SR20 swap in a Octavia

subzeroracing · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:49 pm Post subject: SR20 swap in a Octavia

I have an Octavia and would like to get some more performance outta it. I am considering getting a Golf Gti engine and swapping it in. From all the research that i have done this is plausible. However, i believe that i can't get this engine and if i do, i believe that it will be costly to get.
So my next alternative is to swap the very popular SR20 DET. I am asking you guys if 1. Has anyone done this? 2. If so does japanese wiring work with the european because i was told this may become a problem?
Any information you guys may have is greatly appreciated because i don't want to sell the car but i would like to bump the power from the 1.6.....

Gool · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

hmm..check around first..there are a few 1.8 turbocharged vw engines in trinidad. someone may have one for sale from a crashed car etc.
sr will get on bad and ting but its alot of work and stress to convert plus there will be bugs to work out for a while after install.

subzeroracing · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks Man, i wish i could have just gone Bamboo and gotten an engine from a VW, any Parts dealer in trinidad bring done european engines......

Gool · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject:

actually... there are a few who import used european car parts from england... i not sure who or where exactly.. hopefully someone else can assist you with this.

TriniVdub · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:44 am Post subject:

call Super Auto Ltd and ask to speak to Patrick, he can probably sort u out, but yes u are correct it would be very costly Sad

bigchief3679 · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject:

why not boost ur current euro engine? with good management and a few upgrades it might be worth a shot IMO

thegtiman · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:11 am Post subject:

subzeroracing · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:19 am Post subject:

wigamer · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:24 pm Post subject:

Do you have Octavia I or II? either way there are remaps for the ECU... you dont get a whole lot but it's quite a noticeable difference in performance and fuel consumption...

http://www.rstuning.co.uk/chiptuning.php

http://www.tunemyecu.com/skoda.htm

these are UK sites but DIY remap software and maps are sold. So if you can link up with a good local Euro mechanic or euro parts supplier you can ask em!

If you go the way of a remap it is advisable that you complete other engine, suspension, braking upgrades 1st as the remap will put additional stress on these parts and stock may not hold up too long!

Hope it helps some!

this is also a helpful link below:

http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/remapping-ecu.php