Project: Polo 2.0
(2.0 TSI Swap)

Engine cover for 2.0 TSI EA113 from Audi A1 Quattro/TTS installed in Polo 6R.

I bought more new parts to organize the engine bay in my Polo.

Sheet metal air filter mount from Polo 6R WRC Street – essential parts for securing a larger air filter in the engine compartment

Restoring order in the engine bay – I bought the original air intake connecting pipe from Polo WRC Street.

See how VW packed the EA113 engine differently in Scirocco R vs Polo WRC Street! Same heart, different layout, and why the Audi A1 engine bay has the best look.

I bought EBC Blade 334mm brake discs (BSD1153) for Brembo 17Z calipers in my Polo 6R. Unboxing and first test fitting of the larger brake discs.

I accidentally noticed that the ground wire in my Polo 6R wasn’t in the best condition. The old ground wire (part number 6R0971537E) started showing first signs of corrosion. While I could have replaced it with an identical model, I took advantage of having a different engine now and decided to go with a longer … Czytaj dalej „New ground wire”

New Brembo 17Z BBK upgrade for VW Polo 6R – aluminum calipers from Porsche Cayenne/VW Touareg/Audi Q7.

New wheel bearing housings painted blue (RAL 5002) + new SKF VKBA 3569 hubs.

There have been quite a few problems with the Bosh MED 9.1 ECU for the Polo along the way, some of which have been resolved, some not yet. At first, the guys at the workshop that did the swap tried various ECUs from Audi/Golfs etc with 2.0 EA113, but there was then a problem with … Czytaj dalej „A bit of info on ECU problems”