engine swap 1.4 to 1.8T

fabiola · 15-03-2003, 15:43

what i need to do if i want to change my 1.4 engine for the 1.8T 20V of the octavia. i want to know everything wiring loom, transmition, engine, ecu and other stuff that i'm going to need, i have seen an fabia 1.8T in the gallery of this page www.fabia2000.de and i wanted to do the same, help me on that and of course the price of all the parts.

rich1068 · 15-03-2003, 17:57

Haven't a clue I'm afraid but welcome to Briskoda.

Some very nice motors on that site! FabiaTDi will be wiping the drool off his keyboard.

FabiaTDi · 15-03-2003, 18:52

You could speak to Awesome Gti. They do 1.8T conversions.
A snip at £5,000 although this is for a mk3 Golf.

Rich - its a good job I have a keyboard cover!

fab16v · 15-03-2003, 20:56

I thought about doing this myself, but have since decided to go a different route. Was quoted about 6k to do the conversion by TSR about 2 years ago. I'm now going to try to mod the origional 1.4 16v engine.

A turbo conversion is available for this running .8 bar boost and giving 160bhp. With a few internal engine mods (cams, forged pistons and conrods) could get the boost up to about 1.5 and hopefully get to look around the 220bhp mark!!

mmmmmm. Get asked what u got under the bonnet after leaving most things standing. Then reply 'only a 1.4 m8! he he!

fabiola · 16-03-2003, 15:32

hey fab16V can you give me some details about that turbo for fabias and how much is going to cost you, it would be funny that some one ask you after you leave then beging what do you have under the hood and you say that it is still an 1.4 jjajajaajaja

Turbo² · 16-03-2003, 15:50

dont use the "small" 1.8T with only 150/180 hp. use the 225 hp 1.8T!

fabiola · 16-03-2003, 15:56

hey fab16V can you give me some details about that turbo for fabias and how much is going to cost you, it would be funny that some one ask you after you leave then beging what do you have under the hood and you say that it is still an 1.4 jjajajaajaja

fab16v · 16-03-2003, 22:11

It is available from TSR in somerset. Cost is £2500 fitted according to their website. They also do a sequential gearshift conversion for £650! :p

www.tsr-performance.com

Not been there since it was taken over, so don't know what they r like, but they always used to be very helpful.

I'd love to get it done asap, but lack of funds at the moment has kept me to scaring people with the exhaust instead!

**robmawer** · 17-03-2003, 10:03

Hmm...160bhp from the 1.6...

Wonder if that's just on the 16v...not that there's much point
in me asking, not like I can afford it...

Rob.

fabiola · 18-03-2003, 03:02

fav16 i cant find that turbo conversion that you are talking about please helpme on that and if they have shiping because i dont live in england or europe

**robmawer** · 18-03-2003, 09:11

It's under the "news" section.

Not sure about if they do shipping though, or even if it would
be possible to ship!

Rob.

fabiola · 18-03-2003, 14:30

talking about this, i can use the turbo that comes with the 1.8 engine and adjuste to mi engine? this is posible i just one to study all the posible options to produce more power to my car and i'm talking about betwen 180hp and 230hp.

Erik@aat · 19-03-2003, 15:01

£2500 would see you with about the same power without adding a turbo and lower insurance too I'm sure

**TaviaRS** · 19-03-2003, 17:56

And don't forget, the 1.4 weighs less than the 1.8T with ancillaries ergo better performance

One thing to note, getting 180+ from a 1.4 does impact driveability (or I would assume it does and I'm quite happy for anyone to prove otherwise

)

fab16v · 19-03-2003, 18:33

I would love to know more about what you could get out of the 1.4 16v without going with the turbo option. Could you let me know some details please?

**TaviaRS** · 19-03-2003, 18:36

Its a 215 bhp conversion that Erik is offering

Or if you go for a 1600 its 232

Still reckon it would be "peaky"! What does it rev to Erik? 7500? 8000?

fab16v · 19-03-2003, 18:43

Mmmmmm. 215 ponies from a non turbo 1.4! Can you imagine the amount of people that would annoy. He he. With the added bonus of no lag. :p

fabiola · 20-03-2003, 01:47

erick tell us more about what are you talking about, $2500 and the same power that a turbo engine but without the turbo. please tell me more about that conversion, everything you know

Erik@aat · 20-03-2003, 13:55

Throttle bodies {nice induction sound

}, management, cams, head, verniers etc. Revs up to 11500rpm if you really, really want! 160 is totally road useable 215 isn't as docile but is great fun!
160 is attainable without too much work and keeps stresses to normal production engine level, should have a demo engine in a Polo by then middle of next week

fabiola · 20-03-2003, 15:31

erick can you send me your email, i have to discuss something. i dont live in UK i live in dominican republic (caribbbean) and i just wondering where i can get all the parts an for example of what type of cams, head etc are we talking about, especial ones or form another engine, my cosen is one of the best mechanics here and i need your help to know how i can get all parts without going out of here or without need to shiping from there, but if the only way i can get those parts is buying them in the UK and bringing to me here i will do it. but please can you be more especific of what i need to do. please men i need your help. i wanted some much to do this modificacion to my car. my email is chocopapi28@hotmail.com. sorry for my english still learning. thanks bro.

