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Offline jenkjenk

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engine swap
« on: 14 August 2013, 17:40 »
hi guys I just brought a mk3 golf gti and just wondering how easy it would be to put a 20v turbo engine in of a 2000 plate golf? and what would be needed?

cheers guys

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #1 on: 14 August 2013, 18:19 »
not that easy, there's a big thread somewhere in the maintenance section about parts needed.

or speak with Brad (F17BAD) as he will fit one for you  :wink:
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Re: engine swap
« Reply #2 on: 14 August 2013, 18:21 »
What will be needed to have it done PROPERLY is £3000+
« Last Edit: 14 August 2013, 18:23 by Foreveryoungaus16v »

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #3 on: 14 August 2013, 19:26 »
Very easy conversion to do on the  mechanics side ,was a 16v to start with, my conversion cost me 1500 all in ,wiring was done by a vw master tech.Where in sot are you?

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #4 on: 16 August 2013, 10:24 »
im in meir park

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Re: engine swap
« Reply #5 on: 16 August 2013, 18:12 »
Just up the road then,not that many mk3 gti round here,youll have to come a staffs vw meet sometime!