RichG60 0 Posted July 5, 2010 Ok chaps I have big plans for J491 GCD. I'm about to remove the G60 engine and look for a 1.8t. When I start this I will document it as I go along with lots of pics :) Now I have a few questions. How can I identify if I have an early / late ecu wiring loom. I believe the car is an early version but retro fitted with later interior. The root I was planning to take was either source AGU (150bhp) / AUQ (180bhp) engine types, ensure I source a K03s turbo if AGU. Run Qpeng loom and ecu. or Source same engines but build custom loom and use emerald ecu for custom map. Obviously would be trickier as the car would need to be carted to the tuning garage. Choices, choices :grin: I would be aiming for 240bhp but does anybody know roughly the kind of torque these conversions make with a K03s? Also other conversion ideas would be useful using the 1.8t :) Thanks Rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted July 5, 2010 your car will have the correct wiring. i went the qpeng route but got the DIY kit and built my own loom. my ARX engine with the K03s makes 247bhp and 250lb/ft torque. there is a big thread on the 20v conversion on here, have a gander. the conversion is a doddle though. not sure why everyone hasn't done it yet! :D the engine suits the car perfectly, get it done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waynos 0 Posted July 5, 2010 Do it mate. my build thread is in members gallery somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichG60 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Now I just need to find an engine with resonable miles with all the ancilliaries I need. how did you guys source your engines? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Now I just need to find an engine with resonable miles with all the ancilliaries I need. how did you guys source your engines? Cheers my local breakers had a suitable donar car in when i wanted one. just keep an eye on the various forums and watch for overpriced engines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 6, 2010 If I was doing it, I would get the engine and running gear from a MK7 Polo GTI (BJX engine code - K03S standard) and drop the lot in, complete with management and ABS, the lot :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichG60 0 Posted July 6, 2010 What's the ball park figure for a low mileage motor? I'm looking for mileage around 50k or lower. Complete engine without gearbox, loom and ecu, intercooler, radiator etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waynos 0 Posted July 6, 2010 i paid 500 for my engine (aum with ko3s) it had 35k on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichG60 0 Posted July 6, 2010 i paid 500 for my engine (aum with ko3s) it had 35k on it Wow where did you source that!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichG60 0 Posted July 7, 2010 Anybody got any good sources? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waynos 0 Posted July 8, 2010 came up for sale on club gti.had to travel 4 hours to get it but its well worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 8, 2010 what's the overall rough cost for a 1.8t conversion? Do new engine mounts need to be fabricated? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waynos 0 Posted July 9, 2010 It can vary. I used my g60 mounts. You will need to consider a downpipe, driveshafts, intercooler and piping etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukest 0 Posted July 11, 2010 howcome you've gone from 1.8t conversion to not having the money to keep it in 5 days?! :confused4: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted December 12, 2013 when i fitted the interior no looms were changed the only loom i changed was the headlight loom, but since i had it i cannot confirm what else has been done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites