Fitting 1600 Supersport Engine

[Laurence7]

Hello All
I've been planning to upgrade my '94 deDion 1400K for many months now, and now have all the main parts to do the job; 1600K Supersport engine (mildly modded) with standard Supersport injection system, ECU and engine loom, all from late 90's EU2-based car.
I'm sure this is a well trodden path and forgive me if I'm asking numpty questions, but,
Is this a straightforward swop?
Will I need any other bits apart from those listed?
Any tricks?
Any previous threads that you can direct me to?
Any help very gratefully received
Thanks
Laurence

[ewenm]

Have a search here too: www.blatchat.com

You may find the input shaft lengths on the gearbox are different. I swapped a 1600K for and 1800K VVC and had to grind about 10mm from the input shaft for it to fit in the gearbox.

[Laurence7]

Thanks Ewen
I'll take a close look at the input shaft bearing before I fit.
Any other likely problems anyone?
Cheers
Laurence

[F355GTS]

Do you have the immobilisor for the new ECU?, they're matched to each other

can't think of anything else at the moment

[Laurence7]

Hello Mark
You say
"Do you have the immobilisor for the new ECU?, they're matched to each other"
This is the kind of statement that fills electronics techno-phobes like me with dread!
I have the factory-fitted immobiliser (rectangular slot in dash into which a plastic 'key' is inserted), used in conjunction with a standard 1400K ECU, fitted with Superchips piggy-back unit controlling a 1400K engine fitted with Supersport cams.
Am I going to have to change the immobiliser to suit the K1600 Supersport engine/ECU do you think? or can I just bypass the immobiliser? If so, how?
Laurence