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    engines

    im currently running a standard 1.2ltr and want to drop another (bigger) engine in but am unsure about what engine will be easy to swap without having all the stress of a turbo and loom work etc. im a dab hand in mechanics (level 3 qualified) not really to sure about what avenues i can take. my engine is currently at 100k miles so i think its about time it was reborn.

    does anyone have any ideas on what will be the best engine i could put in without having to do much, ie make mounts etc

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    Any engine from a mk1 punto will bolt straight in.

    Most would go for the GT engine. An Alternative would be the 1.6 8v but its no faster than the 1.2 16v engine...

    Not really the right section for this talk either.

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    i want to convert my mk 1 sporting 1.2 16v on a R 1997 to a GT 1.4 turbo


    ive never had a car before and i don't have a clue what too do, any advise what to do
    i really want 2 drop the GT engine in my punto

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    first thing you need to do is check the insurance for engine conversion

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddGT View Post
    first thing you need to do is check the insurance for engine conversion
    And then contact me for the conversion gear :P

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    im just getting a ruff idea
    is it cheap to do

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    fairly cheap mate, just need the right stuff to do it.

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    which gt engine would you advise me to get for a R reg sporting punto

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    swings and round-a-bouts.

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    just buy my car for donor or to be driven

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