Swap 1.8 to 1.4 turbo possible? Harness difference?

[Jbeatbreaze]

Just wondering I have frame damage on my 2012 LTZ 1.4T and have the ability to get a 2013 LTZ 1.8 and am wondering if anyone has attempted a swap from 1.8 to a 1.4T

I Do know HPTuners will be involved I am asking more about:

Wire Harness
Sensors
Piping location for intercooler

Things like that and if it is litterally the same internal body



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[Espysonic]

It’s best if you have a donor car to pull from, but Ecu, harness, motor and trans can be directly swapped with minimal issue.


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[Jbeatbreaze]

It’s best if you have a donor car to pull from, but Ecu, harness, motor and trans can be directly swapped with minimal issue.


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That's what I was thinking because the engine harness at the factory just plugs in as it is already attached to the engine... And I would just leave the harness attached when I pull

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[Espysonic]

Yeah. I’ve seen two people do it. Seems like a simple process.


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[Jbeatbreaze]

It’s best if you have a donor car to pull from, but Ecu, harness, motor and trans can be directly swapped with minimal issue.


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Also mine has the 1.4T and tranny I want to use

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[Jbeatbreaze]

Yeah. I’ve seen two people do it. Seems like a simple process.


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I will move forward after some more research and post results here that way it's documented with pics and guide

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