reaper1_3 0 Posted July 23, 2005 well am looking into upgrading my humble 2ltr 16v to a 1.8t 20v was wondering what i need obviously the engine! would i need a new wiring loom and gear box etc?? any advice would be appreciated... :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted July 23, 2005 You would need the loom, maf, ecu...etc. Your trans will bolt up to the 1.8t block. I think you would also need the engine mount brackets off of your 2.0. I know you'll need the rear for sure. You also may need a signal converter for the tach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted July 23, 2005 VR6 clutch cos the 20V ones are pants. There are a few folk on here that ahve done this job. Bolting the bits in is easy but making it run can be a bit more complex. Ben Leach does a plug and play stand alone ECU for 20VT conversions which is mapped to take the 150 to 200 HP. Its about 6-900 quid I think. Might save some grief. It'll cost you around 4-500 to get one mapped anyway. He was supposed to be working on a conversion for 210/225 engines too. Not sure if that is sorted yet or not. I like the idea of standalone if you plane on doing a series of upgrades later then you can map it yourself if you dare!! Gavin Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted July 23, 2005 He's using the 16v tranny...unless the 16v's are different in the UK...it won't fit. Standalone is good...if you know how to tune it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted July 23, 2005 Ok then mate, a new 16V clutch cos the 20Vt ones are pants :mrgreen: The standalone stuff from Ben Leach comes mapped already. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belfastfumanchu 0 Posted July 23, 2005 You planning on getting a brand new engine or a 2nd hand one Reaper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reaper1_3 0 Posted July 23, 2005 2nd hand one purley for cost reasons! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polog40racer 0 Posted July 23, 2005 I assume a custom downpipe from the turbo and exhaust are needed aswell for the conversion? And what about Intercooler, use 1.8T easily or custom? Im about to get a BAM engined 225bhp 20vT and running it on DTA management for my daily driver Corrado 16v, only after about 250-280bhp from it, just wondering if I need custom its or can use mostly the 1.8T's bits? Sorry if im stealing the thread! Thanks Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reaper1_3 0 Posted July 23, 2005 No probs paul!! any advice with regards to this is greatly appreciated, bigger project than ive undertaken before.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigpants baby 0 Posted July 23, 2005 im breaking a 1.8t passat & a 2.8 v6 passat,both 98 if you need any bits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belfastfumanchu 0 Posted February 3, 2006 Hey Reaper, you still planning on doing this conversion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
