hello all just want some advice about converting a seat ibiza 20l 16v gti to a 1.8L 20V turbo, has this conversion been done and how much work is needed?
cheers for any help
adam
cheers for any help
adam
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It's been done yes, and isn't difficult as the cars are very similar. You will find it a lot cheaper to buy a Mk3 Cupra in the first place though.
Icecavern said:
Not really with 20VT 1.8T lumps kicking about at £500, £300 for a loom & ECU, probably need a turbo and downpipe, IC pipes too....
If labour is free, it won't cost the earth at all. If you take it to someone to do - they'll take you for more than you can buy a Mk3 for
jenk said:Its worth it! Mk2 with a 20vt engine, you cant buy one of those
Thats my thinking....it'll be very rare
As said, you can pick up the full engine, looms, ecu, pipes etc....for a lot less now.
There were two at the recent track day at Castle Combe.
First was a black L-reg LHD with a Leon engine in it running 230bhp on avo coilovers and willwood brakes.
Second was a red L-reg F2 lookalike on the RSD stand - the bloke said the car was due to be exported to Australia.
I have to admit I fell in love with the F2 lookalike - it had just been painted up and looked like a mini Quattro with the wing extensions! I've got some piccies I need to load up.
First was a black L-reg LHD with a Leon engine in it running 230bhp on avo coilovers and willwood brakes.
Second was a red L-reg F2 lookalike on the RSD stand - the bloke said the car was due to be exported to Australia.
I have to admit I fell in love with the F2 lookalike - it had just been painted up and looked like a mini Quattro with the wing extensions! I've got some piccies I need to load up.
andyj
There's no F in Quality..
Maximuss said:The 2.0L 16v is faster than a 20VT
How'd you work that one out ?!?
2.0 16v = 150Bhp
1.8 20vT = 156Bhp
(book figures)
and has just been said, 1.8 20vT is soo easy to tune up, compared to the 2.0 16v......
500.00 smackers on a 1.8t remap = 198ish bhp
500.00 smackers on a ............16v = 160-170bhp if your lucky
more bang for the buck
500.00 smackers on a ............16v = 160-170bhp if your lucky
more bang for the buck
Can do all the work myself, would be looking for a later spec engine with 225bhp and would be running it on something like a omex ecu,
main issues are...
1) How much cutting and welding is required to make it fit
2) Will the gearbox fit of a gti16v or do i need a gearbox off the 20V turbo
3) Arer engine mounts available or do you have to make your own
I'm quite good with spanners but would like to know before i get a project
cheers
adam
main issues are...
1) How much cutting and welding is required to make it fit
2) Will the gearbox fit of a gti16v or do i need a gearbox off the 20V turbo
3) Arer engine mounts available or do you have to make your own
I'm quite good with spanners but would like to know before i get a project
cheers
adam
andyj said:
My 16v's RR'ed at 165hp with ONLY a crappy hi flow CAT and standard air box. Also, i beleive the 16v is lighter. It is also a normally aspirated engine - hence - RAW engine power.
Also, my dads M3 SMG can just about keep up until around 80 - 90mph
I can just see big debate coming out of all this, so i'll rub it in a bit more.
The old MK2 ibiza's look alot better as well.
Lastly, the 16V lump is the daddy.
with the right bits and laughable dyno results you might see 250bhp, but realistically 220bhp with 260lbft
Golf Mk4's or SEAT Ibiza's, or SEAT Leon's
Golf Mk4's or SEAT Ibiza's, or SEAT Leon's
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