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

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!

[@slymarbo4046]

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]

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.

[@410kane]

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

[@SoreHands]

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]

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

[@yamofranko8899]

Please keep posting this project

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@maximusmario]

Awesome, looking forward to seeing your videos!!!

[@ThrottleGrotto]

Glad you like them!

[@kfrdubber]

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

[@MauriceNL1]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@kfrdubber]

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

[@gilbertoreyna2952]

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

[@cadenceglass8809]

​@@ThrottleGrotto8 speed aisin same one is in the Camry

[@DanielGonzalez-ki6tj]

Hola existe un video final de este proyecto ?

[@tallgiese1]

I love the Lego-ness of these cars.

[@glenmessinger829]

Looks great Jeff!!!

[@ThrottleGrotto]

Thanks 👍

[@brook82]

Good luck, my mk2 golf maybe following your route !

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@mattbarrois8675]

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

[@Albert87nl]

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]

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

[@farfan14]

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

[@Callmedreads93]

Wanna put one in my mk1 now

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

Just what I was looking for....

[@stevenharpervw]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

Thanks! 👍

[@ClydePlays]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

16V ALH? What??

[@PieterKuijk]

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

[@Kablooski1]

chances of fitting this in a polo 9n? I've just started with modding and been reading buckets and am genuinely mechanically curious. If the idea is dumb would equally be happy to learn why. Im a late car bloomer (started driving at 32). My first car was a 2003 polo 9n and Im to sentimental to get rid, so I want to pimp the crap out of it.

[@ThrottleGrotto]

I would presume that it would fit well since there is already a 4 cyl engine in the 9n polo

[@deejayrelapz6903]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@aygwm]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@christopherwilliams9418]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@christopherwilliams9418]

@@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

[@frkncicek0]

Hello, I will use this engine in my own vehicle, but I need the ecu connections. If I give my e-mail address, can I get the connection diagram required for this engine and ecu?

[@ThrottleGrotto]

Unless it is the same engine code and year, it's not likely the ecu pinouts are the same

[@lasanchaadventures3567]

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]

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!

[@davidsstfarrelltighe]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@davidsstfarrelltighe]

@@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]

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

[@alroycloete6948]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

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

[@BobTaco23]

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

[@ThrottleGrotto]

I'll look it up and check it out!