then.it IS cheaper.

 

[bryan-1990]

hmm, fair enough, although, as we have not properly discussed it! i might manage to blag everything! doubt it, but worth a try! i was just after whether it would work or not!

 

[Icecavern]

Cordoba GTI is a 2.0 8v not 16v. I had one

 

[AlpineWhite]

don't forget it's usually more expensive to insure a base model that's been upgraded to a higher spec than it is to insure an original car.

i.e, generally speaking (from what i've been told) it's cheaper to insure a GTi than it is to insure a 1.4 with everything upgraded to GTi spec.

 

[craig87]

Cordoba sx comes with 3 engines, a 1.6 8v, a 1.9 tdi and a 2.0 16v so if its the sx it may be the 2.0 16v!

Like they say cheaper to buy the car mate

 

[Roelích]

Cordoba sx comes with 3 engines, a 1.6 8v, a 1.9 tdi and a 2.0 16v

Bet that's nippy, with 3 engines and all!

Sorry, I'll get my coat

 

[m0rk]

hey, i have been offered the above engine, i own a 1999 1.4S, and was wondering if anybody has done this or if the transplant is actually possible!

thanks in advance!

yeah, straight forward mechanicals, but just not worth the bother when you can pick the cars up so cheap

unless you just think it's funny to do it to an estate car (and have a whole spare cordoba you're just bored with )

 

[bryan-1990]

i see.... thing is, having spoke to my mate, i wont be paying like the retail price for it, so i prob will be getting it cheaper! and i'll be doin most of the work myself if i do decide to go through with it!!

 

[Roelích]

You can buy GTi's for <500 so you'd need to be getting the engine, box, brakes etc for a ridiculously inexpensive price for it to be financially viable.

 

[bryan-1990]

yeah, well hopefully i'll speak to the bloke over the weekend!

 

[Icecavern]

Never build what you can buy... Selling your car and buying a decent GTI will cost far less than the transplant will end up costing you.