ais.smith
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Hi guys,
Apologies if this has been asked before, I've done some searching and can find some info, but could do with a bit of help! I'm looking at options to replace a dead AMK engine in a Leon Cupra R (melted piston and head from overheating and running without water).
So with current engine, I have all the components (manifolds, turbo, intercoolers, injectors etc.) but the block and head are damaged to the point where I doubt it is worth trying to repair them.
I've been looking at prices for the BAM / AMK engines and they are pretty high, about £1400, epecially seeing as that only gets you the engine (+ starter, alternator, water pump) but no turbo, intercoolers, radiator etc.
On top of that I guess I need new gaskets for the manifolds and I'd be very tempted to do the water pump and timing belt since I'd have easy access, so that's probably another £150 or so.
I'm wondering if I might be able to replace the block/head with an AUQ engine, as I'm only planning to run Stage1/2 remap on the engine, so max 280bhp really. Even though I believe CR and internals may be a little different, is the setup ok with that power from other's experience? Other issue is going to be whether all the electrics will swap over and whether I can use the AMK ECU (which has a 265 map already), any thoughts?!
Other issue is there seems to be quite a bit of play in the turbo shaft, is that just the bearing that needs replacing, or best to go with a recon or new turbo?
Thanks
Apologies if this has been asked before, I've done some searching and can find some info, but could do with a bit of help! I'm looking at options to replace a dead AMK engine in a Leon Cupra R (melted piston and head from overheating and running without water).
So with current engine, I have all the components (manifolds, turbo, intercoolers, injectors etc.) but the block and head are damaged to the point where I doubt it is worth trying to repair them.
I've been looking at prices for the BAM / AMK engines and they are pretty high, about £1400, epecially seeing as that only gets you the engine (+ starter, alternator, water pump) but no turbo, intercoolers, radiator etc.
On top of that I guess I need new gaskets for the manifolds and I'd be very tempted to do the water pump and timing belt since I'd have easy access, so that's probably another £150 or so.
I'm wondering if I might be able to replace the block/head with an AUQ engine, as I'm only planning to run Stage1/2 remap on the engine, so max 280bhp really. Even though I believe CR and internals may be a little different, is the setup ok with that power from other's experience? Other issue is going to be whether all the electrics will swap over and whether I can use the AMK ECU (which has a 265 map already), any thoughts?!
Other issue is there seems to be quite a bit of play in the turbo shaft, is that just the bearing that needs replacing, or best to go with a recon or new turbo?
Thanks
