2.5L CEPA Engine Swap?

[B12KST]

Hi all, so unfortunately my engine has gone kaput and is uneconomical to fix. I can’t bring myself to part ways with the car, and would rather spend the money to get it back on the road. The best solution would be to put a new engine into it, however I can’t help but wonder what it would be like with the CEPA 2.5L engine into it which came in the MK2 TTRS. Has anyone managed to do this swap or know of someone who has, and able to shed some light onto how much of a headache it might be?
Thanks in advance!

 

[R3k1355]

A total ******* would be my first guess.

Not worth the money or effort, unless you are a content creator and want to do something that's probably not been done before.

 

[Bluepower]

It has been done before, check out the build-thread of Edgar:

Leon Cupra R25

You haven't done it all until you've done a engine swap they say! I guess it's time for me to share my Leon Cupra R25 build with others. Be warned, it won't be a fast build. The beautiful and lovely 2.5 TFSI engine used in the TTRS/RS3/RS Q3 is my choice. The idea of transplanting this engine...

www.seatcupra.net

If you have the time, money, patience and the skills then go for it. Otherwise I wouldn't bother.