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General => The garage => Topic started by: rossbarry1 on 09 November 2011, 15:57

Title: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: rossbarry1 on 09 November 2011, 15:57
Right, the time has come that i finally decided that no amount of money thrown at my 8v lump is gonna get me anywhere quick enough. So i have bought from my mate a 20vt lump out of a seat ibiza cupra with a K03s turbo. The engine wiring harness, manifold etc for £450 I have read up that i can get a kit from Qpeng for £600 to convert my wiring loom to just plug in. Is there any specific gearbox that is best to use, obviously i will put a sachs clutch in. Does anyone recommend this and have any other tips or tricks for me before i start ripping my car to pieces.

Cheers
Title: Re: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: rossbarry1 on 09 November 2011, 18:06
Also does anyone know if/how i can run std management as i have been told it is better than qpeng as it keeps more sensors from the engine?
Title: Re: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: Wayne on 09 November 2011, 23:16
Also does anyone know if/how i can run std management as i have been told it is better than qpeng as it keeps more sensors from the engine?

Yes you can (not 100% sure on whats involved) and it is a better bet than qpeng.
Title: Re: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: emery1990 on 11 November 2011, 18:54
Doesn't it keep the knock sensor? That why it being better. Give rubjonny a pm he might be able to help you.
Title: Re: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: Wayne on 11 November 2011, 21:23
Doesn't it keep the knock sensor? That why it being better. Give rubjonny a pm he might be able to help you.

Correct it keeps the knock sensor. :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: rossbarry1 on 12 November 2011, 17:49
is this really worth keeping for all the extra work though? forgive my lack of knowledge  :undecided:
Title: Re: Mk2 2.0 8v >>>>> 20VT
Post by: Wayne on 12 November 2011, 20:51
is this really worth keeping for all the extra work though? forgive my lack of knowledge  :undecided:

OEM managment is always worth using if you can it gives you much more.