VTS or VTR turbo Conversion?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto
    #1
    Any of you done wither of these options... i have a 98 vtr which i think is the 1 plug ecu? with regards to a vts engine i am guessing it must be age related? With a turbo what a estimate of cost?

    cheers.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #2
    search the forum for prices and info on turbo convertions etc. As for which one, it's up to you; how long do you see yourself keeping the car, how much do you spend, why are you doing it (do you want a faster car - if so save up and buy one if you don't see yourself having the saxo longterm) You also have to bear in mind the cost of insurance.
    I did a 16v conversion on my mk1 vtr, used a mk2 vts engine with a mk1 vts wiring loom and it went straight in, cost me around £800ish all in (can't remember exactly) but that was fitting the engine myself. Double that in labour if you want someone to do it for you.
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto
    #3
    cheers mate. how much does your insurance work out to be? My vtr at the mo is costing 750 fully comp.
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #4
    290 fully comp, everything declared
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto
    #5
    LOL! and how old are you bering in mind im 18 lol
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #6
    i'm 26 mate,funny thing was my insurance went down £15 when I fitted the 16v engine I doubt any insurance company will touch you at your age when they hear the words 'turbo conversion' and you could easily double your current premium by fitting a 16v engine. I'd suggest fitting decent suspension and brakes to make your car a quicker point-to-point car, then in a year or so when you've built up your no-claims then you get a bigger engine
  7. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto
    #7
    o lol hmmm mite wait a bit had alot of work done on my vtr engine already but still not fast enough....what are these rotrex superchargers like?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #8
    rotrex 'chargers are around £1500 just for the unit alone, then you have fittings etc plus pistons, engine management, clutch to buy. easily looking at £3-4000
    have you thought about a cam plus a remap? Around a grand all in but bear in mind if you want a faster car later you're essentially wasting money now tuning the 8v engine.
  9. Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 letterkenny,donegal,ireland Posts: 1338 citroen saxo VTS
    #9
    my insurance is €1080 TPFT and im 19
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto
    #10
    well i have it cammed, thought chipping is a waste of money looking at a re-map soon first thing is those bloody torsion bars!
  11. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..
    #11
    When you get bit older matey,your insurance will be come cheap as chips!! i pay buttons for my vts and gti.....
  12. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Cambridge Posts: 440 VW Golf MK 4 GTI Turbo + Kawasaki Custom Supermoto
    #12
    would do the conversion this month if wasnt paying bike insurance:|