Upgrading 1.1 engine swap?

1. burgoyne L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 41

   #1 2nd February 2008, 21:28

   Would it be possible to purchase a VTS engine and put it into a 1.1 forte? What work would be needed, what stuff? Thanks
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 2nd February 2008, 21:30

   yes been done a few times, read the FAQ or search
3. RyVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Crewe Posts: 187 Ph2 VTS

   #3 3rd February 2008, 09:38

   is it possible? yes.
   should you do it? NO!!!!!
4. lyndon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Bristol / Wakefield Posts: 2656 Ph2 172, MK1 VTR

   #4 3rd February 2008, 09:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by RyVTR is it possible? yes. should you do it? NO!!!!!

   Why not? Probably 1 in 5 on here has an engine swap.
   
   I, Myself am putting one in within the month.
5. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #5 3rd February 2008, 10:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by RyVTR is it possible? yes. should you do it? NO!!!!!

   Assuming that the job is done properly and your brakes and suspension have been upgraded to cater for the higher spec engine there is no reason why it shouldnt be done.
   
   Theres plenty of bits thatll need upgrading
6. RyVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Crewe Posts: 187 Ph2 VTS

   #6 3rd February 2008, 11:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by willsy Assuming that the job is done properly and your brakes and suspension have been upgraded to cater for the higher spec engine there is no reason why it shouldnt be done. Theres plenty of bits thatll need upgrading

   thats what i ment. why upgrade a 1.1 to a vtr/s? the insurance will be the same, will probably cost you less in the long run to sell up and buy bigger.
   
   yes plenty of people do change engines, mainly vtr-vts though.
7. lyndon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Bristol / Wakefield Posts: 2656 Ph2 172, MK1 VTR

   #7 3rd February 2008, 11:08

   Mainly due to sentimental value and money that has already gone into the car, that's my reason for upgrading.
8. RyVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Crewe Posts: 187 Ph2 VTS

   #8 3rd February 2008, 11:16

   well thats fair enuf then, this time next year im hoping to convert to 16v myself, wouldnt sell up and buy a VTS though as i love the colour.
   
   just thought the 1.1 to VTS was a bit extreme thats all.
   
   just my opinion though and i know its been done before.
9. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #9 3rd February 2008, 12:39

   bit of a daft opinion 2bh. ALOT of people have gone from 1.1 to a vts engine.
   
   usually as they have it as the first car and know the shell, the fact its been maintained etc...
   
   its worth more going from a 1.1 to a 16v than a vtr to a 16v..
   
   for a start the VTR and VTS look exactly the same, some poeple prefer the 1.1 base looks and the stealthness.
   
   your posts are amusing, you tell someone not to do it but ur planning an engine conversion yourself lol.