Swaps that will work?

[classic67]

timing chain? only two that comes to mind is Honda k series engine or VW VR6 both powerful and not easy swaps.

[mysteryguy1980]

Sadly might have to think about investing in a different car. I love my Aveo, but she has too many things working against her. Thanks for the reply Classic.

[petrified.rabbit]

i still might put a vr6 in mine..

timing chains are a false sense of security, most newer designs have teflon or plastic tensioners that fail at about the same time as a timing belt (AROUND 120-160k on many) but it cost way more to fix.. I have heard the s4 can cost about 8-10k dollars for a timing chain job..

[classic67]

Might as well rabbit everything else is VW

[petrified.rabbit]

r32 aveo.... hmmm.

[classic67]

Mother of god to awesome to think about.

[Chevy Customer Svc]

Have you taken the vehicle back to the dealership that did the work mysteryguy1908. This sounds like something that should have been addressed by them. If you would like my assistance could you please send me a private message?

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

[BoomersAveo]

From my understanding, yes. But NO swap is 100% drop in, You might need to use the aveo mounts on the engine.

BASICALLY Speaking, the 1.8 in the cruze and sonic is the exact same black as the 1.6 used in the 09+ aveo. The wiring and management is pretty much identical between the 1.8 and the 1.6 as well. If you had an 09+ you could put a 1.8 in there just as the long block, and it will run. Now the the 1.4t will fit because it bolts up to the same transmissions, it and it goes into the same spot as the 1.8. SO whatever changes chevy made to make it work in the spot the 1.8 goes in, will be necessary for the aveo to swap in. You have a 2004, so you are going to additionally need the harnesses. Gas pedal, or a throttle body conversion which i do not believe is made specifically for an aveo. I could run through all the details. But if I need to explain it step by step, then i can assume you personally have never done a swap, and will be paying someone else.

What kind of car did the 1.4 turbo come in

[petrified.rabbit]

sonic and cruze

[reddemonx92]

I have been quoted about 2300 from LKQ to pretty much deliver most of the parts needed for that swap.