can i put 16v 2.0 gti engine into 93-95 jetta?

[EstoMax]

im thinkin about gettin a jetta when i get my first real car but its engine is only 115hp and 8v 2.0, i read the 16v 2.0 gti engine is 150 hp.. so could i swap that engine instead of the stock one? would added mods result better that way?

tnx
max

[Tuner1]

The 2.0L 16v is 134HP in North America. Yes the engine will fit, it was offered in the A3 chassis everywhere but here!

Rob

[turboMiata]

If you really want to rip out the 2.0 crossflow, why not go for the VR6? The 16V is a great motor but used VRs are really easy to find these days too.

Either that or go for the 2.0 crossflow ND turbo kit!

BOOST!!!

[EstoMax]

hmm.. well if i get vr6.. then i dont think i can like put a turbo on it as well right?

plus the vr6 is heavier right?
and whats this crossflow ur talkin about?
sry im a nub

oh, btw, if the 16v is 134 hp, and 8v is 115hp.. whats the extra valves help? i mean... is it easier to get hp from upgrades by having more valves?
and is it worth it financially? would upgrading 8v with the extra money b a better result?

max

[ninspeed]

More valves= more air/exaust flow.... I am not sure, but you may wanna look at mabey just changing the heads and pistions if the block is the same. Mabey be cheeper too (sounds like your on a tight budget)

[EstoMax]

i c. changing heads and pistons would do what? would i be changin the number of valves with that or ? :|

max

[VWhooligan]

yes you can transplant the engine, but as was said before, i recommend getting a VR6 transplant instead. you will already be starting with 174hp. and yes, you can turbo or supercharge the VR6, although that costs quite a bit more.