Why the 1.4t VW engine is the next great MK1 / A1 chassis swap!

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  • Опубліковано 27 бер 2021
  • we're taking a solid look at the newest 4 cyl engine in the VW line up, and why the 1.4t is the next great swap for classic water cooled VW's. It's a great, compact engine, and once some of the issues are sorted out, will make a potent powerplant for a lot of small cars and trucks where the ABA is being used currently!
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  • @410kane
    @410kane 2 роки тому +7

    I have a 1.4t in my 17 Jetta and it hauls azz. For some reason torque feels better than the 1.8t I test drove. And my gas mileage is really good when I don't drive like a maniac. Overall I love it

  • @tallgiese1
    @tallgiese1 3 роки тому +3

    I love the Lego-ness of these cars.

  • @slymarbo4046
    @slymarbo4046 2 роки тому +2

    I just wrapped my 1.4 around a tree and I'm looking at a mk1 golf to swap thank you so much this video gives me hope

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому

      It's a ton of work, but it's possible. I'm not the first, there's quite a few in progress around the globe right now. One of us will crack the code soon.

  • @maximusmario
    @maximusmario 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, looking forward to seeing your videos!!!

  • @yamofranko8899
    @yamofranko8899 3 роки тому +3

    Please keep posting this project

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  3 роки тому +1

      I'm gonna keep working on it and posting videos as I figure things out on the project!

  • @glenmessinger829
    @glenmessinger829 3 роки тому +1

    Looks great Jeff!!!

  • @kfrdubber
    @kfrdubber Рік тому +2

    The new Jetta with 1.4T and 8 Speed transmission loves going 160KPH. It's so smooth.

    • @MauriceNL1
      @MauriceNL1 Рік тому

      Huh, does US version get a 8 speed??? Is that a ZF transmission?

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  Рік тому

      I didn't know the US version had an 8 spd auto

    • @kfrdubber
      @kfrdubber Рік тому

      @@ThrottleGrotto I'm in Canada. 8 Speed tiptronic an option up here.

    • @gilbertoreyna2952
      @gilbertoreyna2952 2 місяці тому

      I wonder if swaping the 1.4t and 8 spd tiptronic is possible.... oh thank you for inspiring us..

  • @SoreHands
    @SoreHands 2 роки тому +2

    Props for breaking ground on a new option for conversion - I've just seen that you have some vids on the wiring and will be watching those next! If this engine can make a Tig feel perky it should make a mk1 dance!

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I'm trying to get back to the rabbit...I hope to get some wiring done on that car this week!

  • @abdul-kabiralegbe5660
    @abdul-kabiralegbe5660 Рік тому +1

    Just what I was looking for....

  • @DanielGonzalez-ki6tj
    @DanielGonzalez-ki6tj 2 місяці тому

    Hola existe un video final de este proyecto ?

  • @stevenharpervw
    @stevenharpervw 3 роки тому +1

    Cool project . Great to see some bunny 🐰 rabbit videos ! Cool idea with a 1.4t in a mk1

  • @mattbarrois8675
    @mattbarrois8675 Рік тому

    You interested in putting one of those into a 2000 jeep wrangler I think it would make a great swap from the old 2.5 I have in there

  • @brook82
    @brook82 2 роки тому +1

    Good luck, my mk2 golf maybe following your route !

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому +1

      Go for it! I'm getting a lot closer to making this work, and a lot of others already have

  • @Albert87nl
    @Albert87nl 3 роки тому +2

    i can see this being very intresting for a Mk4 as well. like daily and stuff. espeicaly if a 02A 02J can hook up. matter of making a side engine mount. and a front. and should be good to go.. then only finding a way to get this running loom wise. deff gonne follow this to see how that department goes!

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  3 роки тому

      the software is a little more complex and is going to require some hard work to get the car running error-free.

    • @farfan14
      @farfan14 2 роки тому

      A standalone system could potentially be easier than messing with the ECU I guess?

  • @ClydePlays
    @ClydePlays 2 роки тому +1

    Still watching your video, but man, I've been wondering this same thing! I've got a mk1 Jetta in need of a new powerplant and I'm wondering if the 1.4T is going to be a nice option that's also LIGHT enough to be appropraite for the platform. Gonna watch now🍿.
    EDIT: Oh cool, you're in my neck of the woods! Just watched your Datsun video where you rode over to Vashon to pick it up.

