Best Engine Conversion????

[draycottgirlz]

Hey guys,

currently looking at replacing the engine in the Arosa, and wondering what's out there? i.e. what the best conversion ? Easiest conversion? Recommended?

thanks

 

[Boo]

There have been quite a few threads regarding this over the years and it seems that no-one has come up with a 100% definate answer. You really need to look into it yourself and consider if its really worth all the effort. Off the top of my head you could potentially fit a lupo GTI or any MK4 polo engine into an Arosa.

 

[1litre wonder]

the reason why it seems that nobody comes up with a definitive answer is because the only swaps that are straight and easy are like for like. even changing to a polo GTi engine requires wiring, ecu , clocks, keys , gearbox, linkages etc etc etc etc etc etc

you will find very little people replying to a thread like this as they come up all the time mate. theres no such thing as a easy change as when you up the engine, the brakes have to be done as well, if you have a 1 litre then that means the hubs need to be changed as well and on goes the list of parts

 

[st10587]

go all out and put twin vr6 engines in it!! youtube w12 lupo and youl see why........................

 

[Damoegan]

I'm sure Bill's Mrs has one with a 1.8T in running a mapped k03s turbo (or is it a Lupo?).

 

[Fl@pper]

go all out and put twin vr6 engines in it!! youtube w12 lupo and youl see why........................

having just seen the airport test recently it get's my vote

 

[abhardwaj1990]

i agree with the twin v6's

 

[st10587]

I'm sure Bill's Mrs has one with a 1.8T in running a mapped k03s turbo (or is it a Lupo?).

either way they fit. contact the phirm they will make it fit

having just seen the airport test recently it get's my vote

i agree with the twin v6's

all they need now is the superchargers

 

[warren_cox]

VR's whilst not the heaviest of V engines could make the Lupo/Arosa a bit nose heavy?

That said, the slightly more serene power delivery characteristics of the V lump may not have the front wheels lighting up so readily as the 1.8T on boost.

With the short wheelbase being quite skittish and twitchy, any work you do to it should look to keep this considered and managed. I tried doing some basic mods to my 1.6 16v lump in my Lupo GTi and got nowhere, so this isn't an effective engine to mod. I've seen one with a Garrett turbocharger on the 1.6 VVT lump, but have no idea how well it goes.

How about a 1.4TSi 180bhp?!?

 

[1litre wonder]

VR6 - been done,
1.8T - been done
G60 - not been done as far as i know
G40- apparently theres some in the pipework

either way none of them are an "easy" fitting engine. dont get me wrong i wouldnt say no to one but still

as for the phirm, they will make it fit, but aint cheap. theres the Phirm, PSI tuning and a few other places that will do it for you for the right money

 

[Boo]

VR6 - been done,
1.8T - been done
G60 - not been done as far as i know
G40- apparently theres some in the pipework

either way none of them are an "easy" fitting engine. dont get me wrong i wouldnt say no to one but still

Not easy at all then you have to work out wether its worth all the hassle and money ?

 

[EmDee]

its all about the V10 diesel Touareg lump with massive quad garretts off a scania - you know it makes sense

 

[Fl@pper]

GSXR/ZZR/R1/Blade (your choice) (X2 my choice - but optional ) in the boot ?

 

[st10587]

VR's whilst not the heaviest of V engines could make the Lupo/Arosa a bit nose heavy?

That said, the slightly more serene power delivery characteristics of the V lump may not have the front wheels lighting up so readily as the 1.8T on boost.

With the short wheelbase being quite skittish and twitchy, any work you do to it should look to keep this considered and managed. I tried doing some basic mods to my 1.6 16v lump in my Lupo GTi and got nowhere, so this isn't an effective engine to mod. I've seen one with a Garrett turbocharger on the 1.6 VVT lump, but have no idea how well it goes.

How about a 1.4TSi 180bhp?!?

not when it has one in the rear and converted to 4wd

 

[danny20vt]

Sensible(ish) i'd go 1.4tsi or 1.8t, a bit mad 2.0tfsi and all out fun factor money no object a rwd, 1300cc turbo'd hyabusa lump.

 

[Lal B3N]

I was quoted 8k for what im having done to mine next year. Thats me drive the arosa to them, then drive it out when they've finished. 1.8t, samco hoses, roll cage, gearbox, lsd, inter cooler, map work, polishing etc etc.

Worth every penny in my opinion.

 

[cupra.al]

I was quoted 8k for what im having done to mine next year. Thats me drive the arosa to them, then drive it out when they've finished. 1.8t, samco hoses, roll cage, gearbox, lsd, inter cooler, map work, polishing etc etc.

Worth every penny in my opinion.

what you waiting for then?

 

[Fl@pper]

I was quoted 8k for what im having done to mine next year. Thats me drive the arosa to them, then drive it out when they've finished. 1.8t, samco hoses, roll cage, gearbox, lsd, inter cooler, map work, polishing etc etc.

Worth every penny in my opinion.

might save that one to pass on and quote daily when the proverbial 'what will it cost for a 20vt conversion' thread turns up

there was a vid on youtube of a white one converted going flat out

 

[Lal B3N]

what you waiting for then?

8k lol. Could have it done now with my savings but rather save up from my wage, plus then I will be 19 so insurance will be a bit cheaper when I declare all that.

 

[EmDee]

That "W12" one is just awesome, thought I'd share the build thread with you guys since I spent hours reading it yesterday
it's right here
NOS is working, turbos on their way...