Punto mk1 2.0 20v turbo coupe conversion

[kuzza]

Hi People it has been years since i was in the fiat scene, but am back and proud! I have always wanted to do the fiat coupe conversion on the mk1 punto but was unsure on a few things??

1. Is there a lot of work, or is it not that bad?
2. If i buy just a normal punto mk1 sporting, is it exactly the same chasis as the 1.4 gt? For example i do not wana pay £1000+ for a mk1 gt when I am just goin to rip the engine out and put the 2.0 20v turbo coupe engine in.

Any help on this would be great as I am ready to buy the car and engine, thanks

 

[s130]

I think you may find that the front chassis rails on the Punto are not wide enough to take a 20V 5 cylinder Coupe engine.

You might be able to squeeze a 16V unit in there.

 

[ChrisUK]

It has been done but you have to cut the front away and space frame it.

Really not worth the effort. As said the 16v Turbo is a much better fit although still tight!

My next question is simply why? It will handle like an oil tanker!