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Cabriolet Engine Swap Guide
Existing
Engine
Swapping
To
Fuel System /
Engine Mngt. Parts Required Notes
8V Swaps
1.6L/1.7L/1.8L,
8V
1.8L, 8V
JH CIS to CIS Engine
(fuel pumps, fuel distributor if replacing 1.5-1.7L)
Straight swap into any year CIS Cabriolet.
Remember that 1988-1989 JH engines have
hydraulic lifters and cylinder heads.
1.8L, 8V
JH
1.8L, 8V
2H CIS to Digifant
Complete engine
Wiring
ECU
Fuel pumps
Fuel filter
Not a straight swap due to the fuel injection
systems.
OBD I management is used with Digifant I.
1.8L, 8V
2H
1.8L, 8V
2H Digifant to Digifant Engine Straight swap into any year 2H Cabriolet.
OBD I management is used with Digifant I.
1.8L, 8V
2H
1.8L, 8V
JH Digifant to CIS
Complete engine
Wiring
Jetronic ECU and all other related components
Fuel pumps
Fuel filter
Not a straight swap due to the fuel injection
systems.
1.8L, 16V Swaps
1.8L, 8V
JH 1.8L, 16V CIS to CIS or CIS-E
Complete engine
Larger (stock) air flow sensor
16V pressure plate
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
WUR/CPR mounts to driver's side of 16V's cylinder
head.
Runs better with CIS-E.
Scirocco 16V system is best; straight swap. A2-
based 16V systems will require custom exhaust
down-pipe and relocation of fuel lines to passenger
side or use of Scirocco in-take.
1.8L, 8V
JH 1.8L, 16V CIS to Digifant II
Complete engine
16V pressure plate
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
Scirocco 16V system is best; straight swap. A2-
based 16V systems will require custom exhaust
down-pipe and relocation of fuel lines to passenger
side or use of Scirocco in-take.
1.8L, 8V
JH 1.8L, 16V CIS to CIS-E
Complete engine
Fuel distributor
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel rail, engine sensors
ECU
Knock box
Wiring harness
16V pressure plate
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
Scirocco 16V system is best; straight swap. A2-
based 16V systems will require custom exhaust
down-pipe and relocation of fuel lines to passenger
side or use of Scirocco in-take.
2.0L, 16V Swaps
1.8L, 8V
JH 2.0L, 16V CIS to CIS or CIS-E
Complete engine
Larger (stock) air flow sensor
16V pressure plate
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
WUR/CPR mounts to driver's side of 16V's cylinder
head. Runs better with CIS-E.
1.8L, 8V
JH 2.0L, 16V CIS to Digifant II
Complete engine
16V pressure plate
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
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1.8L, 8V
JH 2.0L, 16V CIS to CIS-E
Complete engine
Fuel distributor
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel rail
Engine sensors
ECU
Knock box
Wiring harness
16V pressure plate
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
1.8L, 8V
JH
2.0L, 16V
ABA
CIS to Motronic/
OBD I
Block: OBD1 ABA
Crank: OBD1 ABA
Crank Bearings: ABA
Connecting Rods: OBD1 ABA
Pistons: 2.0L 16V
Rod Bearings: ????
Head: 1.8L 16V or 2.0L 16V
Oil Pan: ABA
Head gasket: ABA or 2.0L 16V
Throttle Body: G60 or Automatic 16V
Intake Manifold: 1.8L 16V or 2.0L 16V
Timing Belt: Eurosport ABA 16V
Idler/Tensioner Pulley: 9A 2.0L 16V
Oil Pump: 2.0L 16V
Oil Pump Drive: 2.0L 16V
Water Pump: 2.0L 16V
Water Pump Pulley: 2.0L 16V
Crank Pulley: 2.0L 16V
Alternator: 2.0L 16V
Alternator Pulley: 2.0L 16V
Alternator Belt: 2.0L 16V
Intermediate Shaft: 2.0L 16V
Fuel Pump: CIS
Fuel Filter: CIS
Fuel Pressure Reg.: G60
Spark Plugs & Wires: 16V
Distributor: 16V
Distributor Block Off: TT block-off plate
Optional Parts:
For High Boost Forced Induction: ABA pistons/ABA
Rods
For Mild Boost Forced Induction: 9A pistons/ABA
Rods
For High Compression: ABF Pistons/ABA Rods
For Stroker: 9A Pistons/TDI Crank
If you're wanting to run MK3 accessories:
Mk3 tensioner bracket
Mk3 alternator
ABA crank pulley, machined down
Non Power Steering Kit
Power Steering Kit
VR6 Swaps
1.8L, 8V VR6 CIS or Digifant to
Motronic/OBD I
Complete engine
Transmission
VR6 wiring harness
Stiffer front suspension
Custom intake & exhaust
Tach adapter
Bigger brakes
100mm drive shafts/hubs
Relocate battery to trunk
91+ octane gasoline
Will require custom fabrication of all motor mounts;
subframe will require reinforcing.
Oil pan will sit low to the ground; lowering
suspension not recommended for daily drivers.
VR6 wiring harness requires splicing into existing
CE1 harness.
This swap is do-able and has been done, but is not
recommended for first-time DIYers.
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