car project decision

[Ash-Kennard]

right, im 19, im a student, had my 96 1.4 ibiza for a year and 1/2 and want a summer project basically. should i buy a 2l 16v ibiza and strip it or stick with the 1.4 and engine convert. i reckon i could get an engine in in a weekend for about 300 ish. then brake, sus, wheels, exhaust, roll cage bucket etc.

but basically wanna know if it is worth using the 1.4 to do it

forgot to add im doing motorsport engineering atm, so im not just some monkey

 

[ibizaboi]

lol i reckon people will say " dont build wot u can buy" as it makes sence reli lol

 

[jamiebennett81]

valvers are relatively cheap now, so you might as well start with one of these as a base instead of converting your 1.4, as it will be cheaper

insurance (although expensive for a 19yy old) will ultimately be cheaper insuring a valver as standard, instead of a 1.4 with an engine transplant

 

[Fl@pper]

forgot to add im doing motorsport engineering atm, so im not just some monkey

why not take to the welder for the summer and a NASA Autograss rule book and see what intereresting/unique loopholes and innovations you could implement into the single seater chassis?

the rules allow for various size/types of engine's etc to suit desire and pocket and you will have something cheap to race for the summer too then

get out in the mud and you'll be surprised what you can pick up from the grass roots sport and yes they are all leaving the start line wheels up in the mud !!

 

[elcristoff]

I Would just buy a 2l 16v mate, i've managed to find one pretty cheap, and its in amazing condition

 

[ibizaboi]

i wanted 2 upgrade but at 19 like urself for a 2litre was far 2 much see if u can find a 1.8 gti as there alot cheeper

 

[Dave_R]

I had my Ibiza when I was 19... paid about £1200 for insurance then.

 

[ibizaboi]

wow lol i got 2 years no claims lol so it shouldnt be 2 bad lol but i cant afford the running costs lol

 

[elcristoff]

You could always properly project it and whack a 20VT in there from a mk3 cupra, go nuts