Seat ibiza 1.4 converstion 2 1.8t 20v

[scalpersnow]

hi i have got a seat ibiza 1.4 se 1997 with over 100,00 miles lol, i have been looking a getting rid of the 1.4 and putting a 1.8t 20v of the mark 3 ibiza i have seen them come up on ebay aswell as i have looking about, but i i got one with a gearbox, turbo, wiring loom and the rest of that stuff


CAN IT BE DONE

 

[statto_the_yid]

cant see why not = just a matter of changin the cables etc, and making sure you can fit the intercooler in.

 

[scalpersnow]

what about engine mounts ?

 

[m0rk]

You will need the mounts for the 02J gearbox to subframe (x2), a front subframe from anything like a 1.6, 2.0, 1.8T, and an ibiza 1.8T rear engine mount

driveshafts, pedal box, hubs, hub carriers, bigger brakes...

 

[statto_the_yid]

You will need the mounts for the 02J gearbox to subframe (x2), a front subframe from anything like a 1.6, 2.0, 1.8T, and an ibiza 1.8T rear engine mount

driveshafts, pedal box, hubs, hub carriers, bigger brakes...

WTF do you want brakes for

 

[m0rk]

doing 0-100 twice in the same day

 

[R953 VSE]

stopping?

 

[cordobabrendy]

1.4 brakes are appauling, you need at least 280's.
itll be cheaper to get an ibiza 20vt when you take in modded insurance, engine, exhaust system, clocks, gearbox, mounts labour, brakes etc.

 

[statto_the_yid]

stopping?

Over rated. . . braking is for pussies

 

[Dan20vt]

in this weeks auto trader in the salvage section there are a couple of cupras for under 2 k you may be able to knock him down evan more if you did that you would have almost everything....

 

[statto_the_yid]

do they have a salvage section online ?

 

[Dan20vt]

Have you worked out how much it would cost to do if you brought all the bits seperate?

 

[Dan20vt]

no they havent got an online section i could get you the tell no if you want its a big company sure they would give you all the info on the cars by email or something they deliver and its in the western auto trader...

 

[surcalation]

Yes the conversion can be done, and has been done several times.

Basically you need to remove everything from the 1.4 and replace it with all the parts from the 1.8.#

So in the end you basically have a 1.4 mk2 shell and interior but with 1.8 mechanicals.

 

[Ant FR]

Roly is doing one as we speak or has done it by now i think, he has a good progress guide on the go

 

[scalpersnow]

thanks guys

 

[Smithy]

Over rated. . . braking is for pussies

Show's how much you know then. I've stepped up from 1.4 to 2.0 and the difference is definitely required, heavier lump to stop aswell, scarey braking from a ton with standard brakes!

 

[jenk]

the gti brakes are abit poor, definatly on my list for upgrading

 

[statto_the_yid]

dont get me wrong brake fade is horrendous on all SEATS, both my Leon Cupras were the same and the last 3 Ibizas as well.



Thats how much I know, oh and braking is for pussies. ;-)

 

[Smithy]

yes, braking is for pussies lol