Cabriolet Engine Swap Guide

Existing Swapping Fuel System /

Parts Required Notes
Engine To Engine Mngt.
8V Swaps
Straight swap into any year CIS Cabriolet.
1.6L/1.7L/1.8L, 1.8L, 8V Engine
CIS to CIS Remember that 1988-1989 JH engines have
8V JH (fuel pumps, fuel distributor if replacing 1.5-1.7L)
hydraulic lifters and cylinder heads.
Complete engine
Wiring Not a straight swap due to the fuel injection
1.8L, 8V 1.8L, 8V
CIS to Digifant ECU systems.
JH 2H
Fuel pumps OBD I management is used with Digifant I.
Fuel filter
1.8L, 8V 1.8L, 8V Straight swap into any year 2H Cabriolet.
Digifant to Digifant Engine
2H 2H OBD I management is used with Digifant I.
Complete engine
Wiring
1.8L, 8V 1.8L, 8V Not a straight swap due to the fuel injection
Digifant to CIS Jetronic ECU and all other related components
2H JH systems.
Fuel pumps
Fuel filter
1.8L, 16V Swaps
WUR/CPR mounts to driver's side of 16V's cylinder
Complete engine
head.
Larger (stock) air flow sensor
Runs better with CIS-E.
1.8L, 8V 16V pressure plate
1.8L, 16V CIS to CIS or CIS-E Scirocco 16V system is best; straight swap. A2-
JH
based 16V systems will require custom exhaust
Splice motor's wiring harness
down-pipe and relocation of fuel lines to passenger
into existing harness
side or use of Scirocco in-take.
Complete engine
Scirocco 16V system is best; straight swap. A2-
16V pressure plate
1.8L, 8V based 16V systems will require custom exhaust
1.8L, 16V CIS to Digifant II
JH down-pipe and relocation of fuel lines to passenger
Splice motor's wiring harness
side or use of Scirocco in-take.
into existing harness
Complete engine
Fuel distributor
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel rail, engine sensors
Scirocco 16V system is best; straight swap. A2-
ECU
1.8L, 8V based 16V systems will require custom exhaust
1.8L, 16V CIS to CIS-E Knock box
JH down-pipe and relocation of fuel lines to passenger
Wiring harness
side or use of Scirocco in-take.
16V pressure plate

Splice motor's wiring harness

into existing harness
2.0L, 16V Swaps
Complete engine
Larger (stock) air flow sensor
1.8L, 8V 16V pressure plate WUR/CPR mounts to driver's side of 16V's cylinder
2.0L, 16V CIS to CIS or CIS-E
JH head. Runs better with CIS-E.
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness
Complete engine
16V pressure plate
1.8L, 8V
2.0L, 16V CIS to Digifant II
JH
Splice motor's wiring harness
into existing harness

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 Complete engine
Fuel distributor
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel rail
Engine sensors
1.8L, 8V ECU
2.0L, 16V CIS to CIS-E
JH Knock box
Wiring harness
16V pressure plate

Splice motor's wiring harness

into existing harness
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
Optional Parts:
Oil Pan: ABA
Head gasket: ABA or 2.0L 16V
For High Boost Forced Induction: ABA pistons/ABA
Throttle Body: G60 or Automatic 16V
Rods
Intake Manifold: 1.8L 16V or 2.0L 16V
For Mild Boost Forced Induction: 9A pistons/ABA
Timing Belt: Eurosport ABA 16V
Rods
Idler/Tensioner Pulley: 9A 2.0L 16V
For High Compression: ABF Pistons/ABA Rods
1.8L, 8V 2.0L, 16V CIS to Motronic/ Oil Pump: 2.0L 16V
For Stroker: 9A Pistons/TDI Crank
JH ABA OBD I Oil Pump Drive: 2.0L 16V
Water Pump: 2.0L 16V
If you're wanting to run MK3 accessories:
Water Pump Pulley: 2.0L 16V
Mk3 tensioner bracket
Crank Pulley: 2.0L 16V
Mk3 alternator
Alternator: 2.0L 16V
ABA crank pulley, machined down
Alternator Pulley: 2.0L 16V
Non Power Steering Kit
Alternator Belt: 2.0L 16V
Power Steering Kit
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
VR6 Swaps
Will require custom fabrication of all motor mounts;
Complete engine
subframe will require reinforcing.
Transmission
VR6 wiring harness
Oil pan will sit low to the ground; lowering
Stiffer front suspension
suspension not recommended for daily drivers.
CIS or Digifant to Custom intake & exhaust
1.8L, 8V VR6
Motronic/OBD I Tach adapter
VR6 wiring harness requires splicing into existing
Bigger brakes
CE1 harness.
100mm drive shafts/hubs
Relocate battery to trunk
This swap is do-able and has been done, but is not
91+ octane gasoline
recommended for first-time DIYers.

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