Vivo Engine swap

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Cameron96
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Vivo Engine swap

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Can I run a polo 9n3 gti motor in my polo vivo? And if so what would I need to change
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Please remove this from my section
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Sorry I'm new to this can u tell me how?
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Admin will assist with moving it I hope
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Cameron96 wrote:Can I run a polo 9n3 gti motor in my polo vivo? And if so what would I need to change
But to answer this yes you can. Cost will be stupid high due to parts needed.
Harness.
ECU
Motor
Gearbox
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Sell you vivo and buy a polo gti, don't build what you can buy...
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amstel18 wrote:Sell you vivo and buy a polo gti, don't build what you can buy...
This is so true. Will have less headaches and issues
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