Leon 180 converted to tt 225 engine?

[sabrina]

firstly hello to all the forum users this is my first post since joining !!

My question is that I have a leon 180 version and want more power, I have been told it may be possible to put an engine from a TT 225 bhp version, is this true?

would it be a straight swap ??

any help / advice welcome!!!

 

[claudefrog]

would you not just get a remap and full exhaust system and FMIC, you would be up around 225 bhp then

 

[sabrina]

hi

i was thinking 225 engine with remap = approx 270 ??

 

[claudefrog]

or BT conversion on the 180... you could do it.. but cost of engine alone from an LCR is prob around the 1k mark.

whats your total budget for the conversion?

why not sell the 180 and buy an LCR??

will be worth more in resale value, will have better brakes, nicer interior, nicer bumpers etc etv

 

[CupraUK]

Welcome

I think you have been mislead! The TT is the same engine just with a K04 rather than a K03s turbo, different software and twin intercoolers.

You can get to about 210bhp with a £500 remap, much cheaper than an engine change!

 

[CupraUK]

Replied before I saw your reply.

I agree, sell the LC and buy the LCR and get it remapped. It will cost you less.

 

[CupraUK]

Or better still, get a FMIC, IHI turbo and remap will cost you thousands but will be about 350bhp!

 

[sabrina]

ok thanks guy's

i have approx 2k budget, i can source a tt engine / loom/ ecu etc for approx £8-900

can't quite afford a LCR, and i can't bear to part with my current car.... sad i know !!

if its a straight forward swap it might be worth considering don't you think ??

 

[claudefrog]

i think getting a big turbo conversion fitted.. or even the k04 LCR turbo, a remap and a FMIC you will see more gains for your money than faffing about trying to change engines when i think they are the same apart from turbo/intake and exhaust

 

[CupraUK]

Does that include the turbo?

The twin intercoolers are key too, or get a Forge FMIC

 

[Reg]

I really wouldn't bother with the engine swop. I did it with my BMW, it seemed a good idea at the time, its was very straight forward and the results are fantastic. But insuring the thing is a total pain in the arse. Modifications are bad enough, but tell an insurer its a different engine in there? Forget it.

 

[Songman]

hi

i was thinking 225 engine with remap = approx 270 ??

No need whatsoever to spend time/money on 225TT engine swap etc - if you really want to see what can be done with the 180 Cupra then checkout Rob Don`s superb website!

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html

 

[sabrina]

thanks for all your help guy's will keep you informed in which direction i go !!

 

[flashbsd]

fit a k04 to the 180 then, and get it remapped

 

[rst_cupra_r]

ihi it then get it remaped, 200 cell cat with full system exhaust, front mount forge intercooler and ull b well away leave what engne should be in the car its made for, dont forget though u'll need bigger brakes whatever way u go and better suspension if your goin to do this do it properly, no point havin good power and no braking that is really going to let it down otherwise!

 

[sabrina]

Thanks for the advice and info!!

I thinking about this plan what do you think and is there any additional parts that you think I might need.

1. ko4 turbo
2.ko4 exhaust manifold
3.re-map
4 225 injectors
5 225 maf ??

will i need a modified downpipe ??

feel free to add to my list !!!!

 

[andycupra]

Thanks for the advice and info!!

I thinking about this plan what do you think and is there any additional parts that you think I might need.

1. ko4 turbo
2.ko4 exhaust manifold
3.re-map
4 225 injectors
5 225 maf ??

will i need a modified downpipe ??

feel free to add to my list !!!!

yes to the MAF as they a larger diameter on the LCR and TT compared to the LC.

May need to uprate the intercooler too. you have one side mount intercooler at the moment, the LCR and TT have 2. however your inlet manifold is the wrong way aroudn to simply add the second one and as you are talking 270 you will be better off with a front mount.. anth £500.

price all this up, you really should save for a LCR

Not sure if you need a modified downpipe but its a worth while mod in any case while you have it in bits.

dont forget to budget for brakes etc.

 

[sabrina]

cheers

Iam a bit confused about the downpipe will my current downpipe fit onto a k04 ?

 

[andycupra]

ive lifted this from another thread:

k04 001 is bolt on fit, k04 023 is not , requires manifold, downpipe, tip, oil/coolant lines ,lots of work. k04 001 will give 10bhp more than k03s. k04 will give up to 270 bhp dependant on tune.

thread is here: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75776&highlight=downpipe+K04

or this is another similair thread to this one:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82320&highlight=ko4+downpipe

 

[Paul357]

This is really what you need and is more logical then any other solution.
http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html
(posted earlyer)

The entire storry from ATP website
http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release090105.htm

The "FMIC BUSTED !!" here:
http://www.tyrolsport.com/sidemount.htm