engine swap

1. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

   #1 16th March 2005, 14:19

   i am looking 2 up the power on my 1.1 what would be the best engine 2 drop into it. it is a mk 1, 1.1 and also how hard would it be i can get hold of any engine so plz help
2. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #2 16th March 2005, 17:17

   well matey, u coud fit any saxo engine into it! and if you wanted alot of power then go for a vts conversion!
   
   You should be able to pick up an engine from your local scrap yard or like on ebay etc! so it shouldnt be really hard to pick one up. just make sure it has everything when you buy one, such as the wiring loom,ecu,keys,ignition barrell,imobiliser (transponder) box (behind the glove compartment).
3. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

   #3 16th March 2005, 20:16

   i can get any engine but wot one would be best for easy of fitment and also 2 do some litle power mods 2 ie air filter
4. The_one Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2005 Midlands United Kingdom (England) Posts: 257

   #4 16th March 2005, 20:33

   Insurance friendly - get a VTR (Black top)
   
   If insurance not a problem get the 16v VTS lump
   
   
5. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #5 17th March 2005, 06:50

   why a blacktop an not a silver top???
6. The_one Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2005 Midlands United Kingdom (England) Posts: 257

   #6 17th March 2005, 14:40

   Cause its 8bhp more
7. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #7 17th March 2005, 18:12

   no it doesnt. the black top had 90bhp and came without a knock sensor and different tappets etc... the early silvertop up to around v plate had 90bhp, the late silvertop with the cat in the manifold came with 98bhp.
8. S8XO Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2004 Chesterfield United Kingdom (England) Posts: 253

   #8 17th March 2005, 23:48

   i would say for for a silver top, anything after 2001, as u get a 98bhp version
9. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

   #9 17th March 2005, 23:52

   kk thanks 4 the info peeps ill let u know how i get on
10. mattais L-plater Joined: May 2004 Shepton Mallet United Kingdom (England) Posts: 96

    #10 18th March 2005, 20:39

    im lookin to have an engine transplant too, is there any difference between the mk1 and 2 vts engines? its just i know alot of newer engines are desinged to be more economic rather than more powerful.
    
    Also how much do ya reckon itd cost to have the transplant done?
11. flea Newbie Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1

    #11 30th August 2005, 05:49

    how do u remove imobiliser black box does anyone no how because im having trouble with it
    
12. gafvts Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2005 hull Posts: 2566 supercharged saxo vts

    #12 30th August 2005, 15:29

    it will be best to put an engine in out of the same year as the wiring may be different as i found out when putting the 106 gti into the vtr,its not that hard to do though
13. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

    #13 31st August 2005, 15:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by flea how do u remove imobiliser black box does anyone no how because im having trouble with it

    alot of fumbling about get a torch and have a look as they should just pull out.