I just read this all from start to finish lol and im
1 - confused
2 - thinking original poster is nuts
3 - interested all the same
4 - as mentioned already, I want pics of the engine bay as proof.
The craziest project ever. Even with added insurance costs and the premium for a GTI surely you are still having to spend more to do all this?

ps Fair play to you for what you have done but please
dont badge it 1.4GTI, just de-badge it.