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I have a 1.6 driver and am considering a 16v engine transplant, is it worth it?!

yes...DO IT!
3 (16.7%)
Just wait and buy the real thing
15 (83.3%)

Total Members Voted: 18

Author Topic: Engine swap or just wait and buy whole car?!  (Read 958 times)

Offline dirk

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Engine swap or just wait and buy whole car?!
« on: 02 March 2007, 11:57 »
Kinda fancied a project but after considering it, i'm not sure if all the work will be worth it-the thing being i have already done work to my driver (stripped interior, Buckets, Suspension,brakes etc)so there not much wrong with it!another consideration, i am a student!!and so car is left at home during term time. Being young and fearless i first considered a vr6 conv. but then i thought about it and got scared!!so what do you reckon?Cheers guys

Offline xxdansigxx

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Re: Engine swap or just wait and buy whole car?!
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2007, 08:14 »
just save a buy one :D much easier and u get more bang for ur buck

Offline foxy mk1

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Re: Engine swap or just wait and buy whole car?!
« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2007, 11:14 »
if u try the conversion you need wiring loom, fuel tank, brakes,
as tour car is a driver, JUST BUY 1

Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Engine swap or just wait and buy whole car?!
« Reply #3 on: 10 March 2007, 00:09 »
if you fancy a project or find one cheap then buy the whole car.
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Offline ...joe

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Re: Engine swap or just wait and buy whole car?!
« Reply #4 on: 10 March 2007, 17:51 »
buy a 16v and swap all the bits you like from the driver. there is more to a 16v than just an engine!
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