Hi all,
Was pondering on replacing my 2.0l sport engine with a 2.8 TDI.
How hard would this be to do and is there any serious issues to take into account.
As always any input/advice will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers guys.
Engine Swap
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Engine Swap
by PixelMonkey on Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:21 pm
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Re: Engine Swap
by Road Hog on Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:11 pm
It has been done by rangakoo .......... viewtopic.php?f=46&t=15688&start=0
I don`t think there is an actual write up but if you do a search on his posts you will get an idea what you are up against
I don`t think there is an actual write up but if you do a search on his posts you will get an idea what you are up against
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Re: Engine Swap
by country_Est on Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:22 am
Also on that one he used the gearbox that came with the engine, but also needs to change his axels the same as Rangakoo as well cos the ratio's are all wrong and the prop shaft is different sizes. 
A lot of hassle and prob cheaper to just buy a 2.8 already fitted, or just live with the lack of power and use a run up
A lot of hassle and prob cheaper to just buy a 2.8 already fitted, or just live with the lack of power and use a run up
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Re: Engine Swap
by Road Hog on Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:31 am
And the wiring loom/dasboard differences caused a headache,as did having the car offroad for several weeks
As above,unless you have the complete 2.8 SWB to rob bits from as you go,you could do a lot worse than look at Stu`s car in the for sale section
As above,unless you have the complete 2.8 SWB to rob bits from as you go,you could do a lot worse than look at Stu`s car in the for sale section
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Re: Engine Swap
by allan_100 on Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:31 am
gearboxes tend to have wider ratios for diesels due to them being a lower revving engine so I would get a matching gearbox aswell. The diffs also have different rations but I cant see these being much of a problem. Would probably give you a bit more low end torque.
Diff Ratios:
5.13/1 - 2litre petrol
4.56/1 - 2.8 Turbo Diesel
Diff Ratios:
5.13/1 - 2litre petrol
4.56/1 - 2.8 Turbo Diesel
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Re: Engine Swap
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Re: Engine Swap
by PixelMonkey on Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:04 pm
Thanks for all the input guys.
Not going to buy another complete fronty as i'm happy with the work i've done to mine so far, gutted the swaps such a big job though.
Oh well.
Not going to buy another complete fronty as i'm happy with the work i've done to mine so far, gutted the swaps such a big job though.
Oh well.
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train,
You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose,
But you can't pick your friends nose.
If Rock n ' Roll was to be named something else,
It would be called Chuck Berry.
You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose,
But you can't pick your friends nose.
If Rock n ' Roll was to be named something else,
It would be called Chuck Berry.
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Re: Engine Swap
by allan_100 on Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:47 am
why not put a bigger petrol engine in instead? Get a 2 litre 16v ecotech. Just classed as a modified engine then instead of increased capacity and should be a straight swap bar the engine electrics which are simple anyway. IIRC X20XEV is 136BHP as opposed to C20NE 115BHP. If you could find an old cavalier SRI with the C20SEH engine you could swap the ECU onto yours for an extra 15BHP. I would personally go for 16v engine though. Good luck in whatever you decide
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Re: Engine Swap
by PixelMonkey on Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:16 pm
What about a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 3.2 V6?
Would that fit??
Would that fit??
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train,
You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose,
But you can't pick your friends nose.
If Rock n ' Roll was to be named something else,
It would be called Chuck Berry.
You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose,
But you can't pick your friends nose.
If Rock n ' Roll was to be named something else,
It would be called Chuck Berry.
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Side Steps Removed
Mud Guards Removed
Spare Wheel Carrier Removed
Rear Seat Removed
Rear Bumpers Removed
Aftermarket Tinted Rear Lights
Tinted Windows
Blacked Out Sunroof
Bucket Seats
Black Suede Headlining
Carbon Fibre Sports Steering Wheel
Custom Dials
Dash Dress up kit
K&N Induction kit
HID Lights
PipeWerx Exhaust
Roof Spots
Under Bumper Spots
Twin Tone Horns
Ecotek CB-26P
Red L.E.D. Dash Conversion
Blue L.E.D. Interior Lights
+2" Coils
+2" ES9000 Pro Comp Shocks
2" Body Lift
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