im looking at doing a engine conversion on my mk2 jetta. what i wouldlike to know is how available some engines are. i would prefer a 1/2cut as then i would have nearly everthing i need to do the conversion.

the engines i am considering are:

vr6, 1.8t and the 1.9tdi.

my car has a 1.8l kjet 8v. would the gearbox bolt to the 1.8t motor? and if it did would i handle the extra power. do the mount match from the kjet to the 1.8t? and if i get a 5 stud brake assembly would i be able to use that?(more wheels choices with the 5stud).

i know the vr6 conversion is a bit more work, changing subframe and stuff like that. but when swapping subframes does it bolt straight in or is the a bit of fabrication needed?

i dont know much of the tdi conversions. i am fairly technically minded and would plan doing the swap myself. is their much involvedin this swap?

my last question(for now) is what is an average price for half cuts of these three engines? and where is a good place to find them? i live in se qld near brisbane.

thanks, in advance, for any help

rosie

also if anyone is interested in a 1.8 8v kjet motor and possibly gearbox and loom and com let me know.