what engine to fit in my Air cooled T25?? and who to fit it

Post by **mrburns** » 11 Feb 2011, 21:05

Hi Guys...
Have a Y plate T25 and have had 4 great years in it, but now have the urge to transplant an engine into it??? My question is which engine to fit ??? and more importantly who to fit it... Is there any places out there that will do this for me, and can anyone recommend anywhere... want a no hassel job really... any info greatly appreciated...
cheers... Mr Burns

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 11 Feb 2011, 21:10

location would help

Post by **Sir Brixalot** » 11 Feb 2011, 21:19

in the engine bay at the back I think ho ho

Post by **Plasticman** » 11 Feb 2011, 21:27

Oh I dont know! mr burns wants a transplant which could mean anything at either end
mike
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Website · Post by **CovKid** » 11 Feb 2011, 22:16

Without a full radiator and hoses transplant, you're limited.

Post by **AdrianC** » 12 Feb 2011, 08:12

CovKid wrote:Without a full radiator and hoses transplant, you're limited.

Older 911? Tatra v8?

Post by **Plasticman** » 12 Feb 2011, 18:55

As ^^^^ says, stick a 911 in, get up hills nicely then,
M

Post by **faggie** » 12 Feb 2011, 23:33

chevy corvair or build your engine into a 2.400cc motor

Post by **mrburns** » 13 Feb 2011, 13:48

hi thanks for some of the replies...
like the 911 idea but was thinking something along the lines of 8v or 16v golf gti engine... or newer 20v turbo gti engine...
the lads at my local garage are mulling over if they want to take it on... my original message was to see if anyone out ther knew of any garages etc out there that fit different engines to t25's... sure must be someone who does this ???
cheers mrburns

Post by **futbus** » 13 Feb 2011, 14:27

We can help with the 20v as just about to fit a 20vT into the misses van. Engine and wiring looms fairly easy to find and fit with adapters. Give us a ring for more details if required.

Post by **jamesc76** » 13 Feb 2011, 14:38

If you set on a watercooled engine I would get a newer van! Adapting an aircold to water cooled takes some work!

Post by **Plasticman** » 13 Feb 2011, 17:56

As ^^^^ says, the engine fitting bit is easy its the water that takes time amongst other things, plus dont forget to remove the dash, luvly job there, and fit a nice water heater then all the ancillaries
mike

Grumpy Midget · Post by **Grumpy Midget** » 18 Feb 2011, 01:21

metalmick8y wrote:As ^^^^ says, the engine fitting bit is easy its the water that takes time amongst other things, plus dont forget to remove the dash, luvly job there, and fit a nice water heater then all the ancillaries
mike

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Post by **lloydy** » 18 Feb 2011, 15:04

Spend the £££££££ on getting your engine built by these guys http://www.johnmaherracing.co.uk/
They would build you a reliable torquey motor. Not cheap, but probably not much different to what you'll end up paying converting to watercooled.
Cheap option would be to look out for an old 4 cylinder porche lump (912/914) still wouldn't be a direct swap, and it will be older tech than you already have
Lloyd

Post by **Gunslinger** » 18 Feb 2011, 19:50

Forget going 2.4, been there, done that. Now back with 2.0 and I'd stick with that but with some nice Dell Orto's.
Otherwise flog your van and get a watercooled

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