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What bette non VW engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 13:49
by Troopy
As above, anyone got any suggestions as to a better engine that I can swap straight out without too much fuss?

Re: What upgrade engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 15:18
by nevill3
Have a look in the alternative engines section.

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Or more specific

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=194

This has got to be one of the most asked questions beside which oil...... Mineral or Synthetic :evil:

Re: What upgrade engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 15:36
by Troopy
nevill3 wrote:Have a look in the alternative engines section.

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Or more specific

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=194

This has got to be one of the most asked questions beside which oil...... Mineral or Synthetic :evil:

Oh, my apologies for forcing you into replying :lol: :wink:

BTW I meant non-VW engines.

Re: What bette non VW engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 20:40
by silverbullet
Nothing will drop straight in if its non VAG. What do you consider "too much fuss"?
Anything can be made to fit and work with varying degrees of success, if you have enough enginuity, skills and/or funds.

Re: What bette non VW engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 22:28
by Oldiebut goodie
Now I like that word that you have used, 'enginuity' , very apt for the thread, it should go in the dictionary. :lol:

Re: What bette non VW engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 27 Jun 2015, 08:53
by silverbullet
:P

Re: What bette non VW engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 27 Jun 2015, 21:35
by Troopy
silverbullet wrote:Nothing will drop straight in if its non VAG. What do you consider "too much fuss"?
Anything can be made to fit and work with varying degrees of success, if you have enough enginuity, skills and/or funds.

OK, don't really want to change it from diesel as that will be a faff, so wondering what options I have.

Re: What bette non VW engine will drop straight into 1.6 diesel?

Posted: 27 Jun 2015, 22:12
by silverbullet
So another diesel then. Which will have to be VAG for least hassle.
Which will need a full transmission rebuild and ratio changes to get the "best" from it, given the inherent limitations of the 094...