Leon 8v 1.6 engine swap with ABA engine?

azangr

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Hi every1.
Some noob help please for my beloved Leon.
I own a MY2000 1.6 8v petrol Seat Leon Mk1. I have an ambition on tuning the Leon in an "unfashionable" way, as I m an "atmospheric breather" fan. I want to avoid turbos.
In some research I have found that an ABA (code for the 2.0 litre 150bhp VW GTI MKIII) engine would fit prerfectly in my engine housing. Has anyone tested this , even in theory? Am I talking rubbish? Please excuse my ignorance. My enthusiasm is bigger than my tech knowledge .
In your debt for any info about this "project car".
Greets form Greece.
Thanos.
PS Will take the time and ntroduce myself in the "new members area";)

Update/edit: My engfine code is AHA/AKL (if I m not mistaken)
 
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m0rk

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I think 150bhp/135lbft won't be a lot of fun in a heavy beast of a leon.

you need something with some torque to move you along
 
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