engine conversions

[patty]

just curious does any one have any/or no of any places that would do an engine conversion on an ibiza mk3

cheers

 

[m0rk]

to put what in it?

 

[patty]

the usual 1.8t 20v and no am not selling mine to get a cupra lol

 

[m0rk]

then you're daft engine conversion will cost you the same (if not more) than a great Cupra.

 

[patty]

so you dnt no any 1 who does them?

 

[__B3NNY__]

Might help if you told us your location first?

A VAG garage would be my first port of call.

 

[patty]

hi buddy, i'm over on the east coast near hull i'm not to fussed about travelling but with in reason if you get me....

 

[__B3NNY__]

I wouldnt have thought you would have to travel that far? Surly theres a VAG specialist somwhere near you?

 

[patty]

cheers for the help matey much appreciated

 

[Craig!]

For the cost of the conversion buy a whole car and swap the parts over, it'd be do-able within a week taking it easy (done a 2.0 8V to VR6 in less than 2 days) but you'd also want the rear disc brake beam fitting and may aswell use the interior.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Or......buy a black cupra and swap your bodykit to it.
You may even think the cupra looks better without it once you've got it

 

[patty]

hi guys thanks for the comments.... craig do you work at a garage wat could do this ??

 

[patty]

i was actually thinking about having rear disk conversion b4 hand ... if i did go along with having this done is it safe to do so with my car only being a 1.4 sorry if i seem a bit thick just not really sure about this subject much appreciated guys

 

[m0rk]

do your front brakes first, otherwise the bias to the rear will be too much.

 

[patty]

ok mate any prefrences to brakes and pads.. i need new 1s getting any way seat said am about 50% left on them at my last service with them about a month ago so bout time to get some new 1s i reckon...

 

[m0rk]

Mk2 2.0 16v/ Mk3 1.8T / Corrado G60 all run 280mm brakes - which are what you want.

you will need new hubs/bearings/carriers/callipers/discs/pads - I picked up a set for £80, but I imagine you will likely need >£150 for that. fitting isn't hard (but it's not a 5 min job)

 

[patty]

just curious bout that then will any breaks what fit a cupra fit my 1.4 ??

 

[freddie]

Now then mate where abouts are you in Hull or surronding area? Main VAG specialist in Hull is Ricci Concept. Dont know if you already have an engine sorted but i would probably recommend buying a cupra rather then dropping a 1.8T lump in yours? Are the chassis the same from a cupra to 1.4??

 

[patty]

hi buddy am in grimsby i no that it would be easier to get a cupra but ive spent far to much money on mine to get it the way i want it and i can bare to see it go to sum 1 else id rather get it crushed

 

[R 20vt J]

I am quite sure that the parts you have spent money on can be moved on to your new cupra!! imo itwould be menal to gt your car converted to a cupra engine. Im not sure i thne chassis are the same either!