1.4 westcoast to vtr (engine swap advice)

1. saxochap Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 823

   #1 2nd April 2008, 18:37

   Hello all,
   
   my saxo westcoast 1999 engine has blown !
   
   anyway i was wondering if i could drop a VTR engine into with out to many problems ? what else apart from the gearbox would i have to change ?
   
   ECU ?
   Fuel Pump ?
   Loom ?
   
   Any help / tips / advice very welcome, plus rep !
   
   Thanks
   
   Chris
2. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #2 2nd April 2008, 19:07

   1)vts lump
   2)s1 gearbox
   
   
   easy.
   
   
   as long as you get a single plug which i think the westy is then it should jsut plug and play? im sure somone will back me up here with more indetdh tech.
3. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

   #3 2nd April 2008, 19:10

   he said vtr mate.
   You pretty much need everything mate. engine, unlocked ecu, loom, fuel system
4. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #4 2nd April 2008, 19:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by awright he said vtr mate. You pretty much need everything mate. engine, unlocked ecu, loom, fuel system

   i put vts for a reason, a vtr swop isnt worth it for the extra 20 youd probly spend on the lump in the long run youd regret it.
   
   now bow your head in shame
5. saxochap Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 823

   #5 2nd April 2008, 19:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MiniGibbo a vtr swop isnt worth it

   iam only 17 so couldnt afford the insurace on a VTS lump !
   
   i was hoping it would just be plug and play ?
   
   Chris.
6. saxochap Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 823

   #6 2nd April 2008, 20:02

   can anybody else help me out ?
7. user_7096 Established Member Joined: Sep 2005 Market Bosworth Posts: 2482 106 XSi 1360cc

   #7 3rd April 2008, 00:08

   its not worth it bud... save up and wait to get a VTS or mod your westie with the cash you have!
8. user_7096 Established Member Joined: Sep 2005 Market Bosworth Posts: 2482 106 XSi 1360cc

   #8 3rd April 2008, 00:12

   silvertop is pretty much plug and play but since your 17 save your cash pal and get some nice seats for your interior!
   
   treat yourself to a nice TV at home etc. dont waste it on extra insurance premiums!!!!!