anyone help us out, engine conversion

[.stefanedge.]

What threads are there for mk3 1.4 to 2.0 8v gti?

[Luke1981]

None, its cheaper to buy a 8v than even attempt to convert a 1.4.

[.stefanedge.]

What about insurance though? Isn't it massively bigger?

[sharki786]

 Wouldnt bother with a 8v id rather go for the 20v turbo convo. Also theres loads of guids on how to do it.

[.stefanedge.]

f**k that. Even though id love to i dont have the time as i.need the car

[Wayne]

Sell up and buy a GTI much easier in the long run.

[Metallix]

The GTI will come with not only a better engine, but with better braking and handling

If you have a 1.4 keep it standard & use it as cheap, reliable transport

or sell it and buy a GTI

[mcgee9t2]

What about insurance though? Isn't it massively bigger?

yes a 8v will be more expensive than a 1.4.

but once you declare that youve put a non standard engine in the 1.4 chances are it will cost alot more on insurance than insuring an 8v that youve bought.

unless your planning not to tell the insurance tutt tutt

[.stefanedge.]

Basically the bottom end has gone so thought whilst i have.the.engine out may as well fit something bigger in.

[Wayne]

Basically the bottom end has gone so thought whilst i have.the.engine out may as well fit something bigger in.

Much easier if you buy a donor car and swap all the parts over.