Technical Engine transplant

[martimcfly]

Would it be easy or not to transplant a 1.2 16v or a 1.4 16v into my 8v mk 2

 

[Azzam]

you will need to change the ecu, fusebox, underbonnet fusebox, engine wiring loom, clocks probably more, your better off just buying a 16v punto and sell your 8v

 

[Ziggy122]

straight engine swaps aren't a problem
Ie 1.2 8v for another 1.2 8v off a mk2 to mk2

But shoehorning others in can be abit iffy, as alot of mounting points wont align up

As said - 16v's have bigger brakes and different suspension setup to handle the different power the 16v's give off

Imagine telling your insurance about it? So any modifications
Well yes
Engine
Engine electronics
Brakes
Suspension
Gearbox
etc

defo cheaper to get a good 16v

Ziggy

 

[martimcfly]

OK message understood loud and clear. Im off to look for a cheap 16v, thanks for the advice..

 

[fingers99]

Being a Mk2 makes things harder cause of the dreaded Canbus stuff. It'd be much easier on a Cento or a Mk1.

 

[s and b]

OK message understood loud and clear. Im off to look for a cheap 16v, thanks for the advice..

copart have a place in scotland have you considered a damaged car?