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[ibizaowner]

ok guys
went to ten different breakers today before i got a exhaust manifold for my beeza
got one for 30 quid

in the near future im looking to put a gti engine in my car but what engine would go strait in without to much trouble if i cant get a ibiza gti
thanks guys

 

[CIarkie]

Well if you have no luck finding ibizas then you will find the same engine in mk3 VW golfs. The ABF engine in my mk2 2.0 16v Ibiza gti is the same as that found in a 2.0 16v mk3 golf gti (apart from the detail on the top of the engine with manufacturers logos). Alot more of them around i should imagine. What were you thinking of doing exactly?

 

[ibizaowner]

im looking a bigger engine somthing with a bit more power than a 1.4
upgrade the breaks
lower car
got gti clocks for her to
its just a project im working on
so a mk3 vw golf 2ltr gti and gearbox fit then

 

[CIarkie]

If your just looking for power then selling the 1.4 and buying a gti would be a far more financially viable option as you will get the engine/interior/features in the price. You can find gti at very reasonable prices and im sure your 1.4 can fetch a few pounds.

If your desperately looking for a project then i have no experince in engine swapping ibizas. As far as im aware the ABF (16v) is the same in both cars and the engine bay is the same size in the various models (1.4 - 2.0) so nothing is stopping you. Use the search function to explore your ideas as there are plenty of people who have asked/have experienced this topic before.

I used to own a 1.4 and the feeling of upgrading through the ibiza ranks was brilliant, and cost effective.