Search on eBay for item 170371437572... Steve

Thanks

I have seen HGT's go for £350. But remember it's just plug and play with the HGT, where as the twinny will require a wiring loom and ecu.

Definitely going to try and get an HGT engine. There does seem to be differences between the HGT and the Bravo/a 1.8.

For it to be cost effective which I assume you want, the HGT is the best choice.

We all have a great Idea to fit a bigger engine or forced induction at some point!

I'd be quite content if I can get a second generation HGT engine. Thanks for all the help buddy, it's very much appreciated. I can look after my car, but engine swapping is a little over my head!

No problem buddy, I just hope you can get back on the road as quickly and cheaply as possible.

if one wanted to swap an engine out of a 97 barchetta and into a 95 barchetta, what would one have to look for? the ECU is in different place and the throttle body is different i think..

I think the engines only changed from 2001+. 97-95 should be the same, no?

Does it not depend on how much you are swapping over?

If you put a 2001 engine in a 1997 car, if you use all the 1997 ancillaries such as starter, alternator, intake and exhaust manifolds etc. do you not remove a lot of the obstacles?

I'd doubt you would have to change the ecu and loom if you did this.

Another thing. The 2.0 156 engine has twin balancer shafts and another belt hidden in behind the cam belt cover, I haven't looked to see if there's space but you'd need an extra inch or so clearance in the Barchetta bay for it to go in.

If i am not mistaken the ECU in a 97 is behind the engine where as in a 95 its in the passenger footwell... hence my uncertainty...

I think you are correct, but I believe it's the same model of ECU

Good luck with your search for an HGT engine mate... you're bit out of the way, where you are so I'll keep an eye open around here too...

Regards

Steve

Also, have a look at eBay item 270442273006....

Steve

Thanks a lot! emailed him now, hopefully something will turn up. I can't wait to get her back on road!

Funkstar De Luxe said:

Thanks a lot! emailed him now, hopefully something will turn up. I can't wait to get her back on road!

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Looking at the Advert, the seller has said ring only don't email, I would give him a call.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270442273006&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270442273006%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

I'll give him a call tonight

There is a really good vehicle breaker at Galashiels...

http://www.sithomson.co.uk/index.asp

Might be worth a call.

Good luck

Thanks a lot, calling right now...

No luck, but sounded like nice guys