vts conversion

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #1
    this has prob been asked time and time again but what exactly do i need for a vts conversion from my 1.1
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT
    #2
    engine
    gearbox
    wiring loom
    ecu
    vts engine mounts?
    vts exhaust manifold
    vts radiator and hoses etc
    vts fans

    maybe more parts too

    EDIT: heres the full list and guide
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=110962
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Berg View Post
    engine
    gearbox
    wiring loom
    ecu
    vts engine mounts?
    vts exhaust manifold
    vts radiator and hoses etc
    vts fans

    maybe more parts too

    EDIT: heres the full list and guide
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=110962
    You want better braking and better handling...

    VT shocks, hubs, brakes, disc rear beam and driveshafts.
  4. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #4
    plus there are a few brackets inside the engine bay of a vts that arent on a 1.1
    so theyd need welding in
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #5
    hmm not good at welding and not mechanicly minded so this was a project to get some knowledge
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo
    #6
    yeah its the upper engine mount from a vts needs to be welding to the iner wing of the 1.1
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #7
    got a mate thats shit hot with cars so i willl prob get himinvolved when i do it
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stu-n-shell View Post
    got a mate thats shit hot with cars so i willl prob get himinvolved when i do it
    Think about this before you do it mate.

    Its gonna cost you at least £1500 to get it all in and complete. Just buy a VTS! Then you dont have the hassel of welding this and that, swapping bits over, hacking at the loom etc...

    Not to mention insurance costs when you tell them!!
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #9
    well i was gona buy myself a wee pug trackcar or do this to keep myself busy over summer.by the looving the pug how wide are those wheels.what can i do to the 1.1 then for more power was thinking of a 1.4 throttle body and manifold got a simota forced induction kit to be fitted any thing else other than speending stpid money on turbo's n that
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stu-n-shell View Post
    well i was gona buy myself a wee pug trackcar or do this to keep myself busy over summer.by the looving the pug how wide are those wheels.what can i do to the 1.1 then for more power was thinking of a 1.4 throttle body and manifold got a simota forced induction kit to be fitted any thing else other than speending stpid money on turbo's n that

    cheers mate, they are 15" X 9" wide.

    With regards to power from the 1.1, all you can really do is breather mods, but tbh its dead money. Your gonna gain what, 5-6bhp from spending about £300 or more...

    Do what you said and buy yourself a 205 gti ftw

    Much faster and more fun than saxo's!
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #11
    tell me bout it i only had a 1.1 for my first car but loved the wee thing i put a custom mazda back box on it it sounded raspy as fuck but i rammed it into the back of the sax and couldnt be assed repairing it wish i had we took a 3 grand loan out to mod it we wurr gona take to ecosse peugeot to get the mi16 put in it a full respray in white and a wide body kit
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI
    #12
    Get a 205 gti, stick the mi16 in it, lower it, put some sticky tyres on it and you have a weapon and a half, for very little money!

    They are also very easy to work on, and the mi16 is a piece of cake to drop into it.
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #13
    does it not make it front end heavy cause there originaly for the 405 or the 309 i think
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stu-n-shell View Post
    does it not make it front end heavy cause there originaly for the 405 or the 309 i think
    The mi16 is from the 405, but it has an aluminium block, therefore its not really much heavier than the 8 valve lump.

    They handle very well, and they can also put the 160 horses down very well cosidering! Thats why its such a popular conversion.

    If you wanted to go one better, then the gti-6 is the way forward.

    It has 187bhp and comes with a 6 speed box, although you sacrifice a small amount of lock for this box as it is longer than the 5 speeds.
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike
    #15
    hmm willl prob just try and find a 1.9 there still quick as want to buy it for around 300 then not spend any money on it
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stu-n-shell View Post
    this has prob been asked time and time again but what exactly do i need for a vts conversion from my 1.1
    you're right it has. SEARCH.