Possible Project A2 - 200bhp Seat Leon Cupra engine transplant

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So far since I have had my A2 the short while, it has made my dad interested in getting one and my good friend who helped me last week replace the leaky vents actually went out and bought one on the weekend. Silver A2 1.4 with 1 owner and 60K on the clock. Working OSS and spacesaver tire.

However, my dad's keen to take on a slightly larger project and swap out the 1.4 engine and gearbox for the 200bhp cupra running gear. He's getting on a bit but has always built cars and wants something to focus on and keep him busy.. not to mention spend endless pounds on!

I've not seen much of this kind of thing on the forum but would be very interesed to see how he gets on. I think he's catching up with a mechanic friend of his who will take on the project with him.

would be interesting to see if it's possible!
 
1.8T BAM engine has been fitted to an A2.

Also 1.9tdi PD engine (can't remember which code). If you use a diesel as a base car instead. The ibiza cupra engine is running 160 bhp before remap so lots of potential to take it over 200 bhp.
 
That's a lot of power for a very light front-wheel drive car. I have issues with traction now and that's with only a remap. Should be fun!
 
I too will be interested in watching this project your dad is taking on.
As Steve has said seat cupra tdi pd160 engine is bullet proof. Also 1.8t BAM engine is too.

Do you think your dad will make me one :)

Ross
 
Well... Dad just bought a BARGAIN of an A2 this weekend! a lovely silver 1.4 sport with a broken clutch and misfire. should be straight forward to sort, think he's going to get it up and running and that will be the base for the build if it goes ahead.
 
if you want to do this, find an Ibiza 1.8 turbo and remove all the running gear along with front sub-frame wishbones and hubs, makes the conversion a lot easier to do.
Hi, I’m just re-reading this thread as I’m planning to put a 1.9tdi engine in an A2. I’m getting a donor Ibiza, any advice on that?
many thanks
George
 
Hi, I’m just re-reading this thread as I’m planning to put a 1.9tdi engine in an A2. I’m getting a donor Ibiza, any advice on that?
many thanks
George

Yes get some wiring diagrams and start studying every aspect, look at the engine control and how the donor etc will work with ABS, Traction, pedal control, clusters, canbus, fuse layout. If you don’t already know how to learn, soldering, automotive crimping, how to read VW wiring diagrams.

Make a wiring plan before a single wire is cut and know what you are going to do, work slowly end document everything!

Look at the Fabia VRS as this platform must be the place to start as it’s also based on the 9N platform I think.


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Yes get some wiring diagrams and start studying every aspect, look at the engine control and how the donor etc will work with ABS, Traction, pedal control, clusters, canbus, fuse layout. If you don’t already know how to learn, soldering, automotive crimping, how to read VW wiring diagrams.

Make a wiring plan before a single wire is cut and know what you are going to do, work slowly end document everything!

Look at the Fabia VRS as this platform must be the place to start as it’s also based on the 9N platform I think.


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I think I’ll be going to a man that can for the wiring!
 
I think I’ll be going to a man that can for the wiring!

The time is in learning the car and how it relates to the engine. It would be a fairly one off job. Any auto electrician can do this type of work however the time to complete this properly really could be quite expensive.

Mounting the engine shouldn’t be too hard, the engine and gearbox even the gearbox will clear fitting in its standard position.

I think Jigsaw has done this conversation. Here is the write up on the German forum.



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Another thread regarding 1.9tdi....... Including a DSG gearbox.


According to the builder there's not much difference between the 90hp 1.4 and 1.9tdi, only 1, one(!) wire was required to add to the EDC15 ECU.
If it is this simple, I would not know, I just read the article and pass it on to you guys.

Good luck with installing the 1.9, keep posting how it develops.
 
The time is in learning the car and how it relates to the engine. It would be a fairly one off job. Any auto electrician can do this type of work however the time to complete this properly really could be quite expensive.

Mounting the engine shouldn’t be too hard, the engine and gearbox even the gearbox will clear fitting in its standard position.

I think Jigsaw has done this conversation. Here is the write up on the German forum.

Thank you, I’ve had a good chat with Gary and JoJo and there’s myself and one other going through the conversion so hopefully we can all add something to the mix.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and the link. I had read through this before, it is excellent!

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Another thread regarding 1.9tdi....... Including a DSG gearbox.


According to the builder there's not much difference between the 90hp 1.4 and 1.9tdi, only 1, one(!) wire was required to add to the EDC15 ECU.
If it is this simple, I would not know, I just read the article and pass it on to you guys.

Good luck with installing the 1.9, keep posting how it develops.

That’s incredible, it much run on the same generation of Bosch ecu


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