1.6 gt to 1.8 16v

[johnypud]

just bought a corrado i am using bits off for my other and has the 1.8 16v kr engine in

is the swap easy enough into my mk 2 ??

will have all the bits from corrado so should be no problem, just wondering if anyone any tips or hints as are always usefull on a conversion

thanks

[Tim_R]

How are you planning on doing the fueling for the 16v? Are you going to use the Corrado K jet system or go for carbs/throttle bodies? If you are planning on using K jet then you'll need scirocco injection in tank pump, swirl pot, high pressure pump and accumulator and the larger diameter lines under the car. Corrado pumps don't fit.

I think sourcing all the parts I needed when doing this myself was the most difficult part.

Engine drops straight in once you swap over the cambelt mount from the 8v, but you'll need a new exhaust manifold, something like a super sprint or ashley 4 branch. ( I used a raceland one and it didn't line up on head studs at all without lots of modding)

[johnypud]

yes will be using standard fueling from corrado, was hoping i could just use a external fuel pump run inline?

thanks for info

[Boumsong]

I converted from a 1.6 GT to a KR and I'm just using a bosch pump inline, works well. Should be no trouble at all if you have a complete donor car, just get on with it!!