1.6 to 1.8 20v t

[Nick F]

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[InfernalBadger]

Probably almost everything

Would be a hell of a lot easier to just sell the 1.6 and buy a 1.8 20v T!

 

[claudefrog]

brakes, wiring loom, ecu, fuel tank, suspension, driveshafts, exhaust and downpipe, etc etc

just sell the 1.6 and buy a 1.820vt

 

[Kam]

Seats, installation of climate control, traction control

Always easier to buy a factory built one than build yourself!

 

[ChrisUK]

...........& most importantly, the badge on the boot !!!

 

[Nick F]

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[schnipps]

I cant beleive anyone would even consider this, i mean cost aside and massive hassle the car would be impossible to sell, and the insurance would be more that a standard cupra.

 

[m0rk]

I can see the point where the car you want doesn't exist (keep trying to tell myself this......) but it'd just not be feasible for a 1.6 - which must have some value, and with early cupra's hitting 4k - you might as well get one of them

 

[dj_hektik]

I always thought it would be cheaper and more cost effective to buy something like a 1.6 if you want to do it right. If you will completely upgrade the car then it's a good start. Ideally you would want a written off car so you can use any parts you might need.

Off the top of my head the bare minimum would be Engine (+fuel pump and other ancillaries), exhaust, gearbox, driveshafts, ECU and wiring, and instrument cluster.

Other things you would want are brake and suspension upgrades, im sure they are not as good on the 1.6 as the 1.8T.