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I have a 1998 VW Jetta GLX. It is in great shape. Would that engine and drive train fit into my 1976 02? It has approx. 170 HP in the VW.

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Should I just buy another souped up engine from Metric Mechanic?

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Is this considered blasphemy and I should be shot for even suggesting that this is even a thought of mine?

I haven't done any hard research yet, but I thought I would just ask if anyone has had that experience yet.

Thanks

1976 2002 (Grey Ghost)

2002 X5 3.0i Newly Added

2001 Z3 Roadster 2.5i

1976 Malaga 2002 (totaled by city bus)

1985 535i (totaled. Hit from behind)

1981 320i (trade-in. AC issues)

LIFE IS SHORT, TIME TO DRIVE.

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Transplanting a front wheel drive setup (engine and transmission are not in-line) into an 02, will probably require a different transmission, or at least major fabrication, and cost.

I would go with an MM engine ...

Dieter

Current:

- 1970 Colorado 2002, 1982 323i, 1972 Porsche 914, 1956 Porsche 356A Coupe replica, 2003 Mini Cooper S

Past:

- 1980 320is Turbo, 1972 Malaga 2002tii, 1973 Polaris 2002tii, 1973 Sahara 2002, 1981 Alpina C1 2.3, 1989 M3, 1984 Hardy & Beck 327S

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A few options for ya...

M20 BMW engine....

about 170 HP, and not too hard to put in...they are also pretty cheap.

Used M10 with some added mods....

About 150 HP...probably less than a new MM motor.

Whats going on with your motor? Do you have a stock one in there now? any mods? It may be more cost effective to mod/rebuild your current engine...

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My current engine is great. No leaks and it just got me from Texas to California. I just hate to let my Jetta go when it is time. I won't get anything for it in trade. Just thinking ahead in an attempt to salvage something from it if I can make it fit.

No mods on my current engine. I just want a little more power.

Isn't that what we all want? Isn't it?

1976 2002 (Grey Ghost)

2002 X5 3.0i Newly Added

2001 Z3 Roadster 2.5i

1976 Malaga 2002 (totaled by city bus)

1985 535i (totaled. Hit from behind)

1981 320i (trade-in. AC issues)

LIFE IS SHORT, TIME TO DRIVE.

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nothing is to difficult if we just put our minds to it.If more power is what you desire than i suggest an m42 swap power and economy [mid thirtys].Lots of work but well worth it,much more drivable.

1975 2002 m42 5 speed 1973 2002 1975 2002 1973 2002tii f/s I love tiis but i love my m42 much more!!

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I thought about dropping a Jetta 1.8l 16v into one of these before... I hated that engine too much though :P

-Nathan
'76 2002 in Malaga (110k Original, 2nd Owner, sat for 20 years and now a toy)
'86 Chevy K20 (6.2 Turbo Diesel build) & '46 Chevy 2 Ton Dump Truck
'74 Suzuki TS185, '68 BSA A65 Lightning (garage find), '74 BMW R90S US Spec #2

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There was an 02 out there with a VW 1.8t swapped into it. I don't remember what tranny they used to make it RWD instead of a transverse setup. So yes, it can be done, but I'm with all the people who say not to do it. There are better swaps out there. M20, M42, S14, etc. I'd swap an SR20 before I swapped a 1.8t (I'm sure some people on this board would scream sacrilage about that :) )

73 Sahara

76 S52 swap of dooooooooom

01 540i-6

90 Range Rover classic (because 02s just weren't masochistic enough)

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Thanks for the input guys. It sounds like alot of work to put in the VW engine.

I'll check into BMW swaps only when that time comes. Leaning towards the S14 swap, but I will research the M20 and M42 swaps also.

1976 2002 (Grey Ghost)

2002 X5 3.0i Newly Added

2001 Z3 Roadster 2.5i

1976 Malaga 2002 (totaled by city bus)

1985 535i (totaled. Hit from behind)

1981 320i (trade-in. AC issues)

LIFE IS SHORT, TIME TO DRIVE.

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Thanks for the input guys. It sounds like alot of work to put in the VW engine.

I'll check into BMW swaps only when that time comes. Leaning towards the S14 swap, but I will research the M20 and M42 swaps also.

Keep me in mind for your '76 motor if you do a swap.

Les

'74 '02 - Jade Touring (RHD)

'76 '02 - Delk's "Da Beater"

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