Who does engine conversions?

1. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

   #1 27th January 2008, 22:51

   Im bored of my VTR, so i now want VTS power.
   
   Is there anyone on here that can do me a full engine conversion? Thats the 98bhp VTR to VTS.
   
   I will supply the engine and box, just need it fitting.
   
   How much are we talking just for labour time??
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 27th January 2008, 22:52

   think williamvts was chargeing like 200 squid.
   
   once i get over my imobiliser problem id think about helping you lol
3. nikolashewitt Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 208

   #3 27th January 2008, 22:54

   i can do a conversion for you mate, will take approx 3 days to do. as i do them on my own. just done my vts.
   
   around £100.
4. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #4 27th January 2008, 22:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by nikolashewitt i can do a conversion for you mate, will take approx 3 days to do. as i do them on my own. just done my vts. around £100.

   where you based to?
5. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

   #5 27th January 2008, 23:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by nikolashewitt i can do a conversion for you mate, will take approx 3 days to do. as i do them on my own. just done my vts. around £100.

   Sounds good mate! Where are you from?
6. nikolashewitt Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 208

   #6 27th January 2008, 23:01

   Im in derby. obviously you need to have all the parts ready, and pay £35 for me to hire an engine hoist unless its provided.
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 28th January 2008, 10:09

   i'll do i in a day for the price i PM'd you.
   
   done plenty before so know what im doing. pm 'colin' ask him about his, done his on here.
   
   your doing an engine conv for £100? and it takes 3 days so thats £33 a day? i wouldnt bother for that. you'll soon get sick if you start doing them that cheap.
   
   i have use of a proper garage now so all tools lifts etc are right at hand.
   
   not being funny mate, but you've had a canny few threads about your conversion not starting so are you 100% confident on doing 1 for someone else?
8. tweeqd Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320

   #8 28th January 2008, 12:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by williamsvts your doing an engine conv for £100? and it takes 3 days so thats £33 a day? i wouldnt bother for that. you'll soon get sick if you start doing them that cheap.

   i thought that when i saw it, £100 your mugging yourself off lol
   as williams says you can do it in a day easily, if you go hard you can do it in about 4 hours
9. user_257 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2003 Kent Posts: 3994

   #9 28th January 2008, 13:11

   Nice...
   
   So tempting...
   
   Can you go from a 3 plug VTR to a single plug VTS?
10. nikolashewitt Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 208

    #10 28th January 2008, 13:15

    oh no its not me lol. my mechanic has said he wouldnt mind a few for pocket money. hes a mobile mechanic so doesnt have his own garage. so he's fully qualified but he'll have to rent a hoist unless theres going to be a few so he can buy one and it'll pay for itself over time, if theres enough interest.
11. nikolashewitt Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 208

    #11 28th January 2008, 13:17

    3 days meaning 3 evenings btw is his normal garage at home. £33 isnt going to be his days pay as he has a day job. sorry if i didnt make this clear.
12. user_257 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2003 Kent Posts: 3994

    #12 28th January 2008, 13:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nikolashewitt i can do a conversion for you mate, will take approx 3 days to do. as i do them on my own. just done my vts. around £100.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nikolashewitt Im in derby. obviously you need to have all the parts ready, and pay £35 for me to hire an engine hoist unless its provided.

    Don't know how you gave the impression it was you.
13. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #13 28th January 2008, 18:29

    leave your car with someone ffor 3 days and they do it in the dark, or get it over and done with on a sunday?
14. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

    #14 28th January 2008, 18:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by williamsvts leave your car with someone ffor 3 days and they do it in the dark, or get it over and done with on a sunday?

    Your also a well know memeber who can be trusted.
    
    no offence to the other bloke..
    
    but ive never seen him before.
15. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

    #15 28th January 2008, 19:00

    william could you pm me a price please mate
16. maynard Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 birmingham Posts: 1563 vtr mk1, clio 172

    #16 28th January 2008, 20:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jackman Your also a well know memeber who can be trusted. no offence to the other bloke.. but ive never seen him before.

    you've got a point...
17. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #17 28th January 2008, 20:13

    Well Williams came to do mine and did it 16 hours! Top bloke and knows all the shizzle behind cars. Ace prices too.
    
    Real star!
18. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #18 28th January 2008, 20:15

    btw, that was on his half gravel drive
    
    garage and lifts are the way forward now though
19. user_18516 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1743

    #19 28th January 2008, 20:25

    williams knows his shit he lowered my rear tortion bar spot on
    and it was in a proper garage
20. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

    #20 28th January 2008, 20:29

    with the proper tools in a garage an a good ramp an lift u can do it in half the time easy of doing it on the gravel drive ha ha
21. maynard Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 birmingham Posts: 1563 vtr mk1, clio 172

    #21 28th January 2008, 20:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Colin Well Williams came to do mine and did it 16 hours! Top bloke and knows all the shizzle behind cars. Ace prices too. Real star!

    did you supply all the parts for williams to fit?
22. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #22 28th January 2008, 20:36

    yeah, i just took my tools and he had all the parts needed.