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому +1

      I'm hoping to get it running soon - I am trying to get caught up on everything here so I can focus on it again. Hoping for some progress this weekend.

  • @PieterKuijk
    @PieterKuijk 3 роки тому +1

    I've been asking myself for years if someone would do this swap. It is a really nice engine. I think the bigger engines are way too heavy for a mk1 golf. It handles superior with a light engine. Seen some 1.4 16v ALH swaps with carbs putting out more than 150hp. But those engines are harder to find these days and become more expensive. They use the 084 box which is kind of weak for this application. Being a ea211, it has the same footprint as the ea111 engines. Wouldn't it work to use the ea111 engine mounts? You would have to use 085 gearbox because the ea111 ea111 platform is tilted forward.

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  3 роки тому

      It is possible that those engine mounts would work. You'd have to have a set in hand to see if it was possible. This cost me about $50 for the passenger side one, and a bunch of my time. Plus, using the 02A mounts and gearbox I already had made it easy to locate the engine in the bay.

    • @PieterKuijk
      @PieterKuijk 3 роки тому

      @@ThrottleGrotto yesterday I watched your latest video on this project, good thinking! Subbed to your channel, I really want to see how this comes together. I realise you are in the states, so you never had the small block (ea111) engine in the golf. The 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 are. From the 1.5 JB up are the big block (ea827)

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm 2 роки тому

      16V ALH? What??

    • @PieterKuijk
      @PieterKuijk 2 роки тому

      @Aaron G. AFH it must be. Smartphone autocorrect making a mess🙈

  • @christopherwilliams9418
    @christopherwilliams9418 2 роки тому +1

    Would love to get one of these in my 1999 New Beetle for better MPG (and probably better reliability lol)

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому +1

      It would be a ton of work in a new beetle!!!

    • @christopherwilliams9418
      @christopherwilliams9418 2 роки тому

      @@ThrottleGrotto Oh for sure but I'm hoping it happens. If someone does it on a Mk4 Golf or Jetta it'll be possible on the Beetle since they're platform buddies... And now that's got me thinking about a 1;4T TT... Best commuter roadster? :P

  • @lasanchaadventures3567
    @lasanchaadventures3567 Рік тому

    Hello kind sir. Few questions here, my 1.4 keeps going into EPC mode (feels like mainly from 3rd gear and on up). I've got error code p0420 and occasionally p2279. Would you have idea what could be going on here? Also is there PCV valve on this engine, if so where would it be located? TIA!

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  Рік тому

      unfortunately, I don't know. But if you head over to ross-tech forums and post a scan of your car from VCDS, I bet they would be able to help!

  • @deejayrelapz6903
    @deejayrelapz6903 Рік тому

    whats involved to fit this and make it work to a mk5 gti as being its newer engine type? thanks in advance

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  Рік тому

      you'd have to install it in the car, and wire it up to the chassis. I'm not sure what else you'd need to do

  • @davidsstfarrelltighe
    @davidsstfarrelltighe 3 роки тому +1

    Dude the old 1.4 dual cam timing covers might be the same from the mk4 and 5 euro cars man

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  3 роки тому

      Not sure - I don't think I've seen those in person - but I'll look into it.

    • @davidsstfarrelltighe
      @davidsstfarrelltighe 3 роки тому +2

      @@ThrottleGrotto they weren't available in the US as far as I know but there everywhere here only thing is the cam gears look allot thicker on the new one but the old 1. 4 had a link belt between the cam pulleys so could be fairly close in size

    • @DolphinsEatFish
      @DolphinsEatFish 3 роки тому

      Would you happen to know the weight of the engine, fully dressed (turbo, alternator, etc.)

  • @aygwm
    @aygwm 2 роки тому +1

    Ecu is the question as all these new engines are Canbus integrated

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому

      there's a few people with running, driving swaps now. I'm hoping to get my ECU back soon.

  • @alroycloete6948
    @alroycloete6948 2 роки тому +1

    Is the blg 1.4 tsi thats in the mk5 basically the same as this engine?

    • @ThrottleGrotto
      @ThrottleGrotto  2 роки тому

      I would assume so, since this is from the mk6 jetta (2016). It's the CZTA engine code.

  • @BobTaco23
    @BobTaco23 2 роки тому

    If you have Facebook, join EA211 owners group! We have a lot of info on this engine! We could use your help!