Punto Mk2 1.2 8v -> 1.8 HGT

[jjevansj]

Hello everyone.

I have a 2002 Mk2 punto 1.2 8v. I got this extremely cheap. So far my list of mods is

Exterior:

HID Headlights
Blue Steels
Tinted rear 3
Debadged boot
Door strips removed
Stickerbombed front N/S fender + Petrol cap
Exhaust tip
Mk2b rear lights

Interior:
Alfa 156 front leather seats
Removed rear seats + re carpeted the back
Richbrook chrome gear knob

ICE:
Kenwood HU
Sony Xplod 6.5" front foor speakers
Edge 4" rear speakers
Custom parcel shelf w/ 2x 6.5" Fli components + 2x Fli 6x9's
1200w Fli active sub enclosure with MB Quartz dual coil speaker.

Performance:
K&N air filter
Pirahna grooved and notched front discs
EBC Greenstuff pads

Future mods:
rear drums to be converted to performance discs + pads
20mm wheel spacers all round
Lowered by 50mm
Wider wheels
Sideskirts (already bought, waiting to fit)
Abarth front bumper
Performance exhaust
Abarth 1.8HGT engine

So... My question is. With all this work carried out will it be okay to put the 1.8 in there? Will i be able to get the power down? will i need to strengthen anything? Will simply upgrading to better discs and pads all round be enough work done to the brakes? Any advice would be hugely appreciated. This car is still very much a work in progress and have only had it since january. Will upload photos soon. Thanks in advance!

 

[Eklipze3k]

Just buy a factory 1.8 if that's what you want, it'll be more reliable and cheaper on insurance than modifying a 1.2.

 

[jjevansj]

i know but i have become attached to my car haha i know thats sad :')

 

[mrcinquecento]

i'd suggest buying a complete mot fail hgt and transplanting all the bits onto yours if you are set on it.

 

[Thingthingz]

Am i right in reading you put alfa 156 seats in the mk2 not the 146, are they the same fitment in the front seats? I know the backs abit fiddly