I would like to put a more powerful engine in my 87 cabrio, any suggestions

Asked by bulgari May 06, 2012 at 12:14 AM about the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Question type: Car Customization

I have a GTX jetta 16v engine, can I use that in it?

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If you are referring to a GLX engine, I believe that's a VR6...major work to fit that. I would recommend a 2.0 ABA swap...there are some reasonable performance mods you can make to that engine for a reliable 150hp and the swap is not too laborious. You could go 1.8T or 2.0T but those are exponentially more expensive to do.

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if you refer to the 16v engine its a 4 cilinder engine, yes, it fits. some issues with the mounts but its worth the job. i have an 1984 cabrio myself with AGG (european engine) with a megasquirt and have 120hp with the engine stock

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