Engine conversions

1. AJ1985 Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 Padstow Posts: 6 Vectra Gsi Vauxhall Movano Saxo VTR (soon to be

   #1 3rd March 2009, 17:10

   Hope someone can help - just got my first ever vtr (swapped it for my quad), thought i would hate it and was gonna sell it. I have had quite a few motors - sti - fiat coupe turbo - r19 16v - clio williams - etc etc and always used to take the pi** out of saxo drivers. What a mistake that was - i cant get out of the thing, its like driving a go kart!!! Decided im gonna keep it as a bit of a project but am looking to slam a vts engine innit. Im not gonna attempt it myself but was wondering if anyone knew anyone in the south west who could do it. Let me kno wud be very appreciative (As i plan taking it to LAD for a 180)
   
   CHEERS AJ
2. danwasere L-plater Joined: Oct 2007 near taunton Posts: 78 Saxo VTR 16v

   #2 3rd March 2009, 17:14

   16v'd mine at the weekend mate, it's a hell of a power increse.... well it feels it. if your local i'd help ya out. wasnt to complicated, just need a couple of tools most people have knockin around, and a ball joint splitter. job done
3. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #3 3rd March 2009, 17:40

   avoid lad thats for sure mate. It really isnt hard a haynes manual and a little bit of mechanical knowledge and you will be laughing
4. AJ1985 Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 Padstow Posts: 6 Vectra Gsi Vauxhall Movano Saxo VTR (soon to be

   #4 3rd March 2009, 17:47

   Thanks lads werent expecting a reply that soon. Ive seen some engines on ebay and on a website called saxoparts.com. Whats the best option? Get the same year engine? Can you still use the vtr box?
   
   Any help would be great
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 3rd March 2009, 17:49

   a vtr box will fit but its a load of wank on a vts engine, find a vts box to go with it. also the idea is to try swap engines within the same year so the looms match up
6. Saxo_s7evo Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Billingham Posts: 588 Citreon Saxo VTR

   #6 3rd March 2009, 17:50

   yeah you can still use your vtr box and yeah get the engine same year loom and ecu
7. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #7 3rd March 2009, 17:53

   using the vtr box would be a waste of time would really limit the engine of it capabilities
8. user_30915 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 yatton/bristol Posts: 153 mk1 vtr mk5 golf fsi

   #8 3rd March 2009, 18:20

   raunchz on here is around bristol area and is a top man with 16v conversions give him a shout
9. peebee Established Member Joined: Jun 2004 Worcester United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2209 Saxo VTR MK2

   #9 3rd March 2009, 18:24

   LAD are bullshit merchants mate! Dont go near them! VTS on throttle bodies are ace!
10. AJ1985 Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 Padstow Posts: 6 Vectra Gsi Vauxhall Movano Saxo VTR (soon to be

    #10 4th March 2009, 11:04

    Cheers for the help lads - should be attempting it in a couple of weeks. If anyone fancies doing the conversion for me let me know and giv us a price.
    
    Cheers AJ
11. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #11 4th March 2009, 11:35

    I can do engine conversions - pity your so far away from Bournemouth. Can do them in 2 days.
12. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #12 4th March 2009, 12:04

    £250 will have it done and running in a day.
    you'd need to bring engine and car up to newcastle though.
13. AJ1985 Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 Padstow Posts: 6 Vectra Gsi Vauxhall Movano Saxo VTR (soon to be

    #13 4th March 2009, 13:03

    Thanks for the replies lads - might consider travelling if cant find anyone closer.
    Keep the replies comin
14. AJ1985 Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 Padstow Posts: 6 Vectra Gsi Vauxhall Movano Saxo VTR (soon to be

    #14 4th March 2009, 18:11

    Can someone also poin t me in the right direction for the throttle bodies route - somewhere i can get everything needed and maybe even someone to do it.
    Let me kno lads
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 4th March 2009, 18:16

    IMO get the engine conversion done first - then think about more bhp.
    
    kam-racing - kms dth bodies
    sandy brown - dts standalone and mapping
16. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #16 4th March 2009, 18:16

    Have a search on here for people opinions about bodies etc.