1.6 16v engine transplant? what to go for?

[FASTER]

got a 1.6 16v at the moment and wanting to do a convesion firstly has any body done one???

what does it take to pull out the wiring loom and ecu (clocks and engine no problem)
gear box linkage from 5 speed to six speed will i need a new gear stick etcc...

what should i go for? thinking 1.8t from golf but maybe 3.2 v6 from vw 4motion?
think it may be a little thirsty tho!

traction control is the other question what are the sensors? is it all ecu based?

any help would be great
thanks

 

[Icecavern]

If you are going to put a 1.8T in it sell yours and buy a cupra, it'll work out much cheaper to do and insurance will be cheaper...

However we haven't had a 4wd 3.2 in the uk yet

 

[aphix]

seen a couple of R32 engines on ebay recently how sweet would that be

Be less hastle to buy a cupra though

 

[Reg]

Be really really sure you want to do it before you start - its utter grief afterwards. I put an M3 engine in my 328i (BMW of course). Very easy swap (engine, ECU's, loom & exhaust), but the insurance is the biggest hassle. Plus, the car will be next to worthless afterwards.

 

[FASTER]

i was not going to declear anything as ive got tinted windows anyway and that voids all insurance! bad yes i know but whos to know! anybody been pulled and had there engine checked? ive seen what happens when insurance co comes and looks at the car
oh yes! thats not worth the repair!!! ive seen loads of people driving standard (heavily modified cars)

selling my 1.6 leon and getting a turbo would be good but not economical money wise
id get 2700 for mine p/x! leon turbo 5-6k thats 3k difference
id get an engine and ecu etc.. for £800ish for my leon as ive got cupra r kit and bits already done no problems with the car just no enough power for the weight!!! mmm...

 

[Reg]

i was not going to declear anything as ive got tinted windows anyway and that voids all insurance!

You're a handy bloke then.

 

[Spanky]

i was not going to declear anything as ive got tinted windows anyway and that voids all insurance!

Oh dear, tell me where you drive, so I can make sure I go no-where near