I also have this engine and think it fits it’s purpose, sounds fun and seems peppy enough for me.
The only advice I have after owning a few performance vag cars is - don’t build a car you can buy. I’ve seen loads of people turning their A3’s into S3’s, sinking thousands of pounds, when they could have just bought an S3 for what they spent. The
problem is unless you spend all the time to part out the car afterwards, you’ll lose money hand over fist.
Not to mention issues people have and parts will be harder to find rather than just giving your reg to check compatibility.
^This.
There are also the insurance implications to consider. Insurers are likely to want a significantly higher premium for a 1.0
Ibiza with a 2.0 TSI Polo GTI engine than they’d want for a 2.0 Polo GTI as a 1.0
Ibiza with an engine swap to 2.0 litres is a modified vehicle. Some insurers may not be willing to provide cover at all.
In addition to the engine, other upgrades such as brakes and suspension would required. By the time all necessary upgrades are made, the overall cost could be significant.
@Ojs360 - I’m assuming you’re not leasing your car or buying it under a
PCP. If you are, then the terms and conditions under the lease /
PCP contract document may not allow modifications, and if it does, then it’s highly likely the car would need to be returned back to factory spec for when it’s handed back at the end of the lease term or if it’s handed back at the end of the
PCP. Removing all the modifications and reinstalling the original parts would involve further expense on your part.
If you own the car, when the time comes to sell it you may find many potential buyers could be put off buying a non-standard car.
Probably a better and cheaper option overall to buy a used Polo GTI or something else with more power as standard if that’s what you want.
