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Anyone done a 1.4,16v In to a MK1 ??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:29 pm
by VF_Marshall
Hi,
Anyone out there tried "dropping" a 1.4 16v in to either a MK1/MK2 shell? Reason for asking, i've almost finished restoring my Derby GLS engine bay, and i need something to fill it! The HH engine that came with the car is totally worn out and i need a bit more power....
Suppose electrics are the biggest problem with the 1.4, as it's got an ecu...
Cheers
Vic
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 12:52 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
As with most engine swaps (late engine into old car) the wiring is by far the hardest bit.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 1:16 pm
by Speedlaw
Don't early Polo's have Mk2 Golf-type engine mounts? Perhaps looking into next of kin cars will make things easier. What I mean is, my Mk4 has its big brother (the Mk3 Golf) and some parts are identical.
Unfortunately, the engine mounts are different in my case. But it's a thought!
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2003 4:14 am
by serge pot
well very doable is an seat 1.4 abd engine (build from 93 til 95)put weber carbs on it and a 272 cam ,and you have horsies to galop.i've build one with 140hp on the krank(jup got 3 mk 2 )and it leaves everyrhing behind
Re: Anyone done a 1.4,16v In to a MK1 ??
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 10:15 am
by audi50
Happy New Year,
we put the 1,4 L 16V into a Polo MK 1 without probs.
My new engine is the polo 16V head on the lower part of the Polo 6N AEA 1,6 L ( normally 75 PS.)
It is a very fast running engine. A good friend has the engine inside with 179 PS with maximum motortuning done by our tuner.
Will help u if you need some special infos.
Mike
Webaster of www.audi50.de
VF_Marshall wrote:Hi,
Anyone out there tried "dropping" a 1.4 16v in to either a MK1/MK2 shell? Reason for asking, i've almost finished restoring my Derby GLS engine bay, and i need something to fill it! The HH engine that came with the car is totally worn out and i need a bit more power....
Suppose electrics are the biggest problem with the 1.4, as it's got an ecu...
Cheers
Vic
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 12:34 pm
by Stu
Hiya Vic, don't know the answer to your question but Happy New Year. Glad to hear the Derby is coming along nicely!
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:42 pm
by sjc
would a g40 polo engine be possible into a derby??
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 3:32 pm
by D4V1D
hell yeah...
i dont know about the derby but on the mk1 youve got to do a fair bit of cutting...worth it for the end result though
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 3:39 pm
by VF_Marshall
Square Headlamp models look better with the G40 mod, more space to hide the charger behind the grille/bumper. It seems a shame to hack the grille and chrome strips on a round lamp model to me.
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:47 am
by Tahrey1043
i wonder, could it be turboed instead?
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:09 am
by 86C
sjc wrote:would a g40 polo engine be possible into a derby??
Yes...And one day, I'll finish it. It's only been 9 years now since I started the damn project
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:29 am
by tarquin bevilastard
yeah yeah yeah
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:38 am
by VF_Marshall
^ and the pigs are all fed and ready to fly.
