Hello, I am thinking about buying a mint body 128, with a completely blown engine. Instead of sourcing its pricy and slow engine, I was thinking about swapping a Punto GT 1.4 turbo engine into it. I have seen a couple threads mention it, but nothing specific (that I could find).
The engines are plenty and cheap around here, I also found a much more expensive 1.6 carb'd turbo from a delta, but I'd like to stick the punto engine in it if possible.
As far as I can tell from other threads, it will bolt in with the 128's engine mounts, but I was wondering about the feasibility of getting it to work.
Can I pop into the 128 the engine and gearbox without cutting any frame, and then just have to mess around with electronics and positioning?
What would I require from the punto aside from the engine and gearbox?
I have at my disposal a virtually free shop with three experienced mechanics in it and a blacksmith if necessary, I wanted to check on general feasibility before proceeding though. They will put it in for me but I don't want to put a nightmare on their hands.
Thanks
The engines are plenty and cheap around here, I also found a much more expensive 1.6 carb'd turbo from a delta, but I'd like to stick the punto engine in it if possible.
As far as I can tell from other threads, it will bolt in with the 128's engine mounts, but I was wondering about the feasibility of getting it to work.
Can I pop into the 128 the engine and gearbox without cutting any frame, and then just have to mess around with electronics and positioning?
What would I require from the punto aside from the engine and gearbox?
I have at my disposal a virtually free shop with three experienced mechanics in it and a blacksmith if necessary, I wanted to check on general feasibility before proceeding though. They will put it in for me but I don't want to put a nightmare on their hands.
Thanks