15-03-2003, 15:43	#1
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	engine swap 1.4 to 1.8T what i need to do if i want to change my 1.4 engine for the 1.8T 20V of the octavia. i want to know everything wiring loom, transmition, engine, ecu and other stuff that i'm going to need, i have seen an fabia 1.8T in the gallery of this page www.fabia2000.de and i wanted to do the same, help me on that and of course the price of all the parts.

15-03-2003, 17:57	#2
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haven't a clue I'm afraid but welcome to Briskoda. Some very nice motors on that site! FabiaTDi will be wiping the drool off his keyboard. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

15-03-2003, 18:52	#3
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You could speak to Awesome Gti. They do 1.8T conversions. A snip at £5,000 although this is for a mk3 Golf. Rich - its a good job I have a keyboard cover! __________________ Was: Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: '06 BMW 320i Auto On Order: New Audi A3 Sportback TDI

15-03-2003, 20:56	#4
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I thought about doing this myself, but have since decided to go a different route. Was quoted about 6k to do the conversion by TSR about 2 years ago. I'm now going to try to mod the origional 1.4 16v engine. A turbo conversion is available for this running .8 bar boost and giving 160bhp. With a few internal engine mods (cams, forged pistons and conrods) could get the boost up to about 1.5 and hopefully get to look around the 220bhp mark!! mmmmmm. Get asked what u got under the bonnet after leaving most things standing. Then reply 'only a 1.4 m8! he he! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

16-03-2003, 15:32	#5
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tell me the details hey fab16V can you give me some details about that turbo for fabias and how much is going to cost you, it would be funny that some one ask you after you leave then beging what do you have under the hood and you say that it is still an 1.4 jjajajaajaja

16-03-2003, 15:50	#6
Turbo² Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dont use the "small" 1.8T with only 150/180 hp. use the 225 hp 1.8T!

16-03-2003, 15:56	#7
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tell me the details hey fab16V can you give me some details about that turbo for fabias and how much is going to cost you, it would be funny that some one ask you after you leave then beging what do you have under the hood and you say that it is still an 1.4 jjajajaajaja

16-03-2003, 22:11	#8
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is available from TSR in somerset. Cost is £2500 fitted according to their website. They also do a sequential gearshift conversion for £650! :p www.tsr-performance.com Not been there since it was taken over, so don't know what they r like, but they always used to be very helpful. I'd love to get it done asap, but lack of funds at the moment has kept me to scaring people with the exhaust instead! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

17-03-2003, 10:03	#9
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 62 Times in 55 Posts	Hmm...160bhp from the 1.6... Wonder if that's just on the 16v...not that there's much point in me asking, not like I can afford it... Rob.

18-03-2003, 03:02	#10
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i cant find them fav16 i cant find that turbo conversion that you are talking about please helpme on that and if they have shiping because i dont live in england or europe

18-03-2003, 09:11	#11
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 62 Times in 55 Posts	It's under the "news" section. Not sure about if they do shipping though, or even if it would be possible to ship! Rob.

18-03-2003, 14:30	#12
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	talking about this, i can use the turbo that comes with the 1.8 engine and adjuste to mi engine? this is posible i just one to study all the posible options to produce more power to my car and i'm talking about betwen 180hp and 230hp.

19-03-2003, 15:01	#13
Erik@aat Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Burntwood, Staffs and Willenhall ~ not at the same time though! Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	£2500 would see you with about the same power without adding a turbo and lower insurance too I'm sure __________________ www.advancedautosport.com

19-03-2003, 17:56	#14
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	And don't forget, the 1.4 weighs less than the 1.8T with ancillaries ergo better performance One thing to note, getting 180+ from a 1.4 does impact driveability (or I would assume it does and I'm quite happy for anyone to prove otherwise ) __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

19-03-2003, 18:33	#15
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would love to know more about what you could get out of the 1.4 16v without going with the turbo option. Could you let me know some details please? __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

19-03-2003, 18:36	#16
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Its a 215 bhp conversion that Erik is offering Or if you go for a 1600 its 232 Still reckon it would be "peaky"! What does it rev to Erik? 7500? 8000? __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

19-03-2003, 18:43	#17
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mmmmmm. 215 ponies from a non turbo 1.4! Can you imagine the amount of people that would annoy. He he. With the added bonus of no lag. :p __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

20-03-2003, 01:47	#18
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	erick tell us more about what are you talking about, $2500 and the same power that a turbo engine but without the turbo. please tell me more about that conversion, everything you know

20-03-2003, 13:55	#19
Erik@aat Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Burntwood, Staffs and Willenhall ~ not at the same time though! Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Throttle bodies {nice induction sound }, management, cams, head, verniers etc. Revs up to 11500rpm if you really, really want! 160 is totally road useable 215 isn't as docile but is great fun! 160 is attainable without too much work and keeps stresses to normal production engine level, should have a demo engine in a Polo by then middle of next week __________________ www.advancedautosport.com

20-03-2003, 15:31	#20
fabiola Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	erick can you send me your email, i have to discuss something. i dont live in UK i live in dominican republic (caribbbean) and i just wondering where i can get all the parts an for example of what type of cams, head etc are we talking about, especial ones or form another engine, my cosen is one of the best mechanics here and i need your help to know how i can get all parts without going out of here or without need to shiping from there, but if the only way i can get those parts is buying them in the UK and bringing to me here i will do it. but please can you be more especific of what i need to do. please men i need your help. i wanted some much to do this modificacion to my car. my email is chocopapi28@hotmail.com. sorry for my english still learning. thanks bro.

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