VTS engine into a 1.1??

  1. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Wirral Posts: 53 Saxo 1.1 MK2 Black
    #1
    just wondering how much u rekon it would cost for supply and fitting of a VTS engine into a 1.1 and also if this is possible.

    i am debating whether or not this will be worth it or whether to get a new car

    cheers
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye
    #2
    just get an S lol

    easyier....
  3. Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland Posts: 1582 97 VTR, 03 Corsa 1.8 SRi
    #3
    yes its possible a lad on here has done it hes a moderator called GreenSaxo just pm him n ask
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo
    #4
    im doing it next month so il let you no
  5. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Dorset Posts: 1467 RB Renaultsport clio 182
    #5
    Imo just easier & cheaper to buy a vts and spend the excess money on making the car your own
  6. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Wirral Posts: 53 Saxo 1.1 MK2 Black
    #6
    hmm i dont plan on doing this for a good 12 months due to insurance as still 17 and was therefore going to spend a lot of money on my 1.1 making it look good interior and exterior

    just wanted to now rough price for engine change as not sure whether 2 put all my money into the 1.1 or not
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #7
    Click me

    Please use the search function mate as this has been covered many times before, there's also a list of FAQ's at the top of this section
  8. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Wirral Posts: 53 Saxo 1.1 MK2 Black
    #8
    i didnt thik about searching first (not sure why as i usually search for everything )
    after reading all other threads on this matter i am now seriously considering waiting till my insurance drops (in september) which will give me time to save up over the summer when i am working full time , and buy myself a VTS then.

    As for my 1.1 no more, expensive, modifications will be getting done.
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo
    #9
    in that link it doesnt say any think about needing to weld the top engine mount to the inner wing well dont think it does
  10. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Dorset Posts: 1467 RB Renaultsport clio 182
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DannyM08 View Post
    i didnt thik about searching first (not sure why as i usually search for everything ) after reading all other threads on this matter i am now seriously considering waiting till my insurance drops (in september) which will give me time to save up over the summer when i am working full time , and buy myself a VTS then. As for my 1.1 no more, expensive, modifications will be getting done.
    Makes sense tbh. Its never as simple as just changing the engine over. Though you will still have fun trying to find insurance at the age of 18 (guessing thats how old you will be then). Will be loads, mine still is and im 20 with 3 years ncb. Lol.
  11. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts
    #11
    just buy an s, ive been trying to convert me vtr for nearly 3 weeks now and have had nothing but trouble and i havnt even had the engine out of my car.

    people talk about the conversion as if its a piece of piss. it really isnt and il be honest i underestimated it.

    ive had soo much trouble trying to find the right loom for plug and play and have established that there just isnt one so will have to cut some wires whihc is a bad thing.


    its up to yourself mate, but i would honestly in hindsight buy an S
  12. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts
    #12
    not only the above, vts's are becoming quite cheap to buy now.
  13. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Wirral Posts: 53 Saxo 1.1 MK2 Black
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kev999_VTR View Post
    Makes sense tbh. Its never as simple as just changing the engine over. Though you will still have fun trying to find insurance at the age of 18 (guessing thats how old you will be then). Will be loads, mine still is and im 20 with 3 years ncb. Lol.
    yea i will be 18 when i look to get one. i just hope i get lucky with the insurance as i cannot take much longer with a 1.1 engine and i cant b bothered just going to a 1.4, may aswell get the best haha. i will just hav to work my a*se off to pay it.
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Kent Posts: 703 Fiesta 1.1 » Saxo VTR » e46 M3
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DannyM08 View Post
    i will just hav to work my a*se off to pay it.
    It'll be worth it mate

    btw i love the idea of "dropping" a VTS engine in a flat arched saxo ( if only it was that simple ) and creating a super "sleeper"
  15. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Wirral Posts: 53 Saxo 1.1 MK2 Black
    #15
    haha would be great if it was that simple. Shame i've got to wait till september though to get a VTS. I'd get it now just cant afford it so will have to save up over the summer. I look forward going to get one though
  16. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts
    #16
    look in the website links section,

    theres a vts for £950, 27k, needs a little work but the two jobs mentioned are piece of piss
  17. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Southampton Posts: 8188 Astra vxr with added boost
    #17
    insurance will be stupidly high at 18, i got a yrs no claims and im 18 and some companies wont even both keep your 1.1 for a couple of years then get a s be alot better off and then ur have money to use it rather than just look at it lol
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #18
    Have you thought about how the braking/handling would be effected by just
    dropping a 16v lump into a poverty spec 106 ?
  19. Saxperience Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Ramsden Bellhouse (Billericay) Posts: 12826 Various.
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TypeRhys View Post
    Have you thought about how the braking/handling would be effected by just
    dropping a 16v lump into a poverty spec 106 ?
    i lol'd

    If your car is standard then Buy a VTS.

    If your car is beyond "swappables" - as is my 106, then yes do a conversion.
  20. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Wirral Posts: 53 Saxo 1.1 MK2 Black
    #20
    well ive spent a bit on my car but nothing that is too serious.

    i have decided that i am gettig rid of my car and getting a new 1. havnt decided what yet have a number of cars in sugestion, astra sxi, vts, focus. so i'll just wait and see what happens