s3 engine in GTI

[golf2nv]

so I recently come across a s3 engine with 80k on it from a write off it was slammed up the back so the motor was untouched and im thinking this is a better option instead of going a K04 on my GTI engine. What do u guys think??

[team_v]

Should be the same as a Pirelli shouldn't it?

[DonJuan]

s3 engine is in the gti pirelli and golf r... s3 then detuned for pirelli then tweaked for golf r... remember, the pirelli and golf r have the k04 as well...

[jessv3]

depends how good you are mechanically or how much money you're willing to spend, there is a huge amount of difference in terms of work between changing an engine or a turbo.

[Volkswaghoon]

Rather than doing an entire engine swap, could you just use the S3 parts (turbo, injectors, intercooler etc) and mate them to your current engine? That's essentially what most aftermarket K04 kits for the GTI are anyway. You'd still need software, installation bits like gaskets and probably a fuel pump too.

[GoLfMan]

dont build what you can buy mate. If you want the engine sell up and get a Pirelli, or do a K04 swap on your GTI and save yourself a bunch of cash!

[Njay]

dont build what you can buy mate. If you want the engine sell up and get a Pirelli, or do a K04 swap on your GTI and save yourself a bunch of cash!

It's not that easy to sell up these days....the market is flooded with gti

I wanted to sell my a3 to buy a s4,m3 or stage 3 a4 but i couldn't sell my car

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[golf2nv]

Well I would never sell for a pirelli it has the dreaded dsg and as for going a ko4 on my engine no matter wat the s3 engine is still a stronger engine thicker gudgeon pins and just stronger internals as well as better cams

[bwen]

dont build what you can buy mate. If you want the engine sell up and get a Pirelli, or do a K04 swap on your GTI and save yourself a bunch of cash!

All MKV GTIs have a variation of either AXX, BWA, BWE or BPY engine blocks. The Pirelli/S3/R have the BYD which as golf2nv has pointed out has stronger pistons and gudgeon pins, new rings, reinforced connecting rods, new bearings, reinforced cylinder block, aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder head, adjusted exhaust camshaft timing and high(er)-pressure injectors.

I think the swap shouldn't be too hard if you have some technical knowledge, the MKV chassis has had this engine in there before so you shouldn't have trouble with finding parts or guides online I would imagine.

[Bug_racer]

Of course its a better option !